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Born near Langholm in Dumfries & Galloway in 1757, Thomas Telford began work as a shepherd boy but went on to become one of Britain’s greatest civil engineers. His work can be found all over the UK, but some of his greatest projects were in Scotland.
Here Julian Glover, author of a new biography of Telford, Man of Iron, shares his favourites with VisitScotland.
1. Westerkirk Churchyard and Library
Telford’s story began by the beautiful River Esk, and yours should too. His birthplace was at the top of Meggat Water, on a farm called Glendinning, and there is a cairn marking the spot amid the hills. At the bottom of the valley you can find two more extraordinary monuments. The first, in the little churchyard at Westerkirk, is a gravestone, carved, it is said, by Telford to remember his father who died when his son was still a baby. You can run your fingers through lettering cut by the young Telford. Nearby, Westerkirk library contains books bought by miners in the valley in the 1790s. Telford, a great reader, left money to support the institution in his will and books today still have ‘Telford Legacy’ stamped on their spine.
2. Neptune’s Staircase
Working with other engineers, Telford oversaw the building of Britain’s most amazing canal, the Caledonian Canal running from coast to coast between Fort William and Inverness. Along the way boats sail through a series of natural waterways, including Loch Ness, but linking them to the sea was a mighty task which took longer and cost more than anyone had expected. At the western end, just north of Fort William and under the shadow of Ben Nevis, sits Neptune’s Staircase. It is a series of eight great locks, designed to lift vessels into the hills, the longest of its type in Britain. Just below, the canal is crossed by the scenic West Highland railway, on a swing bridge.
3. Clachnaharry Locks
At the eastern end of the Caledonian Canal near Inverness, Telford and his team had to wrestle with a massive challenge: how to get boats into safe water in the sea. The coast consisted of seemingly bottomless mud flats and digging them out proved impossible. The solution? To extend the land into the sea, by piling up roads until a solid peninsula was formed. The route of the canal was then cut through the middle of it. This was cold, hard, backbreaking work and it took years. Today you can walk out to the lock gate which guards the canal and appreciate their efforts.
4. Craigellechie Bridge
Telford built many amazing bridges but in a competition to find the most beautiful surely the lovely Craigellechie Bridge over the River Spey would come first. Perhaps it helps that some of Scotland’s finest whisky distilleries are nearby. The bridge, built between 1812 and 1815, springs from castle-like stone abutments, but is made of the finest iron. It was innovative and much admired when it opened. Today cars use a noisy concrete bridge nearby but you can walk or cycle across Telford’s great creation.
5. Dean Bridge
Not long before he retired and well into his 70s. Telford oversaw the building of a radical road bridge in Edinburgh incorporating the Dean Bridge, a viaduct high above the Water of Leith which still carries traffic into the city today. There are fine views from the top of this elegant structure, whose engineering looks ahead to the railway age which was about to begin.
Far to the north, on the east coast by the town of Wick, lies one of Telford’s most remarkable creations. Pulteneytown – named after an early patron of Telford’s – is a planned, industrial fishing port which he designed to improve the size of the herring catch. Telford was an architect as well as an engineer and you can see the care he took in his work to give people good housing and working conditions. There is a garden and curved crescents modelled, it was said, on the town of Bath in England and intended to shelter people from cold winter winds. Today much of it is intact. You can follow a signed trail and learn more about the herring fleet in the town’s museum.
7. Iona Church
Telford designed churches in the English county of Shropshire, early in his career, but it was only in the 1820s that he began building them in Scotland. Funded by the government, and built to a simple, economical design, there were originally 32 Telford churches across the Highlands and Islands. Today, not all survive. One that does is Iona Parish Church, on the famous island, itself to the west of the Isle of Mull. It is a journey to reach it but worthwhile.
8. Dunkeld Bridge
Striding across the River Tay, Dunkeld Bridge, near the ruins of Dunkeld Cathedral, is a striking sight. It leads into the lovely small town, crossing a river which in spate carries more than twice as much water as the Thames. This was one of the first big bridges Telford built in Scotland and he chose an elegant design in stone. At one end, under the arch, you can find the rusted iron gate of the old town gaol.
9. The Mound, Dornoch
Today the A9 road rushes north from Inverness, crossing deep estuaries cut into the coast. One of them is Loch Fleet near Dornoch. Here Telford designed one of his most innovative structures, a long, low embankment that cuts the Loch off from the sea. To allow water to flow through it Telford fitted a row of one-way iron gates, blocking the rising tide from flowing inland but opening at low tide to allow water to drain out to sea – and wild salmon to swim up to spawn. These sluice gates have been expanded but still work today. You can park off the main road and when you do take a moment to look out to sea, where seals are a common sight.
10. Highland Roads
Finally, take a tour of the Highlands and you are likely to visit a Telford monument without realising it. In the early nineteenth century, with government help, he oversaw the building of around a thousand miles of roads through the previously-impenetrable Highlands. He took care to give them a good, secure surface and to make sure they could stand up to the worst of weathers. One section to look out for runs through the mighty mountains of Glen Coe.
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Canada: The Quebec Soccer Federation’s decision on Sunday to maintain its ban on turbans and other Sikh headgear is, no pun intended, wrongheaded. Worse, its arguments in defence of the decision are specious. Quebec should join the rest of the country and lift a ban that has barred a specific group of children and adults from playing a game they love.
The Quebec Soccer Federation (QSF) didn’t even ban turbans until last year, when it suddenly became an issue, possibly as the result of a complaint from a player who was offended by the sight of them on his opponents’ heads. Whatever the impetus, Sikhs were suddenly told last June they could not play soccer while wearing their turbans, or even smaller versions of the turban called keskis and patkas. For observant Sikhs, this has effectively amounted to banning them from the pitch during games.
