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The international resource organization, World Resource Institute (WRI) and the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) recently launched the first Forest Atlas for Liberia to promote sustainable forest management and land administration.
The official launch, which was held at a resort in Monrovia, will serve as a conduit where conservationists and other civil society organizations will be able to receive updates regarding the forest and land sectors in the context of forest cover loss, forest cover gain and the number of concessions and their total land areas.
During the launch, several facilitators from various conservation and environmental organizations were selected by WRI and the FDA to make presentations on the forest sector and the importance of an atlas to conservation in Liberia.
Deputy Foreign Minister for International Corporation Deypue Zuo, on behalf of the government, welcomed the launch of the country’s first forest atlas, describing it as a very useful tool that can be used in determining from time to time, the status of the country’s forest sector.
“We the policymakers can use this kind of atlas to make decisions that will improve not only the forest sector, but also enhance or promote development activities in Liberia,” Mr. Zuo said.
“The issue of sustainable forest management cannot be divorced from Liberia’s development agenda,” he said.
“We have enough forest in Liberia, but the utilization is almost very much limited so we need to build serious sensitization among the population to make them understand the importance of protecting the forest.”
The Focal Person on Climate Change at Liberia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Benjamin Karmorh, called on the WRI to commit funding toward improving the forest sector and to build awareness on its activities.
“As we launch this Forest Atlas, let us now bring in some finances because the government now is talking about economic diversification. Let us look at forest resources in terms of tourism, because there are countries in Africa where people go just to watch the gorillas in the mountain, and we know how much economic benefits such things can bring to those countries,” Mr. Karmorh said.
“It’s now time that we technicians invite the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and the Liberia Revenue Authority to do the economic value of our country that will appeal to the conscious of the decision makers to allay their fears of why we are always asking for preserving the forest without economic benefits.”
He expressed the hope that the EPA will develop an action plan to ensure the proper implementation and promotion of WRI activities in Liberia.
FDA Deputy Managing Director Darlington Tuagben said understanding the use of the forest atlas will ease and enhance the work of civil society actors, academia, government actors, students and other Liberians in knowing exactly the status of the country’s forest and land sectors.
Mr. Tuagben said though the atlas is not 100 percent perfect, yet it is helpful to every conservationist, because it provides the opportunity to prepare in addressing threats to the country’s forest sector.
WRI National Coordinator to Liberia Joel Gamys said the entity is responding to the urgent challenges of climate, energy, food, water, forest, city and transport worldwide.
Mr. Gamys said in Africa, Liberia’s program is focusing on improving land and resources and allocation through transparent comprehensive participatory approach and monitoring natural use to ensure respect for legal publication as well as associated social and environmental best practices, with emphasis on timber, mining and oil palm.
“Now talking about intervention we support, the first one has to do with building tool and application to ensure access to high quality information in user friendly and decision relevant format; the second one has to do with monitoring and analysis to determining natural resources policy effectiveness; the third one has to do with capacity building, analysis, and outreach to ensure ability of local decision makers and stakeholders to apply forest and natural resource information; and the forth area has to do with effective and inclusive governance,” Mr. Gamys told stakeholders in the forest sector.
Gamys said the atlas is very simple, user friendly and can be used by every individual in Liberia expressing the need for Liberians to begin thinking about exploring its usefulness to the adaption of future planning in the land and forest sectors.
Laura B. Vary, WRI Manager for West Africa and Madagascar, reminded Liberian forest stakeholders that similar user-friendly atlases were launched in Cameroun and DR Congo, and the data is free of charge. She said data in the atlas are accurate because they are carefully reviewed and processed.
The forest atlas project for Liberia began in 2015 with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between WRI-Global Forest Watch and the FDA to ensure sustainable forest governance in the country.
Participants were drilled on how to sustainably and effectively use the atlas to access information regarding the forest and land sectors. More than 30 persons from various forest sectors attended the launch.


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My sister was here from Utah a couple of weeks ago and we decided to go bowling as a family. We were all there including Scott and Ashley. It was Hollie and Trevor's first time and Hollie loved it. Trevor was more into running around and enjoying a little freedom. we all had a fun time and Hollie wants to go again "REAL BAD" she says!
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Complementary feed for dogs and cats.
Fit-BARF GutFlora for dogs and cats supports the condition of the intestines, especially for nutritional disturbed intestinal flora and digestive problems. Fermented plant extract from wild and spice herbs according to a special cdVet recipe.
