Cakes, cakes, and more cakes
BURLINGTON Last week was an intense time of baking for Tammy Haider of Burlington, whose mass production of wedding cakes went to celebrate heritage rather than marriage.
Haider creates the kransekake, or Norwegian wedding cake, sold by roving vendors with Peace Lutheran Church in Burlington at Norsk Hostfest. She inherited, in a sense, the volunteer job from her mother, Esther Haider, who began making the cakes for Peace Lutheran when the church started selling samples at Hstfest in 2003.
“That was always a tradition. Mom made it and donated her time to the church. That was her way of giving back to the church,” Tammy Haider said. “So I have just kind of followed and I donated my time.”
Haider said the year her mother died the year of the 2011 flood neither she nor her mother made the wedding cakes for Hostfest. Haider revived the tradition in 2012, baking 24 cakes for Hostfest that year.
Haider had been living out of the area for 20 years, returning three years ago to care for her mother when she became ill with cancer. Having grown up watching and helping her mother bake, she resumed helping her mother create kransekake, rosettes and other delicacies using original recipes from Norway. Haider’s grandparents had immigrated from Norway with the cake recipe, which Haider said differs from recipes of most bakers who make kransekake.
“As far as I know, my mom was the only one who had the direct recipe from Norway that uses real almonds. Everybody else uses almond paste, and there’s definitely a difference in the taste,” Haider said.
Because there’s not enough freezer space for all the cakes she needs to make for Hostfest and to ensure guests get a fresh piece Haider does most of her baking just before and during Hstfest. This year, she started baking on Sunday for the Wednesday through Saturday event.
Creating the fancy cakes, which consist of stacked cookie-like, frosted rings, is time consuming. Haider estimated a cake takes four hours from start to finish.
“It was nice last year because I took the week off and I spent about nine hours a day baking,” Haider said. This year she continued at her job with Hess warehouse in Tioga, putting in 14-hour days before even getting to the baking.
Her daughters, Karlie Meirs and Lakeynn Haider, would start the baking and Haider joined them in the evenings in the Peace Lutheran kitchen. The church supplies most of the ingredients and provides its large kitchen with plenty of oven capacity.
Haider said she’s gotten to bed at 1 a.m. after a baking session and had to get up at 4 a.m. to get to work the next morning. But she said she she can endure that kind of intensity for the short time that it lasts because she loves the baking.
Haider also takes orders at Hostfest and in the community for Norwegian baking. In addition to all the kransekake made locally for weddings and graduations, Norwegian baking is a key part of her family’s celebration at Christmas.
“It’s nice to carry on that tradition,” she said.


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Florida. The sun, the beach, and yes, the humidity. But I am on vacation and ready to relax. We flew into Tampa and stayed overnight in St. Pete to visit my grandmother before heading south so of course we had to try some of the local spots.
I searched for a great spot to visit when we landed in Tampa. Something different, not the standard seafood restaurant. I found Z Grille, a downtown restaurant with a James Beard nominated chef. The reviews looked good so we entered the address into the rental car navigation system. We walked in and noticed the decor- lots of skateboards with interesting designs. The menu had numerous options and I wanted to try half of it. And our server was great! My daughter loved her cheeseburger(kids menu- big plus!) and my husband and I ordered three things to share. First Dirty D’s Deviled Eggs. They change the selection daily and today was a lemon chive caviar, a red hot(meaning spicy) and the California(see the recipe here). I opted out of the spicy one but enjoyed the other two(lemon was our favorite to my husband’s surprise). Then we ordered the Dr. Pepper Fried Ribs and the B’ ass Sandwich. The sandwich – fried shrimp, bacon, avocado and garlic mayo – a good sandwich but next time, I would order the scallop appetizer or the pork belly tacos to try something different. The ribs on the other hand were awesome – a little sweet a little spicy with a fantastic slaw. I could eat these every week during happy hour.
Beverly’s La Croisette
My husband loves breakfast so I knew I had to find a cute spot to make him happy. And as long as they had chocolate chip pancakes, my daughter would be happy too. The trick was to find a spot that my 95 year old grandmother would enjoy. Beverly’s is a simple no-frills restaurant with an attached bakery that the locals love. My daughter and I had pancakes, my grandmother and husband had eggs. In case the line is long, there are two other breakfast spots across the street.
Hurricane Seafood Restaurant
For our last meal in florida, we wanted to sit outside and enjoy the sun and a view of the water. We found a spot recommended by locals and figured how bad could it be, after all there was a twenty minute wait. We both ordered the clam chowder and the grouper sandwich. We enjoyed the weather and the view. Better luck next time!
My other post from this trip is On the Road: Naples, Florida. I guess it’s time to work on those New Year’s Resolutions of eating healthy!

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I feel like I have an easy job with this one because forget about whatever drivel I come out with here, just look at the grain on it! Tops like this don't come along every day, and we're bowled over by it - the main drawback of this guitar is accidents in the shop as people get so distracted looking at it.
So yeah, it's a pretty one. If you're not familiar with 660s the other thing to note is the neck, which is significantly roomier than the average Ric neck - this is the model to go for if you love the Ric sound but struggle with the playability. The twin vintage voiced toasters sound as good as you'd imagine and it's not overly heavy fpr a solid maple guitar.
But hey, you don't need me to sell it to you, just look at the pictures!
The Model 660 and 660/12 feature a charactered Maple cutaway body based on an innovative design from the 1950's. A Rosewood fingerboard is punctuated beautifully with triangular pearloid inlay markers, while the maple double bound neck and body are solid through and through. Rickenbacker's trademark "checkered" black and white binding set off the body, while white binding graces the neck. The 660 is electronically engineered to the exacting standards of the vintage reissue series, complete with Rickenbacker's own vintage reissue-type pickups.

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Violet Eyes Entomology
About Violet Eyes Entomology
Jason Penfold grew up in country Australia, where his love for natural history began to grow. Surrounded by plants, animals and stones, his imagination and strong connection to nature has always been a passion.
Jason's love for stones and minerals was nurtured through a family passion for Lapidary, which goes back two generations. Guided by his grandma, he has fond memories of foraging for semi precious stones in his hometown of country New South Wales.
In 2012, Jason began teaching himself how to preserve and pin various butterflies, moths and arachnids. A continued, self-driven education in entomology has lead Jason to work with museums across Australia and the USA, as well as private collectors, on various projects and additions.
Now living in Melbourne, Australia, Jason's art practise marries his love of Lapidary and Entomology into small scale sculptures enveloped in rich symbolism and archetypal meaning.
Having previously taught Entomology in Australia and internationally, Jason now brings his own series of Entomology workshops to the public, spreading the great wonder and happiness that working so closely with nature brings.
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US car major Ford India today launched the latest version of its compact sedan Aspire priced between Rs.5.55 lakh and Rs.8.49 lakh (introductory prices across India).
The car will be available with a new 1.2 litre petrol engine and Ford’s standard 1.5 litre diesel engine that was also present in the outgoing version.
There is also an automatic transmission version that comes with a 1.5 litre petrol engine. As for the features, the car comes with dual airbags and ABS as a standard.
This is Ford’s second launch in the Indian market this year after the Freestyle compact hatch, and comes right after Honda launched the new version of it’s compact sedan Amaze earlier this year.
“The compact sedan segment is expected to be 4.50 lakh units this year and is expected to almost double to 8.50 lakh by end of this decade,” said Anurag Mehrotra, president and managing director, Ford India.
“The new Ford Aspire is a complete package, tailor-made for those who don’t follow the crowd and want more out of their car experience.”
While the petrol variant is available between Rs.5.55 lakh and Rs. 7.24 lakh, the diesel version is available at Rs.6.45 lakh to Rs.8.14 lakh (all introductory prices across India). The automatic transmission version (only in petrol 1.5L engine) priced at Rs. 8.49 lakh.
Segment leader Maruti Dzire is priced at Rs 5.56-8.15 lakh while the new Amaze comes at Rs 5.51-8.41 lakh.
The 1.2 litre petrol engine of the Aspire has a maximum power output of 96 ps and peak torque of 120 NM while the 1.5 litre diesel has a power of 100 ps and 215 NM torque. The petrol variant has a fuel economy rated at 20.4 kmpl while the diesel engine would give 26.1kmpl.>


