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Cuba, Missouri resident William L. was displeased with his wet crawl space. The moisture was caused mold and rotting threatening the foundation and releasing allergens into his home.
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With the installation of CleanSpace and SaniDry, William no longer has any need for conern in regards to his crawl space. It is free of rot and mold, reducing the allergens in his home.
Pamela and Kurt L. of Fisk, Missouri were troubled by the water leaking into their basement where the floor meets the wall. The water risked damaging their valubales. System design specialist Paul B. designed a solution to keeo the basement dry.
Foreman Juan H. installed WaterGuard, a perimeter drainage system. WaterGuard guides water to the TripleSafe sump pump system. TripleSafe is equipped with a main pump, backup pump and battery-powered pump to ensure the basement stays dry. In addition to WaterGuard and TripleSafe, IceGuard was installed. IceGuard provides an exit for water in the event that the discharge lines become clogged or frozen.
The basement of Heidi S.’s Poplar Bluff, MO was under construction but an alarming amount of water kept getting into the basement which made construction impossible. There was already an old sump pump in place but it was no longer working. Heidi didn’t want the water to be an even bigger issue once her basement was complete so she called Woods Basement Systems for a free estimate. Design Specialist Chris G. inspected the basement and recommended installing a waterproofing system.
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The Twin Pack sump pump system replaced the old, rusted sump pump. It contains two powerful cast iron pumps so even if the primary pump is unable to keep up with the amount of water coming in, the secondary pump will kick in and keep pumping water out and away from the basement through the discharge lines. On the outside of the home, IceGuards were installed on the discharge lines. IceGuards have slotted openings for water to escape if the lines have become frozen or clogged, rather than coming back into the basement.
Construction can continue on Heidi S.’s basement and she has the peace of mind that water won’t be an issue in the future after it’s finished.
Sondra and Jerry W. of Poplar Bluff, MO were having water issues in their home. Their basement would leak each time it rained which had rotted the wood frames around their doors and years of water intrusion had left their foundations walls and floors an eyesore. They also had a lot of their belongings stored in their basement and they were worried about them being damages so they called Woods Basement Systems. Basement Specialist Chris G. thoroughly inspected the basement and recommended installing a waterproofing system.
Woods installed the WaterGuard drainage system under the cement floors along the perimeter of the basement. WaterGuard is situated on top of the concrete footing of the home so it’s out of the way of mud and debris that might clog it as it collects water from the foundation walls and floors of the basement and drains it to the sump pump.
The Twin Pack was installed to take the water from the WaterGuard and eject it out and away from the basement through its discharge lines. The Twin Pack contains two powerful, cast-iron pumps to protect the basement from water intrusion from light drizzles and severe thunderstorms.
On the exterior of the home, IceGuards were installed on the discharge lines. IceGuards are designed to keep water from backing up into the basement if the discharge lines become frozen or clogged by snow during winter months. They feature perforations that offer trapped water an alternative escape route into the yard.
Sandra and Jerry W. now have peace of mind that their belongings are safely stored in their basement and they no longer have to worry about water damage.
Laura W. of Poplar Bluff, Missouri noticed that her basement was collecting water after heavy rain storms. She did not want to have to keep cleaning up a mess, so she called Woods Basement Systems for assistance.
Design specialist Brandon B. assessed the situation and decided that the best option was to install a TripleSafe sump pump and a Waterguard drainage system. Foreman Mason S. then headed to the home to get the project started.
The Waterguard drainage system was placed above the footing of the basement. It collects and drains any water rising from the ground before it reaches the surface of the basement. The TripleSafe sump pump is equipped with a primary, secondary, and battery powered pump. These pumps remove water from the basement no matter what happens.
Laura W. no longer has to worry about discovering a flooded basement. She now has a waterproof and dry home.
Homeowner Timothy was concerned when he saw uneven slabs of concrete in the sidewalk outside his home. System Design Specialist Chris A. from Woods Basement Systems inspectes the area and recommended the optimal solution for his concrete repair needs.
Foreman Andrew T, and his team installed PolyLevel to restore the uneven slab to its original position. PolyLevel is an advanced polymer solution that stabilizes and reinforces uneven concrete without the hassle or disruption of jacking. Timothy can rest easy knowing PolyLevel will keep his sidewalk intact well into the future.
Ellen of Litchfield, Illinois wanted to waterproof her home, so she decided to call Woods Basement Systems. Systems design specialist, Adam R., was abe to find a solution and recommended installing a Twin Pack pump, CleanSpace, and WaterGuard.
Foreman, James L. installed the products. The Twin Pack pump includes two stainless steel pumps that are at different heights in order to protect against flooding. CleanSpace is a vapor barrier made of inorganic materials, so it does not support mold growth. It works to collect water that seeps through basement walls and takes it to the WaterGuard. The WaterGuard is installed in the perimeter of the basement floor and guides water to the sump pump so it is removed from the home.
Now Ellen T. is happy that her basement will be dry in the future.
Roger D. from the Poplar Bluff, MO Water Department reached out to Woods Basement Systems with concerns about signs of settling in the municipal building's foundation. Roger met with Design Specialist Mike L. and received a no-cost estimate on a custom-fit, comprehensive foundation repair solution.
Foreman Jose L. and his team installed helical piers to lift and stabilize the damaged foundation. Made of galvanized steel, helical piers protect foundations from settling by restoring them to their original positions, and they offer permanent protection from future settling and other related types of damage. Roger's foundation troubles are now over thanks to his new helical pier systems!
Homeowners Janet and Darrell G. of Poplar Bluff, Missouri wanted to waterproof their basement. With the basement flooding after every minor rain that came their way, they were exhausted from keeping up with the mess. They decided it was finally time to make a call to Woods Basement Systems and have the problem fixed once and for all. Foreman Luis Rivas and his team made it out to the home and installed the perfect solution for their space. Now, Janet and Darrell have peace of mind knowing their basement will be dry for years to come.
In Poplar Bluff, Missouri homeowner Janet G. was worried about her basement and the foundation of her home. She was dealing with a leaking basement as well as growing foundation cracks. Madonna made a call to Woods Basement Systems see if they could install a solution to her problem. Our foreman Luis Rivas and his team installed WaterGuard around the perimeter of the basement. In order to solve the foundation issue in the home, they installed PowerBrace on the walls of the space.
Homeowner Chris C. of Broseley, Missouri was having water problems in his basement. With the recent rainy weather, he had noticed water entering his space through the crack where the floor meets the wall. The rainwater damaged some of the items he had stored in his basement and he was worried about future rainfall. He decided to call Woods Basement Systems to see if they had a solution for his wet basement problem.
Our team and foreman Luis R. had several solutions to Chris’s wet basement. First they installed a new sump pump system, the UltraSump system. Next, they installed our ultimate waterproofing system, WaterGuard. WaterGuard is installed around the perimeter of the basement, collecting water that may enter the home. Now, Chris’s home is completely waterproofed, and he is happy knowing he will not have to worry about his basement anymore.
This Poplar Bluff, MO homeowner contacted Woods Basement Systems with concerns of water pouring into their crawl space. They met with a System Design Specialist and received a free estimate on the ideal waterproofing system.
Team Woods installed CleanSpace vapor barriers to protect the crawl space from unwanted leaks. Now the homeowner has the peace of mind they deserve knowing CleanSpace makes their crawl space a clean, dry asset to their home!
Poplar Bluff, Illinois homeowner Pam needed her dirt crawl space to be water proofed and sealed. She gave Woods Basement Systems a call and System Design Specialist Luke B. developed a plan for her.
Foreman Josh and his crew installed the encapsulation system which included CleanSpace with drainage matting, SmartSump sump pump, SaniDry Sedona, and IceGuard.
Pam can now use her crawl space for storage and no longer has to be afraid of what might be down there.
Gary H is having some problems with his crawlspace. The support system currently in it is failing, causing some other problems in the house. The floors in his home are sagging, and there appear to be some cracks in the drywall.
Juan H and his crew installed the SmartJack system in the crawlspace. This will give permanent support to the space and will stabilize it. This will also bring the floors back up to their original position, and stop the drywall cracking. Gary can now rest assured knowing that his crawlspace is stabilized!
In Poplar Bluff, Missouri homeowner Sia C. wanted to seal her crawl space. Her crawl space has a dirt floor that was damp sending unwanted smells into her home. Unsure of what to do, she decided to call Woods Basement Systems to see if they could solve her problem.
Our foreman Michael Davis and his team went out to the Saint Louis home to install several of our patented waterproofing products. They installed our UltraSump sump pump system, as well as our CleanSpace encapsulation system. CleanSpace is installed on the floors and walls of the crawlspace, completely sealing it from the earth. Keeping the moisture outside of the home, making the crawl space a useable space to store items.
In Poplar Bluff, Missouri homeowner Sia C. wanted to seal her crawl space completely from outside water and air after recently checking it after a large storm. Concerned with the water seaping through the cracks of the cinder block walls, she decided to call Woods Basement Systems to solve her crawl space problem.
Wood's foremen Michael Rebenstorff and his team had the perfect solution to her wet and dirty crawl space problem. Using our CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system, we satisfied all of her repair criteria while dramatically transforming the area into a healthy, usable space. Now, Sia's crawl space is clean, dry, and has no more humidity than her space upstairs.
Peggy C. of Poplar Bluff, Missouri was worried about her crawl space support. The floor above her crawl space was sinking, and the beams below were unstable and rotting. She was worried about her home above and wanted an easy way to fix the problem before it got any worse. She decided to call Woods Basement Systems and see what they could do.
We sent our foreman Juan Hernandez and his team out to the home. They installed our patented SmartJack system into the crawl space of the home. SmartJacks are steel support systems used to permanently stabilize and level the girders and floor joists in a crawl space. Now, Peggy has peace of mind knowing her crawlspace is safe and stable.
This homeowner from Poplar Bluff, Missouri noticed that the main floor in her room was sinking. System design specialist, Brenton K., worked with Judy to designed a customized plan that would stabilize and level her crawl space ceiling.
Head foreman, Juan H., worked with his team to install several SmartJacks around the crawl space. SmartJacks are a permanent stabilizer that supports and levels the foundation. Thanks to Team Woods, Judy now has a stable and level foundation!