The intestine contains milliards of tiny microorganisms. A distinction is made between pathogenic bacteria (germs that make an animal sick) and beneficial intestinal flora containing healthy bacteria such as lactic acid bacteria. These good bacteria are hardworking helpers of the immune system and have a positive influence on digestive juices, enzymes and the intestinal lining. Pathogens are outright combatted and eliminated. Furthermore, intact intestinal microflora ensures proper digestion.
1. Elimination of pathogenic bacteria
2. Stimulation of the immune system
3. Improved digestion of food
4. Maintenance of intestinal peristalsis
If the natural intestinal microflora is disturbed, it can lead to excessive colonisation by pathogens and the dog gets diarrhoea. In addition, antibiotic treatments may attack the protective function - often the medicine does not distinguish between the good and bad bacteria.
The intestinal flora is disturbed, its defence mechanism works only on a limited basis and the intestinal wall is affected as well.
Our dogs ancestor the wolf eats the digestive organs of its prey. They contain all the necessary microorganisms for a well-functioning intestinal microflora. The possibility to eat fresh stomach or tripe is not always given. And when frozen, this still will not compensate for the lack of valuable bacteria and enzymes, because these have been destroyed by freezing. This deficiency can be compensated quite well by using fermented herbs. Therefore, regular feeding with Fit-BARF GutFlora (intestinal flora) is recommended, also for cases of nutritionally disturbed intestinal microflora and digestive problems.

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Sheilagh Maguiness, MD
University of Minnesota
There are growing reports regarding the efficacy of oral M-TOR inhibitors such as sirolimus in the treatment of complex combined vascular malformations. There is strong rationale for the use of sirolimus/M-TOR inhibitors in this setting given the genetic basis for many vascular malformations (including lymphatic malformations) which involve the PIK3CA signaling pathway. The use of topical sirolimus preparations have also been reported useful in the setting of facial angiofibromas and capillary malformations . We gathered retrospective data on the use of topical sirolimus for treatment of superficial vascular anomalies.
This study is complete, resulting in one publication (see publications page).


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Fleas are vile blood sucking disease spreading parasites that are easy to prevent. They are extremely common in northern California.
A few days ago a client brought her cat to me. The cat reeked of patchouli. It was almost dead.
The cat’s gums were pale–a sign of anemia. It was weak and could barely walk. It was covered in fleas and flea feces.
The client told me that she and her cat had been battling fleas for several months. When the client noticed the fleas she applied witch hazel extract and then tea tree oil to the cat. When those failed to work, she tried bathing the cat in dish soap. Then she fed the cat a garlic-based herbal remedy. Finally, she applied patchouli oil–which was obvious from the way the room smelled.
I had to ask.
“Did you try Advantage?”
Her shocked response was no, she did not want to apply chemicals to her cat.
I resisted the urge to point out that tea tree oil, patchouli oil, and witch hazel extract are made of chemicals. I did, however, tell her that garlic is toxic to cats. Finally, I talked her into giving her cat Capstar and applying Advantage.
Ten minutes later thousands of dying fleas began falling off the cat.
I understand the desire to avoid exposing a pet to synthetic chemicals. In an ideal world it would not be necessary. But if your pet is dying from fleas, it is time to bite the bullet and use something that works.
I am confident that the cat will make a complete recovery. But the cat nearly paid the ultimate price for her owner’s lack of common sense.
Photo: Patchouli. Doesn’t cure fleas. By Kurt Stueber.

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Fab Foundation Ireland (FFI) was established in 2015 as an all-island network of digital fabrication laboratories (FabLabs). FFI is part of a global network of more than 1000 FabLabs based in local communities and educational institutions. The first FabLabs were introduced into Ireland in 2012 with the help of funding provided by the EU Programme for PEACE and Reconciliation managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and in close cooperation with the founder of the Fab Lab concept, Neil Gershenfeld of MIT.
There are now 7 FabLabs dotted across the island of Ireland, and over 14 organisations in the process of establishing a lab across the island of Ireland. As a national resource, the Fab Labs can support policy initiatives in the areas of education, enterprise, training and the development of community based social enterprises.
The Fab Foundation, a US non-profit organisation was formed in 2009 to facilitate and support the growth of the international Fab Lab network. The Fab Foundation is a non-profit organisation created by the Centre for Bits and Atoms in Massachusetts Institute of Technology (CBA-MIT) in Cambridge MA. Its mission is to provide access to the tools, the knowledge and the financial means to educate, innovate and invent using technology and digital fabrication to allow anyone to make (almost) anything, and thereby creating opportunities to improve lives and livelihoods around the world.