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When I first started out writing articles that would later get published on Medium, I didn’t have a goal. I wrote on topics that were important to me and I felt should get a spotlight to illuminate them. Having said that, doubts plagued me. Those doubts told me that no one would read my stories or that the subjects I chose to write on were redundant. I didn’t know how well my articles would get received and if I would have a reason to continue writing.
After consistently publishing stories for the past couple of months, I’ve taken a look back at all the stories I’ve written and want to share with you the lessons that I have learned along the way.
Where It All Started
The first article that I wrote was about a personal experience I went through, searching for a second job. There were plenty of articles by people who just started out in the industry, but I could not find one that described what its like searching for a job in the tech industry after you already have some professional experience.
I thought to myself that like me, there must be other people that have faced or will face the same situation and can benefit from reading my article. And indeed, since the article has been published, it has gotten almost 4,000 page views to this day. I would never have imagined that it would get that much exposure. This fact alone drove me to realize that I had hit something worth writing about and have an audience that would want to read my stories.
After the first article got published, I had more ideas on what to write about and I started making a habit of writing an article every couple of weeks. Even if my idea wasn’t all that fleshed out, a simple click on the New Story option and jotting down what I had at that moment, led me to have something to strive for. It kept me going and inspired me to keep writing, even if I didn’t know how or where the story would take me.
How To Find A Publication
A big part of getting an audience is publishing your articles under a publication. Similar to when you write a book, you want it to get published under a strong publisher that can get your book to as many people as it can.
When I wrote my first article, I was also heavily participating in, contributing to and interacting with the freeCodeCamp community. At some point, I noticed that they had a publication on Medium and browsed over to see what kind of stories they were publishing.
Seeing that I was writing in their respective ball park, I went ahead and sent them a mail with a link to my draft. It didn’t take long to get a reply, some revisions were made, and eventually my article got published under freeCodeCamp’s publication.
The feeling you get when you accomplish something you set out to do is second to none.
And through my interaction with freeCodeCamp, I had opened a channel that let me continue submitting articles and seeing them published.
Because freeCodeCamp’s publication has a ton of subscribers, this allowed me to gain more followers and bring in more audience to read my articles. This not only exposed my writing to people, but also exposed me to various other writers out there.
First Time’s The Charm
Like every person that succeeds in something for the first time, there is always the pressure to recreate that achievement the second time around. I had several ideas for another article, but I didn’t know which one I should continue to work on the most.
A month passed before my next article got published. It didn’t receive the same amount of exposure the first one got. Granted, the two articles varied on topic, but I thought the subject I chose was one that would attract people’s attention. This was obviously not the case, but it did not discourage me.
It is important not to be too critical with yourself and to understand that you cannot control who will read and how they will react to your articles. Like you, there are thousands (if not more) writers publishing in various publications on a daily basis. Try to look at things with a glass half full perspective.
Enjoy the fact that some people did read your article and you did manage to reach out to them. Truth be told, no one knows the magic formula to capturing an audience and as long as you set your goals to a realistic level, you should be set.
Finding My Own Voice
Getting published in various publications takes work, and the process of submitting an article and getting it published takes time. Part of the process is also accepting different views and takes on your article from the people who manage the publications.
Constructive criticism is your friend and I suggest you listen when someone has a different opinion than yours. Take into account that the people behind these publications see numerous articles on a daily basis and have an idea of what type of articles work and what don’t.
They also reserve the right to publish articles that fit their agenda. It is, after all, their publication.
It isn’t a one way street, though. If part of what the publisher is saying doesn’t fit with your vision, try to explain yourself. There is a chance they are not seeing things like you are and need the extra explanation to understand where you are coming from.
With every article you publish, you develop a certain style for how you write. You may not notice it at first, but it will become apparent to you over time. It can be how you highlight certain words or phrases for emphasis. Or how you present a different take on something familiar. Make sure you maintain this characteristic of your writing throughout the articles that you publish. It will be the magnifying glass with which readers will identify your writing.
My Two Cents
- Let your voice be heard - You have a personal story to tell, with your own set of experiences and thoughts. Don’t be afraid to share it.
- Don’t get discouraged - Writing is a tough process and you don’t always have the mood or stamina for it. Learn to identify when is a good time to brainstorm and write.
- An idea is everything - Don’t go looking for publications to see what you can write for them. If you have an idea for an article, write it out. The rest will follow.
- Patience - I can’t stress this enough. Things take time, whether it is the writing process, contacting publications and getting a response back or waiting to get your article published after it has been approved. Don’t let things sit idle for too long, though.
If you are interested in reading any of my other articles, you are welcome to check them out in my profile. You can also reach out to me here on Medium or by mail.

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Tottenhams manager, Mauricio Pochettino is keen to sign Ajax central defender, Davinson Sanchez
Tottenham have not made any signing so far this summer, which is causing concern for fans and players and in particular Danny Rose.
Pochettino however, is insisting that Tottenham will have new signings before the window closes on August 31.
The 21-yaer-old Colombian defender, Davinson Sanchez, is allegedly the target for the manager.
According to BBC Sport, Spurs are hoping to bring in the player for a club record fee, which would exceed the £30m they paid for midfielder, Moussa Sissoko 12 months ago.