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By Ahmed Ali-Aafani
NESTLED in the northern Karakoram-Himalayan region of the subcontinent, Gilgit and Baltistan remained a strategic part of Dogra-ruled Jammu and Kashmir prior to the territory’s self-generated independence in 1947-48.
When a local group led by Col Hassan Khan of Kashmir’s Fourth Regiment in Gilgit revolted against Maharaja Hari Singh, the then ruler of Kashmir, they initially desired to set up Gilgit and Baltistan as an independent state. But impressed by the leadership of Mohammad Ali Jinnah and more so because of religious affiliations, the region opted to accede to Pakistan hoping to achieve greater spiritual and religious freedom. In terms of commerce, the markets of Srinagar and Leh in India-held Kashmir were geographically closer and more accessible to the area than Abbottabad and Rawalpindi. Yet ever since the 1988 massacre of Shia Muslims in Gilgit and Jalalabad during the military regime of Gen Ziaul Haq, journeying on the Karakoram Highway (passing through Kohistan and now Naran) has over time become a perilous exercise. There are some who say the 1988 bloodshed was carried out in complicity with the military ruler as the perpetrators then, too, had been wearing military uniforms. Had the tragedy been investigated by an independent and non-partisan commission at that time and had the perpetrators been brought to justice, perhaps the recent attacks of a sectarian nature on passengers on the Karakoram Highway could have been prevented.
The state’s failure to protect its citizens has emboldened the perpetrators and has prepared the ground for further sectarian violence in the region. The inaction of governments has led to the gradual growth of the strife, particularly in Gilgit. This factor will continue to have national implications if not addressed in a timely manner. While festively waving the national flag of the then newly established country in 1948, the people of what is now Gilgit-Baltistan never knew that a day would come when they would be asked to prove their identities — not to be appreciated for upholding the national flag but to be slaughtered by militants based on sectarian differences. However, despite the difficulties and Gilgit-Baltistan’s geographical proximity to Srinagar and Leh, the region’s citizens seem content with their forefathers’ decision to be part of Pakistan. One may wonder why religious harmony is elusive in so many parts of the country including Parachinar and Gilgit-Baltistan.
It is about time the federal authorities took steps for the region’s security on a war footing lest it slips entirely into the hands of terrorists and extremists and in order to thwart more serious security implications. Mere official condemnations, public protests, strikes and curfews will not halt the violence nor heal the wounds. Aggravating the hurt, the Babusar Pass shooting in August, in the sacred month of Ramazan, has sparked a flurry of distress and resentment everywhere. What Robert Kennedy said in the 1960s is pertinent here: “What is objectionable, what is dangerous about extremists, is not that they are extreme, but that they are intolerant. The evil is not what they say about their cause, but what they say about their opponents.”
Beyond doubt, Gilgit-Baltistan has unique geo-strategic significance for Pakistan due to its close proximity to two of the fastest-growing economies in the world (China and India). The region’s strategic attachment to Kashmir in the wake of the 1949 United Nations resolution had already drawn worldwide attention, followed by Pakistan and India’s armed conflicts. Besides hosting the world’s so-called highest battlefield in Siachen, the Kargil incident has also placed the region in the global spotlight, while some analysts are of the opinion that America has its eyes on Gilgit-Baltistan to watch over China. Whatever one may say about Gen Pervez Musharraf, his regime proved to be the second after that of the late Zulfikar Ali Bhutto to have perceived the geo-strategic importance of the area. Following the recent bus ambushes, the government must seek to pre-empt sectarian violence in the area. Investment must be made in educational and economic development while a comprehensive strategy is needed to address past grievances so that mistrust between communities is replaced by religious tolerance, integration and pluralism. Tactically, building the professional and technical capacities of non-partisan law-enforcement officials and their ability to coordinate and seek support from the military to proactively prevent and investigate sectarian violence is required.
Of course, an increase in the frequency of morning flights and the operation of afternoon flights to and from Islamabad would make a lot of sense. It is about time the Karakoram Highway was made secure not only for Gilgit-Baltistan but also for sustaining the vital link with China. For this purpose a new police force must be carved out along the lines of the National Highways and Motorway Police.
The writer is a resident of Gilgit-Baltistan and currently is a Fulbright-Humphrey Fellow at the Protection Project of the Johns Hopkins University in Washington DC.