Sarah has a background in Fine and Applied Arts and creative enterprise, having studied Painting & Printmaking at Limerick School of Art & Design and running her own design business for over 10 years. Experienced in business development for SMEs, particularly in the creative sectors, Sarah also has a keen interest in community development and engagement through creative practice. In 2012 Sarah received an Honours Masters Degree in Social Practice for the Creative Environment (MA SPACE) at LIT. She is currently on the Board of Directors for Fab Foundation Ireland.
Stuart Lawn is the co-founder and director of Fab Lab Manorhamilton. Previously he has worked as a talent scout for an indie record label, as an audio engineer and music producer, as a full-time musician, as an IT technician, as an on-set film support engineer and as a technical director for a TV technology reseller. At present he considers himself a Technologist, Audiophile, Maker, Broadcast Engineer, Musician, Geek Dad, Adult Fan Of Lego and a Reluctant Gardener.
Paul Roberts has been Chief Executive of Ashton Community Trust, a multi-award winning charity working on regeneration through social enterprise, since 1994. He has played a leading role in the organisation's development from a small community group to one of the main employers in North Belfast. Paul has a BSc Econ from Aberystwyth and has a Masters in Voluntary sector management from Cass Business School. Paul has led Ashton forward on its focus on quality and has developed the organisation to the extent where it now has a turnover of over £8m, with a strong reserve and asset base. Paul is a member of NICVA’s Executive and was awarded the 2017 Third Sector Overall Inspiring Leader.
Patrick Colgan is a Senior Adviser of the Irish Government based in Bogota, Colombia. From 2004 to 2015, he served as Chief Executive of the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), which was created under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement by the British and Irish Governments to manage the PEACE Programmes and INTERREG Programmes in Northern Ireland, Ireland and parts of Western Scotland. He is also chairperson of Fab Foundation Ireland; Senior Associate of Schuman Associates, Brussels; and he represents Ireland on the committees involved in the management of the EU Trust Fund for Colombia and the UN Multi Donor Fund for Colombia.
Deirdre MacCormack has gained transatlantic experience with companies such as Panavision New York, Golden Books Entertainment, Carlsberg, Vodafone and Cadburys in a variety of marketing roles. Deirdre brings a wealth of experience and a highly regarded reputation in marketing including social marketing, public relations, website marketing, content, events, sales enablement and lead generation. Deirdre herself scooped silver in the 2015 Stevie Awards for Women in Business, in the category of Female Executive of the Year – Business Products. Deirdre holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and the Conlon Memorial Gold Medal Award for outstanding achievement in her Masters of Science in Advertising degree from Dublin Institute of Technology. Deirdre is Deputy Chair on the Fab Foundation Ireland (FFI) board.
Javi is an architect from ETSA Madrid. He was part of Medialab Madrid, a center for the art, science and new technology. Since 2005, Javi has been the editor for Archfarm a magazine focused on theoretical thinking, critic and the latest proposals about architecture, art and science. Javi moved to Ireland in 2007 and became part of the committee of the Architectural Association of Ireland. In 2008 he was commissioned exhibition designer for The Lives of Spaces Ireland’s Participation at the 11th International Venice Architectural Biennale 2008. He currently lives in Cordoba (Spain) where he founded Colaborativa.eu a design, technology and social action agency with projects that range from art installations to grassroots urbanism actions, mapping software applications and free culture advocacy. Javi has been invited lecturer at the DIT, Dublin; ETSA Alicante and part of the visiting teachers program of the Architectural Association in London. In 2012 Javi started a Fab Lab within the School of Architecture. He is currently director at Fab Lab Limerick where he researches about open source construction systems.
John is the Director of Education at the Nerve Centre, responsible for a range of projects that support Digital Creativity in Schools and Communities across Northern Ireland. From a background in film and television production John has overseen the establishment of Northern Ireland’s first FabLab’s as well as operating the Nerve Centre’s Creative Learning Centres. He is a founding Director of Fab Foundation Ireland, seeking to develop a network of FabLab’s across the island of Ireland.

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Kyabram P-12 College Partnerships
Blue Light Disco
Our programme focuses on crime prevention, specifically on identifying and addressing the needs of youth at “risk” of falling into criminal activities due to adversities outside of their control. We provide education, help with crime reduction, life skills coaching, and host cultural, social and sporting programmes for youth aged between five to 18 years.