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Nicolas Geydet is not just a part of the staff at SCARPA® France Plain Nord (French distributor for SCARPA® S.p.A.; he is also a great skier and alpine runner.
Of course Nicolas will be at the next 31th edition of the Pierra Menta... but with a bib number on his jacket!
Here is a small chat with Nico about the race of the next week.
Good luck Nico!
How many times you did the Pierra Menta?
Why you coming back every time on this race?
Because Pierra Menta is mythic for a skimo racer and mountaineers passionate like me. When you do it one time, you can’t miss it anymore…..
What is the hardest stage of the race?
The hardest one is the third day. With 3000 meters of elevation gain and more than 30km to do…some sections are very technical with lot of ridge and complicated downhill. After three days you feel tired and weary.
Choice your 5 best moment and memories linked to the Pierra Menta
1: The best one: arrival at the summit Grand Mont by a very skinny ridge and more than 3000 persons who support you screaming!
2: The arrival on the final stage with my team-mate Leo. We did a very hard fight with others team and it was so much fun!
3: All the downhill we did, Leo and I are a bit faster than the other teams. For earning a lot of time on downhills you must take risk and stay focused. We really love the long and technical downhill!
4: Pierra Menta is a stage race so you spend 4 days with the other teams in the hotel. There is a great mood with everyone, you can share your memories and races stories. Pro skiers helps the rookies with good advices.
5: Last but not the least, the beer that you drink just after the final stage that is definitely the best you never tasted in your life!
You closed the race at the 51° position! That is a great result, especially for a non pro athlete. How many days do you train in a week?
Training for me is complicated because every week is different to the anothers. I am also a dad now so it’s difficult to have a regular training. I started skiing end of December due to the strange snow conditions of this season and I try to workout 3/ 4 times every week. I should arrive at the Pierra Menta with 35 000 meters of elevation gain overall. We guess to fight for the 50th position this year!
You are also a keen alpine runner. What do you prefer? The CCC or the Pierra Menta?
I like it both! The Alpine Running because it’s more about strategy, you must control your effort and adapt your speed especially for the long distance races. I like so much running during the night alone and spend time in the nature by myself
About ski mountaineering, It’s more about fun because race are shorter. From the start to the finish line you are at 100% of the effort and the goal is to resist…and, as you know, I love the downhill!
What’s your favorite Alpine Running race?
One of my best for me is the TDS 2012 (one of the UTMB races) because it was my first experience with the Ultratrail and the biggest fight against myself I ever had: 112km under the rain, wind and snow, but an incredible experience!
But my favourite is definitely the Misurina Sky Marathon! Dolomites are awesome and run around Tre Cime di Lavaredo is incredible. The course is very similar to a skimo race with hard ascent and very technical downhill. The view are breathtaking, you run also on via ferrata. I will absolutely be there for next edition!
The good vibes and mood of this event is great.
What Scarpa’s product do you use for skimo and what for running?
ALIEN 3.0 for Skimo because it’s so comfortable and efficient for skiing fast on downhill. For running I use both SCARPA®'s ATOM for fast and dynamic trainings or race until 45km and NEUTRON for longer training or race. With 6mm of drop you can run easily and have an incredible cushioning and the Vibram® sole has a great grip. The Neutron are the shoes I used for running the Misurina Sky Marathon last year.
One tip for someone who want to run the Pierra for the first time
Train a lot and not only skiing. You must be ready to use material as bags, cranpons, skins and so. You must ski well on the worst snow condition because you ski off the slopes for four days and learn how to manage your alimentation during hard and long effort.
The Pierra Menta is seriously better than sex?
When you are at the top of Grand Mont and 3000 peoples are screaming and pushing you, it’s very similar….

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DENVER (KDVR) — Former Vice President Joe Biden has won Colorado’s nine Electoral College votes, Fox News reports.
The former vice president’s win in Colorado is in line with recent polls, as he was leading President Donald Trump by 13 points as of last week, according to FiveThirtyEight.
The Democratic candidate for president has won Colorado in every General Election since 2008.
In 2016, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton won Colorado with 48.2% of votes, while Trump received 43.3%.
This is likely the last General Election in which Colorado will contribute nine electoral votes, as it is expected to gain another seat in the House of Representatives due to continued rapid population growth.


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Perth tennis ace Casey Dellacqua out of Hopman Cup with foot injury
- From: Herald Sun
- December 17, 2012
PERTH tennis ace Casey Dellacqua is out of the Hopman Cup with a foot injury, sparking fears the rejuvenated baseliner might also miss next month's Australian Open.
Dellacqua was looking forward to playing in front of her home crowd later this month, but peroneal brevis tear suffered during a tournament in Osaka in October proved to be her downfall.
"Although it’s getting better every day, it's not going to be ready in time for Perth and I can’t rush my return to competition," Dellacqua said in a statement.
"I really hope I can try and play in Hobart if I'm ready and if I get a wildcard.
"I always love playing at Hopman Cup. The people of Perth always get behind me and it’s a great feeling to have so much support.
"I was also really looking forward to being part of history and playing at the new Perth Arena. Hopefully I have the chance to come back next year."


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The new generation of investors: Millennials and Generation Z rocket gaming revenue
As the Millennial generation mature and become some of the world’s highest spending consumers, their interest and that of Generation Z in gaming and their patronage of the sector looks set to drive the industry to new heights.
In fact, digital gaming is estimated to achieve a value of over $94 billion by 2024. And, as per a Fullscreen survey gaming is the favourite at-home entertainment of Millennial parents who also let their children play video games. Fullscreen found these parents themselves spend around 8.5 hours a week gaming, on average.
Not only are Millennials and Generation Z fuelling gaming industry growth by playing and watching video games and esports but they are also gambling on gaming and esports and investing directly in the sector by buying stocks and esports ETFs. Esports stocks are not only of interest to younger investors, other generations are seeing the opportunity of esports as an investment as esports revenue rockets, audience figures boom, and bigger and bigger sponsorship deals emerge.
Read also: Twitch Stocks
Six Esports and Gaming Companies to Watch
In a now maturing esports industry more gaming companies and even esports teams are launching IPOs and listing their shares on the stock markets, opening up more new investment opportunities. Let’s take a look at a few gaming and esports stocks to watch:
Electronic Arts (EA)
EA has launched such titles as The Sims, Apex Legends, FIFA, Madden NFL and Star Wars. Industry analysts Zacks as February 27, expect EA to see a shares earnings growth rate of 0.9% amidst a stock market sector of toys and hobbies, likely to decline by 5.1%.
Not only is Nintendo responsible for hugely successful game titles such as Super Smash Bros and Pokemon but its latest console, the Nintendo Switch is another notable achievement for the long-established gaming brand. Zacks believe Nintendo could deliver an earnings growth rate for shareholders of 5.9%.
Chipmaker and graphics card legend Nvidia is still quietly powering many gaming PCs. Its stock is on a 52-week high, up 13% in February again outperforming a more widely classified industry’s growth at nearly 6%. Oppenheimer, Deutsche Bank and RBC analysts are all bullish on Nvidia’s stock prices.
Call of Duty and World of Warcraft publishers Activision Blizzard now boasts epic investor George Soros as a shareholder, leading TipRanks to give Activision Blizzard a “strong buy,” rating. Soros invested $45 million in the company in late 2019 and some analysts believe the stock could see upwards of 20% growth.
Still holding on as one of the big technology stocks to invest in, Microsoft is also one of the primary names in the esports and gaming sector. The Xbox is still incredibly popular and Microsoft is another company investigating the potential of blockchain for gaming, illustrated by its recent partnership with Enjin. Classified within software stocks, Microsoft is expected to see share earnings growth above 18% compared with an industry projected growth figure of 6%.
Danish esports company and team Astralis become the first esports team to conduct an IPO and go public, shares went on sale in December and it’s early days for the company’s stocks. Astralis Group shares went on sale for the equivalent of $1.33 per share. The Astralis team is currently world number one for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO).
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It’s not just esports stock market investing that is creating a side-hustle opportunity for Millennials and Generation Z. The blockchain tokenization of game assets, like Nifties, means that in the future game collectibles could have significant real-world value. And, for those who are not risk-averse esports betting is another opportunity to possibly turn a few dollars. CryptoFights, for example, is just one platform in development which enables both gaming and gambling.
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These are easily prepared in the frypan or on the BBQ.
A blend of beef and pork mince is the foundation of the pattie. This provides the base but the spices that are added will intoxicate your senses. The cheese that is already included will give your burger a crispy outer layer once cooked.
To complete your meal, just add a burger bun, lettuce, tomato, maybe some extra cheese and your favourite sauce. Now, you are ready to devour your tasty creation!
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You can exaggerate, you can insinuate, you can misrepresent, you can spin, but how stupid is it to lie about your opponent when it can be so easily checked?
All the news media has to do is play clips from the original interview. The most recent lie has been exposed. Mitt Romney doesn't seem to care because people don't pay enough attention to what's going on. They better start paying attention. The middle class is going to wake up and find they have no say.
When Republican lawmakers can openly and proudly state that their first priority is to deny a president a second term; when Republican governors disdainfully deny people the right to have a say in their jobs, pay, safety and livelihood by taking away collective bargaining, that doesn't give me much hope that they care what happens to the country.
The most reprehensible thing of all is when state legislatures try to suppress people's right to vote. Rick Scott, governor of Florida, sanctioned the purging of 182,000 people from the voting lists. At least 20 percent of those labeled as non-citizens in Miami-Dade alone were found to be eligible to vote, with a yet-unknown number of disenfranchised voters. Doesn't sound much like America to me.
Mitt Romney flatly stated the president should let the auto industry go bankrupt, yet now he is taking credit for saving it. Mitt, just admit you were wrong and find something else not quite so tangible to lie about.


