The Summer (175th) Council Meetings will be held July 16-18, 2014, Tuesday through Friday. The events will be held at the Holiday Inn Conference Center Downtown which is located at 22 North Last Chance Gulch in Helena, Montana.
A pre-meeting workshop on Federal Non-Indian Water Rights and Needs will be held July 15-16.
To confirm a hotel reservation at the special rate of $88/night, contact reservations by calling 1-406-443-2200. Reservations must be made no later than June 24, 2014 to receive the quoted rate. The hotel may otherwise be sold out that week. Reservations requested after the cut-off date will be accepted only based upon availability and at the prevailing rate.
For the schedule of meetings, agenda, and additional details as they become available, click here.
Oregon Water Resources Department - Natural Resource Specialist 5 (Water Supply Development Team Leader)
Job Posting: Natural Resource Specialist 5 (Water Supply Development Team Leader) for the Oregon Water Resources Department in beautiful Salem, OR. More information about the position can be found here: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oregon/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=831837.
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) - Administrative Specialist 2 (Supervising Administrative Support)
Job Posting: Administrative Specialist 2 (Supervising Administrative Support) for the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, a state agency that provides grants to help Oregonians take care of local streams, rivers, wetlands and natural areas. Community members and landowners use scientific criteria to decide jointly what needs to be done to conserve and improve rivers and natural habitat in the places where they live. More information about the position can be found here: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oregon/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=852940.
Job Posting: Earth Science Specialist I for the Texas Water Development Board. TWDB is currently looking to fill a vacant Earth Science Specialist I position in their Water Science & Conservation Division, located in beautiful Austin, TX. More information about the position can be found here: http://lnkd.in/bAPPfD2
The Western States Water Council and the California Department of Water Resources are cosponsoring a workshop to discuss strategies for supporting and improving key observing systems, to be held in San Diego on June 23-25, 2014. The workshop will begin Monday, June 23 at 1:00 pm and conclude Wednesday, June 25 by 12 noon. Topics to be covered include an overview of the funding status of key federal monitoring programs, development of a 21st century observing system for extreme precipitation in the West, emerging opportunities for supplementing ground-based observations with remote sensing, and strategic planning for sustaining long-term observing records.
LOCATION: A block of rooms has been reserved and will be held through June 2, 2014. Please contact the Doubletree San Diego Downtown reservations department directly at ( 619) 239-6800, or central reservations at (800) 222-TREE, and announce the Western States Water Council room block. Reservations must be made by the June 2nd deadline to obtain the rate of $110 single or double occupancy.
For additional details click here.
March 19, 2014
As the current ongoing drought highlights, in the West water is a critical, vital resource and sound decisionmaking demands sound science and accurate and timely mapping of, and data on, precipitation, temperature and other parameters, including evapotranspiration (ET). The demands for water and related climate data continue to increase and are used by federal, state, tribal, and local government agencies, as well as private entities and individuals to:
- forecast and follow drought and flood occurrence and assist in disaster response;
- project future water supplies for agricultural, municipal, and industrial uses;
- estimate streamflows for hydropower production, recreation, and environmental purposes;
- facilitate water management and administration of water rights (and related transfers), decrees, interstate compacts, tribal water settlements, and international water treaties; as well as
- assess the impacts of climate variability and change.
Google and its partners today committed to apply historical plus near real time gridded weather data sets housed on Google Earth Engine’s environmental cloud computing platform to produce state-of-the-art drought monitoring products for all of the continental United States. These products will be produced in near real time and made freely available to the public.
Further, Google, in collaboration with the University of Idaho, Desert Research Institute and University of Nebraska, is committing to produce, on Earth Engine, 30 m resolution maps of ET based on the Landsat thermal-imaging-era archive dating to 1984 for all of the United States and globe. The ET maps will be freely processed by and made freely available to the public for use in field scale monitoring of actual amounts of water consumption by agriculture and natural vegetation.
Google’s commitment is very significant – one petabyte (1000 terabytes) of cloud storage and 50 million CPU hours of high-performance cloud computing on Google Earth Engine’s geospatial analysis platform.
“The Western States Water Council applauds Google’s commitment to this outstanding example of a public private partnership, which will undoubtedly lead to further innovation and applications of science to solve real world water problems,” said WSWC Chairman Phil Ward, Director of the Oregon Department of Water Resources.
Copy of Press Release: WSWC Press Release (March 19, 2014)
White House announcement: Climate Data Initiative
Google posted blog on their commitment to help.
The Washington, D.C. Roundtable with the Interstate Council on Water Policy (ICWP) and the Spring (174th) Council Meetings will be held on April 1-4, 2014, Tuesday through Friday. The events will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott which is located at 1700 Jefferson Davis Hwy, (METRO Blue & Yellow Lines) in Arlington, Virginia.
To confirm a hotel reservation at the special rate of $229/night for ICWP and WSWC members, contact reservations by calling 1-(800) 228-9290 or use this Marriott link. Reservations must be made no later than March 10, 2014. The hotel is otherwise sold out that week, and reservations requested after this date will be accepted only based upon availability.
For the schedule of meetings, agenda, and additional details as they become available, click here.
Ecology is currently looking to fill its vacant Program Manager position in Lacey, WA. This is an exempt management position (EMS 3) reporting directly to Ecology’s deputy director. This recruitment is open until filled, with initial screening scheduled on December 6, 2013. To be considered for initial screening, please submit an application and required materials on or before December 5, 2013. Please click here if you are interested.
On November 7, the WSWC sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) commenting on a draft EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) study that synthesizes peer reviewed literature on the connection between small, isolated waters and larger bodies of water. Once finalized, EPA has indicated that the study will serve as the basis for a forthcoming rule it is developing with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the extent of Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction. The SAB will review public comments on the report during a public meeting on December 16-18, in Washington, D.C.
The WSWC’s letter states: “We are concerned that the report may be misinterpreted inappropriately to suggest that a scientific connection between waters alone is sufficient to establish CWA jurisdiction. The report only discusses well-known scientific principles of hydrology and geohydrology regarding the interconnections between waters, but does not and can not describe how these principles apply to the legal and institutional boundaries that Congress and the Supreme Court have placed on CWA jurisdiction.”
“The overriding question in the rulemaking is not one of science, but of legal authority, namely the extent of federal authority over water resources under Justice Scalia’s plurality opinion and Justice Kennedy’s concurring opinion in Rapanos. For example, under Justice Kennedy’s test, a mere scientific connection or ‘nexus’ between waters is not sufficient to determine CWA jurisdiction. Instead, [his] test requires a fact-intensive, case-by-case physical and legal inquiry to determine whether that nexus is ‘significant’ enough to establish CWA jurisdiction. Since the report does not describe how its scientific findings apply to this test or Justice Scalia’s plurality decision, it is insufficient alone to establish or support CWA jurisdiction.”
“The report should not be used to support a rule that improperly asserts that the scope of the CWA is essentially unlimited. We recognize that there are differing interpretations of Rapanos, but it is undisputed that the Court rejected the EPA’s and the Corps’ pre-Rapanos interpretation of CWA authority. A rule that attempts to return CWA jurisdiction to the pre-Rapanos ‘status quo,’ using the report’s findings of global hydrologic connectivity would be contrary to the limits that Congress and the Court have established, and would be an improper use of the report and federal rulemaking authority. [T]he CWA does not apply to ground waters, which are protected and allocated by western states, and which recognize the hydrogeologic connections. Any reference to ground waters, including ‘shallow subsurface flows,’ is inappropriate in any related rulemaking.”
“As stated in our position regarding the draft CWA guidance, efforts to expand CWA authority beyond the limitations the Court established in SWANCC and Rapanos ‘would likely lead to further litigation’ and would do little to resolve the current uncertainty regarding the extent of CWA jurisdiction.”
“We are also concerned about the lack of state expertise and state representation on the [SAB panel that will review the report]. Not a single member…is a state agency expert or administrator. As stated in our April letter, the states have on-the-ground expertise and knowledge of water quality conditions and challenges within their borders.”
“[W]e urge you to recognize the limitations of the report as it does not address the legal limits of CWA jurisdiction and authority, and how those limits apply to the scientific principles discussed in the report.”
Of note, the letter is based on WSWC position #330.5 and a related April 2013 follow-up letter regarding EPA’s now withdrawn draft CWA guidance. Please contact the WSWC for a copy of the letter. (WSW #2053)
For stills of the photos above and access to the Fall Council Meeting information, including presentations, click here.
Tony’s email following the meeting:
“We hope by now everyone has arrived home safely! Having shortened our meetings to allow for an early departure on Thursday, I am aware that many were able to drive or catch early flights out that day. Several of us stayed in Rapid City to await Friday flights that were cancelled repeatedly due to the blizzard. The city lost power Saturday, which wasn’t restored until Sunday evening, and the airport wasn’t opened until Monday.
Council staff and [some council members] were at one hotel, while [others were stuck at another adjacent hotel]. Several of us finally drove our rental cars to Salt Lake City and Denver on Sunday, with a few still in Rapid City awaiting flights Monday morning.
We are grateful that despite the inclement weather and inconvenience everyone appears to have made it out safely. Thanks for everyone’s patience and understanding with the abbreviated meetings! We will post some pictures on the website later to provide some evidence of the magnitude of the storm! Anyone that would like to share photos, please email them to staff.”
On September 17, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers withdrew their proposed Clean Water Act (CWA) guidance. At the same time, the agencies announced that they have submitted a draft rule to clarify CWA jurisdiction to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for interagency review.
After the review, the agencies will publish the draft rule for comment. EPA Acting Assistant Administrator for Water Nancy Stoner said the rule “…will provide greater consistency, certainty, and predictability nationwide by providing clarity for determining where the [CWA] applies and where it does not. These improvements are necessary to reduce costs and minimize delays in the permit process and protect waters that are vital to public health, the environment and economy.” Please see: http://blog.epa.gov/
The report makes three initial conclusions. The first states: “Streams, regardless of their size or how frequently they flow, are connected to and have important effects on downstream waters. These streams supply most of the water in rivers, transport sediment and organic matter, provide habitat for many species, and take up or change nutrients that could otherwise impair downstream waters.” The second conclusion states: “Wetlands and open-waters in floodplains of streams and rivers and in riparian areas…are integrated with streams and rivers. They strongly influence downstream waters by affecting the flow of water, trapping and reducing non-point source pollution, and exchanging biological species.” The third conclusion states: “[T]here is insufficient information to generalize about wetlands and open-waters located outside of riparian areas and floodplains and their connectivity to downstream waters.”
EPA is requesting public comment on the draft report by November 6, which the SAB will consider during a public peer review meeting later this year. Comments received after November 6 may be considered, but not at the public meeting. For more on the rulemaking and how to comment on the report, see: http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/
Of note, the WSWC has expressed concerns about the draft guidance, and wrote EPA and the Corps in April, asking the agencies not to issue the guidance and stating that formal rulemaking would be a better mechanism for the agencies to use in clarifying CWA jurisdiction. However, the WSWC’s letter urged EPA to view the states as co-regulators and to ensure “…that state water managers have a robust and meaningful voice in the development of any rule regarding CWA jurisdiction, particularly in the early stages of development before irreversible momentum precludes effective state participation.” (WSW #2029)