The QSF has never adequately explained its reversal. Its current stand is that turbans are banned for safety reasons, and also because FIFA, soccer’s international governing body, doesn’t allow them. It would be hard to think of two less convincing arguments. There is no evidence whatsoever from any quarter that turbans pose a threat to player safety. Turbaned players were happily and safely playing soccer in Quebec for a decade before the ban mysteriously arose last summer. In April of this year, the Canadian Soccer Association urged its provincial counterparts to allow turbans. If there is a safety threat, only the QSF knows what it is, and it has yet to share this information.
As for the FIFA justification, it’s true that turbans are not included along with cleats, socks, shorts and a shirt on the list of equipment players are allowed to wear during a FIFA-regulated match. That amounts to a ban on turbans, but FIFA recently began letting female Muslim players wear headscarves without explicitly adding them to the list of permitted gear. FIFA’s message has lately been one of open-mindedness, not one of strict adherence to rules at the expense of players’ religious obligations.
And anyway, why is a provincial soccer federation that governs children’s and recreational leagues obsessing over FIFA rules? FIFA requires regular blood-doping tests: Will the QSF implement those this summer when 10-year-olds get together to play soccer?
The Quebec Soccer Federation’s decision is arbitrary, indefensible and unfair. Once all the rational reasons for the turban ban are eliminated, that leaves only the irrational ones: fear and intolerance. Let the kids play soccer.
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Today, Joel interviews Artists in Action President Becki Hesedahl and Brent Allen from the Elsinore Gallery about the Something Red 2016 is the 14th annual ArtWalk, during the month of December, in downtown Salem, Oregon. This event brings a sense of arts-in-community to downtown and highlights the holiday season for Salem visitors and residents.
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All The Pet Care Tips You NeedDogs need more than a bowl of food and a scratch behind the ears. It needs constant attention throughout the day. How can you be sure of what your dog needs? The article below provides excellent advice on the right methods of dog care, so continue reading.
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Dogs love parks and we love dogs, so what a fantastic surprise to discover that Strathcona County has revitalized and reenergized its dog park off leash area!
Located directly off the Whitemud extension, just west of Highway 21, the recently completed Deermound Dog Off Leash Park is exactly what a dog park should be. Named for the former Deermound Post Office, this park offers visitors groomed pebble pathways, frequent resting benches, lots of open space, and interpretive signs positioned to provide dog owner tips. There are two enormous open fields for throwing balls and free running and an intimate, hidden, forest-style path that tricks you into thinking you’re in a National park. Ample parking and extra collection bags ensure that you are always ready to hop out of your vehicle and head straight to the field.
Strathcona County has been working on this renewal project since Spring 2010 and their hard work has paid off in spades, delivering a delightful, nature experience for dogs and owners alike. Grab a coffee and take a trip out to Deermound, it’s a guaranteed treat for you and your pup.
The Deermound Dog Off-Leash Park at the corner of Highway 21 and Township Road 522.
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Penthauze Records recording artist, Cheque has released a brand new single titled “God Bless Me.”
The new song “God Bless Me” is an inspiring and uplifting song that showcases the Cheque’s unwavering faith and determination. The lyrics revolve around themes of perseverance and the desire for divine blessings to overcome life’s challenges.
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The food world lost one of its most exciting, talented and charismatic members, on Friday.
Anthony Sedlak, for those who might not know of him or his work, was the host of a show on Food Network Canada, and an experienced chef in Vancouver, Canada. He had the ability to take his passion for food and make others feel the same way. I was fortunate enough to take part in a group lesson that he put on, a few years back and I immediately thought, "this guy is amazing!"
He wrote a cookbook, named after his show, called 'The Main', and if you have never seen it, it's worth a look and, in my opinion, a purchase. If I only had one cookbook, it would be in the running, and most likely my choice.
At the age of 29, one can't help but wonder what he might have become, had he grown old, and grey. I can't help but think many generations would have loved his way around the kitchen and his contagious spirit.
Anthony, you'll be missed, but your cookbook will always have a place in my kitchen.
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5. Kesar visits the doctor and the doctor tells her that she lacks hemoglobin and will have to take good care of herself otherwise she would experience a lot of complications. The doctor tells her to take iron tablets and eat a lot of green, leafy vegetables.
6. Kesar goes to market to buy some vegetables. Her mom happens to see her there but Kesar doesn't see her. Kesar tries to bargain with the vendors for the vegetables but they do not agree to lower their prices. So, she ends up buying very few vegetables. Her mom sees this and feels bad about her condition.
7. Pam and Soumya are surprised to see Natasha back home. Soumya asks her as to how long would she be staying there. She asks Natasha whether she has come as a guest or a family member in their house. Natasha tells her that she is a member of the family and has no plans of returning back to Australia. She, the, tells them that she has to do some shopping, and leaves from there. Soumya tells Pam that Nitika has invited Ryan as her special guest for the opening of her boutique. She tells Pam that Nitika would probably follow the footsteps of Natasha but Pam tells her that Natasha is Mannu's responsibility but Nitika is her daughter and she wouldn't let her do such a thing.
8. Abhi tells his mom that they should tell Anand that he is her son, and not her nephew. Just then, Anand comes there and tells them that he is going for the final round of the talent hunt contest. Abhi's mom gives him her blessings and tells Abhi to give Anand the keys of his new car. Abhi gives his mom a sign to tell Anand the truth but his mom shakes her head. Anand sees both of them exchanging signs and thinks that they are planning something against him.
9. The talent hunt organizer takes Anand to a shopping mall and tells him that for the final round, he will have to pick a girl who comes out of the shopping mall and propose to her. He tells Anand that the cameraman would catch him on tape and then they would judge whether he is a good actor or not. Natasha comes out of the shopping mall and Anand approaches her. He calls her 'Lajo' and tells her that they're long-lost lovers. Natasha is surprised by what he says. She tries to make him stop but he keeps on going on. He, then, bends down on his knees, takes Natasha's hand and asks her whether she would marry him. Natasha gets upset over this and slaps him. Anand is stunned. (End).