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Hanna Rullmann and Riccardo Badano‘s residency is dedicated to the development of their research project Something of the Sun.
“And there is something peculiarly of the sun, and of the East, in the many depths of the noon-lighted palm wood – the yellow, and the pale green, and the rich burnt sienna of the various foliage; the rough deep markings of the rich brown stem; and now and then the burning chrome of the fruit stalks hanging in profuse clusters out from the depths of central shade.” (A Day Among the Palms, Henry Alford, Bordighera, Italy, 1870)
In the imaginary of the northern Mediterranean coasts of France and Italy (the Riviera), the palm tree is an enigmatic main character. Lining the boulevards and stretching across the coastal hills in postcard-like fashion, it paints the picture of a landscape saturated with sunlight, reminiscent of the tropics to be found further to the South or East. Palm trees – as well as cacti, succulents and agave, equally emblematic of the semi-tropical French-Italian Rivieras – are ‘spillovers’ here: taken from South America, Asia and Africa, and introduced by 18th, 19th and 20th century colonial botanists and amateur explorers in the many botanical gardens that scatter the coast line, where they quickly spread beyond the borders of these gardens (both with and without intent). These botanical and scientific institutions were (and still are) so-called ‘acclimatisation stations’. Attracted by the Riviera’s particularly warm microclimate, colonial exploration and scientific knowledge production here converged in processes of acclimatisation: the introduction and subsequent circulation and trade of exotic plant species in Northern Europe.
With the arrival of these foreign species, the landscape transformed into an extension of an exoticised and objectified Other, cultivated in botanical institutions and constructed through colonial exploitation elsewhere as a means to gain economic, political and scientific control. Its Orientalist aesthetics invoked descriptions ranging from a Biblical promised land to a tropical paradise, and drew flocks of Northern European travellers who associated it with luxury, leisure and well-being.
Something of the Sun is a research and film project that explores the meanings of this acclimatised landscape in the context of its proximity to the French-Italian securitised border, as well as the increasingly changing climatic conditions. It investigates relations between European identity and landscape, addressing the making of the tropics, notions of artificiality and belonging, as well as nativeness and invasiveness. At the same time, the changing climate forces a re-contextualisation of processes of acclimatisation: what was once native might no longer thrive, and what was once exotic might soon belong. Shifts that evoke discussions around conservation, value and restoration, in which the Riviera’s botanical and horticultural institutions have a significant role to play. Through film, Something of the Sun focusses particularly on the aesthetics of this landscape to unpick the complex relations and histories that make and re-make it.

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Employer Tax Planning – 2019
Staff Bonuses/Directors Fees
These expenses may be tax deductible prior to payment, as long as you are committed to paying these amounts. You will need to quantify the amounts, inform the staff and keep evidence of this decision prior to 30 June. Remember to deduct Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) Withholding and, in most cases, superannuation contributions will also need to be paid on these amounts.
For an employer to be entitled to claim a deduction for superannuation contributions, the contribution must be made (i.e. received by the superannuation fund) on or before 30 June. Remember, allow extra time when using a clearing house.
The Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contribution rate for the year remains unchanged at 9.5% of an employee’s Ordinary Times Earnings (OTE).
An employer does not have to make SG contributions in respect of employee’s salary over a “maximum salary base”.
Super guarantee contributions must be paid quarterly into the super fund by the 28th day after the end of the quarter. Contributions paid late are not tax deductible and a Super Guarantee Charge (SGC) and ATO penalties apply.
NSW Payroll Tax Rebate
The NSW Job Action Plan Payroll Tax Rebate scheme is designed to promote employment in NSW. It currently provides a rebate of $6,000 per new employee position employed and retained if you employ 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees. The scheme runs to 30 June 2019 and applications must be lodged within 90 days of the employee commencing.
Single Touch Payroll (STP)
From 1 July 2019, all employers will be required to report payment of wages and superannuation to the ATO in real time.
We have a detailed the reporting overhaul and requirements for businesses here which includes provisions for extensions of time, carve outs for micro businesses (< 4 employees) and closely held employers.
No-cost and low-cost solutions for Single Touch Payroll can also be found via our STP article here.
PAYG Payment Summaries
If you have not already adopted Single Touch Payroll, ensure you give your employees their PAYG payment summaries by 14 July and lodge with the ATO by 14 August.
You can apply for an extension until the due date of your tax return if you pay wages only to closely held employees and you notify the ATO.
Ensure the following are included within the payment summary:
– Reportable Superannuation Contributions: Generally, refer to salary sacrifice contributions and contributions more than that required by SGC (9.5%) or industrial awards
– Don’t forget to include superannuation for directors which may not be on payroll reports
– Reportable Fringe Benefits: A fringe benefit is generally defined as a benefit not being salary, wage or other cash remuneration, derived from employment. If the value of certain fringe benefits you provide exceeds $2,000 in the FBT year, you must record the grossed-up taxable value of those benefits on the relevant employee’s payment summary
A business is liable for NSW payroll tax where your salaries, superannuation, taxable fringe benefits and deemed employee costs are over the relevant thresholds:
|1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019
|1 July 2014 to 30 June 2018
The NSW payroll tax threshold will be lifted to $900,000 in 2019-20, $950,000 in 2020-21 and $1 million in 2021-22.
You must register for payroll tax if monthly amounts are over the relevant monthly thresholds. Remember, different thresholds apply in each State.
Annual reconciliation due to be lodged and paid by 21 July – OSR are targeting Contractors as “deemed employees” and Entity Grouping provisions. When preparing the annual payroll tax reconciliation, don’t forget to include:
– Superannuation for directors which may not be on payroll reports
– Superannuation life policies – these may be considered as super contributions and may need to be included
– Fringe benefit taxable amounts – gross-up Type 1 and Type 2 aggregate amounts by 1.8868
Employee Share Schemes (ESS)
The offering of shares, options and other equity rights at a discount to its market value may fall within the employee share scheme (ESS) taxation rules. Under the ATO reporting requirements, employers are required to:
– provide employees with an ESS statement by 14 July and
– provide the ATO with an ESS annual report by 14 August
The reporting obligation arises in respect of employees who reside or work in Australia or have resided or worked in Australia during any part of the vesting period, regardless of where the company making the ESS awards is based. Penalties can apply for failure to report.

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Update December 2022: See results of consultation report here
The council wants to make the streets between Elmcourt Road and Chatsworth Way /Idmiston Road a safer, healthier and more pleasant place for all through the Street Improvements project for West Dulwich. See map of proposed area.
During February 2022 the council is collecting residents views on traffic, clean air, street trees, EV charging, crossing points and climate change in the West Dulwich neighbourhood. To have your say use the online map to submit detailed comments at https://westdulwich.commonplace.is/overview Deadline is Friday 25th March.
There will be a community walkabout on Saturday 12th Feb at 3.30pm and an online workshop on Thursday 17th Feb. To take part you will need to book online via the commonplace web site.
The council has obtained funds to plant 370 new street trees this winter and is looking for sites to plant the trees. Priority will be given to streets with no trees and streets with empty tree pits ready for planting.
If you would like to see trees in your street please get in touch with the Lambeth Tree Service by Friday 11 December – email firstname.lastname@example.org . Up to four trees will be planted in each street requested.
The residents nearest any proposed tree location, without an existing tree pit, will be given 14 days to object to the new tree location.
To plant a street tree costs £450 –to cover excavation, soil, stake, tree and three years of watering and aftercare. If the tree dies within that three year period, it will be replaced free of charge. Watering takes place during July and August for up to five days a week.
Work is due to start in the autumn to create a new green 20 mph calming zone west of Knight’s Hill and Norwood Road. This scheme is a unique approach to traffic calming and will include 85 new street trees. Some of the trees will be planted in tree pits in the road and others in the pavement.
Tree in a road tree pit
The scheme has been developed following a campaign by local residents to expand the existing 20mph zone around Cheviot Road and tackle rat running and speeding to and from Leigham Court Road. A series of consultation activities followed an initial resident’s workshop in 2010. The necessary statutory notices have already gone out and fuller details of the scheme will be available soon with more opportunities to comment.
A group of residents are talking to Lambeth council’s tree experts about the types of street trees that would best suit the area. To get involved in these discussions please email the group at: email@example.com

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Watch for two APSCUF members in the final SPORTSfever broadcast of the season: the football contest between East Stroudsburg and Clarion universities, beginning noon Saturday, Nov. 10. Featured members will be Sandy Miller, women’s field hockey coach at East Stroudsburg University; Colleen Shotwell, athletic-training coordinator at East Stroudsburg University; and James L. Thornton, Clarion University’s head athletic trainer. The appearances during televised football, soccer, and field hockey games have been part of APSCUF’s sponsorship of the college-sports network. Broadcasts also include an APSCUF commercial and the APSCUF logo.
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The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has sought a clarification from information technology services exporter Wipro on media reports that the company has acquired US-based firm Appirio for $400 million. The company is yet to respond to the exchange.
Shares of Wipro gained sharply on Wednesday and remained firm on Thursday as well on the BSE. The stock has risen from its Tuesday closing of Rs 481.35 to a high of Rs 500.70 on Thursday afternoon. In the past one year, Wipro shares have appreciated 5.17 percent from Rs 476 on October 14.
The Azim Premji-controlled company will be declaring its September quarter results on Friday (October 21).
Of particular interest will be the company's revenue numbers and whether they exceed the $1,931 million to $1,950 million guidance for the September quarter given by the company when it declared its June quarter results in July. The revenues came in at $1,930.8 million for the June quarter.
Wipro's bigger rivals — TCS and Infosys — have already declared their Q2 results last week. Infosys lowered its full-year revenue guidance for the second time while declaring its September quarter results, while TCS termed it an "unusual quarter."

