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This essay is reproduced here as it appeared in the print edition of the original Science for the People magazine. These web-formatted archives are preserved complete with typographical errors and available for reference and educational and activist use. Scanned PDFs of the back issues can be browsed by headline at the website for the 2014 SftP conference held at UMass-Amherst. For more information or to support the project, email firstname.lastname@example.org
San Francisco, 1978—SftP: West Coast Conference
‘Science for the People’ Vol. 10, No. 2, March/April 1978, p. 32–36
The first west coast conference of SftP since 1971 was held in San Francisco on Jan. 14. By all accounts it was a great success. 65 people attended from all over California, even two stalwarts from Seattle,Diane and David Westman. There were strong contingents from Davis-Sacramento, Riverside, Santa Cruz, S.F., and Berkeley-Oakland. It all happened at the “Farm”, a reconverted warehouse turned into a cozy community organizing and research center complete with chickens, cats, and organic gardens; nestled beneath a nightmare freeway offramp. The cast iron stove pipes in the meeting hall rattled all day with the welcome sound of pouring rain while unity reigned inside.
The day’s agenda was agreed on without objection and the meeting began, more or less on schedule with a brief rap by Charlie Schwartz on the history of SftP followed by the keynote address by conference spark Jim Tobias. The issue workshops then began, most with 10 to 14 participants. Each group made a valiant effort to reach a consensus on the issue discussed for two hours while exchanging information and preparing a brief report. Discussion continued over lunch fueled by 80 big delicious burritos hauled in from the nearby Mission district. The conference redivided in the afternoon into recomposed small discussion groups to deal with political and organizing questions.
This format proved to be a good arrangement at least for this first coast-wide meeting. We didn’t expect too much to come out of such a tightly packed schedule in the way of position papers or principles of unity. But people got acquainted, enthusiasm was created, and it was a beginning- hopefully, the beginning of a new phase of coordinated action on the west coast in SftP.
The formal conference concluded at 5:30 with a foot stomping resolution full of whereases, calling for another conference in six months to assess where we are and eat more burritos. We recoa/esced later that night for a wild disco party- gyrating to the music of Chuck the Disco King.
Welcome. History of SftP by Charlie Schwartz. Keynote talk by Jim Tobias.
10:00 am to noon
Issue-oriented workshops on topics such as nuclear power, science education, etc., discussing the following questions:
-What is the political economy of this topic?
-Is it appropriate for SftP?
-What are our objectives and how do we get there?
-What ideologies are implicit in our different positions?
-What is the nature of the reforms proposed in this issue?
-Do they help us continue the political struggle, or not?
Lunch, and Berkeley SftP skit, “Uncle Samburger”
Review of morning workshops and further general discussion.
Small group discussion on political organizational issues:
1) Problems in SftP of elitism, sexism, racism, both under- and overassertiveness.
2) Politics: how does science fit into a broader political and economic picture? What general political analyses and goals can we agree on? How can we best continue our political development, i.e., Marxist study groups, etc.
3) Priorities: based on our political views, where do we put the energies of the organization?
5) Practice: recruitment, chapter building, outreach, coalitions.
6) National issues: how do we deal with Boston, the magazine.
7) Nuts and bolts: next steps, staying in touch.
Informal discussion, especially about the magazine coverage of this conference.
I’d like to read an excerpt from the January newsletter of the Boston Chapter. It’s a description of a discussion they had a few weeks ago, about the political development of the organization:
“Several people felt that the struggle with the Unity Caucus (a strongly Marxist-Leninist faction) had left a bad taste in people’s mouths about theoretical political discussion and in reaction people concentrated on their specific issue-oriented work. Over the months, however, it has become clear that we need to fatten the trunk of the organization as well as its branches. This means recruiting more people, more concentration on the magazine, more support of the steering committee, etc. But it also means more discussion around our political strategies and goals.
“People expressed frustration about the lack of political discussion (and thus growth of the organization), but this is a rut we have fallen into: complaining about it without being able to change it. Political discussion does not fall from the sky, nor will it begin because someone rails about ‘We need more political discussion!’ It seems to me that it begins with careful, critical evaluation of our concrete practice in light of our long and short-range goals. Which means you first have to have some kind of overview about why you do what you do and an idea of how to do what you can realistically hope to accomplish. For example, we need to decide who we want to speak to—other professionals, science and technical workers, students, the general public, the “working class,” all or none of the above. We need to look at what we do—publish a magazine, give mini-courses and workshops, publish papers—and evaluate how effective that is in light of what our goals are—making a revolution, stopping recombinant DNA, popularizing science, providing support for radical professionals.
“We need to learn to be critical of ourselves without debasing our work for being bourgeois, middle-class professionals. It’s about time we got beyond our guilt and defensiveness so that we can criticize our activities in such a way that we learn and grow.”
That brings up an interesting point. A lot of people say one of our strong points is “we don’t take a line” or we’re not dogmatic. People can read the magazine and not be put off by a lot of rhetoric. That’s fine, you don’t have to hit people over the head to show them what’s clearly going on all around them.
But let’s face it, we have political differences among us and covering that up turns our strong point into a weak point. Instead of providing honest political dialogue, we look for unity in everything, to avoid arguments and keep tensions down. This can make us unclear as to our goals, ineffective, and stagnant. Now, we don’t need to go to the opposite extreme, and attack people because they put Mao on a third row of their bookcase and we put him on the first, but how can a political organization be political without politics? If we don’t know what we want, how are we going to get it? Well, it’s obvious that we’re not going to agree on a full platform today. But we should make the effort to begin to discuss the politics of science among ourselves. Not in a divisive way, but in a clarifying way, for mutual education.
Morning Groups-Issue Workshops
The discussion centered around the social aspects (regulations & guidelines) rather than around the possible environmental effect of DNA research. The point most stressed was the lack of public input in establishing the regulations so far. The NIH guidelines are very inadequate. They were arrived at by an elite NIH committee with vested interests in the research. ‘Self-regulation’ with minimal public input just doesn’t work. A few discussion participants are working on legislation at the Calif. state level. Calif. state action is now in suspension waiting for federal action. If there is no federal action a Calif. bill will be repushed. In the meantime we should push for universal application of the NIH guidelines and also more public input in the process: open meetings, lay membership on the panels, etc. The desirability of putting recombinant organisms under public domain was also agreed on to eliminate profit. Finally, the issue of local regulations was discussed. It is a good issue for raising consciousness about the control and politics of science but their effectiveness was questioned because of the mobility of private research.
NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND ENERGY
The tactics of both the weapons and energy struggles were discussed. It was agreed that they are both important and related struggles which SftP should be in the thick of but 1 that mass mobilizing is more likely 1 around the energy issue at present because the goals seem more realistically attainable without a total overhaul of the system. The following points came out of the discussion:
-The crucial issue is not technology, but who controls it.
-We should be part of environmentalist broad coalition movements in order to secure the goals of that movement, and radicalize the environmentalists. The two main objectives of the energy struggle should be to limit nuclear fission plants and to seek decentralized solar power. These are the most fruitful demands right now.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
This workshop revealed much enthusiasm for strengthening West Coast SftP participation in OHS issues because OHS relates to the direct needs of working people. At the same time, many participants voiced concern that our input into OHS issues be directed at structural change rather than simply reform. We discussed taking advocacy positions and/or researching issues for labor unions. The problem is, how to do this in a political context. It serves little purpose to duplicate the efforts of many liberal research consultants already working in the OSH field. We must also contribute our political analysis. Organizing laboratory workers was discussed (1/3 of the discussion group was lab workers) but no specific decisions were made. Another possibility that the group agreed to look into was sponsoring alternative forums at industrial hygiene conferences (similar to the involvement of SftP in AAAS conventions).