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Mid vacation, I made an adjustment to my itinerary when I decided only to do one Lake Louise hike and not two, so I was left wondering what to do with my free day. After some consideration, I decided to take a day trip out to Athabasca Glacier. It is a large glacier (though receding) as part of the Columbia Icefield, and the trip takes you out to walk on part of the glacier and then to a viewpoint overlooking the valley. I did some hemming about this, because the glacier is a stop along the Icefield Parkway, which I knew I was going to be driving in a few days’ time. But a visit out to the glacier (as opposed to just looking at it) and the viewpoint are really only available through a tour. It doesn’t have to be a formal tour bus tour from another city, and you can make arrangements at the glacier visitor’s center. I decided to do a tour to give me a break from driving, so I could focus on the sights around me, and the glacier and viewpoint tour (and lunch, always a plus) were included.
It’s a full day tour starting in the morning pickup at Lake Louise with some stops along the Icefields Parkway for views, such as Bow Lake and Howse Pass. This was my first look at the amazing scenery along the Icefields Parkway and gave me a preview of what I was going to see and what other stops I’d want to make on my own. The weather was pretty good that day, and it was another sunny day that showed off the mountains and surrounding countryside in the best light. Everywhere I looked, the natural beauty was just awe-inspiring.
The visitor center is called Columbia Icefield Centre is large and packed with people, especially midday. It seems to cater more toward the large tourist groups like mine, though you could come as an independent traveler and join one of their tours to the glacier. If you want to visit during high season, it would probably be best to go with a tour group, or at least buy your ticket in advance. The centre is only open from May to October, though the summer months are the most popular.
The view of the glacier is pretty good from the visitor center, though obviously it is a more distant view. To get a closer look, you can either park across the road and walk up to the edge of the glacier via some walking trails, or to get an even better view (though obviously you have to pay for it) take the tour that takes you out to the glacier to walk on.
The trip out to the glacier was in a specially designed super truck with massive tires that can crunch along the glacier ice safely. Once out in the glacier field, you are allowed to walk around a specially designated area that has been treated so you can walk on it safely. You can look around and basically see yourself surrounded by glacier ice and a nice view of the valley. The glacier ice was reasonably easy to walk on, as long as you were careful and not stupid.
After the trip back from the glacier, you make another stop at a specially constructed viewpoint over the valley. It is called the Glacier Skywalk, which is just a tad misleading, because it is not near the glacier, and you can’t even see it from the viewpoint, since it is further along the valley.
But the view itself is worth it. It’s a little unnerving walking out on the skywalk, because it is one of those massive structures that jut over open air with clear plastic for floors (like the skywalk at the Grand Canyon). You know it’s safe, but I did keep wondering what was the maximum capacity of people allowed on the skywalk at any one time. It wasn’t crowded or anything by that point, since we were later in the afternoon, but it was a bit windy, which rocked the skywalk a bit.
I was entranced by the view, because it was over a tree lined valley and I could see numerous waterfalls dot the valley, and flow into the river. The walkway is suspended over the Sunwapta River and the surrounding Mt. Kitchener.
Overall it was a nice way to spend the day. It is certainly not a cheap way to spend the day, because a day long tour in the Banff area is not cheap. If you want to see the same sights, but save some money, I recommend starting a tour directly from the visitor’s center, and buy your tickets in advance during high tourist season.
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Automatization in the Food Industry: An answer to labour shortage?
The food industry is a big business. However, the lack of staff availability makes it next to impossible to take advantage of the opportunities that exist. There are even companies with orders and potential orders sitting on the table, as well as available factory space for additional lines and/or equipment - By K.A. Gerardino.KleanTop® PacTitan Pro offers poultry, baking and snack food processors a reliable conveying solution. Source: Rexnord
Although this is nothing new in the food business, it has become even more critical because of the present economic condition, the COVID-19 pandemic, and fluctuating prices of raw materials. Insufficient labour supply not only hinders food manufacturing companies’ production and operation, but affects the high-quality development.
To further add to the complexity, food manufacturing is not slowing down. The state of skilled labour has been below equilibrium for some time. As the previous generation of skilled laborers retires, the next wave of labourers entering the workforce is not nearly of the same scale. Therefore, food manufacturers are turning to several solutions to help solve this challenge, but there is no easy result. It is a combination of design, employment and operating decisions that hopefully add up to meeting staffing needs. Some successful manufacturing companies are combatting the skilled labour shortage by investing in automation and software to complement their existing workforce, meet production requirements, and attract new talent.
FlexPicker® Delta robot. Source: ABB
Approach to solving labour shortage
In the past, the closest thing to automatization in the food industry were processing machines and conveyor belts. Much of the process, however, relied on people. Let us take a chocolate factory as an example, where people would place ingredients then run the chocolate through a machine. From there, someone else would check the quality, and another might add the wrapper before the candy was sent to be packaged or placed on the shelves. A setting like this also adds room for mistake. If the ingredients are wrong, if the chocolate is not checked, or if a wrapper is missed; the consequences are disastrous. Thus, food manufacturers will need to source more skilled and digitally-savvy staff, including engineers and scientists, who may be hard to find due to labour shortages.
As a result, food manufacturers all over the world need access to the best talent in order to engage with new consumer trends, transform their business model, and stay ahead of the competition. But with labour shortages reported across every technical industry, where do they find that talent to grow and evolve their business? The demand for workers from processing and packaging machine operators, to plant supervisors and managers, to data scientists, have been building for over a decade; and it will not end, the population continues to grow, and people will always need to eat.
A good deal of time, energy, and money has been dedicated to figuring out what companies can do to attract and retain the workforce they need to meet the demands of the market. And the answer is that there is no easy way. There is no magical method that will make the problem go away. But there are several ways companies can both close their existing talent gaps and put themselves into a better position for the future. With the demand so high for food, automatization has become a necessity. This is where the future of automation in the food industry starts to form.
Rapid push toward automatization
The rapid push toward automatization and increased expectations of consumers and regulatory agencies for better product quality and safety has resulted in the increased adoption of automation across industries. In fact, the food automation market is expected to reach US$17.46 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.63%, according Research and Markets.
Technological advancement is a key trend gaining popularity in the food automation market. The food market is witnessing the implementation of next-generation food automation technologies, such as robotics, digital twins, internet of things (IoT), analytics, data processing, automated control systems, and others.
Effective and efficient solution
Companies across the industry are using innovative and creative approaches to help mitigate the problem of finding staff, but most of those initiatives are short-term. Examples include increasing employee salaries or offering referral bonuses. These types of initiatives can and do work until the employee takes a better offer from another employer who is also competing over the same pool of resources. The problem is further exacerbated as that pool of resources gets smaller and smaller as experienced workers retire and others leave the industry. This is making it even more challenging to get a result from short-term initiatives.
Machine builders are already producing advanced technologies that will innovate the food industry more than ever. As food processing and packaging evolves, there will be less and less employees standing along the conveyor belt and more operators controlling the machines.
Automatization is a long-term solution to the current labour shortage problem. The equipment and lines that you invest in today will not move to a competitor if they get a better offer, and they will not transition out of the industry to work somewhere else. Instead, automatization will continue to deliver on the operational requirements of your business. Furthermore, automatization is scalable, so they can be expanded or adjusted as the needs of your business change.
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) said the steady growth of industrial robots reflects the adoption of automation in food and beverage manufacturing, with the total global operational stock of robots increasing by 8.6% in 2020. These advanced solutions offer complete automation reducing human needs entirely and increasing profitability while ensuring safety.
For example, Pazzi Robotics, a France-based kitchen software, and robotics startup firm introduced a fully automated packaged solution for the food and beverages industry with no human intervention during the operations. The solution includes robots that perform tasks from food preparation to final assembly based on fully automated procedures. This solution uses a combination of software, data, and precision robotics.