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AFSCME and September 11, 2001
Members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) are drawn from a diverse range of professions and fields, including medical, sanitation, transportation, social work, clerical, and many others in the public service sector. Nothing in the union and the country’s history brought all of them together like the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and aftermath.
On that Tuesday morning, terrorists hijacked four airliners. One flew into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City and a second plane flew into the South Tower. Within two hours of impact, both buildings and the rest of the World Trade Center complex collapsed. A third plane crashed into the Pentagon. Passengers on the fourth hijacked plane fought the terrorists and thwarted it from Washington, DC to a rural Pennsylvania field where it crashed. Two thousand, nine hundred and seventy-four innocent people died in the initial attack and many others died in the years after from health complications originating that day.
Nine AFSCME members were among the victims. New York Fire Department Chaplain, Reverend Mychal Judge, AFSCME Local 299 District Council 37, died while administering last rights to a mortally wounded firefighter inside one of the towers. AFSCME paramedics Ricardo Quinn and Carlos Lillo of Local 2507 DC 37, died while helping injured people in the towers. Five members of the AFSCME-affiliated Council of Service Employees Association (CSEA) Local 1000 who worked for the Department of Tax and Finance in the World Trade Center died: Yvette Anderson, Florence Cohen, Harry Goody, Marian “Marty” Hrycak, and Dorothy Temple. AFSCME member Chet Louie was at his second job in the World Trade Center and died that day as well. Others died in the years following from illnesses such as cancer likely caused by breathing in asbestos and other harmful substances while working on site. Many union members lost family members, friends, co-workers, and loved ones.
The District Council 37 headquarters was one block away from Ground Zero, as the World Trade Center site became known, and staff had to find temporary offices. Current AFSCME President Lee Saunders was Administrator of DC 37 at the time. Shortly after September 11, he wrote to members: “Because of the magnitude of this tragedy, the days ahead will be difficult. But if we stick together, help one another and show the kind of solidarity that is the hallmark of DC 37, we will surmount these difficulties together.”
Rescue efforts lasted days and the clean up and recovery took months. Every step of the way, union members were involved. People came from around the country to volunteer their skills and time. The rescuing of survivors, recovering of remains, collection of evidence, and clean up of debris required fire fighters, police, paramedics and EMTs, police communication technicians, health care workers, engineers, transportation workers, sanitation workers, clerical workers, computer technicians, construction trade workers, and more. Unions like AFSCME were vital. Council 26 members working for the Federal Aviation Administration cleared and secured the airways. Responders and survivors needed counselors and social workers to help them deal with what they experienced, and members of Council 1707 and others stepped up.
AFSCME International helped as well. President Gerald McEntee visited Ground Zero to support members working there shortly after the attacks. The union moved its November 2001 Women’s Conference from Boston to New York in a show of solidarity with the city. The AFSCME September 11 Fund provided assistance to families of members lost and members who lost spouses during the attacks. AFSCME members from locals across the country held fundraisers and contributed their own money to support the fund.
Nine months after the attacks, AFSCME held its International Convention, where leadership and members gave tribute to the lives lost. Speakers included Harold Schaitberger, President of the International Association of Fire Fighters, which lost 343 members, and Danny Donohue, president of CSEA Local 1000. Lillian Roberts, Executive Director of DC 37, also spoke, describing the AFSCME response: “Part of it was the New York spirit and part of it was the way District Council 37 members have always been a family. The staff put the members first, the members put the city first, and no one gave up. In all my years, this was the most dedicated group of union members I have ever seen.”
More than 600 of the September 11 victims belonged to labor unions. Besides AFSCME, they were members of:
American Federation of Teachers
American Postal Workers Union
Air Line Pilots Association
Allied Pilots Association
Association of Flight Attendants
Association of Professional Flight Attendants
Communications Workers of America
Detectives’ Endowment Association
Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees International Union
International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Ironworkers
International Association of Fire Fighters
International Association of Machinists
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades
International Longshoremen’s Association
International Union of Elevator Constructors
International Union of Operating Engineers
Laborers’ International Union of North America
Office and Professional Employees International Union
Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association
Public Employees Federation
Service Employees International Union
Sergeants’ Benevolent Association
Transportation Communications International Union
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
To view additional photographs from the AFSCME Communications Department Records, see the image gallery. For more on individual AFSCME member experiences, see AFSCME Publications, particularly issues of Public Employee from 2001-2002. Documentation of AFSCME’s response can be found in AFSCME Office of the President: Gerald McEntee Records.
Stefanie Caloia is the archivist for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.


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I was thrilled and humbled to win the endorsement of New Canaan Republicans for the office of first selectman at the caucus last Tuesday evening.
I would like to thank all Republicans who came out to vote at the caucus—1,277 strong. Such a large turnout on a summer night in July showed how engaged and concerned our fellow Republicans are about important issues facing New Canaan.
I felt that my message about the lack of sufficient commuter parking, poor to non-existent cell phone service in large parts of town, and problems with financial integrity and transparency in government resonated among voters, especially among commuters who I met on the train platforms at the New Canaan and Talmadge Hill stations.
I look forward to carrying this message to all New Canaan voters in the Fall as the Republican Party’s standard bearer, along with the entire Republican endorsed slate including Nick Williams, Tom Butterworth, John Engel, Rich Townsend, Penny Young, Claudia Weber and Andrew Brooks.
I welcome feedback and advice from citizens in the months ahead. Please feel free to email me at email@example.com.
Endorsed Republican Candidate for First Selectman


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April is Super-Duper Storytelling Events Month.
No lack of opportunities to be heard!
Spring marks re-emergent perennials… and our selves. No, really. Countless men have shed their facial hibernation in the past few days. Ah, flesh.
Come share your true stories at one or all of THREE Front Parlor events this month. Also, DO NOT MISS the Risk! Live Show coming to Albany. Details below.