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
First we asked what everybody in the workshop was already doing. This included lecturing on food, studying intensive farming, researching the social impact of farm mechanization, working on food slide shows, working in peoples food distribution systems, and working with government and consumer groups on a Calif. food policy. It was the consensus that food and agriculture present good political issues which people can relate to easily, and good illustrations of the irrationality within the capitalist mode of production. Food cannot be treated just like any other commodity because it is a basic necessity. Agriculture is the “soft underbelly of the system.” These are also good issues to organize rural as well as urban people around. The farmers strike for parity was discussed as well as the difficulties of establishing urban-rural alliances against the big corporate interests. Even small Calif. farms are big business to salaried city workers. The trend toward increasing concentration of food growing and distribution into fewer and fewer hands was agreed on as the most important reality in US agriculture today, with Calif. leading the way. The question is what to do about it. Is the issue big vs small? Should we push for the breakup of corporate farms into smaller units andjor push for greater regulation of agribusiness moving toward socialization of agriculture with more democratic control over food production and processing?
The farmworker coop movement was discussed as a refreshing, if small, counter to the growth of agribusiness. Also discussed were the ways that coops are constrained by the market economy of agribusiness.
As a first step in coordinating our activities statewide we agreed to write a collective article for the magazine on California agriculture. The topic was divided between the five chapters as follows:
Santa Cruz—Social consequences of mechanization
Davis- Nutrition Riverside—environmental, pest control
Berkeley /SF—Political economy of corporate agriculture
Berkeley /Davis- Land use
The group concluded its discussion by agreeing to keep a closer eye on political developments in Sacramento concerning the Calif. food policy plan in the hopes of making some input.
This group discussed the techniques of social engineering and their use in different social systems. (No written statement was prepared.)
SOCIOBIOLOGY AND GENETIC DETERMINISM
The group discussed the level at which sociobiological theory should be criticized, the historical relationship between sociobiology and other genetic deterministic explanations, and future applications of genetic explanations of behavior. It was voiced that sociobiology is another form of genetic determinism that must be exposed methodologically as pseudoscientific and speculative at best, and politically serving ruling class interests. If female/male differences in behavior are explainable at the genetic level, then it is not unreasonable to assign race and class differences to a genetic basis. Current genetic deterministic theories such as sociobiology are being used to explain the apparent failure of groups to gain equality in an era of increasing and unprecedented social and political “opportunities.” One clear example of this that was brought up is the Dec. 1977 annual meeting of the American Economics Association in N.Y. in which an entire section was devoted to Economics and Biology: Evolution, Selection and the Economic Principle. Papers presented were “The Economy of the Body” (Ghiselin), “The Bio-Economics of the Family” (Trivers), and “Cooperation, Conflict, and Competition in Economics and Biology” (Hishleifer). I Another example of institutional support of sociobiopolitics that has surfaced since the conference: Stanford Univ. Center for the Advanced Study of Behavioral Sciences in sponsoring a six week summer institute on Biological Differences and Social Equality: “Minority scholars, and young scholars (under 35) with a doctoral degree, or scholars in a wide range who are affiliated with four year colleges, colleges and universities predominantly for the Black, or regional universities are eligible to apply.” (N.B. This same center invited a noted sociobiologist to spend the current 77-78 academic year there.) The group also stressed the necessity of getting wider distribution for the SftP publications on sociobiology and genetic determinism, especially the Ann Arbor book Biology as a Social Weapon.
The participants all felt that it was important for SftP on the West coast to begin working around science education in an organized way. For any groups that form to deal with this area, an important initial discussion about the politics of science education is necessary. This discussion should cover the questions such as: Who does science education serve? How does it work (i.e. tracking, etc.) How are racism and sexism built into the science education? How is the mystique of science perpetuated? Unity around these questions should not just be assumed. Projects discussed:
1) Analyzing curricula materials and textbooks.
2) Analyzing media coverage of scientific events as well as developing our own programs for public TV & radio.
3) Developing resource materials and curricula on science topics for different school levels.
4) Coordinating science education projects throughout SftP.
Another area discussed was the question of continuing education for science and technical workers. A question that remains unanswered is who is going to organize work in this area for SftP on the West coast. The workshop participants were not a group that could begin this effort.
Afternoon Sessions — Larger Questions
Here are some of the impressions from the afternoon workshops, which focused on political and organizational questions:
People were divided on the question of whether or not elitism, sexism, and racism were indeed problems in the organization. The small representation of third world people at the conference was indicative of part of the problem. Science education is elitist in nature, and usually the preserve of white males, and this carried over into SftP. Articles and mini-courses designed for non-scientists were seen as important correctives—a possible means of outreach to nonscientists, women, third world people, etc.
One by-product of the structure of scientific work in this country is the isolation that occurs among scientists, and the mystification that occurs between scientists and lay people. Many feel awed by those they consider experts, both in science and in politics. Many political science issues do require expertise, but this can’t be permitted to encourage superiority feelings. We must emphasize we are not an organization of scientists, but an organization of people concerned with the politics of science.
Debate occurred in almost every workshop over reform vs. revolution, and the role of SftP. We need more political discussion—lack of political consensus causes our outreach to be by convenience or default, because we have no clear view of where to look for allies. It was generally agreed upon that we need to identify with other groups to create a “larger movement.” A wide range of anti-capitalist views were represented. Marxism was seen as an analytical tool or starting point, not a complete analysis. An open political position was seen as good in the absence of true unity of principles. SftP should have definite agreement on specific issues, but must remain flexible and progressive in general political views. People were concerned about the problem of communicating a political message without scaring people off with “rhetoric.”
A partial list of suggestions for the future:
1. Small chapters should serve as spotters, to signal the rest of the organization when issues come up.
2. Political economy of science study groups
3. Organizing lab workers, working with unions
4. AAAS meetings—agitation and alternative forums, etc.
5. Legislative lobbying
6. More magazine articles. The magazine is very useful and should be used more by West coast people 7. Using mass media, radio, newspapers, school resource materials, etc.
Tactics discussed for coordinating the western chapters:
1. All groups discussed keeping in touch by some sort of newsletter. In the end it was decided Santa Cruz would bear first responsibility for assembling and mailing one.
2. Bay Area chapters should get together every few months
3. More regional conferences
4. Revive the Internal Discussion Bulletin
5. More internal discussion of articles and more active participation in the magazine through letters and articles.
Different theories on chapter building were presented: attracting political people by general approach or attracting people by an issue approach, developing politics later: attracting people by events. Problems with chapter building in the past have led to exploration of better ways to integrate new people.


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Film Review: Hall Pass
Feb 28, 2011 02:50AM
● By Wendy Sipple
Peter and Bobby Farrelly have made a career of making comedies out of subjects no one else would touch. In Hall Pass they make a comedy out of the subject of infidelity, and like their previous efforts it works.
The premise involves two wives (played by Jenna Fisher and Christina Applegate) who give their husbands a “hall pass,” which is a week off from being married. They think by giving their middle aged husbands a week of freedom that they will learn to appreciate what they have.
The husbands (played by Owen Wilson and Jason Sudiekis) talk a big game but are stunningly inept at courting women. In fact they spend most of their time eating and finding trouble with hilarious results. Little do they know that their wives are much more savvy during the “hall pass” time at attracting male counterparts.
I always judge a comedy by the number of times I find myself laughing, and Hall Pass has several laugh out loud scenes. The movie is certainly not for the faint of heart and some of the comedy comes from sheer shock value. But what the Farrelly Brothers do so well in their films is to add a lot of heart to their characters.