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Yoga nidra is the yoga of aware sleep, in it lies the secret of self-healing. With these simple words, the great yoga master Swami Satyananda Saraswati described this particular technique of yoga meditation, yoga nidra, literally the yoga of sleep, which he himself had created inspired by ancient practices of the Indian tradition. Yoga nidra is more than a relaxation exercise. Through guided meditation it brings the person into that state of calm that precedes sleep. In fact, Swami Satyananda Saraswati had noticed that in that moment before falling asleep the mind became more receptive and it was possible to act to bring out creativity, talents but also to drive away anxiety and fears. Hence yoga nidra proves to be a very powerful and useful technique, especially in a time as difficult as that we are experiencing. In this article we will see the scientific bases of yoga nidra and its steps. In the video that will be released in a few days we will instead practice yoga nidra together!
Yoga nidra, what science says
Several scientific studies have been dedicated to understanding the effectiveness and action of yoga nidra. What emerges is that yoga nidra is a valid technique useful both for the body and for the mind that leads to a more intense relaxation than that induced by sleep (Rani et al, Int J Yoga, 2011). Yoga nidra has shown benefits in case of anxiety, irritability, insomnia and psychosomatic disorders. Not only that, the researchers observed that the practice of yoga nidra has helped bring relief in women with irregular menstruation, by acting on anxiety, depression and agitation, bringing well-being and vitality. But in general yoga nidra is beneficial for both women and men, adults and children. In fact, research has observed that the practice of yoga nidra in adolescents has been able to increase the sense of happiness, self-esteem, calm as well as giving a more active and creative mind (Vaishnav et al, Int J Yoga, 2018).
Yoga nidra, how it's done
Yoga nidra is made up of precise steps that should not be changed. Let's see them in detail.
To start yoga nidra put yourself in shavasana, which is the yoga position on your back. Lying on the mat, legs slightly apart and arms at the sides. The palms are facing upwards. Close your eyes, breathe, observe how the air enters the body bringing energy and how it comes out, leaving problems and worries to the earth.
Bring your attention from the feet to the head, feel how the feet are resting on the mat, and relax them, then shift the attention to the legs, and relax them, relax the hips, chest and the center of the chest where the heart beats. Relax your arms, neck, chin and tongue, slightly open your mouth to avoid tension, relax your eyebrows and the center of your eyebrows, relax your forehead.
Resolution is the goal. It consists in repeating mentally three sentences, which should communicate a positive message, should be simple and thought with conviction. For example, I am brave, I believe in myself and I believe in my abilities, I deserve love, I am successful in what I undertake, everyone has a different resolution based on his/her needs.
Rotation of consciousness
Shifting quickly your attention from one part of the body to the other, namely right and then left foot, right and then left leg and so on.
Shift your attention to the breath, feel how the air enters and exits, focus now on your navel, feel how it rises and lowers at each breath.
Awakening of opposite sensations
Opposite sensations are recalled vividly, such as heat and cold, lightness and heaviness.
In this phase, images such as meadows, streams, sky are brought to mind, try to visualize them by involving sensations, emotions and senses.
Repeat the phrase you chose three times.
Put your attention back on your body, breathe. Start to become aware with the touch of your fingers against the other fingers, caress your body, cupped your hands over your eyes and slowly open them. Caress your face and head. Turn slowly to the right side and then sit up.

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Noise, trip hop and punk from Communist-era Poland are all in the mix this week.
Electropop, a jazz-hip-hop blend, and ‘70s-style easy listening all in the mix this week.
Live music highlights for the upcoming week take us into Canadian Music Week.
From a replica of the Greek Parthenon to a bean-to-bar chocolate maker, these spots in Music City will stir the senses.
Blues men from Mali, plus fathers and sons and much more.
A double-dose of incendiary British commentary and much more.
Also playing Toronto, Joanne Morra, Franco De Vita, Jay Som, The Courtneys, Lambchop and The Jigsaw Seen.
Reel Brief: Mini reviews of new theatrical arrivals After the Storm, Weirdos, The Lure and The Sense of an Ending, plus Miss Sloane on DVD.
This week: lots of guitars, a mandolin and big beats from Trentemoller.
From a rising star of U.K. hip hop to a droning, hooded metal ensemble.
From a young Chicago rapper to Sting and much more.
Yet another addition to Brampton’s roster of stars, and much more.
Halifax’s Rose Cousins brings rootsy sounds while elsewhere we get punk, pop and Southern rock.
Rootsy sounds from Valerie June, a dazzling string quartet, and much that’s in between.
Blue Rodeo, Talib Kweli and much more coming.
A rootsy local guitarist wraps up a week that could take you from DJing to dream-pop to Don Was.
Plus first Toronto visits for trad-folkster Joan Shelley, rising indie-pop star Leah Dou, and more.
William Lyon Mackenzie, politician, rebel and grandfather of Canada’s longest-serving PM, casts a long shadow of Toronto's past.
Also in Toronto: Kings of Leon, Khalid, and Keaton Henson.
Austra, Aaron Diehl and Cecile McLorin Salvant, Plumes, Sleaford Mods, PJ Harvey, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds in town.
A reader believes family members took advantage of hospitality to steal expensive items.