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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Thursday would have marked the 72nd birthday of actress and Wichita native Kirstie Alley.
Alley was born on Jan. 12, 1951, to Robert and Lillian Alley. She would go on to graduate from Southeast High School and attend Kansas State University before dropping out in her sophomore year.
She moved to Los Angeles to get more involved in Scientology and to pursue a career in interior design. She got involved in Scientology after developing a brief addiction to cocaine, which she credited the Scientology program of Narconon with helping her overcome.
Alley’s first brushes with fame were on game shows. She was a contestant on “Match Game” in 1979, where she won a total of $6,000 and appeared on “Super Password” a year later.
Her first major role was in “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” where she played Vulcan Starfleet officer Lieutenant Saavik. She would go on to appear in numerous movies, miniseries, and TV shows before she found major success on “Cheers,” winning both an Emmy and Golden Globe for her performance as Rebecca Howe.
Her career continued long after “Cheers” left the air, starring in multiple movie and television roles, including reality television. One of her final performances was in April, appearing as baby mammoth on the celebrity singing competition show “The Masked Singer.”
Alley frequently returned home to Wichita over the years and kept two homes in College Hill. After starring in the third installment of the “Look Who’s Talking…” film franchise with co-star John Travolta, Alley decided to keep the Christmas Village backdrop from the film and frequently displayed it outside of her Wichita home each Christmas.
Alley was married to her childhood sweetheart from 1970 to 1977. She married fellow actor Parker Stevenson in 1983, having two children.
They divorced in 1997 and became grandparents in 2016.
Alley died on Dec. 5 at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. In a post to her social media accounts, her children say she had only been recently diagnosed with cancer, and she died surrounded by her closest family.
“Our mother’s zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did.”


'No Eminent Domain for Private Gain'
by Ari Armstrong, September 20, 2005
At first glance, the September 15 meeting of the Transportation Legislative Review Committee was just another off-season legislative bull session. Senator Suzanne Williams proposed a bill to tighten disclosure requirements about emissions when selling a used car. A guy from Legislative Services told the panel, "Granted, most people probably wouldn't look at the statutes at all." With statute books that stack several feet high, how could the average person hope to keep track?
But the meeting also showed signs of a populist upheaval, a movement intent on protecting property rights following the Supreme Court's ruling in Kelo v. New London. That decision puts responsibility for protecting property rights with state governments. Related Colorado statutes need some changes. In this case, the reforms would place greater restrictions on local governments and developers in their use of the coercive power of eminent domain.
Chuck Saxton stood in the basement lobby of the capitol wearing a T-shirt that sums up popular sentiment: "No Eminent Domain for Private Gain." In Colorado, a couple of examples of abuse have helped create a bona fide reform movement. The Front Range Toll Road, a.k.a. "superslab," prompted the creation of a group that recently developed into Colorado Citizens for Property Rights (CCPR). In Arvada, an attempt to condemn property led to a Save the Lake campaign.
Allan Hale, an attorney, spoke at a September 1 CCPR meeting. He discussed some of the legislation from the last session. He also offered an overview of the concept of "public use." He described five broad categories in which governments get involved in forcibly transferring ownership of property.
The first category is "way of necessity." In other words, a property owner has a right in having physical access to his or her property. Arguably, this category does not involve transferring ownership of property, but rather properly establishing property rights.
The second category covers utilities. The third involves roads. (Railroads, Hale said, fits into both those sections.) Fourth is urban renewal, and fifth is "public nuisance."
Chuck Shaw and Marsha Looper discuss strategy at a September 1 meeting of Colorado Citizens for Property Rights.
Hale said of eminent domain involving urban renewal, "This is the biggest problem right now." Eminent domain is used in urban renewal cases to "convey property to a private owner who's going to develop it." Hale described the related problems of labeling a property under "blight," "obsolescence," and "underutilization." This may be an area most worth reforming, Hale said.
Hale mentioned, "I never have seen a blight study that didn't find blight." Arguably, that's because the economic misincentives are too strong, and the restrictions on the use of force to transfer property are too weak.
CCPR also met on September 14, in part to discuss the legislative hearing the next day.
At the September 15 hearing, Senator Tom Wiens (shown at the right of the photograph) pledged to reintroduce legislation -- vetoed last year by Governor Bill Owens -- to rein in the use of eminent domain by private toll roads. Wiens said he wanted to refer the measure to the voters in order to avoid another veto.
The committee's chair, Representative Jack Pommer, said he also wanted to introduce legislation pertaining to toll roads.
One senator asked whether Wiens would pursue his bill even if the committee didn't approve it. Pommer said, "Were hell to freeze over, I think it's safe to assume that Senator Wiens would go forward with it."
Wiens replied, "You're quite accurate about that."


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New Pokemon X and Y character bears a striking resemblance to Mewtwo
Game Freak and The Pokemon Company have revealed another new Pokemon for their upcoming 3DS game Pokemon X and Y.
This newly revealed - and unnamed - creature "has some sort of connection with the legendary Mewtwo".
Indeed, anyone familiar with the cat-like form of the Legendary Mewtwo Pokemon will experience a strong feeling of déjà vu when he claps eyes on this new creature.
According to a post by The Pokemon Company, "This Pokemon shares many traits with Mewtwo, including a light-purple body and piercing, powerful eyes."
Left: Mewtwo; Right: Newly revealed Pokemon
The post continues: "It is suspected that the newly discovered Pokemon has some sort of connection with the Legendary Mewtwo."
This somewhat mysterious critter will join fellow Pokemon newbies Chespin, Froakie, Fennekin, Eevee evolution Sylveon, and Legendaries Yvetal and Xerneas in Pokemon X and Y, due to go on sale globally in October.
In the meantime, you can check out the video below to see the new Pokemon in action.