The operational robot stock in food and beverage manufacturing steadily increased from 81,500 in 2019 to 90,100 in 2020, ReportLinker reported. This adoption was driven due to the availability of better technology, the need to stay competitive and improve workers' safety. Therefore, the rising adaptability of automation will drive the growth of the food automatization market.
In January 2022, AMF Bakery Systems Inc., a US-based automated bakery equipment solutions company acquired Workhorse Automation Inc., for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, AMF Bakery Systems will strengthen its product portfolio with the addition of robotics technologies and the engineering expertise of Workhorse Automation.
The iTRAK 5730 small-frame intelligent track system improves throughput in multi-product applications. Source: Rockwell Automation
Technological innovation will drive broad scale adoption of automatization in food industry, resulting in a more resilient food supply chain that produces safer products at higher volumes with reduced waste and lower operational costs, not to forget unlocking the use of automatization in most labour dependent processes. Below are some of the major players in the food automation market and their products:
ABB Ltd is expanding its FlexPicker® Delta robot portfolio with the IRB 365. With five axis and 1.5kg payload, the IRB 365 is both flexible and the fastest in its class for reorienting packaged lightweight products such as cookies, chocolates, peppers, candies, small bottles, and parcels. From product reorienting, top-loading and secondary packaging, to bottle handling, unscrambling, 3D picking, feeding and parcel sorting, the IRB 365 meets a wide variety of applications. Powered by the OmniCoreTM C30 controller - the smallest Delta robot controller on the market - the system offers best-in-class motion control, built-in digital connectivity, and 1000+ additional software hardware functions ready to meet future demands and requirements.
The global importance on reducing food loss and increasing efficiency in the food supply chain are driving food manufacturers to seek out ways to improve their production methods. The award-winning solution called Batch2Flow, designed by technology specialists from GEA Group, offers such improvements to food manufacturers. Producing formed products on high-capacity lines requires full control of the process to meet the food quality specifications each time. Big volumes mean that a lot is at stake. Therefore, quality control is key for the bottom line as well – variations in the mix at the beginning of the process will require adjustments further down the line. Too much variation in the mix can negatively influence yield, and can lead to undesired lower product quality (b-grades), less line productivity or even waste. With the automation solution Batch2Flow, the precise specifications in the recipe are continuously safeguarded, so that the desired parameters of the rest of the line can be optimally met.
Hybrid cobots to include an industry-specific version for the food industry. Source: Yaskawa Electric
Food processing applications with abrasive or viscous ingredients and strict sanitation protocols are known to be tough on conveyor belts, sometimes requiring weekly belt replacement in the most extreme conditions. Rexnord Corp., a leading multi-platform industrial company offering the broadest portfolio of conveying solutions in the food processing industry, has announced a new metal conveyor belt, the KleanTop® PacTitan Pro™. The new belt – which has been designed to not only be hygienic and food-safe, but to also last longer than belts in tough applications – offers poultry, baking and snack food processors a reliable conveying solution on applications that have typically been the most trying for belt longevity.
Food and beverage manufacturers are constantly under pressure to package a wider variety of products in more types of packaging without compromising productivity. Now they can answer these trends while increasing throughput using the new iTRAK 5730 small-frame intelligent track system from Rockwell Automation. The system uses independent cart technology to support smart, flexible and efficient machines. Independent cart technology offers many benefits over traditional gear, chain and belt conveyors, including unlimited machine flexibility, better traceability and increased uptime. By using magnetic propulsion, the individually controlled carts can quickly start and stop with high precision, which reduces machine wear and is highly energy efficient. The technology also quickly manages changeovers using pre-configured move profiles that can be implemented with the push of a button from an HMI. The iTRAK 5730 system has the smallest footprint within the Rockwell Automation independent cart portfolio. It has a 50 mm minimum pitch that makes it ideal for primary packaging applications, such as flow wrapping, end load cartoning, and form-fill-and-seal pouching. The system also easily integrates into a manufacturer’s architecture, providing analytics that help optimize energy use, monitor parts wear, and reduce downtime.
Boost manufacturing flexibility and efficiency. Source: Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric creates next-generation Food and Beverage industries with EcoStruxure. Building the next-generation food and beverage systems requires bold moves. The company has the opportunity to accelerate the drive toward a zero-emission future, to improve agility and profitability, and to meet end consumers' expectations for safety, sustainability, and transparency. Together with its partners, Schneider Electric delivers digital energy management and automation solutions to achieve the next generation of efficiency, resilience, and sustainability for the industry that feeds the world.
The MOTOMAN HC10DTF extends the Yaskawa Electric portfolio of hybrid cobots to include an industry-specific version for the food industry. Like the currently available HRC-capable designs HC10DT IP67 and HC20DT IP67 the new product is also in dust- and watertight according to protection class IP67. However, in addition the new robot has a powder-coated surface that permits the use of alkaline and acidic cleaning agents. In addition, it uses food-safe lubricating grease. The MOTOMAN HC10DTF thus fulfils the stringent hygienic requirements of the food and pharmaceutical industry pursuant to ISO Class 5 or EG-GMP Class A. It can therefore be used, for example, for palletizing primary packaged food or handling samples in laboratories. Employees can be relieved of physically stressful work, e.g. stacking larger cardboard boxes or other stackable goods. The robot assumes the task of lifting these heavy loads, improving workplace ergonomics, and personnel can be deployed to cognitively more challenging activities. Like all models in the MOTOMAN HC series, the new HC10DTF is also an HRC-capable hybrid robot. This means that it can be also be operated in hybrid mode by connecting external safety technology, e.g. a laser scanner. As a result, the cobot alternates between collaborating, reduced and full speed, in order to achieve a maximum cycle time depending on the distance to the operator.
FANUC SCARA robots ideal for food and cleanroom applications
FANUC is now pitching its technology advantages to the food industry with the release of two new models. Offering a highly competitive price-to-performance ratio, the FANUC SR-3iA/C and SR-6iA/C provide users with a number of special features that make these fast and precise SCARA robots ideal for use in food plants and cleanrooms. The new SR-3iA/C (3kg payload, 400mm reach) and SR-6iA/C (6kg payload, 650mm reach) use the same mechanical structure as FANUC’s proven and highly successful SCARA range. However, there are also several notable differences, such as a white epoxy coating for extra durability in severe environments, and an IP54 protection rating that guards against the ingress of contamination from dust and water spray. The latter makes the robots suitable for use in food plants and cleanrooms that require clean-down procedures. As a point of note, a special bellow protects the operation-critical spindle during cleaning, setting it apart from competitor SCARA robots. Further features that promote the SR-3iA/C and SR-6iA/C as ideal candidates for food processing facilities and cleanrooms include the standard use of food-grade grease certified to NSF-H1, along with anti-rust bolts, both of which are essential in food handling applications.
SoftAI Solutions accelerates adoption of robotics in food processing. Source: Soft Robotics
The SoftAI Solutions from Soft Robotics incorporates proprietary 3D vision, artificial intelligence software, and industry-proven soft grasping to address the most pressing problem plaguing the food industry – the inability to meaningfully automate operations. SoftAI augments traditional industrial robots with true hand-eye coordination unlocking their use in most labour-dependent processes. This technological innovation will finally drive broad scale adoption of automation resulting in a more resilient food supply chain that produces safer products at higher volumes with reduced waste and lower operational costs. "The food industry is critically dependent on labor to meet its production goals," says Mark Chiappetta, COO at Soft Robotics. "But, challenges with workforce availability and productivity, tightening food safety regulations and global health crises have illuminated the need to break this dependency. SoftAI powered robotic automation is the solution."
When you cannot find the talent you need due to the labour shortage, the answer is increasingly clear: automatization. In fact, some of the companies better positioned to weather the labour shortage have already automated workflows to become more efficient. But automatization does not only help fill the labor shortage, it also leads to job openings. In many situations, the aim of automatization is not to replace workers. This is a common misconception, particularly with those outside the industry. The more pressing priority for food manufacturers is optimizing how they use existing resources. After all, food will always involve people from harvesting, processing, and cooking. Automatization will not remove the human factor from the food industry. Rather, it is calling for a new set of skills, such as greater efficiency in machinery. Skill level is an important consideration, too, as there are now automation technologies that make it possible for food manufacturers to hire staff with lower levels of skills. This is another way that automation is helping food processors minimise the impact of labour shortages. Yes, automatization may replace some jobs. But in the end, automatization paves the way for innovation, creating opportunities for more people to find better work, and allows businesses to remain competitive and productive.