Kyabram Fauna Park
Get up close to nature at Kyabram Fauna Park! We’re home to more than 600 native Australian animals including koalas, dingoes, kangaroos, wombats, wallabies, echidna, emus, flying-foxes and quolls. Kangaroos, emus and wallabies are free-ranging.
The Parents’ Club is a group of people who work for the improvement of the school. It is a relaxed and friendly committee welcoming any parents and friends of our school who would like to contribute some of their time.
There are four fundraising events each year which allows for the purchasing of classroom and outdoor equipment. Parents’ Club also help organise social and service events around the school such as a Mothers and Fathers’ Day stall, College Debuatante Ball, Hot Dog Days, Fete/Film Night.
Our meetings enable the regular exchange of information between our principal and staff, school council and the families of our school.
Meetings are generally scheduled as needed and there are approximately eight throughout the year. You do not need to attend every meeting to be involved. We communicate in the school newsletter as needed throughout the year to inform families of various events.
The Parents’ Club endeavour to support the local businesses and the wider community who so generously support our school. We encourage all new families to be a part of this fantastic committee.

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Manager, Corporate Partnerships (New Business)
About First Book:
First Book (https://firstbook.org) believes that education offers children the best possible path out of poverty. Since 1992, First Book has distributed more than 185 million books and educational materials to children from low-income families. Reaching 5 million children from birth to age 18 annually, First Book has built the country’s largest and fastest growing network of educators serving kids in need. Today First Book reaches 450,000 educators nationwide with an additional 1,000 joining every week. In addition to our work in the United States, First Book also distributed books to children in more than 30 countries last year.
A recognized leader in social enterprise, First Book harnesses the power of the private sector to advance social change. First Book has also been highlighted for its innovation and impact by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, the World Economic Forum and in case studies at Columbia Business School, Wharton Business School, the Yale School of Management, and the London School of Economics. Finally, Charity Navigator recently awarded First Book its highest rating, including a perfect score for Accountability & Transparency.
About the position:
The Manager of Strategic Alliances (New Business) will help recruit and design corporate partnerships and cause-based marketing campaigns for First Book. The organization is a leader in both philanthropic and public-private sector partnerships, focused on elevating education by providing access to books and educational resources to schools and programs serving kids in need.
The Manager will play a principal role in cultivating and strengthening corporate relationships in a dynamic, fast-paced organization led by an internationally recognized social entrepreneur, Kyle Zimmer. Responsibilities include corporate partner research, outreach, strategy development, relationship building, project management, brand marketing and budgeting. The Manager should possess expertise in corporate social responsibility and cause-based marketing that help partners reach their marketing goals while furthering the social good, and/or consulting with the private sector. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong interest in fundraising, solid business writing and presentation skills, excellent verbal communication, experience with pitch formation and delivery, creative and bold thinking, exceptional critical thinking skills, and a passion for corporate social responsibility.
The Manager will work most closely with colleagues on the Strategic Alliances Team, as well as work collaboratively with teams across the organization to ensure that organizational needs are met through corporate partnerships. The Manager will report directly to the Senior Director of Strategic Alliances (New Business).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop dynamic funding proposals and pitches to new corporate partners
• Liaise with cross-functional First Book teams
• Lead and contribute to ideation sessions
• Prospect and secure corporate and foundation funding
• Other duties as assigned
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:
• A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of work experience in a corporate fundraising capacity and a strong interest in corporate social responsibility
• A track record of leadership, innovation and creativity in the private sector is highly desirable
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Be self-motivated
• Possess strong organization and time management skills
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to think both analytically and creatively
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Exhibit excellent attention to detail
• Be passionate about making a tangible, measurable difference
• Exhibit a strong command of Microsoft Office tools; prior use of Salesforce or equivalent CRM system preferred
• Be able to travel, as needed, up to 40% in peak partnership activation periods
Education and/or Experience:
BA/BS required; MBA or equivalent preferred; past work experience in corporate fundraising.
Candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter that details your interest in the position. If you need assistance applying please reach out to Ashley Jones, 202-499-5935.
See what First Book has been up to!:
Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
- Communications / Marketing
- Corp. Responsibility and Sustainability
Areas of impact
- Private Sector
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Social Entrepreneurship

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How bad is the Employee Free Choice Act? So bad that George McGovern is coming out against it in a great editorial. The words “McGovern” and “great editorial” show up on this space a lot more often than I’d think. He’s liberal, but a principled one.
Obama fires his first gay linguist. Change is happening so fast, there’s smoke.
You know those paltry budget cuts Obama has proposed? His own Congress is rejecting them. As I’ve said, the Congressional Democrats are going to be his biggest problem.