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Sony has now announced First Game level 2021 In. Awesome Thursday We get it Livestream with many new revelations See!
Tune in to the new State Play release on Thursday!
When is the game level? Thursday, February 25, at 11pm!
How long will the stream last? About 30 minutes.
What is shown Sony promises to show 10 games coming for PS4 and PS5. They will include some new announcements and additional information on already known third party and indie topics.
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The SRU’s decision to declare the 2019-20 season null-and-void due to the Covid-19 outbreak has had a mixed reception from clubs in the Caledonia area.
An Aberdeen man made many social media users say “mamma mia!” this week when he shared his Italian football shirt collection.
Nigg Bay were today celebrating becoming one of the country’s first clubs to secure £25,000 of cash aid from the Scottish Government due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The European Junior Swimming Championships, which were set to be held at Aberdeen Sports Village Aquatics Centre in July, have been postponed.
Aberdeen Amateur Athletics Club’s paid club officer roles have been expanded in a bid to boost inclusivity.
Aberdeen's players are reportedly considering a plan to defer wages during the coronavirus shutdown.
Former Aberdeen midfielder Jim Bett thinks the football authorities have no option but to find a way to finish the season.
New Aberdeen Women co-manager Stuart Bathgate says the opportunity was one he “couldn’t turn down”.
Aberdeen’s head of youth academy coaching Gavin Levey thinks every youngster should be coming back from the coronavirus shutdown a better player.
A graphic designer is auctioning off a signed print of Gothenburg Great John Hewitt on social media to raise funds for Aberdeen's #StillStandingFree campaign.
The Baker Hughes Aberdeen 10km and festival of running, to have been organised by Aberdeen Sports Village on August 30, is the latest casualty of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inverurie Locos manager Andy Low praised his players’ attitudes towards the coronavirus shutdown and said, for him, it was a “no-brainer” to agree to suspend the season.
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack has said wage cuts are not inevitable at the club during the coronavirus shutdown - after fans rallied round to support the Dons in their hour of need.
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Aberdeen swim star Toni Shaw says the postponement of September’s Paralympics in Japan is “definitely good news”.
Aberdeen Football Club have hit out after their insurer said they would refuse to pay out on business interruption cover during Scottish football's coronavirus shutdown.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has written an open letter to supporters on the day the Dark Blues were supposed to meet Israel in the UEFA Nations League play-offs at Hampden.
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack has revealed the club are facing £5 million in outgoings during Scottish football's coronavirus shutdown with no expected income.
National squash champion Lisa Aitken thinks Banchory Sports Village can be a hub for Scotland’s squash aces in the build-up to the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Scottish Professional Football League chief executive Neil Doncaster thinks video assistant referee (VAR) technology could damage the national game’s “brand”.
The latest update from the SFA and SPFL joint response group revealed the Scottish game's shutdown due to coronavirus will not end before April 30.
Aberdeen captain Joe Lewis has shared a video encouraging Dons fans to "stick together" during the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Aberdeen Football Club have announced measures to support fans and the wider community during the coronavirus outbreak - including potentially opening up Pittodrie's Richard Donald Stand concourse as a Covid-19 testing facility.
Chairman Keith Moorhouse says it’s a case of keeping cool heads at Cove Rangers as Scottish football’s coronavirus shutdown goes on.
The Scottish FA and SPFL have announced measures to alleviate cash flow problems faced by clubs in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown.
Aberdeen's Ronald Hernandez has shown he isn't going potty or being driven round the u-bend with the lack of football due to coronavirus.
Sport Aberdeen are offering members of their gyms free access to online Les Mills fitness classes amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The Aberdeen Lynx face similar uncertainty to the rest of sport after all UK ice hockey was suspended.
Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell admits it's "difficult to envisage" the coronavirus outbreak allowing Scotland to play their Nations League qualifier against Israel in June.
This summer's European Championships have been pushed back to summer 2021 because of the coronavirus outbreak.

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PRIDE of Britain Marcus Rashford exposed Matt Hancock’s lies on Twitter relating to Free School Meals after the Tory Health Secretary claimed the Manchester United Player and the Prime Minister had been communicating on the issue.
Speaking to BBC Breakfast Hancock defended the Governments decision of Free School Meals claiming that they had added £20 a week to Universal Credit amid the Pandemic (£80 a month) – he said that he supported Marcus Rashford’s campaign despite voting down the bill.
The Health Secretary said he had been looking Rashford’s Twitter Feed in which the Man U player had been tweeting locations and restaurants that had offered free school meals over half term.
"Of course no child should go hungry"
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He told the BBC “Of course no child should go hungry” and argued that the Government had “put in extra money” amid the Pandemic.
He also said he he supported businesses who are “stepping up to the plate” despite one Tory MP Selaine Saxby making ridiculous comments on the issue.
She posted on Facebook: “I am delighted our local businesses have bounced back so much after lockdown they are able to give away food for free, and very much hope they will not be seeking any further government support.”
Hancock told BBC Breakfast that “There has been communication between the two [PM]” on the issue of Free School Meals and Child Poverty.
In a stunning turn of events Rashford hit Social Media claiming that he had only received one call following the Tory U-Turn in June 2020.
Hmm, unless he’s referring to the call we had following the u-turn in June?… https://t.co/QSwmyETN7x
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) October 26, 2020
The comments add even further petrol to the Free School Meals fire as a growing Tory revolt intensifies.
TORY FOOD FIGHT
TORY MPs are set to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson to U-Turn on his “disastrous” and “shockingly inept” decision to stop food provision for some of Britain’s poorest kids amid the School Holidays after Labour took a two-point lead in the polls.
The Daily Telegraph reported last night that 100 Conservative lawmakers were concerned at what was described as a “political disaster” over Free School Meals.
Labour vowed to force the Government to U-turn on the plans as they overtook Britain’s ruling party in an Opinium poll released on Saturday night.
Tim Loughton MP, a former Tory minister and MP for East Worthing and Shoreham told The Telegraph that he would vote with Labour to give free meals to some of the most vulnerable kids in society.
“It is not a question of voting with Labour. It is actually voting for what is right” he said.
“I think it is right to carry on free school cover.”
He compared Free School Meals to the NHS and said: “it can do no wrong.”
“I just don’t think it was worth the argument: not spending £20 million on further extending the school meal cover over the coming half term was just politically a mistake.” Tim added.
Another MP, who did not wish to be named said: “The clock is ticking. I am not with you unless you come up with something better.”
Sir Bernard Jenkin, MP for Harwich and North Essex is also set to force the Government to make a U-Turn as plans are underway to provide free school meals provision over the Christmas break.

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Postmaster: USPS May Need a Rate Hike
WASHINGTON | Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said Thursday his agency is in "the midst of a financial disaster" and may need an emergency increase in postage rates to keep operating.
"The Postal Service as it exists today is financially unsustainable," he told the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. It's a message that the postmaster general has been delivering to Congress with regularity during the past several months.
Donahoe pressed lawmakers Thursday for swift action on legislation to fix his agency's finances. Without help from Congress, the agency expects its multibillion-dollar annual losses to worsen.
He warned that the agency's cash liquidity remains dangerously low.
The post office expects to lose $6 billion this year. Last year the agency lost $16 billion.
"The Postal Service is quickly moving down a path that leads to becoming a massive, long-term burden to the American taxpayer," he said.
Donahoe said the rate hike may be needed because his agency's finances are so precarious and the prospects of quick congressional action are so uncertain.
The Postal Service's board of governors could decide as early as next week whether to request a special rate increase.
Under federal law the post office cannot raise its prices more than the rate of inflation unless it gets approval from the independent Postal Regulatory Commission.
The Postal Service must cite exceptional circumstances in seeking an "exigent" or emergency rate hike.