So while there is plenty of lewd and crude moments of comedy, there are also great moments of levity in the film that makes the characters real. There is a small scene where a father reads his daughter a book before she goes to bed. While he reads she has his hair all done up in bows. The interaction in this scene is not over done and every father with a daughter in the audience can relate to that as we all have had bows in our hair too. But it’s those moments that lifts Hall Pass above the run of the mill comedies.
Hall Pass is one of the funniest comedies of the last few years, however, it is not for everyone. This movie is certainly not for children and will be too much for people who do not enjoy crude humor. But if you like movies in the same vein as Something About Mary you will love Hall Pass.
FILMS LIKE HALL PASS : Date Night, Something About Mary and 40 Year Old Virgin
Justin Buettner is Style's resident movie dude! How did he get this role? Well, he graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a Bachelor of Arts in film Production and a duel minor in Animation and Business with an emphasis in the entertainment field. He later went on to work on several independent films in various key roles including writer and later worked in the special effects field as a motion capture artist. He has since relocated to the Sacramento area with his family and continues writing for small independent films in addition to his movie reviews for Style Magazine.

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To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Have A Question About This Topic?
When your child has income, there’s a good chance that he or she will need to report it and pay taxes.
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?

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Electro-Harmonix’ Stereo Memory Man Delay pedal is a multi-tap delay, it’s an echo, it’s a reverse echo, it’s a performance looper with tap tempo, and it’s programmable… it’s got all the Hazarai!
Designed for the performing musician, the new Stereo Memory Man pedal is destined to be one of the most creative instruments on your pedalboard.
The Hazarai knob is a rotary encoder that allows the user to scroll through the 8 different Hazarai modes. The following is a list of the Hazarai modes that the Hazarai knob scrolls through:
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Abraham’s 17-year association with the Blues appears to be coming to an end, with the forward sidelined by Thomas Tuchel last season.
The 23-year-old only started 12 Premier League matches last term and was left out of a number of Tuchel’s matchday squads towards the end of the campaign, most notably the Champions League and FA Cup finals.
The imminent arrival of Romelu Lukaku – Chelsea are set to re-sign the Belgium striker in a club-record £97.5m deal – will only increase the likelihood of Abraham leaving west London before the summer transfer window closes.
Premier League rivals Arsenal have expressed interest in signing Abraham, who Chelsea value at £40m, as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his attacking options at the Emirates. But Arsenal have now been joined in the transfer tussle by Roma, with former Chelsea and Manchester United manager Mourinho reportedly keen to work with Abraham.
With Lukaku set to leave Inter Milan, the Serie A champions are expected to move for Roma’s Edin Dzeko, and that would leave Mourinho short of attacking options.
But Gianluca Di Marzio says Roma will consider moving for Abraham if Dzeko departs, with Real Sociedad and Sweden forward Alexander Isak another player of interest.
Last month, former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson claimed Tuchel will ‘definitely’ sell Abraham and Blues teammates Callum Hudson-Odoi this summer.
He said: ‘I think if they get the right offer for Callum Hudson-Odoi or Tammy Abraham this summer then they will sell them. Definitely.

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Good news: AtticRep, which had planned to close its spectacular staging of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" last weekend, has extended it for three more nights. The production features must-see turns from David Connelly, left, and Gloria Sanchez-Molina as the unhappily married couple George and Martha and from Brad Adams and Sarah Nixon as their increasingly uncomfortable guests. Shows have been selling out, so make reservations soon. Final performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Attic Theatre at Trinity University. Tickets cost $10 to $25. Call 210-999-8524 for reservations or visit atticrep.org to buy tickets online.


Audi QUATTRO Tires Sidewall problems : 1.
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Today, we mourn the passing of a remarkable sovereign.
It is a deep, private loss for the Royal Family and all our thoughts are with them at this time. The nation shares in their grief.
We will always treasure Queen Elizabeth II’s life of service and devotion to our nation and the Commonwealth; our longest-serving and greatest monarch.
Above the clashes of politics, she stood not for what the nation fought over, but what it agreed upon. As Britain changed rapidly around her, this dedication became the still point of our turning world.
So as our great Elizabethan era comes to an end, we will honour the late Queen’s memory by keeping alive the values of public service she embodied.
For seventy years, Queen Elizabeth II stood as the head of our country. But, in spirit, she stood amongst us.
Leader of the Labour Party
It is with great sadness that people in Wales mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Throughout her long and exceptional life, as our longest reigning monarch, Her Majesty has reigned over the United Kingdom and Commonwealth firmly upholding the values and traditions of the British Monarchy.
We pay tribute to Her Majesty’s dedication and selfless devotion. She will be sorely missed by the many organisations for which she was Patron or President.
We offer our sincere condolences to her children and their families on this sad occasion.”
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2 edition of Double your reading speed. found in the catalog.
Double your reading speed.
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The Best Thing You Can Do To Instantly Double Your Reading Speed. Do you sometimes feel like reading great books about self-development or novels with a message is the greatest thing to spend. Document Type: Book: All Authors / Contributors: Reading Laboratory, inc. ISBN: OCLC Number: Notes: "Fawcett Premier." Description.
Speed Reading: How to Double (or Triple) Your Reading Speed in Just 1 Hour! Would you like to double - or even triple - your reading speed, in just ONE HOUR? What if you could blast through email messages, business reports, and newspapers, quicker. Additional Physical Format: Online version: Reading Laboratory, inc. Double your reading speed. Greenwich, Conn., Fawcett Publications  (OCoLC)
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- Should you buy meat from Walmart?
- Does China own Disney?
- How much real estate does China own in the United States?
- Is Costco owned by Walmart?
- What percent of Walmart stock is owned by the Walton family?
- Who owns controlling interest in Walmart?
- Why is Walmart so trashy?
- Does China own Walmart?
- How much does Walmart make a day?
- Is Lowes going out of business 2019?
- Is Walmart and Lowes owned by the same company?
- Who really owns Walmart?
- Does Warren Buffett Own Walmart?
- Are Birdseye vegetables from China?
- Is Home Depot owned by Lowes?
- What percentage of Walmart does China own?
- Why is Walmart called Walmart?
Should you buy meat from Walmart?
Not only is Walmart’s ground beef not the cheapest, it can also tend to be lower quality than the fresh stuff you get elsewhere.
All the meat sold at Walmart is what is known as case-ready, according to the The New York Times.
Well, the consumer reviews on Walmart’s website tend to be pretty negative, too..
Does China own Disney?
The Walt Disney Company owns 43 percent of the resort; the majority 57 percent is held by Shanghai Shendi Group, a joint venture of three companies owned by the Shanghai government.
How much real estate does China own in the United States?
The share of Chinese investors in the U.S. real estate market remained somewhat constant until 2018 when it hovered at around 15 percent, before dropping to 11 percent in 2019. In 2019, Chinese nationals purchased 19 thousand properties in the United States, generating about 13 billion U.S. dollars in sales .
Is Costco owned by Walmart?
Costco is an independent, publicly traded retailer. Sam’s Club is a subsidiary of Walmart.
What percent of Walmart stock is owned by the Walton family?
50.8 percentAs of December 2014, the Waltons collectively owned 50.8 percent of Walmart. In 2018, the family sold some of their company’s stock and now owns just under 50%. In July 2020, the annual Sunday Times Rich List reported that the Walton family’s net worth was $US225.2 billion.
Who owns controlling interest in Walmart?