Matt Welch has a good take on the latest steroid hysteria.

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‘It is the function of art to renew our perception.
What we are familiar with we cease to see. The writer
shakes up the familiar scenes, and, as if by magic, we see
a new meaning in it’
Anais Nin ( 1903-1977) is a writer that I have always admired and felt that her creations, diaries and essays have shaped my taste for beauty and depth in the literature. Whatever she created – including her ‘House of Incest’ was of a deep influence on me as a writer and an artist. Her sensitivity, deep insight and ability to write in a poetical and yet very disturbing way has always sparked my imagination.
When I have read her writings for the first time I knew her creations would stick with me
and I have treated her as my role model – not because she was a poetry writer but because there was so much poetry in anything that she wrote.
During her lifetime Anais became acquainted with many well-known writers and artists,
and wrote a series of novels and stories.Her first book – a defence of D. H. Lawrence – was published in the 1930s.Many poeple do not know that initially there have been only 300 copies of this debut book available – which did not stop the writer from becoming popular – as it wasn’t the amount of the books but the quality of it that made a real difference.
“I am lying on a hammock, on the terrace of my room at the Hotel Mirador, the diary open on my knees, the sun shining on the diary, and I have no desire to write. The sun, the leaves, the shade, the warmth, are so alive that they lull the senses, calm the imagination. This is perfection. There is no need to portray, to preserve. It is eternal, it overwhelms you, it is complete.”
There is a reason why did I start this post from mentioning the famous writer and author of series on on of the most popular diaries of all times. One of the reason is that Anais had the unique ability to spot, to notice the secret life of things, of objects that surrounded her in her reality. She had that eye for ‘the magical thingking’ which I find so important in my writing.
Another reason is that 2 weeks before Christmas my Mum gave me a call telling me that she picked up my second poetry book from the printing house. Of course that information made me feel very happy. I’ve been waiting for it for more than a year. That poetry calletion that I worked on during the hard lock down at the first and second quarter of 2020 was something that I don’t think I’d create if it wasn’t for the global pandemic. Writing poetry helped me to process the fear, the feeling of being hopeless – I needed to cheer myself up, I needed a new ray of hope and something deep inside was telling me that this is also what I could share with the world. I need to mention here that if it wasn’t for the financial suport of the local cultural institutions this project wouldn’t be possible and I am feeling deeply greatful for the funds secured by the sponsors. (Samorząd Gminy Sieroszewice, Starostwo Powiatu Ostrowskiego & Stowarzyszenie EKOklub from Wielowies)
Photo: Joanna Bała
Just like in case of Anais Nin’s first book – there were only 300 piecesthat have been produced. Not more and not less. Once I heard that my another literary dream has materialized – I could not wait to share the results of my work with the rest of the world. The collection of poetry titled ‘The Secret Life Of the Forest In the Pot’ (‘O czym szumi las w słoiku) and I created in collaboration with the young and very talented Polish artist and illustrator Aleksandra Birch (www.aleksandrabirch.com).
While I was working on the visual part of it together with Aleksandra my goal was to create
something that the reader would feel encouraged to get close to, touch and while drinking a cup of
cofee or tea and find pleasure in looking at the beautiful illustrations presenting the characters from the poems.
Illustrations: Aleksandra Birch Photo Credits: Aleksandra Birch
One of my friends who is also an artist – a jewelery designer (an onwer of KER Jewelery brand) noticed that to her every poem was in fact a litte universe. When I think of I must admit she was very right – in my poems I have created these little universes so that the readers could immerse themselves in these tiny
worlds, find a shelter, comfort in all that I wrote.
I wanted this collection to be special – and recall the deep need that is there within each and every one of us. That need is to be close to the Nature, close to the pure and beautiful natural world, close to the forests, lakes, the wild animals – the world that is innocent and not damaged by consumerism, by the rat race for power and money.
The pandemic reminded us of our deep need for the contact with nature – it has became
so unbearable – not being able to go out, see the trees and hear the voices of the birds –
this is what has become our reality for many long months- once we have found ourselves in the middle of the lock-down -closed in our little apparatemtns of houses.
Before I present to you few of the poems from the collection I’d like to share with you
the preface that I translated from Polish to English:
Can poetry ‘hug us’?
When I look back, I remember that the first works for the new collection of poetry began
to write around February and March 2020. At that time, the whole world around me was filled with
various, ever-changing restrictions and limitations related to the global pandemic.