FRONT PARLOR EVENTS:
Tuesday, April 10 @ The Ale House (Troy)
7:30 – 9:30 pm
680 River Street
Monday, April 16 @ The Olde English Pub (Albany)
7:30 – 9:30 pm
25 Quackenbush Square
The amazing “Risk! Live Show” is coming to The Linda (Albany) on April 28th!
Theme for the Albany live show: “Power.”
Risk! is a live show and podcast where people tell true tales they never thought they’d dare share.
Hosted by Kevin Allison, of the legendary TV sketch comedy troupe The State, the award-winning Risk! live show happens monthly in New York and Los Angeles and now right here in Albany!
The show has featured national celebrities like Janeane Garofalo, Lisa Lampanelli, Kevin Nealon, Margaret Cho, Marc Maron, Sarah Silverman, Lili Taylor, Rachel Dratch, Andy Borowitz and many more along with awesome local storytelling talent.
Please submit your story for a chance to read it live and be recorded for the podcast distributed to hundreds of thousands of story lovers around the globe!
To be considered, please follow the directions on the submittal page: http://risk-show.com/submissions/ and then EMAIL your story directly to email@example.com. In the subject line please type “Your Name – Albany, NY”
Deadline: Friday, April 6, 2012
Please share with other storytellers. Thank you.
To learn more about the Risk! show, give a listen at: http://risk-show.com/about-us/
Guidance from creator and host, Kevin Allison:
RISK! stories sound conversational, not polished and composed. Unlike anything you would hear on NPR, they are completely uncensored and no-holds-barred in terms of taboo subject matter. They have the raw, candid feel of people sharing stories with their very closest friends over beers around the kitchen table late at night.
RISK! stories are NOT essays about general concepts like “a grandfather’s love” or “the simple pleasures of summertime.” RISK! stories zero in on one incident or one series of closely connected incidents, like “the dinner date where I shat my pants” or “my trip to the hospital when I overdosed on LSD.”
Please listen to the “Best of” to get a better idea of the type of stories The Risk! Show seeks.

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Grand Canyon - Thunder River Trail - rock formation on Esplanade
“A pile of rocks ceases to be a rock when somebody contemplates it with the idea of a cathedral in mind.” Antoine de Saint-Exupery (French Pilot, Writer and Author of 'The Little Prince', 1900-1944)
The Esplanade had many weird & unusual rock formations. These are already cathedrals in my mind. The trail across the slickrock is marked by these little cairns (or "ducks") of rocks.

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US-based RFID specialist Invengo Technology has launched a range of NFC tags and inlays. The new Invengo NTouch and NLoop inlays and tags are compliant with the ISO 14443A and NFC Forum Type 2 Tag standards and will begin shipping in volume in April.
- New iPhones and Apple Watch to support NFC-F for FeliCa payments around the world
- Swarovski lets shoppers make payments in VR
- Cambridge academics report on cryptocurrency market status
- Central Bank of Uruguay to run mobile currency pilot
- Mastercard applies for blockchain B2B payments patent


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Many of you have heard me speak of a book called Islands of Profit in a Sea of Red Ink. Written by Jonathan Byrnes, an MIT professor and a colleague on the speaking circuit, it shares alarming insights into the profitability of our customers. For example, after significant empirical study he found only 40% of customers contribute profit to the average company. If you are looking to increase profit in the short term, understanding this dynamic can make a huge impact!
I am excited to share an opportunity with you to learn more. Jonathan is hosting a live webcast, “Accelerate Profitability through Transformative Customer Service”, on Thursday, May 23 from 1-2 p.m. EDT, offered by Modern Distribution Management. There is no charge for this webcast.
Here is a link to register for this event:
You can also view the webcast at a later time by using this link:
http://www.mdm.com/events/ and select “Archives.”
Don’t miss out!

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A Christmas prayer for you
Viruses. Killing. Fires. Violence. Incivility. Storms. Hatred. Drugs. Upheaval. Insecurity. Shootings. Uncertainty. Abuse. Earthquakes. Heartache. Scandal. Division.
If these are some of the words you might use to summarize the past year, you are not alone. It seems in every direction we turn, the brokenness of our world becomes more readily apparent while the beauty of life is harder to find. Things we thought we would never see are now commonplace. Things we thought would end long ago continue. We can even be tempted into wondering if anyone even cares.
Perhaps you are fearful. Perhaps you are tired. Perhaps you are angry.
Perhaps you are just looking for a reason to hope.
It is for you that we offer this Christmas prayer.
May your heart be joyful in celebrating the birth of a King who loves you enough to leave His heavenly realm, take on flesh, and lay down His life, for you.
May you experience the glory of knowing that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, so that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.
May the praise of His virgin mother echo in your soul as you sing her words, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”
May the simplicity of the shepherds’ worship be yours.
May His example of loving the lost, the lonely and the hurting, be the star you follow in life.
May His birth remind you that He, too, was once an unborn child.
May you always have a child-like faith.
May you always have room for Him in your heart.
May you not fear the trials of a broken world.
May you always see the cross in the shadow of the manger.
May you bow in awe, even at Christmas, at the empty tomb.
May you expectantly watch for His imminent return.
May you trust that one day, for all who have loved His appearing, every tear will be wiped away and all will be made new.
No more viruses. No more killing. No more fires. No more violence. No more incivility. No more storms. No more hatred. No more drugs. No more upheaval. No more insecurity. No more shootings. No more uncertainty. No more abuse. No more earthquakes. No more heartache. No more scandal. No more division.
Find hope in the real meaning of Christmas: for unto us, a child is born.
Glory to God in the highest.
May you and your family have a blessed Christmas.
President and CEO

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An improved production capacity
CICAL supervised all the work of all the trades involved in the project to increase ultrafine titanium dioxide production capacity at Millennium Inorganic Chemicals in Thann. They wanted to develop their production facility at the Thann site to serve a growing market for ultrafine titanium dioxide.
CICAL successful managed the work on a Seveso site while production was in progress, building new structures on a historic site, interconnecting the two and integrating and connecting new equipment with the existing installations.