Top 10 Owners of Walmart IncStockholderStakeShares ownedThe Vanguard Group, Inc.4.55%128,849,057SSgA Funds Management, Inc.2.46%69,761,343BlackRock Fund Advisors2.18%61,819,213Geode Capital Management LLC0.75%21,322,6706 more rows
Why is Walmart so trashy?
Its prices are so cheap that it obviously attracts a lot of people from a lower socioeconomic state. They’ve marketed, and branded themselves as having the lowest prices, not to mention they often open stores in poorer neighborhoods often times, in order to secure the business of people who can’t afford much.
Does China own Walmart?
The branch of Walmart in China is majority Chinese owned. … The majority of the company globally, however, is owned by Sam Walton’s many children.
How much does Walmart make a day?
Walmart makes $40 million a day in profit and $466 in profit every second. Contrast that with the typical Walmart employee making about $22,137 a year. Add that up across all of Walmart’s 2,200,000 though, adjusting for lower pay in the developing world, and you get an annual payroll of about $40 billion.
Is Lowes going out of business 2019?
Lowe’s will close 51 underperforming stores in North America, the company announced Monday. … The company said it plans to close these stores by Feb. 1, 2019. To carry out this process, Lowe’s will “conduct store closing sales for most of the impacted locations.”
Is Walmart and Lowes owned by the same company?
Lowe’s and Walmart are independent companies, and neither owns the other. Lowe’s is owned by Lowe’s Company Inc., and Walmart is owned by Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Who really owns Walmart?
the Walton familyIt is a publicly traded family-owned business, as the company is controlled by the Walton family. Sam Walton’s heirs own over 50 percent of Walmart through both their holding company Walton Enterprises and their individual holdings.
Does Warren Buffett Own Walmart?
Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is a long-time Walmart shareholder, but in 2016 it sold a large chunk of its stake, then valued around $3 billion. At that time, Buffett cited fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos, Amazon and the pressures ecommerce had created in the retail sector. Walmart shares have done very well since then.
Are Birdseye vegetables from China?
Green Giant frozen vegetables are from China and so are most of Europe’s Best. Arctic Gardens are OK, so is Birdseye. … Cold-FX is grown and packed in China and is full of fecal bacteria.
Is Home Depot owned by Lowes?
Lowe’s is the second-largest hardware chain in the United States behind rival The Home Depot and ahead of Menards….Lowe’s.TypePublicNet incomeUS$4.281 billion (2020)Total assetsUS$39.471 billion (2020)Total equityUS$1.972 billion (2020)Number of employees300,000 (2020)15 more rows
What percentage of Walmart does China own?
95 Percent vs. Walmart China “firmly believes” in local sourcing with over 95 percent of their merchandise coming from local sources. In America, estimates say that Chinese suppliers make up 70-80 percent of Walmart’s merchandise, leaving less than 20 percent for American-made products.
Why is Walmart called Walmart?
Inspired by the successes of other discount department store chains, Walton opened the second store in Harrison, Arkansas, that year. Responsible for the purchase and maintenance of signage, Walton’s assistant, Bob Bogle, came up with the name “Wal-Mart” for the new chain.

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Peace Arch partners on DVD distribution
EmptyCanadian producer-distributor Peace Arch Entertainment and Britain's ContentFilm are merging their U.S. DVD distribution arms, effective July 1.
The agreement, announced Tuesday, will see the companies pool backroom operations for Peace Arch Home Entertainment and ContentFilm's Allumination Filmworks in South Carolina, creating a 50-50 joint venture, Peace Arch Home Entertainment, whose profits will be shared evenly.
The merger agreement follows a failed bid this year by Peace Arch to acquire London-based ContentFilm for $69.3 million.
Peace Arch CEO Jeff Sagansky, who has key investment stakes in Peace Arch and ContentFilm, said the new indie company will be large enough to compete with the Hollywood majors.
The proposed joint venture, to be overseen by Peace Arch Home Entertainment president Berry Meyerowitz, will enable Peace Arch and ContentFilm to retain ownership of their existing catalogs.
The deal also is structured so that Peace Arch can distribute movies acquired through the joint venture for international theatrical release, while on the broadcast side ContentFilm can sell TV, direct-to-DVD and library titles acquired by the new company.
Peace Arch COO John Flock said that the venture will be run out of Peace Arch's office in Los Angeles and Toronto, with a combined shipping operation based out of Allumination Filmworks' current facility in South Carolina.(partialdiff)


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Medical Cannabis SalesUrban Farmacy is proud to serve both recreational and medical cannabis users. As one of Portland’s first licensed medical dispensaries we continue to serve the Oregon medical marijuana community by offering quarter pounds and half pounds to OMMP patients and caregivers.
OMMP Patient Cannabis Flower Purchase Limits:An OMMP patient may purchase one half pound (226g) of cannabis flower per 24 hour period up to 2 lbs per month.
An OMMP caregiver may purchase one half pound (226g) of cannabis flower per 24 hour period up to 2 lbs per month.
Medical Cannabis MenuWe often have cannabis strains available exclusively for medical patients. You can find our menu below on this page. Disclaimer: We update our online menu twice daily, however it changes frequently, so it is possible that things are sold out from the time you view it online and the time you arrive at the store.
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- Only the OMMP patient or caregiver may:
- Purchase medical flower
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- Please limit cell phone use during your appointment
- Our parking lot is small, please be mindful to only park in the lot while you are shopping
- Due to our limited space and Social Distancing requirements, usually we can only allow one medical flower sale at a time. Making an appointment will curb your wait time.
- Hold policy: Holds placed over the phone require an appointment. After viewing a medical half pound you may request a hold until close of business the same day or until your appointment time the following day.
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When guitars meet art, they make...GuitArt. Uh...that doesn't sound no nice. Actually, it sounds like what I might call the noise that comes out of someone letting off a nasty round of gas from deep within their belly. Dude, that chili Cornelius made was a gut buster. Every time I fell asleep last night I'd wake myself up 20 minutes later letting off a giant guitart. So let's just keep it simple: when guitars meet art, they make music. Music for the ears and music for the eyes. Sweet music, moving music, sad music, crappy music, and music that makes you go What...the...Key of F? Here are my picks for The 10 Craziest Guitar Designs.
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Colossal – A Fun Ride at a Kiddie Park Turns a Tad Disappointing
Movie Review by Sreedevi Jayarajan (Rocheston Certified Movie Critic)
Spanish Writer-Director Nacho Vigalondo has established himself as the master of conceptually absurd, genre hybrid films, much like his most recent film, Colossal. The movie has gained considerable traction both for its cast as well as for the odd mix of dissimilar (some would say downright incompatible) genres that form an impossible narrative. It’s a pity that Vigalondo isn’t one hundred percent successful in his endeavor.
The monster flick starring Anne Hathaway is for the most part a rom-com, with some quarter life drama, fantasy, action and horror thrown into the mix.
The film begins with a flashback to Seoul, South Korea. Twenty-five years ago, a giant monster, also known as a Kaiju, taller than the tallest skyscrapers, was sighted for the first time. Cut to New York City in the present, and we see a hungover Gloria (Hathaway) sneak back into her boyfriend’s apartment after a night of heavy partying. By way of their break-up conversation, one which ends with the boyfriend (Dan Stevens) evicting her from his apartment, we learn that Gloria is an out-of-work Internet journalist and an alcoholic with a life that’s nothing short of a train wreck. Broke and homeless, she shifts back to her quaint hometown which she left twenty-five years ago. Predictably, she runs into her elementary school friend Oscar (Jason Sudeikis), who, we are lead to believe, has had a crush on her on all this while.