The very first 250 Testa Rossa is this car, chassis 0666TR, which is often labeled as the prototype. It was used to test various ideas and parts alongside another prototype, 0704TR, before the production was finalized starting with 0710TR in November of 1957.
Being the test mule for the series and a factory works car, 0666TR lived a tough and long life with different engines and bodies. It suffered a grueling crash at the 1958 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Jaguar D-Type of J.M.Brousseler who lost his life. Kessler’s Ferrari was sent burning into the barrier and was covered in dirt to try and quell the flames.
At the time of the crash, 0666TR was an ex-factory works car in the hands of privateers. Ferrari developed the car from their 315 and 335 Sport models, but with a smaller 3.0-liter V12. Built from various 250GT, 290MM, 335 and 500TR parts, the prototype raced four times for Ferrari in 1957 with no real results. In 1958 at the season opener in Argentina, 0666TR took an impressive second place behind the winning Ferrari of Phil Hill and Peter Collins. This was the car’s best result until the terrible crash at Le Mans in 1958.
0666TR was the second car to wear the purposeful pontoon body by Scaglietti & C. It was first fitted with a 500 TR body and was later converted after the second prototype was made. The remarkable ‘pontoon’ bodywork was designed under the leadership of Gian Carlo Guerra. They used a nose similar to the period F1 cars with cutaway fenders sometimes called sponsons. The idea was to expose the large brake drums to aid in cooling. While striking and exciting, this shape was unstable at high speeds. To fix the aerodynamics, Ferrari modified the design to feature bodywork that was a fully enclosed design for their own cars.
After the crash at Le Mans, Ferrari remanufactured 0666TR and sold it to Rod Carveth who campaigned it with little success in the 1959 season. After 1960 the car was permanently retired from racing and was in pretty poor condition and without an engine. In its second or third rebuild, the car was done up to concours standards for the 1988 Pebble beach Concours d’Elegance without the twin air inlets near the headlights which the car had in 1958.
After nearly 12 years of ownership the car was purchased by Jon Shirley who secured the original 0666 engine from Pete Lovely and had Butch Dennison restore the car back to its 1958 Le Mans configuration with its distinctive headlight scoops. It debuted, body-in-red, at the 2006 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and was later painted up with the #18 Le Mans livery.
Unequal A-Arms w/Coil Springs, Houdaille Shock Absorbers, Anti-Roll Bar
Live Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs, Houdaille Shock Absorbers, Trailing Arms
794 kg / 1750 lbs
2250 mm / 88.6 in
1307 mm / 51.5 in
1294 mm / 50.9 in
3959 mm / 155.9 in
1523 mm / 60.0 in
964 mm / 38.0 in
Type 525/B 4-Speed Manual
Ftchel & Sachs Single Dry Plate
~259.1 kph / 161.0 mph
0 – 60 mph
145 litres or 38.28 gal.
Auction & Sales Results
1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Prototipo 0666TR – The Original 250 TR Prototype Scuderia Ferrari, NART, Rod Carveth TR. Eight-Year International Racing History at Premier Venues. Driven by the Greatest Names in Motor Sport. Known, Continuous Ownership History from New. Multiple-Award-Winning Restoration by Dennison International. First in Class at the 2006 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Presented in Stunning 1958 Le Mans NART Livery. Offered with Extensive Documentation, Race Engine and Spares. Documented by Ferrari Historian Marcel Massini. Fully Certified by Ferrari Classiche. Auction Source: 2011 Pebble Beach Auctions by Gooding & Company
Sources & Further Reading
Finn, Joel E. Testa Rossa V12, Newport Press: 1979.
Mallepelle, Paolo. ‘The Ferrari Sports Racer.’ Cavallino 42, Dec 1987.
Mangiamele, Guy. ‘250 Testa Rossa’. Cavallino 67, Feb 1992.
Pomeroy, Larence. ‘Succeeding a Champion.’ Motor, Apr 1958.
Prunet, Antione. Ferrari Sports Racing and Prototype Competition Cars, Haynes: 1983.


Spy ware can be used for numerous different causes, but its most important use is to collect personal information with no user’s understanding. This includes things just like internet browsing habits, internet browsers and logins, credit card particulars and other types of private data that can be used for unauthorized shopping online or funds withdrawals.
Several spyware programs can also affect the user’s ability to control their pc by simply installing computer software or redirecting web browser activity. This can cause slow Internet connections, un-authorized changes in settings and other problems.
Fortunately, spyware and adware is often quickly detectable simply by anti-spyware tools. They are designed to scan the computer just for spyware and other spyware and adware, then either remove it or quarantine it until you’re ready to handle it.
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The Nebbiolo vines grown in the Prapò vineyard of Serralunga d'Alba are over 40 years old and yield very structured fruit, dark in color and high in phenols. The resulting wine, traditionally vinified in 15-hectoliter botti for two years before bottling, is muscular and flavorful, with dried-fruit aromatics, large-scaled tannins, and dry, persistent finish. Fewer than 3500 bottles of this complex, long-lasting wine are produced each year.
About this wine producer: Sergio is the perfect example of a modern, scientifically trained winegrower who is grounded in the traditions of his region. Representing the third generation of vine growing Germanos in Serralunga d’Alba, he was the first to bottle the entire production at the estate, beginning in 1993. His ambition, he says, is to express in his wine the character of each vineyard, of each grape variety, and of each vintage, as well as the “connection between Sergio Germano and Serralunga d’Alba.”