An investment of €20 million over 24 months
- Creation of new buildings (stripping, filtration) and restructuring of existing buildings
- Support in choosing the process equipment
- Chemical processing unit: batch neutralisation of a titanium dioxide gel
- Stripping unit: treatment of effluent from ammonia stripping
- Filtration and washing unit: filtration on a filter press The titanium cakes are then compacted, shredded and stored
- Solid production line: after calcination, the titanium is ground, sifted and packed
- Assistance with commissioning until the expected performance level was reached


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Man cries tears of joy after being surprised with a puppy.
Should you give a puppy as a gift?
Some people may think that giving a puppy as a gift is a good idea, but this is not always the case. For one thing, dogs are living, sensitive creatures with their own unique needs and preferences, and it can be incredibly challenging to provide for them properly if you are not familiar with their needs. A puppy also requires ample time and attention in order to grow and develop into a well-adjusted adult dog, so simply handing one off as a surprise gift won’t do it any favors.
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Additionally, there are many emotional considerations around giving a puppy as a surprise gift. While most dogs eventually form strong emotional bonds with their families, most puppies do not come with an established history of being loved or nurtured by humans. Finding new homes for these pups can be difficult for both the animal and its former owner, so it is often best to consider all aspects of bringing home a new pet before making that choice. In short, while some people might feel pressured to give a puppy as a gift, it’s important to remember that this isn’t always the most responsible option or even in the best interests of everyone involved. Instead, when considering adopting or purchasing a pet dog or puppy, it’s important to carefully consider all the factors.
Top 10 Dog Videos Today
Dog Is Completely Jealous Of A New Puppy Addition This is the first time Dempsey met Owen the puppy. The look on his face at the end is priceless! When my owner first brought home little Owen, I could feel my blood start to boil. Not only was this new puppy chewing on all of my favorite toys, but he seemed to be getting […] More
Kind Dog Shares His Food With Hungry Stray Cat This sweet dog takes a hamburger bun and lays it down by a homeless cat, and then watches to make sure the cat takes it. How do I get my dog used to a stray cat? If you’ve recently adopted a stray cat, you may be wondering how to introduce her to your resident dog. […] More
Dog Stops Car to Help Save Owner Who Suffered a Seizure Clover the Samoyed dog saved her owner’s life. Haley Moore suffered a sudden seizure and was unresponsive on the ground. Surveillance video from across the street catches Clover stopping a car to get help. Clover ran to the middle of the street and the driver stopped to see what was the matter. Then, the driver […] More
Huge Dog And Miniature Pony Become Best Friends Four-month-old miniature Shetland foal, Sutton and five-year-old Newfoundland dog, Dom just met and are already smitten. Have you ever seen a dog so big that it could compare to a miniature pony? Well, neither had I until I saw the two of them become best friends. It’s an incredible sight to behold and just goes […] More
Dog Watches People Sledding, Proceeds To Do It Herself Layla the dog notices other people going down hill on a sled, so she does the same with her two front paws on her frisbee. Do dogs like snow sports? When it comes to snow sports, dogs typically fall into one of two camps: those who love the cold weather and those who would rather […] More
Retired Military Couple Find Their Soulmates With Puppies No One Wanted Noah and Lincoln and their humans provide so many laughs. Watch this hilarious family in action. Noah was a runt that the breeder was going to discard, but this military couple adopted him and quickly fell in love. They later adopted Lincoln when his family couldn’t handle him because he was too energetic. Now they […] More
Puppy Surprise Delivered In Style Of ‘Love Actually’ Movie Scene This family surprised their sister with a puppy she’s been wanting for a very long time. There is nothing quite as adorable as a puppy, and everyone knows it. Whether peeking out from beneath a blanket or snuggling up in your lap, these furry little bundles of joy always bring a smile to our faces. […] More
Adorable Golden Retriever Puppy Overcomes Fear Of Stairs 14-week-old puppy, Ace, is so cute to watch as he tries to understand the stairs. Today's Featured Video As if Ace the 14-week-old puppy wasn’t adorable enough, watching him try to figure out the stairs is absolutely captivating. He slides one step at a time, carefully placing each paw in the correct spot, and […] More
Adorable Dog And Elephant Friends Love Playing In The Water Bubbles the African elephant and Bella the black Labrador love to play in the water together. This is one of the most adorable animal friendships that we’ve seen in a long time. They’re both residents at the Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina and have become the best of friends. A contractor was hired to […] More


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Happy Monday! Monday is the day I’m proclaiming will be my weekly posting day. I tried this last year when I was posting two times a week and it didn’t quite work out – but I’m hoping this time I can stick to it (not even hoping – I will!)
As we’re still early-ish into January, 2019 outlook posts (in my opinion) are still totally suitable. So, I thought this time I would focus on where I’m at health & fitness wise at the moment, what the plan is for 2019, and also answer some Q&As that I asked for via Instagram stories!
Unless this is your first time here, you’d know that I got my ass together to focus on my health & fitness back in July 2017. At the end of 2017/beginning of 2018 I turned things up a notch – I was in the gym weightlifting and/or HIIT-ing 5x a week, I downloaded MyFitnessPal for a period of time to get my nutrition (a little bit) in check, and honestly, I just started to really enjoy the process over the course of those 52 weeks.
Where I’m at and where I’m trying to go, a quick breakdown:
I’ve just started at the gym and I’m feeling quite intimidated – what should I do?
I’ve realised that January is a pretty intimidating time for new gym goers as the gyms are absolutely packed. Which ironically is one reason things should be even less intimidating – most people are starting on their day 1 (I’ve told many people in these last 2 weeks where to find the changing rooms). When you’re first getting started I would recommend going with a friend if possible, and I would 100% recommend following a guide or a tutorial (there’s tons of them on Instagram). The former gives you more confidence, the latter ensures the feeling of “what do I do now…?” doesn’t send you back home again. With time comes practice comes confidence!