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To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ray Harryhausen, the master of movie stop motion animation, X-Plus and Star Ace are proud to release the Cyclops from "The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad." The figure stands over 12 inches tall, carries its spiked battle club and features an articulated jaw for different display options as well as an eye that can be rotated.
The deluxe version includes a display base with rocky beach terrain with Sinbad himself, as well as another sailor, battling the giant monster.
The figure has been traditionally sculpted by the artisans from the Kaibutsuya creature shop. Each piece is hand-painted to bring out the very fine details of the sculpt.
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A GREAT ESCAPE: Short Stories for Travelers LAY BACK . . . CURL UP . . . LET GO . . . AND ESCAPE TO ANOTHER WORLD. You'll journey to camel markets and traverse hot sand dunes in the deserts of Egypt while witnessing a new country being formed by revolutionaries. You'll visit a topsy turvy East Coast town where household pets attack their owners because of GMO's in the pet food. And you'll cruise through the most dangerous city in America and discover one man's solution to crime and corruption. Then you'll take a trip to Salem, Massachusetts where you'll encounter real Vampiresathe kind you'll soon meet in your neighborhood and in the company where you work. Finally, you'll be chased and shot at with poison darts by the Kawahiva Headhunters in the Amazon Rain Forests of Brazil. This is only a preview of the adventures awaiting you in the twenty stories in A Great Escape. They will entertain you and get your heart racing. However, read them with care . . . take them in small dose . . . for they may make you forget your day to day life, quit your job, and travel the world.I paid $35 U.S. for a avisa on arrivala and then sat down to wait for the crowd to clear in the small office where the uniformed immigration officer sat. ... Although friendly and conversational, he asked me several times where I was going, why I came to Indonesia, and what I was going to do during ... I dona#39;t speak much English.
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Nucleation, milk and membranes as modifications to enhance biological phosphorus removal in activated sludge
thesisposted on 2015-02-23, 14:05 authored by Patrick G. Van Lierde
Enhanced biological phosphorus removal (EBPR) was researched from the performance of a modified University of Cape Town (UCT), anaerobic-anoxic/nitrifying-aerobic process. The work focussed on high P influent where milk was compared to carbohydrates as exogenous added carbon and typical settled sewage. The results confirmed that at equal COD load in the influent (minimum COD:P (250:5) ratio for EBPR), milk always provided sufficient soluble substrate than the carbohydrate mix, but also improved the EBPR performance. The laboratory scale treated 10L/day where 2 parallel treatment trains for milk and an equivalent carbohydrate mix as supplement to compare and study the P sequestration from hypothesised P ligands in milk and easily assimilable carbon (AOM) after fermentation for biological P uptake. The aerobic bioreactors used submerged flat sheet membranes (AeMBR) to improve the effluent quality and reduce the suspended solid residues. The results suggested extra benefits from adding calcium chloride (CaCl2) (200 ml at 250 mM/day or 200 mg/L treated) to form P complexes both in the anaerobic and aerobic zones (100 ml CaCl2 250mM/zone/day). To complete P removal a calcium phosphate (CaPO4) further treatment stage (post membrane final effluent (F.E.)) was added for nucleation. The combination of, A2O-N, exogenous carbon and calcium addition improved the performance of the EBPR, and enabled the laboratory units to achieve less than the 1 mg/L P required by the EU Directive. The process was tested at higher than normal P loads (maximum 100 mg/L) (domestic wastewater influent 15 mg/L). Experiments with influent P load ≤50mg/L, with 1% milk as AOM were compared to the carbohydrate mix and could remove soluble P to less than 1mg/L above 97% and less than 2 mg/L more than 99% of the in the time respectively. With an influent P load of 60mg/L (maximum 100 mg/L), the soluble P in the F.E. with milk was below 5 mg/L and below 8 mg/L with carbohydrates mix. The results showed that most of the phosphorus was retained by the sludge during the anoxic-aerobic phases. The remaining phosphate in the F.E. was able to pass through AeMBR pore size (0.4 μm) and needed to be chelated by the nucleation process. The results indicated this A2O-N modifications achieved stable nutrient removal and also offered the potential for more sustainable phosphorus recovery. The EBPR without AOM was 25% less efficient compared to milk and never achieved the E.U standard of 1mg/L in final effluent. The flat sheet membrane always achieved a NTU final effluent below 1 and the TOC always greater than 90% removal or less than the EU 125 standard regardless of the feeding COD/P ratio.
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NotesA Doctoral Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy of Loughborough University.
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“One thing true about today’s court decision on marriage: they do not change the biblical or timeless truth of the nature of marriage as between a man and a woman,” he said.
The high court also invalidated a provision of the Defense of Marriage Act, which prevented same-sex couples from receiving federal benefits, ruling that gay couples should get the same benefits as heterosexual couples.
Schenck said the ruling was “an invitation” to look at gay couples and families headed by gay couples “through the lens of God’s love.”
“Just as importantly, for Christians of traditional faith like evangelicals, for whom I speak, today’s decisions are an invitation to look at the reality of same-sex couples and families differently – through the lens of God’s love, to seek and minister with grace and mercy to all people,” he said.
“The Gospel is open to all, regardless of their sexual orientation or the configuration of their families. This is a challenge that our folks need to meet, and in prayer and with God’s wisdom, I know we’ll meet it,” Schenck added.
“On Proposition 8, the question of whether the people will get to decide for themselves how marriage will be practiced in their states appears to await another day, and that’s a good question to pursue,” Schenck said.
“We’re disappointed in the short-term results and the short-term questions that remain unsettled, but the public conversation continues, and that’s a good thing,” he said.
Meanwhile, Schenck said, the decision does not change the biblical definition of marriage – the union of one man and one woman.
Jennifer Kerns, official spokesperson for Prop 8, said she represents the 7 million voters in California who voted for the same-sex marriage ban. She noted that more than 10 million voters in the mid-1990s voted for Proposition 22, a ballot initiative that only recognized marriage as the union of a man and a woman.
“While I have been quiet for the last five years for this proposition to take its course in our legal system, I’m here on behalf of the seven million voters in the state of California to express our disappointment. We believe that every vote should count,” Kerns said.