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Purpose matters. As evidenced by the popularity of Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life—a book that has sold over 30 million copies—people have an innate desire to know that their lives matter and that their lives are shaped by a sense of purpose. One CEO, Dave Dillon, expressed it this way: “All human beings want to find meaning in their lives.”
Purpose and Leaders
While purpose is a priority for all human beings engaged in all types of work, purpose holds unique importance for leaders. Why is this? Leaders have an important role to play in shaping the culture and direction of the organizations they lead. Will this culture and direction be shaped by an anemic vision of life and organizational purpose, or will it be shaped by a vital sense of purpose and mission that connects to something larger than themselves and contributes to the flourishing others?
Engaging the importance of purpose for leadership, Bill George, former CEO of Medtronic, asks the following questions: “What is your True North? Do you know what your life and leadership are all about, and when you are being true to yourself?”
Personal and Organizational Purpose
Although this begins with a personal sense of purpose for leaders, this “True North” purpose is vital at both the personal and organizational levels. Does the leader personally have a sense of purpose guiding their life? Does the leader also see a greater sense of purpose in the work organizationally? Understanding purpose at both the personal and organizational levels is vital for leaders and followers alike.
Amy Sherman provides thoughtful reflection on purpose and vocation in her book Kingdom Calling: Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good. In discussing the core of Christianity Sherman writes: “The gospel of the kingdom tells us not only what we’re saved from, but also what we’re saved for. We have purpose, we have a sacred calling, we have a God-giving vocation….”
In other words, God has made, shaped, and redeemed our lives for a purpose. The Bible reminds us that “we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10). Because of the gospel, our lives are not only moving away from something but our lives are to be oriented toward and for something as well.
Not only is purpose in work and leadership a theologically grounded idea, it is also practically effective and backed by a growing research base. In another post I highlighted the work I’ve been doing with the Purpose in Leadership Inventory (PLI). Along with additional leadership variables such as goal-orientation and follower-focus, the variable of purpose in leadership is showing strong statistical relationships with other important variables. Purpose in leadership—a leader’s sense of personal and organizational purpose—is significantly related to leadership effectiveness, follower job satisfaction, follower organizational commitment, and follower sense of person-organization fit.
Identifying Your Purpose
Amy Sherman argues that our vocational sweet spot is found at the center of three domains: (1) God’s priorities, (2) personal passions and gifts, and (3) the world’s needs. Understanding this vocational sweet spot goes a long way in understanding one’s purpose. Bill George makes a similar affirmation arguing that “following your passions will enable you to discover the purpose of your leadership.”
Understanding your purpose as a leader is not simply about personal fulfillment. Understanding your purpose and how this relates to the organization you serve shapes the lives of others. Leader purpose helps followers to be more satisfied in their work, have a better sense of their fit in the organization, and have increased commitment to their work and to their organization.
Taking the Next Step with Purpose
So what is your purpose? What is the “True North” that guides you in your life, work, and leadership? Whether taking to time to read a book such as Bill George’s True North, or engaging with a peer or coach who may help you better clarify your vocational sweet spot and sense of purpose, purpose needs to be a priority. Take time to prioritize reflection on purpose in your life, leadership, and work in the coming days.
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Spirent said in a statement that Jio used its platform Landslide to perform core network capacity tests, measure device data throughput, and model a wide variety of complex end-user behavioural call models and mobility scenarios.
"Our collaboration with Spirent is an important part of achieving this objective. Landslide is a golden reference globally for validating 5G core networks for functionality and performance, allowing us to successfully validate every aspect of the 5G standalone core network.
“We look forward to leveraging Landslide capabilities for validating diverse 5G use cases with Jio 5G solutions," Jio Platforms senior vice president Aayush Bhatnagar said in the statement.
Spirent's VP and general manager for the APAC region, Peter Tan said Jio needed to validate performance across its in-house 5G core network functions while supporting LTE 4G and IP multimedia subsystem interfaces -- through which all internet-based services are provided.
"Landslide provided the ideal solution, supporting interfaces across the breadth of the 5G core," Tan added.
Jio has received permits for 5G trials in Delhi, Mumbai, Gujarat and Hyderabad.
Jio's partner NXP Semiconductors has claimed that the Mukesh Ambani-led telecom major has achieved a data speed of over 1 gigabit per second during the trials.
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Never has a team deserved to lose to a mediocre South Carolina squad more than this year's Tennessee team. Butch Jones is allegedly a major dirt-bag, they wear orange, and, most importantly, they've won 3 in a row in the series. The 2013 game in particular was a tough one, as the Gamecocks would have won the East if Marquez North hadn't caught that long pass in the waning minutes. This year's team is dealing with a lot of injuries, particularly to Alvin Kamara, who's leading the team in rushing. I think Tennessee still has the edge in talent despite the injuries, though. They're just further along in rebuilding their program than SC is right now, and they've got one of the most experienced and dynamic players in the SEC under center in Josh Dobbs. Dobbs has absolutely killed the Gamecocks in recent years, and defense's record against mobile QBs is not very stellar. I think the Gamecocks stay in this game and keep it close, but they're a few playmakers away from coming up with the win in this one. I sure hope I'm wrong though.
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While 5.9 million white collar workers lost their jobs between May-August 2020, over the previous four months ended 30 April, this job loss number stood at 6.6 million when compared with May-August 2019
Continued curbs and localized lockdowns have hit economic recovery and employment prospects
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Almost six million white-collar workers, including engineers, physicians, teachers, accountants and analysts, lost their jobs between May and August, the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) said.
Continued curbs and localized lockdowns have dampened economic recovery and employment prospects, despite the government beginning the process of unlocking the economy in June.
The number of white-collar jobs has been rising since 2016, according to CMIE. “An estimated 12.5 million white-collar professional employees were employed during the wave of January-April 2016," CMIE said, referring to the Consumer Pyramids Household Survey that it has been conducting for the last few years.
During May-August 2019, their employment peaked at 18.8 million. It remained almost stable at 18.7 million in the September-December 2019 period and then fell to 18.1 million during January-April 2020.
The January-April data, CMIE said, contained a partial impact of the lockdown imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus.
“Employment of these professionally qualified white-collar workers fell steeply to 12.2 million during the wave of May-August 2020. This is the lowest employment of these professionals since 2016. All the gains made in their employment over the past four years were washed away during the lockdown," chief executive Mahesh Vyas wrote in a post on the CMIE website.
This means while 5.9 million white-collar workers lost their jobs between May-August 2020, over the previous four months ended 30 April, this job loss number stood at 6.6 million when compared with May-August 2019.
The 20th edition of the survey was conducted during the lockdown (May-August) and Vyas wrote that it does not include the worst month of job losses, April 2020, which was covered in the previous edition.
“The biggest loss of jobs among salaried employees was of ‘white-collar professional employees and other employees’. These include engineers, including software engineers, physicians, teachers, accountants, analysts and the type, who are professionally qualified and were employed in some private or government organization. This does not include similarly professionally qualified persons who run their own practice as these are classified as qualified self-employed professional entrepreneurs," it said.
The lockdown did not impact white-collar clerical employees. These include largely desk work employees ranging from secretaries and office clerks to BPO/KPO workers and data-entry operators. They possibly shifted to the work-from-home mode, said CMIE. This category of workers has not been seeing growth since 2016. In fact, it has slid quite sharply since 2018 from about 15 million to less than 12 million by 2020, Vyas wrote.
“The lockdown has hit industrial workers. Compared to a year ago, employment among white-collar professional employees was down by 6.6 million. This was the biggest year-on-year (y-o-y) loss among all salaried employees. The next biggest loss was among industrial workers. By a similar y-o-y comparison, they lost five million employees. This translates into a 26% fall in employment among industrial workers over a year," Vyas wrote.
The decline in employment of industrial workers is likely to be largely in the smaller industrial units, he said. This reflects the distress in MSMEs in recent times.
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Rutledge Lake Lodge is a self sufficient camp with guests providing for themselves. The Lodge can accommodate four to six guests per cabin, guests can expect to enjoy exclusive use of the Lodge and amenities.
Cabins include propane stove and fridge, propane BBQ, cooking utensils including dinnerware, sleeping bags and wood burning stove. A propane freezer is on site.
A solar powered water system adequately handles the Lodge’s water need, supplying hot and cold running water to the cabins and shower room.
Reducing our carbon footprint is important to Rutledge Lake Lodge, solar panels have been installed to provide lighting in the cabins as well as a source for charging.

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Climate change is the change in the regional or global temperatures that have severe consequences on the biodiversity. It is not natural but rather man-made. It is mainly caused by increased production of greenhouse gases. The Greenhouse gases like water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone are the gases within the atmosphere that absorb and emit heat radiation. Increasing or decreasing amounts of greenhouse gases within the atmosphere act to either hold in or release more of the heat from the sun. Increase in CO2, WATER VAPOURS, METHANE, etc. results in other environmental problems such as melting of glaciers in the polar regions that further leads to rise in the sea level.
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Even if we don’t see a melting glacier down the street we will still see big changes close to home. Among all the planets only earth has sign for life and plants are considered as key organisms for constituting life on earth. Plants are the autotrophs, they are capable to synthesize organic compounds with the use of simple inorganic molecules. These organic compounds treated as food by heterotrophic organisms (which cannot produce their own food) or by plant itself. The energy generated by plant via Photosynthesis is the driver of life on the earth. Climate change is very multifaceted phenomenon facing all of us. It involves many disciplines beyond science such as society, economics, politics and most importantly moral and ethical issues, climatic fluctuations are global problem, but arise and experience from small scale. Medicinal and aromatic plants are less immune to the climate change as compare to the other living organisms. According to recent study published in Journal Nature Climate Change, Climate change could lead to the globally widespread loss plants occurred around the world. This study collected data of 50,000 common species plants as well as animals. They concluded that more than half of the plants would be get affected till 2080 due to continuously rise in greenhouse gas emissions. Plant growth and its development is strongly dependent upon the temperature, each species has an optimum or specific temperature range to survive and flourish in a particular environment.
Plants react much more sensitively to fluctuations in temperature than animals. They are also unable to seek out warmer or cooler locations. "When temperatures rise, plants grow taller in order to cool themselves off. Their stalks become taller and their leaves become narrower and grow farther apart. Yet, this makes the plant more unstable overall, This is noticeable, for example, during grain harvesting. Unstable plants bend faster in the rain and generally produce less biomass. There is also a reduction in the proportion of key substances, like proteins, that can be stored in the grain kernel.
Effects of climate change
In addition, biodiversity is also exposed to the secondary, human-driven impacts of a changing climate., in the shape of displaced communities and changing behavior in response to lower crop yields (such as agricultural expansion and increased reliance on wild resources).
Climate change has its impact on human lifestyle too. It threatens our health by affecting the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the weather we experience.
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We discussed about Causes and Effects of climate change locally and globally and possible solutions as per the week 1-3 tasks.
Our school, Pathways World School, hosted International Virtual Collaborative Exchange Programme on 20th October 2020 on Climate Action Project 2020. There were students and Teachers from Ukraine, Argentina, Portugal, Colombia and India.
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(John W. Taylor) Prior to his death, he had told his wives, "No tears … I will be waiting for you over there. I must go now to prepare a place. And when I leave I want no mourning, I want no flowers, no public display. No funeral. I am a nomad. Let the ashes of this wandering body blow with the winds from some mountain peak."
Speculation as to whether the ex-apostle would be buried in his temple clothes caused curious onlookers to attempt to view the body. Family security prevented this. His wife Nettie related that on the night of Taylor's death, President Joseph F. Smith, regretting his role in Taylor and Cowley's dismissal, called privately at her home and gave her a package containing temple robes. He was buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
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Skin Condition: Lack of Elasticity
What factors influence the loss of skin elasticity?
Loss of skin elasticity is a natural process that occurs as a result of aging. However, other factors also contribute to worsening skin wear that leads to reduced elasticity and firmness. Genetics is an important point, as well as habits adopted throughout life that impact the health of the skin.
Main factors that intensify the loss of skin elasticity
The loss of skin firmness and elasticity occurs due to the progressive reduction of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid – substances that form the framework between fibroblasts and other skin cells. The absence of these substances leaves the skin thin and inelastic, prone to the appearance of wrinkles and lines due to sagging and dehydration.
According to sturdies, hereditary factors are responsible for only 30% of these structural damages suffered by the skin over the years. The other 70% of aging is related to lifestyle habits. Therefore, those who seek to lead a healthy life in general and take good care of their skin can delay the wear caused by aging, thus prolonging the youthfulness of the skin.
Care to prolong skin youthfulness
Inadequate sun exposure, inflammatory diet, insufficient water intake, sedentary lifestyle or physical excesses are examples of habits that are bad for the skin, helping to make it less elastic and firm. therefore, the best way to keep your skin wrinkle free is to have a healthy and balanced life.
In addition to maintaining a balanced diet, good fluid consumption, avoiding smoking and excess alcohol, it is essential to use sunscreen on your face daily, especially - but also in other exposed regions - and specific products to clean, moisturize and renew the skin . It is also worth resorting to dermocosmetics that fight skin aging. These cares are the differential to keep a young skin for a long time.