How do you log how many calories you’ve burned in a workout?
I use my handy Fitbit! I would recommend. I previously has a boujee Swarovski watch (it was the my first ever “pay day gift”), and it took a while for me to decide I cared more about my (not so pretty) Fitbit – but honestly I’d rather know how many steps I’ve taken and what my resting bpm is that “stunt on bichiz”. I wear my “cuter” watches if I’m on a night out or somewhere formal.
How much has diet come into play in your journey?
Diet is so important! When I first started – I was noticing minor changes – but I was still incredibly unhealthy to the point where, at an annual full health checkup – my body fat percentage came back in the category of obese. That’s why I initially downloaded MyFitnessPal – and unless you have had issues surrounding food and eating in the past – I would also recommend trying out tracking if even just for a small amount of time (I don’t really track these days – unless sporadically). I recommend tracking for a bit because the truth is – most of us really don’t realise what’s in our foods. For example something a small and simple as a croissant is packed with fats and sugars. I once knew someone who said they had “given up carbs”, and I would see them drinking fizzy drinks every day – they were surprised to learn that one tiny, unfilling can is packed with tons of carbs in the form of sugars. Once I download the MFP app, I realised that I had to make a many changes to my diet: I was drinking too many sugary drinks, eating too many saturated fat, and completely lacking in any sort of vegetables. My diet was far from balanced to say the very least. Changing these points were some of the main major changes I made that impacted not only how I looked – but also how I felt.
Do you take any supplements?
I’ve actually never been much of a supplement taker – and that’s just for the pure reason that I really do not like the taste of most powders. When it comes to taking the little capsules/pills, I know some people take every “-tamine” under the sun; but I’ve just, at least so far, never felt it was necessary to load my body with all these random capsules when I’m not even sure about what they do. This all said, at the moment I’m trying to up my protein intake (so drinking shakes a few times a week), and I’ve also been using a “mild” pre-workout before most of my workouts (it seriously wakes me up). I’ve taken BCAAs in the past but not currently. Do multivitamins count?…
Where do you shop for your workout gear?
Gymshark and My Protein are my favourites and the two that I always recommend. I used to think spending anything over £10 on gym/workout clothes was a total waste but there definitely is a difference in quality. Plus, I’m at the gym so often, why not feel my best when I’m there with some lit gym clothes? If you want to splash – Lululemon is a go-to for many. A few others I’ve heard are good (but have yet to try) include: Alphalete, Do You Even and Flexxfit (I have one pair of leggings from these guys).
How do you stay motivated?
I think a lot of it is self discipline. A good example is, in this week just passed, we were quite busy meaning that a lot of days I wasn’t leaving the office until at least 8:30-9:00pm and that was after getting in before 8:00am and spending the day reacting to whatever was thrown our way (I can tell you it was the most unpredictable/interesting week of my career so far). A few times I left the office and told myself I really didn’t feel like going to the gym – but that I would just push through 30 minutes at least. Once I start, I get into the swing of things, and 1 hour passes once I blink my eyes – and this is always the case when I push myself to do half an hour. Of course if you’re 100% not feeling it – then maybe don’t force it. But if this is your excuse everyday – self discipline is what you need to implement, it’s the key to a lot of things.
How long does it take to notice changes?
I noticed changes (in the form of weight loss) pretty quickly (I think when you first started working out, it shocks your body, and the “newbie gains” are really fast). That said, noticing the “shape” of my body change and essentially building some muscle took a long time. I would even feel embarrassed at times last year thinking about how much I was training vs. what I looked like (moments of insecurity – don’t be like me). Anyhow, I truly just started to embrace the journey. I enjoy working out – it’s a seriously effective way for me to clear my mind and get into the right headspace, so it’s something that I want to do even if the results are not immediately obvious. After time, you’ll look back at an old photo and suddenly realise – “damn… things have changed“. Patience is a virtue (something I still need to tell myself sometimes!)
And with that – I hope this was helpful to anyone diving into fitness for the first time! January is the month for that (there are literally tons of new faces in my gym at the moment and I love it – except for when all the machines are taken then maybe not so much), but what tends to happen is that after a month or so, most people drop out (they return around the summertime). The longer you push through something, and the more sustainable the changes are (I preach a healthy lifestyle – no fad diets or short term thinking – as many of you know), the more it becomes a part of you and just a habit if not anything else!
I love that you jumpstarted this journey in July 2017 instead of waiting for January 2018/2019! Although the beginning of the year is as good a time to start something new as any, it can also become an excuse to not start until the time comes. // I love what you said about being less intimidated by understanding that lots of people are having their Day 1 in January. I was more apprehensive about going to the gym in January because it would be crowded, but now I see how this environment could actually be more comfortable. -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey’s
I love how real and raw you are about your fitness goals! Thank you for sharing love!
I remember you blogging about kick-starting your fitness journey and I’m so pleased to see that you’ve grown so much since then, it’s really inspiring to me! Love all the advice you gave, found them very useful for where I’m at in my fitness journey.
In September 2016, my friend and I started going to the gym at least three times weekly and eating relatively healthy. It was so great, we didn’t lose like a ton of weight but we felt so good and so strong. It was really great for our confidence. But somewhere in the middle of 2017, it petered out and I’ve been unable to get back there again. It’s pretty discouraging but reading this has motivated me to give it another go so thank you for that! xx

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As a Sri Lankan marine biologist, I have often found myself challenging stereotypes. At the beginning, some of my fellow Sri Lankans questioned my choice of career path. Despite coming from a tropical island with jurisdiction over eight times more ocean area than land area most people had never heard of, let alone met, a marine biologist. Historically countries like mine used the ocean as a space of extraction and not protection. Studying to become a marine biologist was not, and still is not, possible in my island home. After this declaration and one degree down, I made my first discovery and was ready to launch my marine conservation career. Young and naive I did not understand that the road ahead would question my capabilities based on where I came from rather than my ability to drive change.