What is seemingly a budding friendship between Oscar and Gloria and Oscar’s two pals quickly turns dark and ugly when Gloria and Oscar find out that the monster wreaking havoc in Seoul (this time with a Giant Robot) is somehow connected to them. The rest of the plot is for you to find out; all I can reveal is that a film which promises to be a brilliantly told combination of fantasy and humor (that legit gets you chuckling in the hall) assumes a sort of pseudo-seriousness and “save humanity” tone, going against the grain of the film.
To his credit, Vigalondo does manage to hold the genre-hybridness of the narrative together, up until he drops the ball hard towards the climax of the film. The end is both vague and ambitious in that it tries to address too many issues – childhood trauma, addiction, abuse and female empowerment – and goes nowhere in the process.
Even if it was the director’s intention to get a little serious towards the end, the characters are a bit too flat to pull off the sort of intensity seen in the final bits of the movie. This is especially true of Jason Sudeikis; he is cleverly cast in a dark role and looks promising until the plot shrinks his character into a silly joke. As for Gloria, Hathaway takes her usual rolling eyes, pulling faces and looking bewildered act a bit too far, almost putting Winona Ryder at the Emmys to shame. Aside from this, Oscar’s two pals, played by Tim Blake Nelson and Austin Stowell, are stereotyped and add nothing further to the storyline.
The plot is built through a series of predictable and chance incidents – Gloria going back to the conveniently empty house that belongs to her parents, her bumping into Oscar, Oscar having a crush on her after all these years and it leading to him developing an obsession – all of which tend to weaken the plot by making it more predictable and less convincing.
However, what’s most disappointing about the movie is that it could have been a brilliant metaphor for a lot of things – battling inner demons, alcoholism, and even a take on the great influence America has over the world. However, the threads to all these plausible deeper meanings are abruptly severed, reducing Colossal to a mere story about the messy emotional lives of two ordinary 30 somethings which also happens to have massive ramifications for South Korea. Either that is what the director intended, or he simply fails to take the plot to someplace deeper.
Many brilliant parallels could have been drawn from the plot. However, Vigalondo refuses to rise up to the occasion, making “Colossal” a fun ride at a kid’s park that quickly turns out to be a bore fest.


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FOUR people, including a 72-year old woman, were killed in separate incidents, the Kagera Regional Police Commander (RPC), Revocatus Malimi has disclosed.
Mr Malimi told reporters at his office that Theopista Joseph (72), a resident of Omukagando village in Kyerwa District, was killed by her own son (name undisclosed), who has gone into hiding.
He said the incident happened on May 31, this year at around 9.30 p.m. He said the suspect accused his mother of being a drunkard who left his sick father unattended.
Initial investigations revealed that on the material date, Theopista went to Omukagando trading centre where she indulged in a drinking spree.
As she was heading home, she met the suspect who inquired where she had been all the time, a situation that sparked a quarrel, prompting the suspect to assault the old lady with several blows.
She fell down unconscious before neighbors rushed her to the nearby Mabira Health Centre, but she was pronounced dead upon arrival. A massive hunt was ongoing to arrest the suspect.
In another incident, Hamish Lushiku (36), a resident of Igabiro village in Bukoba District is helping police in investigations after he allegedly stabbed his wife, identified as Happiness Ibrahim (33) to death.
The incident took place on June 1, this year, and the body is being preserved at the Bukoba Referral Regional Hospital.
Mr Malimi further said Jovin Michael (32), a resident of Ruhanyi village in Karagwe District allegedly committed suicide by swallowing a certain herbicide.
Michael had been on the run after he allegedly murdered his wife (name undisclosed), sometimes last year. On June 1, this year, police were tipped by a Good Samaritan that Michael had secretly returned to the village and was hiding at the home of Philbert John.
The police went to John's home and ordered Michael to surrender and open the door, but he refused. He said police forced the door open, but when they entered the house they found Michael in agony, with a small bottle of pesticide nearby. He was rushed to Nyakahanga District hospital but died on the way.
The Regional Police Chief further said an unnamed bandit aged between 20-30 years was gunned down by police in Biharamulo district.
He said the incident happened on June 1, this year at around 9.00 p.m. at Nyakanazi forest where a group of six armed bandits were planning to commit a robbery. Police acted swiftly and confronted the bandits who opened fire and police responded killing one of the bandits while the other five fled in dismay.
He said police recovered two machetes, three kitchen knives and two axes from the hideout. He appealed for public cooperation to enable the police to arrest the bandits.


If you’ve ever owned a dog, you know that they are more than just an animal, they are more than just a pet, and for some, they become an extension of the family. This is why whenever a dog passes away, it’s not quite as simple as just going out and finding a new one. However, one family took it to the next level.
When it was time for Alicia and David Tschirhart to say goodbye to their beloved pet labrador, Marley, they simply couldn’t bring themselves to do it. Instead, what they did was they cloned Marley which resulted in a new dog that they have since named Ziggy. According to the couple, they claim that Ziggy has the same personality as Marley, where Ziggy favors the same toys as Marley and that he plays the same way.
While it sounds like something out of a sci-fi story, cloning animals isn’t new. Some of you might remember the first animal that was cloned, the sheep Dolly. It is also not the first time that a pet has been cloned where over in South Korea, a sniffer dog that had was known for his “legendary” nose was cloned to produce seven other sniffer dogs.
The couple cloned their dog by taking a tissue sample from it where it was then sent to ViaGen, a company that specializes in cloning, who then cultured new living cells from the sample and later took one of those samples and replaced the nucleus of a female dog’s egg with it, where the resulting birth will be a clone of the original animal.


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DENDERA Esoteric Jewellery offers exquisite pieces of jewellery that support the auric or energy field, the Chakras and nadis, and helps to release the blocks and limitations we encounter on a daily basis. Each piece holds a particular intention intrinsic to its design and presentation.
Just as you may feel a connection to a loved one, a special place or an cherished experience or memory, so too you can locate a feeling connection to our jewellery, that are a living presence of radiant energy. Simply by wearing the jewellery you are uplifted and empowered, and supported in the living process.
For those who are more sensitive to subtle energies and frequencies, a unique vibratory current can be felt when engaging the pendants, not unlike working with crystals or other vibrational tools. However, the benefits of the jewellery are not limited by our ability to feel them, there are basic practices alongside simply wearing the jewellery that can help us receive their intentional outputs. Over time as you engage your esoteric Jewellery, each person will develop a deeply personal relationship with each piece as part of your own ongoing journey of self-discovery.
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Castigating the victims
Date 2012-08-11 | Topic: Opinions
|By Mir Mohammad Ali Talpur|
A school of thought among liberals considers it progressive and fashionable to put the onus of state brutality on the victims, castigating them for resisting excesses and consequently affording the perpetrators a chance to inflict greater hardships and punishment on the people. They advocate abject submission to the perpetrators to minimise sufferings without realising that submission demeans human dignity and ensures absolute slavery. They see life only in terms of jobs, even if menial in nature, and some sort of economic benefits even if these are leftovers of what is rightfully yours. Their advocacy is for grooming people to become well-fed slaves instead of accepting temporary hardships for a life of freedom and dignity. For them submission is a supreme virtue and resistance an abomination. They blame the victims to exonerate the perpetrators.
Mr Farrukh Pitafi in his piece, “Balochistan: now or never” in a local English daily, August 5, 2012, castigates Baloch Sarmachars for, “their betrayal to their people” and accuses them of having, “repeatedly asked their Baloch brethren to die for an independence that would take them from one slavery to another.” Supporting his contention he adds, “If you have any doubts, take a look at the plight of the Baloch in the neighbouring countries.” His logic is flawed; the plight of the Baloch in neighbouring countries is the way it is because they too are colonised. His presumption, “The resource-rich region is far behind in human development making it a conspicuous prey for all ambitious forces in the region. That means that the province’s opportunistic elite, right now working closely with Islamabad, might get richer but the lot of the poor Baloch will not ameliorate even if the province wins independence,” is equally flawed because the Sarmachars are not only struggling against Islamabad but are up in arms against the ‘province’s opportunistic elite’ as well.