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago School Board voted unanimously Wednesday to close four Englewood high schools and convert a South Loop elementary into a new high school.
Before the vote, dozens of people gave emotional opposition to the closure.
All the schools slated for closure have been labeled either under-enrolled, under-performing or both. These are the first closures since 2013 and will primarily affect African American students.
The current plan shutters Harper, Hope, and Team Englewood high schools after current freshman graduate. Robeson High School will close this summer to make way for a new $85 million dollar Englewood High School, which would open in 2019.
"I firmly believe the plan we're putting forth today is the best plan," said CPS CEO Janice Jackson.
The vote sparked protests by community activists and some students staged a sit-in in the lobby of CPS's downtown headquarters after railing against the plan at the Wednesday morning regularly scheduled board meeting.
"I feel like you don't see what we see. If you were in our position you would know what was going on," said NTA student Taylor Wallace.
"Where do they get this information that we've agreed to this? Tearing down our neighborhood, not investing in our school, disrupting our children," said Bobbie Brown, the chairperson of Harper High School's LSC.
Chicago Teachers Union members said the enire plan should be scrapped.
"Building a new school, that is the bait and switch. That's to make this look like a benevolent pro-community policy," said Jesse Sharkey, of the Chicago Teachers Union.
In the South Loop, the CPS decision would close the National Teachers Academy (NTA), an elementary school, and convert it into a neighborhood high school. The plan would consolidate the NTA and South Loop Elementary School.
"When you try to take away NTA, it's like you're trying to take away a family," said Devon Collins, an NTA student.
Parents and students vowed to continue to fight.
"It is idiotic that we even discuss about the proposal. I call a halt to closure," said Aiko Hibino, of Save Chicago Public Schools Coalition.
The union did file a grievance against CPS regarding the conversion of NTA from an elementary school to a high school, saying it violates their labor contract. Some school groups, along with parents, said they're considering filing a lawsuit over the issue.
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An extended Fourier pseudospectral time-domain (PSTD) method is presented to model atmospheric sound propagation by solving the linearized Euler equations. In this method, evaluation of spatial derivatives is based on an eigenfunction expansion. Evaluation on a spatial grid requires only two spatial points per wavelength. Time iteration is done using a low-storage optimized six-stage Runge-Kutta method. This method is applied to two-dimensional non-moving media models, one with screens and one for an urban canyon, with generally high accuracy in both amplitude and phase. For a moving atmosphere, accurate results have been obtained in models with both a uniform and a logarithmic wind velocity profile over a rigid ground surface and in the presence of a screen. The method has also been validated for three-dimensional sound propagation over a screen. For that application, the developed method is in the order of 100 times faster than the second-order-accurate FDTD solution to the linearized Euler equations. The method is found to be well suited for atmospheric sound propagation simulations where effects of complex meteorology and straight rigid boundary surfaces are to be investigated.


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The Villas del Sol Apartments complex is located 700m away from the beach and 2km from the centre of Santa Eularia des Riu.
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A poll by former Conservative party deputy chairman Lord Ashcroft has found Labour could win "a comfortable majority" in the 2015 general election.
Lord Ashcroft polled more than 26,000 voters in 26 marginal constituencies that will be hotly contested battlegrounds between Labour and the Tories.
He said: "Across the battleground I found a 6.5% swing from the Conservatives to Labour – enough to topple 83 Tory MPs and give Ed Miliband a comfortable majority. But this is a snapshot, not a prediction."
He added: "The research also found that most voters in these seats are optimistic about the economy, and only three in ten would rather see Mr Miliband as Prime Minister than David Cameron. Half of voters say they may change their mind before the election – and there is still a year to go."


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It's usually the cold weather that spikes the forever running sap of my bottoming out in the areas of love, tenderness and overall efghuuuooooh.
However, on this rare June evening, sticky with the ceiling fan's ineffective twirlings, I find this bullshit seeping out of me. Frustrated, forlorn and still tinged with the red of pillow marks from a five hour nap, I can feel the usual ache that seems to follow me.
Drink, drink, drink all of the wine in the world and all of the pink champagne. It's what happens to you in the evening, in the night, when there is nothing but hums and whispers and sighs.
Drunkenly, I seem to find the perfect life-encompassing metaphor in the differing advice provided in what to do in case of a bear attack.
drawing by Paul B. Drohan
Some say to tower your hands above your head, making your body taller and larger in hopes of intimidating the bear. This way, the bear will see you as an equal threat, or even a greater one than he. Somehow he will know to continue on.
Conversely it has also been advised to curl your body into a small, lifeless ball. That by somehow folding your arms and legs you will make yourself seem as tiny as possible, disappearing into the forest green. To play dead, taking shallow breath upon shallow breath until the bear believes, and often you as well, that you have ceased to exist, or never did in the first place.
And as we all go on living and dreaming, I find myself stuck between the two plans, waiting for my bear attack to see what it is that I really am.
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This is a shoot I did for Consonant Skincare a few years ago. I’m going to make an effort of updating my blog a bit more frequently! 😉
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A corporate/commercial photography shoot for KPMG at their Toronto Headquarters.
Apples were on the menu this month, photos and links to the recipes in this blog posting.
Photos and links to the recipes from this month’s EatSavvy, theme this month is tomatoes!
Refreshing cucumber was on the menu this month, click through to see images and links to the recipes.

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Founded in 2006, Hospitech Respiration Ltd is committed to the development and commercialization of innovative medical devices, aimed at enhancing the quality of care, promoting patient safety and reducing complications in mechanically ventilated patients.
Based in Israel and led by a highly experienced team, the company holds a broad IP portfolio and its commercial innovative solution, consists of a platform of automated, as well as disposable devices.
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Life-size versions of Roald Dahl’s most iconic creations have been hand-crafted from paper and cardboard as part of an exhibition celebrating 100 years since his birth.
Students on Birmingham City University’s Design for Theatre, Performance and Events course have created the unique structures which features a cast of some of his best known characters from Matilda and George to Augustus Gloop and Fantastic Mr Fox.
The installation, which is made up of a set and characters constructed entirely from brown paper and cardboard, went on display at Birmingham City University’s Parkside building today and will remain there until February 20.
The exhibition imagines a 100th birthday party for Roald Dahl attended by characters from the writer’s books.
Dahl was born on the 13 September 1916 and died in 1990 having written dozens of books and short stories which have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide.