My “eureka moment” was an aggregation of blue whales and a floating pile of whale poop. My textbooks and professors had all told me that blue whales, like all large whales, undertook long-range migrations between cold feeding areas and warm breeding and calving areas. Here I was, five degrees above the equator, and the fact that the whales were pooping was an indication that they were actually feeding in these warm tropical waters, contrary to everyone’s expectations. It was exciting, so I immediately wrote to experts in the field for guidance and support to launch the Sri Lankan Blue Whale Project. The responses in a nutshell: “This sounds like an exciting discovery. Please apply for a research permit so we can bring our teams out to study it.”
I was shocked, but adamant that no matter how long it took, I would be the one to kickstart this work. In the end, it took five years—and my life savings.
This was my first experience with “parachute science” or, as some might call it, “colonial science”—the conservation model where researchers from the developed world come to countries like mine, do research and leave without any investment in human capacity or infrastructure. It creates a dependency on external expertise and cripples local conservation efforts. The work is driven by the outsiders’ assumptions, motives and personal needs, leading to an unfavorable power imbalance between those from outside and those on the ground.
I have been talking about the need to end parachute science for years now, starting with a keynote at the International Marine Conservation Congress in 2016, many efforts in between and, most recently, at a U.N. Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development planning meeting where I reminded private foundations of their role in ensuring this does not continue. I was seeing a shift in thinking, but it still didn’t seem obvious to many that if we are to protect the vast majority of our planet, we need the vast majority of our world’s population onboard and working together.
Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and the world shut down. I saw researchers and conservationists panicking that they could not get to their field sites across the world; that their multiyear data sets would have a gaping hole; and, finally, that if they had ensured that they trained local partners on the ground to do the work, then their data collection would have continued. Did it really take a pandemic for us to realize this?
If we acknowledged that working anywhere other than our own home country is a privilege and not a right, and if we all looked to learn and share equally and were equally equipped to do research based on the needs on the ground, then we would be better off than we are right now. This not only prevents pandemic-related data gaps, but far more importantly, it ensures the protection of those species, ecosystems and communities to which we dedicate our lives. Being inclusive is important to me. When I die, I do not want the work to end, because that would be a waste of my life.
As the world remains in some form of lockdown or other, with travel restricted for the foreseeable future, this period highlights the need for strong, on-the-ground partnerships if we are to succeed in our conservation efforts. I know there are many who work outside their home bases who do so in equitable ways. At Oceanswell, my nonprofit organization, we have worked with or currently collaborate with Shane Gero from the Dominica Sperm Whale Project, Larry Crowder from Stanford University, Shah Selbe from Conservify, Elizabeth Stephenson from the Marine Conservation Action Fund at the New England Aquarium and Claire Collins from the University of Exeter, to name a few individuals who share our belief in building equal partnerships for marine conservation success.
They are not the faces of the project, but they are an important part of the system that supports those on the ground to grow and lead. These partnerships are important and sustainable and also two-way. I am more concerned about the partnerships that lack this thinking, that seek to fulfill personal needs rather than those of conservation.
Seventy percent of our coastlines are in the developing world, but representation at the global stage is disproportional. The harsh truth is, if we aren’t being inclusive and equitable, we aren’t going to move the needle on the things that really matter, the things that are integral to our very existence, and we will continue to fail. As humans continue to destroy habitats and explore the last wild places, we can look forward to more frequent unintended consequences like pandemics and perhaps even global lockdowns. Building the mechanisms that would enable us to continue the important work of conservation no matter what, should be our priority. So, if we truly want to save our oceans, never forget: every coastline needs a local hero.


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After a year during which activists demanded change in 75 boardrooms and targeted 22 companies with public short positions in Canada, their activity slowed to a crawl in 2019, according to a new report.
In the first four months of 2019, activists have only publicly targeted 28 companies, when by the same time in 2018, they had already set their crosshairs on 47. According to a report by Activist Insight, a researcher that provides clients with information on global shareholder activism, that number is the second-lowest recorded since 2015.
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Unemployment Decreases Across Massachusetts in October
BOSTON — Local unemployment rates decreased in 22 labor market areas, increased in one, and remained the same in another area in the state during the month of October, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported. Compared to October 2015, the rates were down in all areas.
Ten of the 14 areas for which job estimates are published recorded seasonal job gains in October, with the largest gains in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Springfield, Worcester, and Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton areas. The Lynn-Saugus-Marblehead and Haverhill-Newburyport-Amesbury areas had no change in job levels over the month, while seasonal losses occurred in the Barnstable, Pittsfield, and Taunton-Middleborough-Norton areas.
From October 2015 to October 2016, 13 of the 15 areas added jobs, with the largest percentage gains in the Haverhill-Newburyport-Amesbury, Taunton-Middleborough-Norton, Leominster-Gardner, and Worcester areas.
In order to compare the statewide rate to local unemployment rates, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the statewide unadjusted unemployment rate for October was 2.7%.
Last week, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported the statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in the month of October. Across the nation, Massachusetts experienced the largest over-the-year drop in the unemployment rate of any state, down 1.5% from October 2015, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Li Hing Mui and Crack Seed
We are visiting San Francisco and Napa Valley for about 4-5 days. I am looking for Li Hing Mui powder and a good crack seed store (chinese preserved fruits). We are staying by the Airport and will have a car. Anyone know where I can find these?
Wonderful food, 2035 irving st. (415)-731-6889 has some chinese fruits in bulk. mandarin speakers
sweetheart cafe, 909 grant ave, (415)262-9989 might have fruits, oaktown has them
li hing mui powder may be found in hawaiian/japanese stores
Uoki K. sakai, 1656 post st, (415)921-0514 popped up as a reference.
You will find Ling Hing Mui powder at 99 Ranch. It is typically located next to the Mexican spices aisle. It is imported from Taiwan and comes in a very small packet and they're about $1.29 for a small bag. BTW, Ling Hing Mui powder added to kettle corn is sooooo good.