Paramedic Philip Garrod struck off after bogus 105mph story
A paramedic who claimed he was going to help an injured cyclist when he was caught riding his motorbike at 105mph has been struck off.
Philip Garrod, 43, of Machynlleth, Powys, filled in a patient clinical record to back up his bogus story.
But the Welsh Ambulance Trust found no record of a 999 call to the A470 in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, on 25 April 2011.
Garrod was struck off by the Health and Care Professions Council after misconduct was proved.
The hearing in Cardiff was told Garrod, a paramedic for 10 years, was caught by a speed camera on the A470 where the limit is 60mph.
He pleaded guilty to speeding at Dolgellau Magistrates Court' and was fined £650 and given six penalty points on his licence.
Garrod faced a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) disciplinary hearing over his fabricated story about an injured cyclist to avoid paying the fine.
The father-of-two did not attend the hearing but denied five allegations relating to providing false statements, creating a false patient clinic record and dishonesty.
He said in writing he "confused the dates".
But the panel rejected this and struck him off describing his behaviour as "pre-meditated" and "dishonest".
Panel chairman Stephen Fash said Garrod's conduct fell "well below the standards expected of a registered health professional".


Before the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the US intelligence community claimed that Saddam Hussein was hiding stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons.
Those intelligence analysts warned that Hussein would probably have a nuclear weapon within a decade.
That intelligence justified the invasion of Iraq.
But it proved faulty.
In a newly declassified document, the CIA offers its rationale for why it got things so wrong.
Thomas Blanton worked to get the document released.
He directs the National Security Archive at George Washington University.


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Skiff gets good marks for hospital safety
An Iowa hospital patient advocacy group has released its newest set of safety scores for hospitals across the state. Skiff Medical Center in Newton scored higher than most medical facilities in the report.
The Iowa Health Buyers Alliance, which works to improve health and health care in a patient-centered health system, released the updated Hospital Safety Scores Wednesday afternoon. The grading system — A through F — is the product of The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization of employer purchasers of health care and the nation’s leading experts on patient safety.
The Hospital Safety Score is based on infections, injuries and medical and medication errors. It is calculated under the guidance of a panel of patient safety experts by measuring 26 pieces of publicly available hospital safety data to produce a single score representing a hospital’s overall performance in patient safety.
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Tchaikovsky´s most loved opera Eugene Onegin is based on Alexander Pushkin´s verse novel of the same title. Since the opera´s first performance in Russia, the romantic, beautiful, and moving opera has been the nation´s favourite. Onegin is also the most performed Russian opera outside Russia and is regularly performed in leading opera houses around the world.
In Tchaikovsky´s opera the dashing, unconventional Onegin visits the estate of Mrs. Larina and her daughters, Tatyana and Olga. From first glance, Tatyana believes that he is the hero of her dreams, but he rejects her without hesitation. Onegin is bored in the countryside and flirts with her sister, Olga. This outrages Lensky, Olga’s fiancé and Onegin’s only friend and Lensky challenges him to a duel where Onegin kills him. To try to escape his guilt Onegin travels the world but returns to Russia and discovers that Tatyana is married to Prince Gremin and lives in the high society of St. Petersburg. He is overwhelmed by her poise and grace and begs her to return his love to her. Although she still loves him deeply, Tatyana stays true to her husband.
„Happiness was within our reach, so close! So close!“ – Eugene Onegin and Tatyana, Act 3 Sc.II
The opera is performed in Russian with English and Icelandic surtitles. This is the first time an opera in Russian is performed in Iceland.