We've all heard about the UK heatwave this week, with weather forecasters down south issuing an amber warning for parts of England.
According to the Met Office, "exceptional heat" is possible for southern and central areas of the UK as we begin to approach next week. Not only that, but Glasgow is soon set for highs of 26C on Monday - and we can hear you thinking 'taps aff weather'.
However, whilst Scotland may not have an amber warning, we did get one warning - and this time from a comedian who has perfectly summed up our feelings about the weather.
Taking to Twitter to upload a video of herself, comedian Susie McCabe showed the rest of the UK the 'heatwave' they're missing out on. And it's the true definition of a 'Scottish Summer' if we've ever seen one.
In her video, she said: "Currently a heatwave gripping the country right now. 32C in some places.
"Heatwave warning getting extended from Sunday into Monday. Keep the elderly safe, keep the young safe. Wear factor 50, always have water especially on public transport."
Walking up Hutcheson Street, she panned around the camera to show the streets of the city centre and added: "If you canny do any of that, there's always Glasgow" as the rain poured down.
The comedian, who has earned praise from Kevin Bridges, is one of the fastest selling acts at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. She also has multiple Scottish comedy awards under her belt, including Best Headliner and Best Show.
So, it seems people are not only left in stitches after her shows, but her social media posts too, with many flooding to her comments. And of course, many being bitter about the soaring temperatures south of the border.
In response to the Scottish 'heatwave warning' video, thousand of people have shared, liked and commented on the tweet. And in the comments, one said: "Cannae beat Scottish humour. Brilliant."
Another added: "There's always Glasgow needs to be on t-shirts!"
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An accounting lesson
You will soon find out what a company whose debt exceeds is assets and has little prospects of making an economic profit is really worth. Some people will call this deleveraging.....others will call it bankruptcy.......now the question is how many thousands of companies will deleverage and declare bankruptcy.
You will be really upset is when you learn that the assets managements were representing were worth X were really worth much less and they huge bonuses and dumped their shares and you were left holding the bag in your retirement accounts.
Good luck to all and in the end they will attribute it to greed and America will be left in need.
As an American.......this sucks and little was done by our politicans to protect us as they got huge contributions from these pricks. Hopefully, when we emerge.....the outlook will be much better for our kids......right now I am pretty optimistic about that.

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With an Adam Freeland 'Now & Them'-styled vibe, Australian drum n bass producer ShockOne has dropped his latest single, the bangin' 'Follow Me'.
The track, released on ShockOne's recently launched label Dark Machine Records, is centred around a hard-hitting bassline, filled with grimy undertones, and enhanced by a computer-generated vocal that captures the realities of today's online landscape.
"'Follow Me' is a message from the all-seeing and all-knowing god of algorithms that dictate all aspects of our lives today," ShockOne says.
"Our new religion is here, on every screen, in every app, on every platform. Proclaim your faith today, hit the follow button now."


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Magpie Linocut Reduction PrintCreate a two-colour linocut print of the iconic native Australian magpie.
A reduction print is a multicolour print in which the separate colours are printed from the same lino block at different stages!
Get your supplies!
You will need:
Micador Easy Cut Lino Squares
Micador Lino Carving Tools
Micador for Artists Lino Block Printing Inks
Micador Hard Rubber Rollers
Glass or acetate sheet (for rolling ink)
Grey Lead Pencil
Palette knife (for mixing inks)
Paper towel (optional)
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Please download the koala template for use as reference. In preparation for drawing onto your lino make sure you have your reference in front of you. It’s important to have your design thought out before you begin, this way you will have a clear idea of how your finished piece will look.Using a graphite pencil, draw or trace your magpie design onto the lino.
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Once you’re happy with your design, use a permanent marker to draw over your pencil lines. NOTE: We use a Micador Stay Anywhere Permanent Pen so that the lines don’t wash away after inking the lino in the first stage of printing.
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Begin by cutting out all the parts that are to remain white. For example; beak, tail feathers and parts of the feet and legs. Use the small 'V' shaped tool for this precision cutting. NOTE: Our first print will be the background with our white areas reversed out.
Step 4: Mix inks!
Mix your ink colour. We have made pink using red, white and a touch of yellow for warmth.
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Using your roller on a smooth surface, roll your ink. Ensure your roller is evenly covered. Then roll your ink onto your cut lino. Note: We used a glass panel, but a sheet of acetate on a flat surface will work just as well.
Step 6: Line up your paper and print your first colour!
Take time to ensure your paper is positioned to print precisely where you want it. Carefully place your paper onto your inked lino. Use a rubber roller and firmly roll over the paper to transfer the ink onto the paper. Carefully lift your paper from the lino and you will see your print! Repeat this step for the amount of prints you would like. We made 10 magpie prints. Allow to dry for at least 3 hours. NOTE: if you don’t have a rubber roller use a spoon, your hand or something smooth and flat to rub the paper.
Step 7: Wash!
Wash your roller and glass or acetate in preparation for the second colour. Notice the black lines of the permanent marker remain on the lino as a guide for further cutting.
Step 8: Second cutting!
Now it’s time cut away the areas you want to remain pink. In this piece we want a large portion of the background to stay pink. We use the wide ‘U’ shaped tool for cutting out this large area.
Step 9: Roll black ink!
Using your roller on a smooth surface, roll with black ink. Roll your black ink onto your cut lino.
Step 10: Print black ink!
Line up your print and carefully place your paper onto your black inked lino. Again, use a rubber roller and firmly roll over the paper to transfer the ink onto the paper. Carefully lift your paper from the lino and you will see your finished print! Repeat this step for the amount of prints you have made. Allow to dry for at least 3 hours.