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As you're staying near the airport (I'm assuming SFO) I'd try Takahashi in San Mateo. They carry all kinds of Hawaiian goods and I'm sure you'll find your li hing mui powder there. While they don't have crack seed in bulk, they do have a pretty good selection of packaged ones.
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Thanks to all who responded. I will check them out.
It turns out I am not staying near the airport anymore. Hubby has booked us in at the Best Western in Napa. So, any place in Napa that might carry Li Hing Mui powder or good crack seed stores?
It's a staple for many in Hawaii.
Besides the uses already mentioned (Popcorn/kettle corn, shave ice) -
Slice up some fresh fruit and sprinkle some on top. My favorites are pineapple and apples.
Put it on Gummi Bears (Or anything other gummies you may have around. Sour patch kids w/ li hing is delicious)
Dried fruit works well (Someone mentioned mango already, but almost anything works)
Some of the more crazy and delicious things I've seen/eaten in Hawaii -
Li hing cupcakes
Li hing soda
Li hing FOIE GRAS (so so good btw.)
You can use it in certain Chinese stews to add a hint of sweetness and as other posters have mentioned mostly on sour fruits to cut the sourness. I personally like to add it to kettle corn to give it an more pronounced saltiness and sweetness. It's the most addicting thing ever for me.


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Mellow Mutt and Meow Pet Shampoo with its lemongrass extracts will have a calming effect on your pet. This antimicrobial and anti-fungal formulation will help restore unhealthy skin while repelling insects. For use on dogs and cats. For external use only. Keep out of eyes. For use on 12 weeks or older dogs, cats.
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The Seventh Squad reports the arrest of a Massapequa man on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 1:45 p.m. for a Robbery in Massapequa.
According to detectives, Daniel Brown, 25 of 2068 Lake Street entered the County Line Farms located at 5840 Merrick Road at 12:45 p.m. and pointed a black handgun at the female cashier, while he demanded the money from the register. Brown fled with the proceeds westbound on Merrick Road. A description of Brown was broadcast to responding officers. Two officers from the Bureau of Special Operations conducted a canvass of the area which led them to the Budget Inn located at 400 Carmen Mill Road. While conducting their investigation the officers located Brown in a room of the motel. The proceeds and a Phanton co2 cartridge BB gun were recovered. In addition Brown was found to be in possession of 3 packages of Heroin.
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Adult business ordinance walks fine line between regulation, First Amendment
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Some residents who oppose Cirilla’s, a new store in Jefferson City, have questioned how the city could give a business license to a store that sells sex toys and X-rated movies, among other things.
The answer lies in a chapter of City Code that was enacted by the City Council in 1996.
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The Mayor of Montréal, Ms. Valérie Plante, and the Chair of the Board of Directors of Société de transport de Montréal, Mr. Philippe Schnobb, today released the 2018 budget of the STM, which totals $1.4 billion and presents a series of initiatives with the aim of improving experience.
Montréal, January 10, 2018 – The Mayor of Montréal, Ms. Valérie Plante, and the Chair of the Board of Directors of Société de transport de Montréal, Mr. Philippe Schnobb, today released the 2018 budget of the STM, which totals $1.4 billion and presents a series of initiatives with the aim of improving experience.
This budget also marks an acceleration in achieving the commitment of the 2025 Organizational Strategic Plan, while limiting the increase in current expenditures to only 1.9%.
The improvement of client experience is an objective shared by Montréal, which is increasing the municipal contribution to public transit by $27.7 million. The Montréal contribution, like that of all municipalities in the region, will be paid to the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM), which allocates it among the transit corporations in its territory. Concretely, in Montréal, the STM will invest $22.4 million in service improvement and the deployment of concrete measures.
“My administration puts Montrealers’ mobility at the centre of its priorities. This is why I want to give the STM the necessary resources to achieve this goal. After yesterday’s announcement on the call for tenders issued for 300 additional buses by 2020, today we are making another firm commitment to public transit users for better bus and métro services,” affirmed the Mayor of Montréal, Valérie Plante.
“Excellence in mobility continues to be our ultimate objective and this year’s budget goes in this direction. In addition, the significant acceleration in achieving the targets set in our 2025 Organizational Strategy Plan proves to us that we are on the right track! All this allows the STM to view the future with confidence and continue the work already under way to improve our clientele’s mobility experience. This is why this is a rigorous and solid budget that puts the customer at the centre of our priorities and favours the deployment of concrete measures in this sense,” said Philippe Schnobb, Chair of the Board of Directors of the STM.
Improvement of métro service
Thus, the STM will increase métro service by 3.4% thanks to the addition of 3 million km travelled to reach 88.1 million km. Concretely, among other improvements this will translate into service every 5 minutes on weekday evenings up to 10:30 p.m. on all lines, and from 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on weekends for the Green, Orange and Yellow lines.
Improvement of bus service
81,000 hours of bus service will be added, for a total of 5.3 million hours. Certain sectors will benefit from special attention, such as Rivière-des-Prairies - Pointe-aux-Trembles and Griffintown.
For paratransit, the STM will serve the clientele by supporting the projected growth to 3.25% of trips, for a total of 4.1 million trips.
Other measures to improve customer experience
Other measures intended to improve customer experience include:
- commissioning of 18 AZUR trains for a total of 52 trains, each with an additional capacity of 8%;
- replacement of 100 diesel buses with new air conditioned hybrid buses;
- installation of 217 additional new bus shelters, increasing the number to 1331 new bus shelters, 120 of them interactive;
- addition of nine stations connected to the cell phone network on the Orange and Blue lines, for an increase to 50 stations;
- commissioning of elevators at the du Collège and Honoré-Beaugrand stations;
- deployment of EXTRA in paratransit to provide information to the customers in real time.
In addition, since September 1, 2017, an expansion of the reduced rate to students age 26 and over is in force, and fares remain unchanged since July 1, 2016.
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