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If you feel hungry after visiting Sandown Pier, have a meal at this restaurant. You can always enjoy tasty fish & chips, kids chicken nuggets and pies - a special offer of Fat Harrys. It's time to degustate delicious tea or great coffee.
This place is good for guests who have supper on the go because they can order food as a takeaway. If you look through the visitors' reviews, the host is pleasant at this spot. Prompt service is something clients agree upon here. Prices at this restaurant deserve attention as they're attractive. But the TripAdvisor rating for Fat Harrys is below average.


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The 2ndSkin Shorty from Mares is a 1.5mm neoprene shorty which can be worn alone for snorkelling and scuba diving in warm waters or underneath the 2ndSkin wetsuit for fantastic warmth in cold waters. The shorty has been constructed from Metalite which has body heat reflecting effect which retains the heat in your body. Leg extremeties are constructed from GlideSkin and this with the neck closure and 0.5mm hood creates a fantastic water resistant shorty.
- Thermo Plush internal fabric is soft, durable and designed to increase free movement. It also prevents the suit retaining water, helps the suit dry faster and keeps you warm.
- Spine pad, which is an additional layer of thick neoprene, has been stitched under the back zipper and is designed to provide more comfort during a dive and reduces the discomfort of the tank on your back. The smooth external skin perfectly sticks to the inner part of the zipper which creates a superb seal.
- Custom closure. The neck closure system allows for easy customization of neck fittings and new velcro tags moulded in rubber are usedto minimise snagging of the neoprene. Back and front zips provide skin on skin zipper seals for a superior water barrier.
- SilverSeal titex zips are used which are extremely strong but it is recommended that they are lubricated regularly.


80~315 Ton D Frame Precision Metal Stamping Press
APD Series Semi-closed high precision metal stamping press has a high precision of 0.1mm, and it features easy operation and reliable performance.
Yiduan's APD precision metal stamping press adopts semi-closed structure, which contributes to high stamping stability. Meanwhile, semi-closed structure also helps to prevent C-shape opening and low stamping precision caused by long-period stamping. Therefore, the stamping press is widely used in diverse parts' stamping and forming, such as electronic tools, communication tools, computer parts, home appliance parts, vehicle components (automobiles, motorcycles and bicycles), hardware tools and etc.
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Cranks, gears, gear shafts and other moving parts all undergo hot working and grinding successively, which enables high performance in abrasion resistance and balancing property.
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We, the undersigned civil society organisations, express our dismay at the acquittal of three prime suspects in the murder of indigenous rights activist, the late Bill Kayong @ Mohd Hasbie Abdullah.
On 6 June 2017, three of the four accused of the murder of Bill Kayong were discharged and acquitted by the Miri High Court following the prosecution’s failure to establish a prima facie case against the three.
Following an extensive investigation, which was reported in the media, followed by an Interpol manhunt, Stephen Lee Chee Kiang was eventually extradited from China; and following the long history of dispute over Native Customary Rights (NCR) land in Sg Bekelit, Bekenu championed by the late Bill Kayong which involves the Tung Huat Plantation (of which Stephen Lee was a director), the acquittal of the three suspects is a travesty of justice.
In light of the long history of conflict, threats and violence by the accused’s company against the community, the failure by the police and the prosecution in establishing adequate evidence against the accused is unjustifiable and can only be described as incompetence.
Notable failure by the police and the prosecution includes the failure to call for witnesses from the community who could testify and give useful evidence and the failure to adduce the threats made against Miri MP Dr Michael Teo and the late Bill Kayong as evidence.
The loss of Bill Kayong is felt throughout the country, especially in the community in which he had served over the years, and it is of paramount importance that his assailants are brought to justice. Failure in conducting comprehensive investigations and in providing due evidence for the prosecution represents a failure in fulfilling the police and the public prosecution’s duties and obligations to the people of Malaysia.
And by proxy, this a failure by the government of Malaysia in upholding justice and in protecting the indigenous peoples and their rights to native customary land.
Furthermore, reflecting on the stakes involved in the case and the history of conflict between one of the accused, the community and Bill Kayong, their acquittal due to inadequate evidence would undoubtedly create and fuel public suspicion that there is an attempt to cover up the crime and protect the assailants.
To this end, we, the undersigned civil society groups, call for:
- the Attorney General Chambers to discharge their duties professionally and ensure justice for Bill Kayong and his family and ensure those who have had a hand in his murder be brought to justice;
- the police to act with the professionalism they have shown in the past and to discharge their duties accordingly;
- the Sarawak state government to fulfil its promises and obligations in protecting and promoting indigenous rights and the rights to native customary land;
- the promise for the establishment of a working committee on native customary rights land with community participation to be implemented immediately.
- Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram)
- Malaysian Physicians for Social Responsibility
- Jaringan Rakyat Tertindas (Jerit)
- Community Development Centre
- Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM)
- Sahabat Alam Malaysia
- NTFP EP (Malaysia)
- Institute for Development of Alternative Living (Ideal)
- Persatuan Masyarakat Tering Miri
- Save Rivers11) Centre for Orang Asli Concerns (COAC)
- Lawyer Kamek For Change (L4KC)
- Persatuan Dayak Sarawak (Pedas)
- Jaringan Orang Asal Se-Malaysia
- North South Initiative
- Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture (Madpet)
- Persatuaan Kesedaran Komuniti Selangor (Empower)
- Knowledge and Rights with Young People through Safer Space (KRYSS)
- Pusat Komas
- Sarawak Native Land Rights Network (Jaringan Tanah Hak Adat Bangsa Asal Sarawak)(Tahabas)
- Baram Protection Action Committee (BPAC)
- Jaringan Kampung Orang Asli Negeri Sembilan (JKOANS)
- Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (Sadia)
- Wanita Desa Sarawak (Wadesa)
- Borneo Resources Institute (Brimas)
- Jawatankuasa Kemajuan dan Keselamatan Kampung Kawasan Jagoi (JKKK Jagoi)
- Belia Jaringan Orang Asal (Belia JOAS)
- Persatuan Usahasama Kampung Gabungan Tiong, Tamparuli Sabah (Pusakag)
- Monongkad Tinungkusan – Pertubuhan rakyat gabungan lima buah kampung
- Pertubuhan AJK Perak Utara untuk menyelesai isu-isu pembalakan yang berlaku di Semanjun, Perak (AJK Perak Utara)
- Malaysia Youth and Student Democratic Movement (Dema)
- Monitoring Sustainability of Globalisation (MSN)
- Morning Dayak Thing Tang (DYTG)
- Rise of Sarawak Efforts (Rose)
- Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH)
- Lawyers for Liberty (LFL)
- Sahabat Rakyat (人民之友)
- Bruno Manser Funds
- Persatuan Aliran Kesedaran Negara