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People often ask about the best cosmetic treatments for people in their age group. For example, if you are approaching or over 50, you may wonder, “What are the best cosmetic procedures for your 50s?”
In truth, there isn’t one set of treatments and procedures that are right for everyone since the answer for you depends on your aesthetic goals and skin type. We enjoy helping people find the best invasive non-surgical cosmetic treatments for their needs. Our partners at Charlotte Plastic Surgery are happy to help if you need a skilled board-certified plastic surgeon. This article is for educational purposes and isn’t a substitute for a consultation with one of our aesthetic medical professionals.
Common Signs Of Aging To Expect In Your 50s
Everyone ages at different rates. Some people experience premature aging due to genetics, health issues, smoking, sun damage, and other lifestyle or environmental factors.
Even if you are blessed with good genetics, live a healthy lifestyle, take good care of your skin, and protect your skin from the sun, then you may already look much younger than your peers. Still, the natural signs of aging eventually catch up with everyone.
Some of those signs of aging skin include:
- Volume loss in the face and neck from loss of subcutaneous fat, bone density, and even muscle tone with age.
- Loss of skin elasticity and skin laxity from slowed production of collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin.
- Development of jowls and double chin even if you are not overweight from fat shifting downwards and the loss of elasticity.
- Development or deepening of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Thinner-looking lips from volume loss.
- Discoloration, moles, and sunspots develop.
Some of the Best Cosmetic Procedures In Your 50s
Dermal fillers are possibly the most accessible and least invasive way to address volume loss resulting in a smoother, more youthful look. They are non-surgical injectables that can offer a younger or more sculpted look depending on your goals and your injector’s skills. Hyaluronic acid stimulates collagen growth and elastin production and helps with skin rejuvenation. Fillers can fill in wrinkles, indents from scars, or other small imperfections.
Some of the areas that can be treated with fillers include:
- The lips either for lost volume or vertical lip lines
- Thin looking hands
- The nasolabial folds (parenthesis)
- Marionette lines
- Jowls and jawline
- Cheeks and temples
- Under-eye hollows
While dermal fillers are an injectable treatment, they are not the only option. One of the most well-known injectables is Botox® and other similar treatments, including Dysport and Jeuveau®. These injectables relax facial muscles and smooth expression lines. Many people start using Botox® in their 40s, 30s, or even in their 20s. In your 50s, you may still benefit from Botox® to smooth lines, lift the eyebrow, and ease crow’s feet.
Some of the treated areas include;
- The lines between brows or 11s
- Frown lines
- Vertical forehead lines
- Crow’s feet
- Nasolabial folds
- Vertical lines around the upper lips
- A “gummy” smile
Microneedling is a treatment for skin rejuvenation and maintenance. It helps tighten and visually lift the skin for a more youthful appearance. It works by causing mild injuries to the skin and stimulating your natural production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. Your provider may also combine it with active ingredients serums since the needling helps the serum penetrate the skin.
Profound® RF also stimulates the production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. It uses a specialized long pulse, radio-frequency, microneedling device to cause mild injury and send a signal to your skin that it is time to heal, repair and rejuvenate. It can also be combined with other procedures that complement the results. You should always speak with your provider about which treatments are effective when combined.
If jowls and a double chin are your concern, Kybella® may help in minor cases where you are not ready for a surgical facelift. It is an FDA-approved injectable that removes small amounts of body fat. It is an easy way to get rid of a double chin.
Chemical peels help improve skin texture and reduce the look of wrinkles, scars, and discoloration. Today’s peels use some combination of beta hydroxy acid (like salicylic acid) or alpha hydroxy acids (like glycolic, lactic, or fruit acids) to remove the outer layer of dead skin and debris. After you heal, fresher, newer skin is exposed.
A thread lift also helps with skin rejuvenation and is an effective alternative to a facelift for some. It targets sagging in the lower face, including the jawline and the neck. A provider puts tiny threads in the treated area, as with other skin rejuvenation techniques; the threads stimulate healing which in turn tightens the skin.
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These are just some non-surgical rejuvenation cosmetic procedures that benefit people in their 50s. The best treatment for you depends on a few factors:
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- The degree of aging.
- Any health issues, medical wearables, or ongoing treatments that may contraindicate some options.
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There are therefore various considerations to take into account prior to site acquisition: A. Budget allocated: Is it sufficient for outright purchase or for rent? How are these costs to be viewed, eg as an investment, recoverable on overheads, etc. Vessels: Type, quantity, and size of vessels to be constructed at any one time.
In the construction industry it is essential that storage of materials and equipment is considered for the entirety of the project. This is according to Health and Safety Law ; as if the site is not kept clean and safe then it is dangerous for everyone working on site. It is also important to keep a lot of the materials and tools that are used on site safe as well as dry. This includes bricks, sand, power tools as well as larger machinery. This means that warehouse storage plays an integral part in the construction industry, and without proper storage a lot of problems can occur and impede on the operation. One of the main problems the construction industry faces are related to injuries on site.
By: Kendall Jones on February 22nd, For years, the Environmental Protection Agency EPA has been enacting stricter emissions standards for nonroad diesel engines like those used in construction. Using a progressive tiered approach to reduce emissions, with Tier 4 Final being the most recent, the EPA limits new diesel engines to near-zero levels for emissions of nitrogen oxides NOx and particulate matter PM. To accomplish those massive reductions in emissions, construction equipment manufacturers spent years researching and developing technology to get the required levels while still providing the same power and performance that customers have come to expect from previous models. Future regulations could require zero emissions on heavy construction equipment which would pave the way for manufacturers to drop production of diesel engines and go all-electric. Over the past few years, the auto industry has been making a bigger push to transition to electric vehicles. In an effort to reduce the impact human activities have on the environment and reduce carbon emissions, a growing number of countries have adopted policies to ban the sale of gas and diesel vehicles.
The demand for high performance, highly efficient, and safe handling equipment from the end market is expected to make the market more competitive over the forecast period. These diesel-electric hybrid drive systems allow you to run with a slightly smaller engine at a lower rpm. This translates into fuel savings, fewer part movements, and longer engine life. The other advantage of using a hybrid engine, apart from sustainability, is the reduction in vehicle noise. The government of China is encouraging people to adopt electric vehicles. The country has already made plans to phase out diesel fuel, which runs the current generation of tractors and construction equipment. The country is planning to completely ban ban diesel and petrol vehicles, by
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She dealt extensively with construction management software and business trends as an analyst for Gartner's Capterra. Ah, the lure of that shiny, new backhoe loader! But before you pay out hard cash for the privilege of being its proud owner, it may be worth thinking about renting rather than buying. Money is always a key consideration, but so are risk and opportunity. The rent-or-buy decision has an impact on all three. The market for renting construction equipment has increased in recent years. The list of advantages below explains why. Renting construction equipment also lets you try before you buy. You avoid the risk of large investments if equipment turns out to be unsuitable. With all of the advantages above, you may wonder if buying is ever the right decision.
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These reputable heavy-duty machinery and construction equipment suppliers are offering different construction machineries that are used for various purposes during construction projects. The increasing investments in the infrastructure industry to improve facilities in the government and private sectors will boost the growth of the construction machinery market in the earthmoving machinery segment. The rising trend of urbanization in developing nations, such as India, China, and South Africa will fuel the demand for earthmoving machinery during the next five years. In recent years, investments in infrastructure projects are increasing rapidly across the world. For instance, China has invested heavily in the development and construction of Beijing International Airport.
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Pune, Nov. One of the key drivers propelling the growth of the market is the increasing industrial automation. The increasing advancements in robotics and surge in additive manufacturing will enable speedy growth of the market. The rapid expansion of the aerospace industry will create lucrative growth opportunities for the market.
The globally flourishing construction sector is surging the demand for high-performance machinery that aids in reducing human involvement in the construction process. The Asia Pacific construction equipment machinery market will witness a strong growth owing to the growing government focus toward the construction sector. Initiatives, such as Make in India and Made in China , supporting the infrastructure sector will favor the industry growth.
Many departments responsible for managing the equipment are trying their best to renting out the stored machinery. On the other hand, this same issue has led to the emergence of many sharing services. Similarly, some simply connect contractors looking to lease their unused equipment with others who want to cover their short-term needs.
Contractors and small equipment owners often find themselves weighing the cost of storing power tools and construction materials versus re-purchasing the equipment and materials between projects. It is often most cost effective to store versatile or equipment that can be used for a variety of projects, equipment used for recurring business like building several of the same gas station , and specialty or difficult-to-purchase equipment. It is not only cost effective to store items, such as, drills, saws, sanders, grinders, pressure washers, general tools, lumber, and roofing materials at storage facilities, but is a good way to keep these items safe from theft and out of the reach of children. Power tools, construction materials, and other small equipment should not be stored just anywhere.


CONTROVERSIAL plans for a two-metre high fence around a former old people’s home that has become a residence for homeless youths are being recommended for approval.
Dozens of neighbours of General Bucher Court in Bishop Auckland have objected to the fence, claiming it is an eyesore.
Many of the same residents have also previously expressed concern about the new use of one of the three blocks at the court on Hawthorn Road.
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Since July, 28 of the court’s 42 apartments have been taken over by Home Group to provide a service to help homeless youths aged 16 and 25 turn their lives around.
Residents claimed there had been a rise in anti-social behaviour and noise in the area since then although both the police and Home group said they had not seen a growth in complaints and were monitoring the situation.
The fence was put up by Meridian Estates, which owns the whole 1970s- built site, including two other vacant blocks, with residents saying it made them feel like they were living next to an open prison.
Now retrospective planning permission is being sought with Durham County Council’s planning committee due to discuss the scheme next Thursday. (November 22)
Meridian Estates said it built the wooden fence after youths used the vacant building as a place to “drink and use drugs” leading to “serious vandalism and theft”.
The company said: “Our future aim is to improve the surroundings once the development has a more settled and well established use.”
Planning officer Paul Hopper is recommending the retrospective permission be given, on the condition that panels put on the top of existing walls are removed.
Mr Hopper said Meridian Estates has agreed to the changes and have also altered CCTV cameras and lighting which residents feared was invading their privacy, although that was not part of the planning application.
The council has received 26 letters of objection from residents who called it overbearing, unsightly and a place where youths can climb and look in residents’ windows.
The meeting starts at 2pm at the county council’s offices on Green Lane in Spennymoor.