One can only deduce that his contention is that if the Sarmachars had meekly submitted, the Baloch would have thrived. This flawed contention is dangerous, for while castigating the Sarmachars’ fight for lost rights, it justifies and endorses the Pakistani state’s persistent violence since forcible annexation in 1948. He forgets that the Baloch have been dispossessed of their rightful legacy in economic, social and political life they would have had had as an independent nation. The Baloch have suffered the most because they are fighting for their rights to a life with dignity and honour. An abject submission to the state’s will would have made their lives even more miserable.
In early 1940, when Germans tanks were rolling over Western Europe, Gandhi, because of his beliefs, wrote to the British Viceroy of India advising surrendering to the Germans, saying, “This manslaughter must be stopped. You are losing; if you persist, it will only result in greater bloodshed. Hitler is not a bad man....” Then, on July 4, 1940, in an open letter, he advised the British people, “Let them take possession of your beautiful island with your many beautiful buildings. You will give all these, but neither your souls, nor your minds.” Imagine the consequences if Britain had followed this advice. The argument that Hitler is not a bad man or the Pakistani state is not a bad master is as preposterous as it is dangerous. Ironically, such logic presupposes intrinsic goodness and good faith of the oppressor though he seeks solutions through force alone. Moreover, the souls and minds cannot remain free if the body and motherland are in slavery and bondage.
During the German occupation of Poland, France, etc, the partisans’ brave resistance prompted collective punishments from the Gestapo and included rounding up and shooting young men. But the people continued resisting in spite of brutalities and no one accused the partisans of betrayal for they knew that without resisting they would suffer more as their freedom would be forever jeopardised. The partisans helped the Allies in defeating Germany. Surrendering the right to resist will always have devastating consequences.
In the Vietnam War, the US, hoping to force the Vietnamese into submission, indiscriminately bombed Hanoi and Haiphong. Whenever their planes were downed, they intensified the bombings, causing more casualties and damage but that did not deter the Vietnamese from continuing to down the US planes because that was the only way of countering the illegal bombing. This downing of planes was never termed as betrayal by the people because they knew without a robust defence, the US would certainly kill and destroy more.
Pitafi suggests a South African-type peace building as a solution to the Balochistan problem but forgets that South African whites grudgingly agreed to peace after realising that without accepting black rule they would lose everything. Needless to say it was the consistent and brave struggle of Nelson Mandela and the ANC, who too were at times accused of bringing down repression on the black South Africans with their resistance, which secured the rights for blacks in their homeland.
Peace in South Africa became possible only when blacks were accepted as equals. Here the state cares only about what Pitafi calls, ‘44 percent of the country’s landmass’ and not the people; for them people are expendable. Moreover, who would this peace be negotiated by? Certainly not by Raisani and his corrupt cronies because they have already bartered away Baloch rights for power and pelf tainted with Baloch blood and do not represent the Baloch. Incidentally, Pakistan refuses to talk to ‘those who burn Pakistan’s flag’ but they are the only ones who really matter.
Violence should never be the preferred option but one is forced to ask if the Vietnamese and Algerian leaders were wrong to resist US and French colonialism, or was Allende wrong when he died fighting and came to symbolise the Chilean people’s resistance to the Pinochet dictatorship? I also wonder what would have Spartacus and his companions thought if they were told that by resisting the Romans they were betraying the slaves.
The Sarmachars have not betrayed the Baloch but have upheld their rights and dignity in spite of suffering immeasurably at the hands of the state. They have thwarted the state’s plan to deprive the Baloch of all their rights, resources and historical legacy. The Sarmachars with their sacrifices have assumed the role of hope, voice and protectors of the Baloch people. The real betrayal of Balochistan is from those who have either kept quiet or abetted those denying the Baloch their rights. Castigating those who resist injustices only exonerates the state of its crimes. (Courtesy Daily times Pakistan)
The writer has an association with the Baloch rights movement going back to the early 1970s. He tweets at mmatalpur and can be contacted at email@example.com

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On Wednesday, a Russian-made cargo plane crashed in South Sudan, near the international airport in the capital city of Juba. The incident reportedly killed at least 40 people as it crashed on the Nile River's east bank, just 800 meters away from the airport runway, according to Reuters' initial reports. It was unclear how many people were killed on the plane versus on the ground.
Reuters reports that the plane went down a little after taking off from the airport. A Radio Miraya message indicates the plane was on its way to Paloch in the Upper Nile State, according to BBC News. Around 20 people might have been on board, presidential spokesman Ateny Wek Ateny told Reuters, including possibly 10 to 15 passengers. A crew member and child passenger are reportedly among the survivors.
According to Al Jazeera, citing a local news outlet, the the plane had six members of a joint Russian and Armenian crew on board on board the Russian-built aircraft. The news comes less than a week a Russian passenger plane carrying 224 people crashed over Egypt's Sinai peninsula. Investigators are continuing their efforts into finding out what caused the downed plane.


May 11, 2006 |
NEW DELHI: It's called the lunchtime treatment in US, and usually takes less than 10 minutes. In India, Botox has just received regulatory approval to smoothen frowns and wrinkles, and will now be promoted widely, especially for the rich and famous. Botox (Botulinum toxin), manufactured and marketed by US company, Allergan Inc, will now be available as a treatment with 250 doctors in India, Allergan's vice-president global marketing Tom Albright, told TOI. "Allergan is targeting dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and others who are trained and skilled in facial aesthetic procedures to be trained as cosmetic Botox injectors.
August 15, 2012 |
MUMBAI: After spending the last few months in excruciating pain with his head stuck to the right, Ayub Patel (49) can finally move his head and look straight ahead. The Jogeshwari (W) resident suffered from cervical dystonia, a condition characterized by abnormal muscle contractions in the head and neck area and can result in abnormal position or posturing. A team of doctors at Jaslok Hospital performed a corrective surgery on Patel and used a special machine to ensure that he doesn't suffer from paralysis, speech impairment, or loss of other senses permanently.
June 19, 2009 |
Want to bring back your skin's lost lustre, but the thought of surgery scares you? Well, don't fret about it, for there are a whole arsenal of aesthetic procedures that work without visibly wounding the skin. Dermatologist Arielle N B Kauvar, clinical associate professor of dermatology at New York University School of Medicine, has revealed the latest non-surgical options in skin rejuvenation for treating photodamage and pigmentation problems, wrinkles, textural changes and loose skin.
June 21, 2012 |
Cosmetic nipping and tucking is finding new ways of getting itself permanently sutured into aspirants as people find ways to raise money to meet the cosmetic procedure expenses With a distinct shift in the consumer profile of cosmetic surgery patients contemporarily this new client is also finding innovative ways of raising money to meet their demands. A middle class housewife, the girl-next-door college student, a conventional school teacher and a priggish junior exec may not be as aesthetically banal- compared to the wannabe starlet- anymore, as they too join the queue of aspirants into cosmetic procedures.
April 15, 2012 |
The humble armpit is the new playground for fancy cosmetic procedures. And the onset of summer has only doubled the demand, experts tell Anuradha Varma. Last fortnight, a British tabloid clapped approvingly as Hollywood star Tom Cruise's wife, Katie Holmes , was photographed wrinkling her forehead as she stepped out of an LA restaurant, squinting in the sun. And that, said the paper, was an oddity in an industry that was finding it tough to react to a joke, thanks to frozen Botoxed faces.