There was no doubt then that the world as we knew is irreversibly changing before our eyes.
Uncertainty peeked through the windows of our houses. Contrary to our natural need for contact
with others and the outside world, we were condemned to isolation, spending long months closed up
in four walls. Being at home was becoming unbearable at times.
For me, this time has been a unique, extremely creative and inspiring time
of ‘returning to myself’, as well as it’s been a time where I could reflect on what is important,
and pay attention to all these things that previously, in the multitude of everyday matters, have been
The volume “The Secret Life Of the Forest In The Pot” is not only a poetic reaction to the turbulent events
of 2020, my attempt to appease and soothe the fear associated with living “in uncertain times”.
It is also a collection of sentiments, emotions and delights, the source of which I have found
in seemingly trivial everyday life.
The collection includes poems that express longing for life before the pandemic, for lost contact
with nature. There is also a lot of concern for our Green Planet, for the disturbed balance
and the condition of the natural world.
Photo: Aleksandra Birch (C)
The collection also includes a sentimental journey to the time of innocence,
the childhood and early youth, and the dreams and ideals associated with them.
Some of the poems speak directly about looking for self-esteem and self-identity in places such as a meadow,
forest, sea, mountains – beyond the online reality, beyond Social Media, which today is so difficult to
ignore and which, especially for young people, may turn out to be a curse, a source of complexes and distorted vision of your life and body.
During the creative process, looking for inspiration – I focused on timeless values and
universal truths, hoping that whoever reads my poems, regardless of gender and age,
would feel my perspective of a ‘sensitive observer’ and undying faith in the good of
the world and people.
I invited Aleksandra Birch a talented and appreciated by international fans,
artist from Bielsko-Biała (www.aleksandrabirch.com) to collaborate on the book. The artist took care of the unique visual setting of my poems.
It is worth mentioning that working together with Aleksandra was the beginning of a friendship that
continues today and is developing, which would have never been born had it not been for this book. (…)
Below you’ll find two of the poems from the poetry collection – that I translated into English – I hope that these poems will help you get the idea what my poetry collection was all about and to realize that in fact just like Anais Nin has concluded in her writings- what we are familiar with – we cease to see – but there is an incredible amount of beauty in the daily life. In my opinion we can still find our ways to notice and appraciate this beauty what matters is – we need to look at the world with fresh eyes and try not to let the news we hear to bring us down. The pandemic has not left the world untouched and we have changed but we should not let the external events make us bitter or angry. How about starting from noticing beauty that is omnipresent in the world of nature? If this works for me I really do hope this will work for you as well. Stay safe. Keep Calm. Read Poetry.
after a day away
in the nature
we go home
eagerly like animals
who are missing
the familiar scent
of their nest
on our way back we remember
that by the lake
time passes by differently
when it is spent
on counting ducks on the water
freckles on the nose
and clover leaves
we run away
to this innocent place
to make it on time
and fall in love with the day
in its expressive colors
before the dark eyelashes of the evening
fall on it irreversibly
taught by experience
at home on the couch
we are not looking for a miracle
or a flash of salvation
to embrace dreams
do not suffice
only under the canopy of trees
with a walking ant
on the wrist
we can feel
as in our hearts
a rift is formed
in which hope
is breaking in
and plenty of light
notice your feet
by magical miniature balls
scattered like millions of beads
as dew droplets
boldly enter the forest path
let it lead you
like the March Hare on the run
to the other side of the mirror
or to a brook
full of crystal clear
feel the joy in you
leaves getting tangled up in the hair
playfulness and impunity
let your heart
that love for the world
for this world
that it one
of a kind
that is never
even if sometimes
it is blind

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A cost-benefit analysis of the Working for Water Programme on selected sites in South Africa
AbstractThe Working for Water Programme entails the removal of water-consuming alien vegetation and the restoration of low waterconsuming indigenous vegetation. It was implemented in 1995 to address the management of catchment areas in South Africa. The question of this programme\'s economic feasibility in the Western Cape and in KwaZulu-Natal has been addressed by various authors. This paper addresses its feasibility in the Eastern Cape Province and regions of the southern Cape. Cost-benefit analyses are carried out on six sites: Tsitsikamma, Kouga, Port Elizabeth Driftsands, Albany, Kat River and Pott River. It is shown that catchment management on all the sites carried out by the Working for Water Programme is inefficient.