When the French PSA acquired Opel in 2017, they set themselves three goals: to restore the accounts, make the brand global and accelerate electrification. Challenges largely already won, which continue by raising the bar under the hat of Stellantis. Grandland X, the flagship SUV of the German brand with its 4.48 meters in length and multiple versions including diesel and petrol, is a bit of a synthesis of the new Opel course.
The newly created Hybrid4 variant, in particular, is the emblem of the green strategy already transferred to the zero-emission models Corsa-e, Mokka-e, Zafira-e Life and to the commercial Vivaro-e. By 2024 the entire Opel range will be electrified and by this year other electrified versions of the multi-space Combo-e Life, Astra and the commercial Combo-e Cargo and Movano will arrive (2021 will close with 9 electrified models).
But attention is now focused on the new Grandland X Hybrid4, also put to the test in a demanding off-road course at the Cardano al Campo cross-track. And it is surprising how the “citizen” SUV fares well even in the territory of the “hard and pure”. Opel’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle with all-wheel drive always handles it with pleasure, reveals unsuspected agility and offers four driving modes that can be activated via a button next to the gearbox: electric, hybrid, 4×4 and Sport, with specific dynamics in the different situations.
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The hybrid system combines a 200 hp 1.6 turbo petrol engine with two electric motors (front 81 kW-110 hp, rear 83 kW-113 hp, 90 kW battery), for a system output of 300 hp and 520 Nm with CO2 emissions reduced to 28-40 g / km according to the Wltp cycle. The front electric motor is mated to the eight-speed electric automatic transmission. The second electric motor and differential are integrated into the electric rear axle to provide all-wheel drive on demand. The maximum speed is 235 km / h, 135 traveling in full-electric mode with a generous range of 59 km.
The Grandland X Hybrid4 plug-in – which was born on the EMP2 platform destined for the C and D segments of the group – has permanent all-wheel drive and guarantees constant traction. The hybrid mode allows you to optimize fuel consumption and performance. In 4×4 mode, all-wheel drive is obtained electronically thanks to the two electric motors, while the Sport mode combines the power of the thermal engine and the electric one to obtain the best performance, allowing a particularly dynamic driving style.
The e-Save function conserves the electrical energy stored in the high voltage battery for future use, perhaps for driving in areas where access is limited to electric vehicles. The function is activated via the color touch screen of the infotainment system and you can decide to conserve all the energy present in the battery or only partially. Total recharging through a 1.8 kW domestic socket takes 7 hours, but with a 7.4 kW wallbox two hours are enough to fully recharge the lithium-ion battery located under the rear seats to optimize space in the passenger compartment and in the trunk.
Grandland X Hybrid is also available only with front-wheel drive: the abolition of the rear electric motor reduces weight and costs (it also saves 6,350 euros on the price list) while still guaranteeing 224 HP of power and completely respectable performance.
For the new SUV, Opel has launched an interesting promotion that allows, with government and House incentives plus scrapping, a saving on the price list of 11,500 euros. Thus the front-wheel drive access version starts at 31,750 euros and the AWD all-wheel drive version from 38,100. There are also loans with installments of € 299 per month for 36 months.
The Grandland X Hybrid4 features the new Opel Connect telematics service to manage live navigation with real-time traffic information, verification of the main vehicle data via the app, direct connection to roadside assistance and the emergency call.


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Title: The Tank in Action During the First World War
Author: Browne, D G
Edition: 2nd Edition
Publication Date: 2009
Cover: Soft Cover without Dust Jacket – 526 pages
Comments: Possibly THE book of the tank during the Great War
This is a very substantial and important book.
Quite simply, anyone interested in the history of tank warfare should read and own it for it is essential. It was written by a British tank commander of the Great War who has given us a comprehensive account of tanks as machines and tanks at war.
First, it is an account of the creation and development of the tank.
Second, it describes the war of the tank in all its theatres of operation including the Western Front, the Middle East and including the French and German forces.
Third, it provides an insight into armaments, armour, maintenance, breakdown and battle damage recovery and into many aspects of keeping an early armoured squadron operational.
Fourth, it offers an excellent history of the engagements of British tanks and, finally, it is a brilliant eyewitness account of the tank of the Great War in action—from one who was personally involved—including much battle description, dialogue and anecdotal incident.
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No decision yet on public health issue
WORTHINGTON -- Nobles County Commissioners met for more than an hour in special session Tuesday morning to take a closer look at options for a multi-county community health services agency, but they still seem no closer to making a decision.
Minnesota Department of Health assistant commissioner Craig Acomb and director of the office of public health practice Deb Burns joined commissioners on Tuesday to outline the protocol for nullifying the joint powers agreement between Rock and Nobles counties for public health and to present the legalities and timelines for moving in a new direction.
Rock County has already voted to end its joint powers with Nobles County for community health services and instead will collaborate with Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Pipestone Public Health. If Nobles County chooses the same collaboration, both could join LLMP in a new Southwest Health and Human Services agency as early as Jan. 1.
Commissioners in Nobles County have until mid-September to make their decision. If they choose not to collaborate with LLMP, the joint powers with Rock County is binding until Jan. 1, 2012, since a one-year notice is required by law when a community health board will be dissolved.
If the county chooses not to join the collaboration, it could form a single county health and human services department, said administrator Mel Ruppert.
Burns said a single county entity would require the formation of a human services board and an advisory committee of up to 25 members, to include commissioners, community corrections, service providers and service recipients.
Acomb said when Community Health Service agencies were established, the law required they serve a minimum population of 30,000 people.
"Since then, a lot of research has been done," Acomb said. "To be efficient, it should be a larger population of 50,000.
"It's not just in health that this is going on -- it's also in human services," he added.
Acomb was concerned about the time constraint with which the county is operating.
"That can be problematic from a legal perspective, but also from a planning perspective," he said.
Commissioner David Benson said he had more questions for Chris Sorensen, director of Lincoln-Lyon-Murray Human Services, regarding the potential collaboration. Benson spent more than an hour with the director on Monday and said other commissioners should also have an opportunity to speak with him. Plans are to invite Sorensen to Worthington for a special meeting within the next week or two.
While Benson said the collaboration "has been well thought out and has some possibilities," he also said if the collaboration doesn't work, other options could be pursued.
Board chairman Marv Zylstra said commissioners need to give the options a lot of thought.
"If we're going to go into this, I want to go into it for the long haul," Zylstra said. "I'd rather do the ground work now. We have a big decision to make."
Prior to adjourning the meeting, commissioners received comments from both Nobles-Rock Community Health Services (NRCHS) Administrator Brad Meyer and Nobles County Family Services deputy director Stacie Golombiecki.
Golombiecki presented information on the overlap of family services and public health in the county and urged commissioners to think about the uniqueness of Nobles County.
"We don't want to lose the ability to serve those unique needs," she added.
Meyer also spoke of those needs, noting the Nobles County's WIC numbers rival those of LLMP Public Health. He also pointed out the experiences and qualified staff in the NRCHS agency.
In talks with Sorensen, Meyer said he sees the NRCHS staff remaining in place, with perhaps a little more travel for some of the supervisors.
"As far as staff, I think it would be better for public health to go with the new organization," Meyer said. "You would still have the health identity. If you roll it into family services, family services really consumes the identity."
If the switch is made by the first of the year, Meyer said the pay scale would also remain the same for existing staff.
"Our staff pay scales are a bit higher than LLMP," he said. "If we waited until Jan. 1, 2012, we would have to adopt their pay scale and benefits. Our staff would either freeze at their current salary or lose to fit into that pay scale.
"Advocating for the staff, I can see more benefits of going in sooner rather than later," Meyer said.