January 31, 2003
Twelve years ago, Saddam Hussein faced the prospect of being the last casualty in a war he had started and lost. To spare himself, he agreed to disarm of all weapons of mass destruction. For the next 12 years, he systematically violated that agreement. He pursued chemical, biological and nuclear weapons even while inspectors were in his country. Nothing to date has restrained him from his pursuit of these weapons: not economic sanctions, not isolation from the civilized world, not even cruise missile strikes on his military facilities.
April 23, 2011 |
Friends of Meenakshi Malhotra could sense a difference in the way the 42-year-old looked. There was a fetching softness to the curves of her radiant smile, the bounce of youth on her cheeks and the contours of her face never looked sharper. "Oh, it's nothing," trilled Malhotra as compliments poured in. "I just have been having plenty of fruits and coloured vegetables, and doing yoga," she told her envious girlfriends. Malhotra was lying. How could she tell her friends that she needed almost 60 syringe jabs on her face to get the 'look' . Hassled with the onslaught of age â€” brown spots, wrinkles, dry skin â€” Malhotra decided to undergo a 'Vampire facelift' , the new craze in the nipn-tuck circle.
May 23, 2009
Two city girls with disorders passed their 12th standards with flying colours recently. Briva Shah overcame her Writer's Cramp to score a 93.29 per cent in ICSE, while Deesha Chhatbar, who is dyslexic and has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) scored 89.8 per cent in CBSE. Seventeen-year-old Deesha opted for science after 10th standard. "I couldn't cope and failed in 11th," says the Colaba resident. Not one to quit, she shifted to commerce. "Since primary, she could not complete her papers and lost marks for spelling and calculation errors," says Sheela Chhatbar, her mother.
March 28, 2013 |
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With a new Energy Strategy set to follow the UK Government’s lead on achieving net zero carbon by 2050, big decisions will be required on how to support and progress existing and new forms of renewables.
Although a devolved matter (excluding nuclear power), energy policy in Northern Ireland will be shaped by the commitments already made by both the UK and the Republic of Ireland in relation to decarbonisation targets to 2030 and 2050.
Northern Ireland’s successes in comfortably meeting a 40 per cent target of electricity generation from renewables by 2020 (46.8 per cent from April 2019 to March 2020) is often cited as evidence of its potential to meet the future full decarbonisation of energy but such confidence fails to recognise the scale of the requirements to not only decarbonise the power system but also address the little progress that has been made in relation to transport and heat, as well as the high levels of carbon emissions from agriculture.
UK-wide carbon emissions and renewables take account of Northern Ireland’s policies and developments, despite the devolved nature of the policies. Northern Ireland accounts for roughly 4 per cent of all UK carbon emissions targets. Therefore, policy by the Department for the Economy will have to take account of not only Northern Ireland’s own ambition but also compatibility with UK policy and State Aid Approval, as well as the compatibility with the Single Electricity Market.
Although trying to achieve the same goal as the UK in the same timeframe, it’s recognised that Northern Ireland must tailor its approach to decarbonisation for its own unique challenges, most notably its much smaller population size, meaning more challenging cost recovery, and its population spread, which has seen a retention of oil heating in homes above other UK regions.
The majority of Northern Ireland’s increased use of renewables has been in relation to electricity, most specifically from onshore wind. The rise in renewable electricity generation from onshore wind was driven by the Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation (NIRO) scheme, which closed to all technologies in 2017. Almost 80 per cent of developments on the scheme were for onshore wind, with the next most popular (around 16 per cent) coming from solar.
Research suggests that while new technologies will be needed to drive decarbonisation to net zero, in the coming decades onshore wind and solar are set to continue to dominate renewables deployment. A number of factors, not least greater levels of public objections to onshore wind projects are expected to see the scaling up of microgeneration solar projects, as the technology cheapens to become competitive in price with onshore wind. Another factor to be considered is that many of those existing assets, mostly wind turbines, only have a life expectancy of another 10 years and will either need to be replaced or decommissioned.
The impact of the NIRO scheme in terms of renewable generation levels and how it has influenced the diversity of projects will be a key consideration for the policy options in delivering a future energy strategy for Northern Ireland. However, also to be considered will be that the costs of NIRO were spread across all UK customers. It’s unlikely, given the desire to attract private investment into renewable generation for schemes across the UK, that a similar scheme would be on offer. There is a recognition that the decrease in the costs of renewables has lessened the appetite by policymakers to provide subsidies and instead the aim is to deliver a broader range of routes to investment for new projects.
The decarbonisation agenda will also need to consider deeply the existing energy system in Northern Ireland. In relation to electricity, generation from heat is dominated by gas, which makes up about 46 per cent of energy generated. Coal generation still comprises 13 per cent of installed capacity in Northern Ireland, although SONI have signalled their intention to cease coal-fired generation by 2024.
A recent analysis commissioned by the Department for the Economy by Cornwall Insight, which focussed on the future of renewables in Northern Ireland, recently stated: “Considering the quality of wind resource availability in Northern Ireland, it is widely expected that onshore wind will continue to be the primary source of renewable electricity to 2030 and beyond with falling costs making it increasingly competitive with conventional generation sources, including CCGT plants, which will likely be the lowest cost fossil fuel generation in Northern Ireland in that timeframe.”
However, it’s also recognised that public objections to increased levels of onshore wind infrastructure has caused greater levels of delays in delivery, which will be factored into any investment decision. Although onshore wind is projected to be the cheapest form of generation out to 2030, Northern Ireland’s electricity network is nearing capacity and that further development will require significant levels of capital investment in the distribution and transmission system.
Efficient deployment of greater levels of onshore wind to increase renewable electricity generation will require policy that aligns planning and energy.
The report also focussed on the role of existing and upcoming technologies to inform policy options to be considered for a future energy strategy.
Northern Ireland’s coastline has up until now been deemed largely unsuitable for offshore wind, mostly due to the visual and environmental impact it would be deemed to have. While exploration of onshore wind potential will continue, driven by recognised successes in other countries, the five to 10-year timeline associated with development of offshore wind means that it will not play a role in Northern Ireland’s future energy mix for quite some time. Although, research has suggested that up to 300 MW of offshore wind may be operational by 2030.
Solar PV has enjoyed significant growth in Northern Ireland from 2 MW in 2011 to 246 MW in 2018 but capacity factors have contributed to the technology largely being deployed as microgeneration units. Now recognised as a mature technology because of its roll-out on a global scale, cheaper production means that it is likely to form an important part of Northern Ireland’s future energy mix. However, challenges remain. The microgeneration nature of solar PV technologies in Northern Ireland have been highlighted as causing problems for SONI and NIE Networks in relation to stability. There is also concerns that Northern Ireland’s slow uptake of solar PV technology, in a global context, has created a skills and expertise deficit in relation to installation.
Biomass accounts for less than 5 per cent of renewable electricity in Northern Ireland. Biomass for generation has largely been through combined heat and power (CHP) plants, which means that locations are determined by requirements for process heat. Again, biomass electricity generation is viewed as a mature technology because of wider use elsewhere in the globe. Biomass is recognised for its potential to supplement or part-decarbonise existing fossil fuel generation. Advocates for greater levels of biomass in Northern Ireland’s energy mix recognise that in comparison to intermittent sources, such as wind and solar, it has a high load factor, provides carbon-neutral back-up capacity and can support the increase of non-synchronous penetration on the system.