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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The United Way of Greater Dayton said it is closing the COVID-19 Response Fund for Greater Dayton.
“I think we’re in a really good spot to press pause,” said Tracy Sibbing, Vice-President of community impact at United Way of Greater Dayton. “As a community we’re turning a corner in a new phase of the pandemic which is focused on vaccinations,” she said.
The COVID-19 Response Fund was established in March 2020, in partnership with the Dayton Foundation and a coalition of philanthropic, governmental and other organizations, to provide flexible resources to nonprofits at the frontlines of the region’s pandemic response.
The fund has provided support for projects like the family assistance program at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church. Father Benjamin Speare-Hardy II said, “We usually provide funding in our budget for outreach and that would’ve been depleted in no time so we wouldn’t have been able to help as many people as possible.”
“Thanks to generous and compassionate donors who contributed to the COVID-19 Response Fund for Greater Dayton, $1,890,424 has been awarded to date to nonprofits that worked tirelessly to respond and assist, effectively and efficiently, during the outbreak,” said Barbra Stonerock, Vice President of Community Engagement for The Dayton Foundation.
The deadline for area nonprofits to apply for funding from the COVID-19 Response Fund is Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at 5 p.m. For more information or to apply, visit https://dayton-unitedway.org/covid-19/
“The COVID-19 pandemic has created an ever-evolving situation with varied impacts around our region on individuals, families and the organizations that serve their emergency needs. With our focus shifting to vaccination and the influx of federal pandemic relief dollars, we have decided to close this emergency fund. We will continue to monitor and partner with The Dayton Foundation on addressing our community’s most pressing issues and ensuring basic needs are met,” said Tom Maultsby, President & CEO for the United Way of the Greater Dayton Area.
United Way’s HelpLink 211 service is still accepting calls for COVID-19 related assistance.


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In 1895, Annie “Londonderry” Kopchovksy became the first woman to cycle around
Times have changed, eh?... packing only a change of underwear and a pearl-handled revolver, Annie Londonderry “sailed away like a kite down Beacon Street,” according to the Boston Evening Transcript.
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The Iowa Events Center, managed by Global Spectrum, is located in Des Moines, IA and consists of several facilities including Wells Fargo Arena, Hy-Vee Hall and Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Throughout the year the Events Center is host to many different types of events including home games for the Iowa Barnstormers (Arena Football League) and Iowa Energy (NBA – D League Basketball), concerts, conventions, conferences, meetings, wrestling meets, dance tournaments and much more.
Since 2009, Global Spectrum has taken steps toward implementing several green initiatives throughout the Iowa Event Center. A team of employees from the operation and engineering departments work together to develop and implement cost-saving initiatives into their daily operations, with a majority of the savings coming from energy costs. By reducing its energy use in heating/cooling and lighting systems, the Iowa Events Center has been able to save a significant amount of money on energy costs.
So how exactly do they incorporate these initiatives? Let’s take a closer look:
- Recycling: Global Spectrum and Ovations Food Services staffs currently recycles cardboard, paper, aluminum, plastic, and glass throughout the facility, including in the suites and concourses in Wells Fargo Arena. Recycling also takes place in the offices and back of house spaces as well as throughout Hy-Vee Hall and Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at Veterans Memorial. In addition, all applicable light fixtures, metals, electronics, batteries, motor oils and landscape waste are also recycled. This past year, Ovations catering and kitchen staff incorporated an organic composting program in partnership with GreenRU*! The partnership allows for food scraps and other waste from the on-site kitchens to be diverted from the landfills and made into a nutrient-rich, soil-like compound to be used for landscapes in the community.
- Cleaning: The Iowa Events Center maintenance staff incorporates green cleaning with the use of approved environmentally friendly chemicals, including Alpha HP, a universal cleaner for windows, counter tops and similar surfaces.
- Lights: The team replaced 216 mercury halide lights in Hy-Vee Hall with fluorescent light fixtures. Light sensors were placed into several areas in the facility to increase lighting as natural light diminishes throughout the day. Also, motion sensors in the restrooms, lobby and other areas regularly used throughout the day turn lights off and only turn them on when someone enters into the space. Chief Engineer Al Hayes** continues the savings in lighting by upgrading several fixtures in elevators, catwalks and aisles to light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs. To further save on lighting costs, if there is an event in one facility and not in the other ones, the areas not in use go black to help offset the use of extra lighting in the event space.
Moving forward, green efforts will continue at the Iowa Events Center with the possibility of adding plasma lights, electric car charging stations, solar panels, water reduction and any other areas they see that need improvement and that meet environmentally friendly standards. Watch for more updates as the Iowa Events Center continues to be more green!
*GreenRU is a “zero waste” recycler of organics and food scraps headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. They offer complete recycling services and can provide carts and/or bins, training, signage, and a complete selection of compostable dinnerware, trash liners, and flatware. Their products are all ASTM D6400 certified and are 100% biodegradable and compostable.
**Global Spectrum’s Al Hayes, Chief Engineer at the Iowa Events Center, is an active member in the Iowa Renewable Energy Association, Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency, and Center on Sustainable Communities.


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Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Wednesday called for more efforts to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds to prevent the spread of the Zika virus, describing it as a "real threat" against the country.
In a taped message aired on Brazilian television, Rousseff said the government was mobilizing to develop a vaccine and vowed to protect women who have given birth to babies with microcephaly, a birth defect that causes abnormally small heads, affecting brain development, the Associated Press reported.
Researchers in Brazil have linked microcephaly to the Zika virus. But international health officials told the AP they have been hamstrung from doing their own research into the link, as well as potential treatment or vaccines, this despite the World Health Organization declaring the outbreak a global health emergency.
So far, scientists in Europe and the U.S. have not received enough data or samples from Brazil to conduct research, according to the AP, noting that it is against Brazilian law to share blood samples containing the virus or other genetic material.
The Global Post reported that cases of microcephaly have peaked in Recife, the northeastern city considered the epicenter of Brazil's Zika outbreak. Questions remain about how widely the virus has spread; Brazilian officials have estimated the number of cases at around 1 million.
Officials said earlier this week that since some people may show no symptoms of infection, the virus may be more prevalent than previously thought.
Scientists are also researching how the virus can be transmitted. On Tuesday, health officials in Texas confirmed a sexually transmitted case of Zika, which is more commonly transmitted by mosquito bites. It remains unknown how long the virus can stay alive in a person's body fluids.

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We first looked at Exile in January. Then we went back East and looked at a 46, a 48, and two more 44s. Then we added in the cost of trucking one of them to the Bay Area and came back here and bought Exile.
We are very pleased with her and impressed with the construction and quality of the finish and equipment. But the systems are complex and under every floorboard is a snarl of wires, hoses, pumps, and strainers. The boat has the main engine, a generator, refrigeration, two heater/air conditioners, water heater and accumulator tank, two fuel tanks with senders, two water tanks with senders, a holding tank with lots of valves, a washdown pump, electric winches, electric windless, a 110 system, a 220 inverter, and a propane stove with sniffer, safety switch, and thermocouples on every burner. It's been a steep learning curve!
We are slowly cleaning every locker and under the floorboards and taking photos of everything because the original blueprints that came with the boat aren't exactly how it was done. We are presently doing an engine service which is also helping us to figure out where everything is. The only really troubling thing we have found so far is some rust and rot on the plate that the helm bolts to. It's way back under the cockpit floor behind the removable lazarette dividers so I can understand why it wasn't noted in the survey. We will have to replace that before we go offshore.