This conclusion is subject to three qualifications. The first is that more work remains to be done on the evaluation of the nonwater benefits. Known non-water benefits, like fire damage reduction and preservation of biodiversity were not included in the calculations. The second qualification is that at lower discount rates, for instance 5%, the Kouga project is efficient. The third qualification is that if 30% cost savings could be achieved and a discount rate of 5% be employed, both the projects on the Kouga and Tsitsikamma sites will become efficient. These two projects are being run in catchments which serve areas where high consumptive demand exists.
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Whitson Pencil Sharpener Artifacts
Poster created by Roy Behrens to promote an exhibition in the Kamerick Art Building at UNI called Never a Dull Moment: A Poster Exhibition Based on Selected Artifacts from the P. D. Whitson Collection from November 1 through 14, 2015.
©2015 Roy R. Behrens
Behrens, Roy R., "[180 Image] Student Posters, Never a Dull Moment, Whitson Pencil Sharpeners [poster, 2015]" (2015). Whitson Pencil Sharpener Artifacts. 180.


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Railway Budget 2021: In a move to revive the Indian Railways, one of India’s vital sectors, that faced massive financial losses amid the coronavirus pandemic Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Rs. 1 lakh 7 thousand crores for capital expenditure of the Railways with big focus on the ‘green railways’ project and railway safety fund. Sitharaman also allocated Rs 63,000 crore for the Chennai Metro and Rs 25,000 crore for West Bengal projects. Also Read - High Petrol, Diesel Prices Burden on Consumers; Tax Cut Should be Joint Call of Centre, States: FM
“Indian Railways have a National Rail Plan for 2030. Next lot of airports to be privatized in tier 2 and 3 towns and cities,” said FM Sitharaman. Also Read - I-T Raid on Taapsee Pannu, Anurag Kashyap: Sitharaman Says Why It's an Issue Now, it Happened in 2013 As Well
Indian Railways have a National Rail Plan for 2030. Next lot of airports to be privatized in tier 2 and 3 towns and cities, Also Read - Indian Railways Latest News: Platform Ticket Rates Hiked. Check Price Details Here
In 2020, the Sitharaman-headed Ministry of Finance allocated a Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) of Rs 70,250 crore.
The Union Budget last year focused on reviving the railway sector with announcements including private trains like Tejas Express, wi-fi facilities, better connectivity to tourist sites, solar power capacity to fuel the rail network.
The Indian Railways set up Kisan Rail through the PPP (public-private partnership) model announced for the railway sector in 2019, so that perishable goods can be transported quickly. The Modi government also announced India’s first bullet train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, however, the plan was derailed by the pandemic but it is in progress.
Notably, the Union Budget went paperless for the first time since Independence, due to COVID-19 pandemic. Every year, the Union Budget is printed in the finance ministry’s in house press, involving nearly 100 employees who have to stay together for nearly a fortnight till the time the papers are printed, sealed and delivered on the day of the Budget.


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- How do you eat more unsaturated fats?
- Do eggs contain unsaturated fat?
- What is the best source of unsaturated fat?
- Does eggs increase cholesterol?
- What are the worst foods for high cholesterol?
- Is butter a good fat?
- What are unsaturated fats examples?
- Are eggs saturated or unsaturated fat?
- Are eggs high in saturated fat?
- Can I eat 4 eggs a day?
- What reduces cholesterol quickly?
- Why saturated fat is bad for you?
- What foods are high in healthy fats?
- Which nuts are high in unsaturated fat?
- Which unsaturated fat is better for you?
- What are the 2 types of fats?
- How can I increase my fat intake?
- Why Are eggs bad?
How do you eat more unsaturated fats?
Choose foods higher in unsaturated fat and lower in saturated fat as part of your healthy eating style.Use oil-based dressings and spreads on foods instead of butter, stick margarine, or cream cheese.Drink fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1%) milk instead of reduced-fat (2%) or whole milk.More items….
Do eggs contain unsaturated fat?
Eggs contain saturated fats and unsaturated fats. When they are prepared without frying, they are considered a healthy addition to your diet.
What is the best source of unsaturated fat?
Unsaturated fatsOlive, peanut, and canola oils.Avocados.Nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, and pecans.Seeds such as pumpkin and sesame seeds.
Does eggs increase cholesterol?
Answer From Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D. Chicken eggs are an affordable source of protein and other nutrients. They’re also naturally high in cholesterol. But the cholesterol in eggs doesn’t seem to raise cholesterol levels the way other cholesterol-containing foods do, such as trans fats and saturated fats.
What are the worst foods for high cholesterol?