However, the sustainability of biomass technology remains under scrutiny because of concerns around fuel availability. Given that only 4 per cent of Northern Ireland’s land is under forest, options would need to be explored to increase supply, such as through fast rotation crops.
Large scale anaerobic digestion (AD) is as of yet relatively unexplored in Northern Ireland. There are a number of small-scale sites across Northern Ireland, which are largely farm-based. However, the number of AD plants are increasing in Northern Ireland, where a greater reliance on agriculture than the rest of the UK means greater levels of potential fuel. Biogas can be used for heat and electricity but purification of biogas into biomethane facilitates potential injection into the gas grid or the creation of fuel. To date, Northern Ireland has not established a policy context to outline how AD can be best utilised to meet the future demands.
In the past, landfill gas was seen as a viable option to utilise the levels of landfill in Northern Ireland, and the methane and CO2 it produces, to generate biogas for power. There are 12 such plants in Northern Ireland totalling 16 MW, however, given efforts to reduce landfill levels in Northern Ireland and a reduction in the disposal of organic material (down 35 per cent since 1995), the deployment of large-scale landfill gas is highly unlikely.
As battery prices continue to fall, the installation of storage technology is expected to accelerate in the coming years and facilitate greater efficiencies in managing intermittent renewable generation and manage network constraints. However, storage potential does not lie in battery technology alone. Hydrogen is gaining greater recognition for its storage potential. Currently, the majority of hydrogen in Northern Ireland is being produced from fossil fuel burning. ‘Green’ hydrogen is currently more expensive to produce but estimates suggest that the cost of electrolysis is set to fall by some 70 per cent in the next decade and parity between green and grey hydrogen could be recognised by 2030. If this is the case, then hydrogen and its ability to act as a chemical storage technology could become a much bigger player in Northern Ireland’s energy mix.


Sony Xperia Z Ultra Overview
Sony has developed a current portfolio of compelling products and the new Xperia Z Ultra continues this trend.
Sitting in between the Sony Xperia Z and the Xperia Z Tablet, with a 6.44” display, the Z Ultra forms what many refer to as a ‘phablet’ (a cross between a smartphone and tablet).
The Z Ultra continues the feature rich specification and has the IP55/58 rating, allowing it to be submersed within water at a depth of 1.5m for up to 30 minutes.
The design ethos is similar, but naturally, due to the increased size of the device, it weighs in at 212 grams but this does include a 3050mAh battery.The device measures only 6.5mm thick.
One seriously powerful piece of mobile computing equipment, the Z Ultra has a 2.2GHz quad-core processor allowing it to power through every conceivable task you throw at it.
Be it making calls, over WiFi or 4G connections, to friends, family and colleagues, sending emails, browsing the web, playing games, or watching the latest movie, it is all possible and what’s more, with 2GB of RAM you should notice no slow down or lag.
Google Android is the core operating system with Sony’s usual enhancements providing you with a flexible and powerful platform that you can personalise with your favourite apps and more.
16GB of internal memory can be expanded through the microSD memory card slot; that supports up to 64GB of additional storage.
Store your pictures that have been captured on the 8 megapixel camera or front facing 2 megapixel camera, both of which record in full HD and 1080p resolution on the internal memory or the memory card and then watch them back in superb quality, on the 1920x1080 HD display that measures 6.4 inches diagonally. With 342 pixels per inch, this screen is sharp and also has technology from Sony’s Bravia range of televisions to further enhance the results.
An Adreno CPU gives up to 50% improved performance on previous chips, which is ideal for mobile game play of the latest titles.
Packed with so many features, everything from the camera to the music player has been optimised to give the best mobile experience and integration.
Be it business or personal use, the Xperia Z ultra can easily become your daily driver. Gain greater accuracy by using a stylus on screen, or if you have an artistic flare, use a standard pencil on screen and make your artwork digital.
STAMINA mode ensures that your battery is intelligently managed to offer longer periods without the need to charge.
When you want only the best in terms of power and connectivity, consider the Sony Xperia Z Ultra.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra Features
- Google Android operating system
- 2.2GHz Qualcomm quad-core processor
- 6.44" touchscreen with scratch resistant glass
- 6.5mm thick
- 8 megapixel camera with Sony Exmor RS technology
- 1080p HD video recording
- Front facing 2 megapixel camera
- IP55/58 rated
- Bluetooth 4.0
- MicroSDXC memory card slot
Sony Xperia Z Ultra Box Contents
- Sony Xperia Z Ultra
- 3 pin UK mains charger
- MicroUSB cable
|SIM Free & Unlocked||Yes|
|Version||4.2 (Jelly Bean)|
|Make/Model||Qualcomm MSM8974 Quad Core|
|Capacity (Up to)||64GB|
|Capacity||16GB (~12GB User Accessible)|
|Other||Shatterproof sheet on scratch-resistant glass, 16,777,216 colour TFT|
|Frequencies||850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz|
|Speed||GPRS: Up to 107 kbps EDGE: Up to 296 kbps|
|Frequencies||UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz|
|Speed||Upload: Cat 6, up to 5.8 Mbps Download: Cat 24, up to 42 Mbps|
|Frequencies||Bands I, II, III, IV, V, VII, VIII, XX|
|Speed||Upload: Cat 4, up to 50 Mbps Download: Cat 4, up to 150 Mbps|
|Version||IEEE 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n|
|Version||DLNA with M-DMS, PU , M-DMP, DN|
|Video Out||MicroUSB MHL|
|Antenna Type||Internal Glonass|
|Built-in Software||Google Maps|
|Other||16x Digital Zoom, 1080p HD Video Recording, Sony Exmor RS for mobile, continuous burst mode, HDR for photos & videos, face detection, image stabiliser, object tracking, picture effect, quick launch, scene recognition, self-timer, send to web, smile shutter, image sensor, superior auto, sweep panorama, touch focus, touch capture, white balance|
|Front Facing Camera||Yes|
|Type||2MP with 1080P HD Video Recording|
|Formats||MP3 (.mp3), 3GPP (.3gp, 3gpp), MP4 (.mp4, .m4a), ADTS (.aac), AMR (.amr, .awb), SMF (.mid), XMF (.xmf), Mobile XMF (.mxmf), OTA (.ota), RTTTL (.rtttl), RTX (.rtx), iMelody (imy), WAV (.wav), OTA (.ota), OGG (.ogg), FLAC (.flac)|
|Recording||3GPP (.3gp, 3gpp), MP4 (.mp4, .m4a), AMR (.amr),|
|Formats||3GPP (.3gp, .3gpp), MP4 (.mp4, .m4v) Matroska (.mkv), AVI (.avi), Xvid (.xvid), MPEG2-TS (.ts), Webm (.webm, .mkv)|
|Recording||H.264, H.263, MPEG-4,3GPP (.3gp, 3gpp), MP4 (.mp4, .m4a),|
|Near Field Communication||Yes|
|GSM||Up to 14 hours|
|3G||Up to 16 hours|
|GSM||Up to 790 hours|
|3G||Up to 820 hours|
|Other||Wi-Fi and WiFi Hotspot functionality, Screen mirroring, Native USB tethering|
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Yes, this phone is unlocked and can be used with networks around the world. Do check the specifications to ensure compatibility in your region with your network provider. No SIM card or contract applies to this phone.
Is this phone brand new?
Yes. Unless the description of the product suggests otherwise (I.e. EX-DEMO) then this product is brand new and has not been used before.
Is there any network/operator branding?
No - There is only the manufacturers branding.
Does the phone have a standard SIM card slot or a Micro SIM slot?
Micro SIM Card
I have a standard SIM card, can it be cut down?
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