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The octane rating is a measure of a fuel’s ability to avoid knock. Knock occurs when fuel is prematurely ignited in the engine’s cylinder, which degrades efficiency and can be damaging to the engine. Knock is virtually unknown to modern drivers. This is primarily because fuels contain an oxygenate that prevents knock by adding oxygen to the fuel. This oxygenate is commonly referred to as octane.
The higher the octane number, the more resistant the gasoline mixture is to knock.
re fuel degredation (stolen from http://www.swri.org/10light/fuelqual.htm)
In order to answer this question adequately, a general understanding of gasoline is required. First, gasoline is not a pure substance, but a mixture of more than 500 hydrocarbons with boiling ranges from ambient temperatures to about 400 degrees F. The general composition of traditional gasoline is about 50 to 70 percent saturates (single-bonded carbon and hydrogen), 10 to 40 percent aromatics (for example, benzene), and 2 to 10 percent olefins (double-bonded hydrocarbons like cyclopentene). Oxygenated fuels add oxygen-containing compounds, such as ethanol and methyl tert-butyl ether, better known as MTBE, in quantities of about 12 to 15 percent.
Saturated hydrocarbons are the major component of gasoline, and lucky for us, they are relatively stable. They can improve octane ratings, depending on branching and the number of carbon atoms, and promote efficient combustion. Unsaturated hydrocarbons (olefins and aromatics) are unstable and tend to burn in air with a smoky flame, but they can improve octane ratings. They tend to be reactive and toxic. Oxygenates provide antiknock value and may also reduce the smog-forming tendencies of exhaust gases.
Because liquid gasoline itself does not burn, but the vapor is what burns, an important item to consider is volatility or the tendency of the gasoline to form vapors. In order to start a cold engine, enough of the low boiling components, or "light ends," must vaporize at cold engine temperatures in order to form a combustible vapor-air mixture. The vapor pressure of fuel must be high enough to facilitate engine starting, yet not so high as to contribute to vapor lock or excess emissions and running losses. The light ends needed for easy starting have the same tendency to vaporize in storage or in the air space within the gas tank of a small engine. Eventually light ends can be evaporated out of the liquid gasoline from the daily temperatures that the storage tank or fuel tank is subjected to in storage. This concentrates the heavier components in the gasoline, thus severely reducing the fuel's performance characteristics.
Water from high humidity in the air also can contribute to fuel degradation. If the water vapor condenses during the cooling cycle, this will contaminate the gasoline with liquid water. The presence of oxygenates in the fuel can cause additional problems because the water will tend to draw out certain oxygenates from the gasoline into a water/oxygenate layer, thereby changing the composition of the fuel.
The big problem that causes the gum or shellac is the reactions of olefins and diolefins, which, under ambient temperatures, slowly combine with oxygen in air, or oxidize. These reactions become faster as the temperature of the gasoline increases. Some of these gums are soluble in gasoline, but will remain as a sticky residue when the gasoline evaporates. Severe oxidation of gasoline may also produce an insoluble gum. This can also be observed in the gasoline containers we keep to "top off" our small engine fuel tank. This fuel may smell sour, which is also an indicator of olefin decomposition. Although things may look bleak, there are solutions. First take a look at the service manual. Most recommend that gasoline be less than 30 days old. In addition, storing the fuel is important. The container must be kept filled to about 95 percent capacity. Also, the container needs to be capped tightly. Finally, containers of gasoline and the fuel tank of the small engine need to be kept out of direct sunlight and in a location where the temperature stays below 80 degrees F. By the way, this is not just a small engine concern - automotive dealers have noted a problem with gum formation in cars left on the lot in the summer with less than three gallons in their tanks.
Additional steps can be taken that will help prevent gum formation in small gasoline engines. First, run the engine until there is no fuel in the tank or fuel delivery system, and store the equipment empty. This is known as dry storage. The only problem is that water can collect in the system due to condensation. Alternatively, a fuel stabilizer or anti-oxidant may be added to the tank and the engine run long enough for the stabilized fuel to make its way through the entire fuel system. However, the best idea is to start with a fresh tank of fuel when you are ready to use the small engine again.


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Cox Communications Inc. said it sold small, nonclustered cable systems in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas and Arkansas with about 54,000 subscribers to Allegiance Communications LLC.
Allegiance is a partnership formed by Buford Media Group LLC and the Wicks Group of Cos. LLC, a private-equity firm based in New York that specializes in investments in the communications, information and media industries.
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2004. No purchase price for the systems was released.
Denver-based cable investment banker Daniels & Associates is representing Cox in the transaction.
The deal is the first major system acquisition for Buford Media, which currently has about 7,000 subscribers in Arkansas. The company was formed by former Buford Television Inc. CEO Ben Hooks and chairman Jeff Buford after they sold Buford Television to Classic Communications Inc. in 1999 for about $300 million.
Hooks had been hunting for cable properties ever since, and he came close on a few occasions. In 2002, Buford Media signed a letter of intent to acquire Alliance Communications Inc., but negotiations broke down over price. Cequel III -- the St. Louis-based investment company headed by former Charter Communications Inc. CEO Jerry Kent -- agreed to purchase Alliance’s 81,000 subscribers earlier this year for $81 million.
Hooks said that about 28% of the subscriber base in his new systems are at 550-megahertz capacity or higher. The rest, although at between 300-330 MHz, have access to digital cable through Comcast Corp.’s HITS2Home service, he added.
Hooks plans to upgrade the systems, particularly to be able to provide high-speed-data services. "The real upside is getting to the data side," he said.
He added that he eventually would like to move subscribers off the HITS2Home platform and onto a headend-based digital service.
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Persimmon Homes have again been Refused Planning Permission for a Change of Use of Land and the Erection of a Stable Block on Canvey Island Green Belt, to the rear of the Dutch Village Estate, the Cornfields.
This latest attempt follows a previous Application, also Refused. It is seen to be an attempt to establish a Built Development on Green Belt land, ahead of the CPBC Local Plan!
Despite CPBC Planning Officers giving Scant regard to Residents objections;
“The site is private land, the only public access is a footpath which runs along the southern edge of the land. Any use of the site for recreational purposes is unauthorised.
o Access for fire engines is not a planning matter
o It is noted that some objectors are concerned for the Roman Saltern (ancient monument) on adjoining land if it is used for grazing or turning out horses, but the application site does not include the land containing the Saltern, this would need to be the subject of further planning permission
o The highway authority has been consulted on the proposed development and has raised no objections on the ground of traffic safety. The conditions requested by the highway authority would be imposed on any permission granted where reasonable and necessary
o Any other relevant planning matters are discussed in the evaluation of the proposal”
….was all CPBC officer’s had to say in response.
The CPBC Case Officer Concluded;
“My Recommendation is Refusal for the following reasons”
1 The proposed development is situated within an area of Green Belt as defined in the Council’s Adopted Local Plan where inappropriate development is only permitted in very special circumstances. The proposal, by reason of the provision of a new building and area of hardstanding, would not preserve the openness of the Green Belt and is therefore considered to constitute inappropriate development. No very special circumstances to outweigh the harm to the Green Belt by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, have been demonstrated and the proposed development is therefore contrary to government guidance as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework.
2 The proposal seeks to provide a stable facility within Flood Zone 3, an area identified at risk of flooding. There are considered to be sequentially preferable sites available for the proposed development in areas with a lower probability of flooding, and the proposal does not meet the requirements of the sequential test. The proposal is therefore contrary to government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Practice Guidance.”
Canvey Island Town Council’s, local Residents’, and the Canvey Green Belt Campaign’s 7 Page objection, as well as the Environment Agency’s response, are hidden from Public View on the Castle Point Borough Council’s Planning Portal!
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Known as Unicorn Cup, The Unicorn Music Festival featuring Rosebud Bowl is BC’s Premiere 3 Day Music & Camping Festival, including Canada’s first Cannabis Comparison to provide a platform for LP and Micro’s legal participation. We are a music festival celebrating the Spirit of Cannabis, regenerative farming practices and bridging the gap between governance, legal producers, consumers and the transitioning legacy market.
Our unique BC event combines the best of the DJ and Live music scene, breathtaking natural wonders of the Kootenay Mountains and Rosebud Lake mixed in with cannabis education and culture. Music, nature and cannabis have always gone hand in hand to be combined seamlessly at The Unicorn Music Festival.
We believe that only through the connection between casual and experienced consumers to cannabis industry participants will there be a better understanding of what today’s Canadian cannabis consumer demands. Connecting the consumer to producers in meaningful ways, and empowering industry participants with knowledge to help them understand better purchasing objectivity is The Rosebud Bowl’s main vision.