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Piaskowski: Mediocre DJs taking advantage of electronica explosion
With all the commotion of this past weekend’s Dayglow event at the Cuthbert Amphitheater and the impending onslaught of shows this fall, it’s hard not to recognize Eugene’s ascent into a full-scale market for electronic music. Every season brings a new and more internationally recognized artist to Eugene’s historic music venues. But with all of this mainstream progression, is Eugene’s local talent losing its value?
“I think it depends which way you look at it,” said Nate Asman, a local musician who fronts the electronic jam group, Hamilton Beach. “It’s definitely creating more opportunities for up-and-coming DJs and artists to perform and get their music heard, which is wonderful, but doing that at such an enormous and seemingly unfiltered rate is also flooding the scene with a huge amount of mediocre and unoriginal music associated with certain genres.
“So while I absolutely think that it is helping spread awareness of electronic music in general, I also believe it is a double-edged sword of sorts,” Asman said.
Although Asman has stepped into a more producer role and now surrounds himself with a full band, he isn’t quick to judge the DJ culture. Many of the electronic artists coming through Eugene are just glorified record spinners, but they help represent a broader movement that needs to be appreciated, and more importantly, better understood.
In his recent guest blog on Huffington Post, internationally recognized DJ and producer A-Trak weighed in on the controversy of mainstream “DJ” culture.
“To all the new fans just discovering this genre, come to the shows with an open mind. Don’t just wait to hear the songs you already know,” A-Trak said in the post. “There’s a reason you’re not watching a band. DJing is still at the cutting edge of new music. Let yourself be surprised.”
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Balancer has acquired significant COMP/WETH liquidity and this presents an opportunity to bootstrap a yield bearing version with wstETH which should result in higher protocol revenue, plus allows this liquidity to be self-sustaining via BIP-19 in case the large voter supporting COMP/WETH decides to move on. COMP liquidity is fairly thin on-chain, if Balancer can secure our position as the dominant liquidity source it should prove lucrative over the long run.
Governance: Find more information about governance on Lido’s forum.
Oracles: This pool relies on a rate provider for wstETH which Balancer has been using already for awhile. See here.
Audits: See here.
Centralization vectors: See here for information on this.
Market History: See here.
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Broadcast Journalist, Author and UN Consultant
Dr. Dayani is a leadership coach, certified mediator, award-winning broadcast journalist, author, & a social impact Strategist. She is a professor of Strategic Communication and Adaptive Negotiation at Columbia University. She is also the founder of the World Women Global Council, & Lead 2 Empower platforms, which promote social Impact through education and life skills training. Dr. Dayani has served three decades of civic leadership in gender equity as an immigrant and has worked for the State Department, building citizen diplomacy. She has curated and facilitated technology-assisted training programs for conflict-prone regions in South Asia. Her recent program on “Conflict Resolution and Faith-Based Interventions” has been particularly successful, leading grassroots through strategic dialogue reverting turmoil to peaceful transformation. The goal was to help men and women recognize the power and identify their innate adaptive leadership, communal influence, and act as catalysts for change.
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She took pride as a UN correspondent and a board advisor for PBS for eight years. As a broadcast journalist, she produced and hosted 400 award-winning talk shows to empower immigrant families, incorporating research-based & culture-specific information. The goal was to encourage, diverse voices of women who were underserved by many social agencies due to gaps in relevant skill sets, communication, and cultural bias. She used media outlets to collaborate with local law enforcement, NGOs, & advocates to promote rights and educate mobilization of resources. She received several accolades nationally, including “Obama’s Immigrant Journey Award” for professional excellence in 2015.
At the School of New York Times, she has taught the following courses:
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Everything about Hemp Seed Oil For Skin – Livestrong.com
This fat, which physicians call linolenic acid, is also present in fish oils and flaxseed oil. However, the scientists require more medical trials to verify these outcomes. benefits of hemp seed oil. Full-spectrum hemp oil likewise includes plant matter, which includes additional substances, such as CBD.Although hemp seeds contain percentages of these substances, a higher concentration might bring some additional advantages to the body.
Those who do not wish to take over-the-counter or prescription pain medications may turn to a top quality hemp oil for relief. benefits of hemp seed oil. A 2018 evaluation notes that CBD, one of the main substances in full-spectrum hemp oil, and other cannabinoids show pledge for the treatment of many kinds of discomfort.cbd oil drops Nevertheless, the majority of the research to date is on mice.
The fatty acids in hemp seed oil may help balance the skin and avoid inflammation that can result in acne. The addition of CBD from the plant matter may also help clear acne. A research study in the Journal of Scientific Investigationdiscovered that CBD may affect the sebum glands in people with persistent acne, causing minimized sebum production and potentially assisting clear or avoid acne breakouts.
Like fatty acids, CBD has an anti-inflammatory impact on the body, which may help eliminate the stress that many individuals carry from tension and promote healing from exercise. Rubbing a bit of hemp seed oil or full-spectrum hemp oil into tight muscles may help launch stress and relax them. The research study on hemp oil is still fairly new, especially in the United States and other locations where restrictive laws have prevented scientists from fully checking out the capacity of marijuana plants up until just recently.
As an outcome, researchers might discover more proof to support the possible benefits of the plant and even reveal new advantages. In any case, the future of research study on hemp oil looks promising (benefits of hemp seed oil). There is also still a small risk of THC entering the system, even from hemp seeds, which usually consist of no THC.
The outcomes of a 2017 research study program that some business brands of food-grade hemp seeds can have a THC concentration that is as much as 1,250 percent higher than the legal limitation – benefits of hemp seed oil. It is necessary to ensure that hemp seed oil originates from a trusted maker. The seeds and oil must be without plant matter that might include extra substances, such as THC.
We include items we believe work for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we might earn a small commission. benefits of hemp seed oil. Here’s our process.Hempseed oil is typically described as” hemp oil, “and it’s harvested by cold-pressing hemp seeds. Hemp oil is typically unrefined. It’s a clear green oil and can have a nutty taste (benefits of hemp seed oil).
Hempseed oil is made from the hemp seed itself and usually does not consist of any THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychedelic component, although this appears to be., CBD oil may likewise have very low and irrelevant levels of THC.Hemp oil has many health advantages, including those that improve skin health. benefits of hemp seed oil. It’s so beneficial for skin health thanks to its nourishing vitamins and hydrating qualities. benefits of hemp seed oil.
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Luxor: Karnak temple, Luxor temple, Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut temple & Memnon statues
Upon arrival at Safaga; El Mahmoud Travel team will greet and assist you at the port then you will start your memorable journey “driving 3 hours approximately”. Upon arrival Luxor; Start your tour with the West Bank of Luxor; Valley of Kings where you will see exclusively painted tombs of pharaohs that dated back to 1500 B.C, The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahary, the unique designed temple cut in the hill in the form of 3 terraces showing her divine birth, expedition sent to Punt, transportation of her 2 obelisks and their erection in 7 months. On the way you will get a Photo stop at the colossi of Memnon area, built for king Amenhotep III in front of big temple but destroyed by earthquakes. Lunch during the tour then continue to the East Bank of Luxor; Karnak temple: the biggest temple built 2000 B.C dedicated to god Amoun. Luxor temple: built by two pharaohs 1450 B.C where you see pharaohnic, Islamic, Christian and Greco-Roman arts. At the end of the tour; You will be transferred back to Safaga port.
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Photo filtering and sharing app Instagram was released on Android Tuesday, and it was snapped up by 1 million users ready to snap retro-looking photos on their phones.
Instagram is already hugely popular on the iPhone, with more than 30 million registered users uploading more than 5 million photos a day, according to CNET. Apple named it the app of the year in 2011. Now that it’s available for Android users, expect to see even more vintage-inspired photography — a craze that seems like it will never end.
Apps like Instagram and Hipstamatic appeal to nostalgia for an era of photography that many of its users never knew firsthand. They attempt to put the art back into digital photography that, with cellphone cameras, has gotten sharper and easier to use, but — some would say — less soulful. An Instagram image seems to have its photographer’s fingerprints on it, and the filters provide a salve for a poorly-executed shot.
At the same time, as the app’s user base expands, the filtered photographs become even more of a cliche. People used Instagram to make their photos look different from a typical, poorly-lit cellphone snapshot — but now everyone’s photos have been run through a filter to make them look as though they were shot on a Holga. Professional photographers have been known to bemoan the trend, which allows people to so easily emulate effects that usually require special equipment or extra editing effort. But the still-growing app seems to show no sign of being a fad that fades away.
Android users: follow these tips to make your Instagram shots look great.
• Mind your lighting. A well-lit photo is a more interesting photo, and it will work much better with the Instagram filters to make colors pop.
• Find interesting angles and focal points. Shoot from above, below, or with objects close in the foreground. Focus on something small, rather than taking in a whole scene.
• Consider the square. Instagram photos are cropped in a square, so it’s important to keep this in mind when you’re lining up your shots. In photography, there’s a guideline called the “Rule of Thirds,” which can help you create harmonious shots within the cropped space.
• Keep it simple. Some of the strongest photographs can be a quick portrait, or a close-up look at a single object.
• Tag it. To get the most out of Instagram as a photograper or fan, include hashtags and mention others in the captions of your photos. Just like Twitter, tapping on an Instagram hashtag allows users to see photos that share the same hashtag. Cities, landmarks and holidays are always good hashtags to include. Others, like #latergram and #nofilter indicate when a photo was taken and whether or not a filter was added. Hashtags are great way to gain new followers and increase “likes”.
Users can add hashtags to photos that have already been published by including the tags in a new comment.
Tag people with Instagram accounts by putting an “@” symbol in front of their username — we’re @WashingtonPost.
• Share it. Instagram plays nice with Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, Flickr, and Foursquare, allowing users to cross-post their photos. Configure these settings when you’re writing a caption for your photo.
• See what’s out there. Search is not Instagram’s strength. If you’re browsing for pictures with a certain hashtag, try Webstagram.com and Gramfeed.com. Both Web sites allow for a desktop browsing experience of Instagram’s mobile-only content.
Show us your first Instagram: Whether you’re a new Android user, or an iPhone veteran, we want to see your first Instagram photo. Tag your first Instagram picture with #my1stInstagram, and we’ll display it here.
By tagging your photo, you are submitting it to The Washington Post and you give us permission to use it in print and online.