Foods high in (unhealthy) saturated fats include:fatty cuts of meat.full fat dairy products (such as milk, cream, cheese and yoghurt)deep fried fast foods.processed foods (such as biscuits and pastries)takeaway foods (such as hamburgers and pizza)coconut oil.butter.
Is butter a good fat?
Scientists around the world simultaneously showed that saturated fat—the kind in butter and lard—increases both “bad” LDL cholesterol and “good” HDL cholesterol, making it similar to carbohydrates overall but not as beneficial to health as polyunsaturated fats from nuts and vegetables.
What are unsaturated fats examples?
Unsaturated fat Try to eat mostly unsaturated fats. Monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat are types of unsaturated fat. Monounsaturated fat: This fat is in avocado, nuts, and vegetable oils, such as canola, olive, and peanut oils.
Are eggs saturated or unsaturated fat?
Much of the confusion around eggs has stemmed from the fact that egg yolks contain cholesterol. While egg yolks are high in cholesterol and are a major source of dietary cholesterol, it is saturated fatty acids that have a greater effect on our blood cholesterol levels and, therefore, heart disease risk.
Are eggs high in saturated fat?
Eggs are fairly low in fat One average egg (58g) contains around 4.6g fat, which is about a teaspoon. Only a quarter of this is saturated fat, the type that raises cholesterol levels in the body.
Can I eat 4 eggs a day?
The science is clear that up to 3 whole eggs per day are perfectly safe for healthy people. Summary Eggs consistently raise HDL (the “good”) cholesterol. For 70% of people, there is no increase in total or LDL cholesterol. Some people may experience a mild increase in a benign subtype of LDL.
What reduces cholesterol quickly?
The following dietary changes may help a person reduce their cholesterol as quickly as possible.Eliminate trans fats. … Reduce saturated fats. … Add more plant foods. … Increase fiber intake. … Increase plant protein sources. … Eat less refined food.
Why saturated fat is bad for you?
Your body needs healthy fats for energy and other functions. But too much saturated fat can cause cholesterol to build up in your arteries (blood vessels). Saturated fats raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol. High LDL cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease and stroke.
What foods are high in healthy fats?
Here are 10 high-fat foods that are actually incredibly healthy and nutritious.Avocados. The avocado is different from most other fruits. … Cheese. Cheese is incredibly nutritious. … Dark Chocolate. … Whole Eggs. … Fatty Fish. … Nuts. … Chia Seeds. … Extra Virgin Olive Oil.More items…•
Which nuts are high in unsaturated fat?
Nuts have a high fat content, so are high in energy. In most nuts this is mainly unsaturated fat: either polyunsaturated fats in walnuts and pine nuts, or monounsaturated fats in almonds, pistachios, pecans and hazelnuts, for example.
Which unsaturated fat is better for you?
Studies show that eating foods rich in monounsaturated fatty acids instead of saturated fats improves blood cholesterol levels, which can decrease your risk of heart disease and may also help decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes. Polyunsaturated fatty acids.
What are the 2 types of fats?
The bad fats, saturated and trans fats, tend to be more solid at room temperature (like a stick of butter), while monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats tend to be more liquid (like liquid vegetable oil). Fats can also have different effects on the cholesterol levels in your body.
How can I increase my fat intake?
Here are five easy ways to increase your fat intake on a ketogenic diet:Make any hot beverage a delicious, creamy drink. … Use vegetables as a vehicle for fat. … Find your favorite fat bomb recipe. … Choose fatty cuts of red meat, fatty fish, and poultry with the skin on. … When you are craving a snack, choose something fatty.
Why Are eggs bad?
Cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and eggs Egg yolks are loaded with cholesterol. A medium-sized egg contains 186 mg of cholesterol, which is 62 percent of the recommended intake. This increases your risk of cardiovascular disease.


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Changing Our Perspective alongside the founder, NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary has partnered with Next Direct Primary Care to help create an all-inclusive virtual health care solution that will be used to help underserved communities have access to a health care provider anywhere, anytime, and for any problem. Through this partnership we hope to change lives of many, and show that health is wealth!
Simply defined, Telemedicine Plus allows patients to communicate with a healthcare provider using technology, as opposed to physically visiting a doctor’s office.
With Telemedicine Plus, you can discuss symptoms, medical issues, and more with a healthcare provider in real time using video, an app, and email. Using Telemedicine Plus, you can receive a diagnosis, learn your treatment options, and get a prescription. In cases where it’s necessary, healthcare providers can even monitor readings from medical devices remotely to keep an eye on your condition.


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‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Returns After Two-Year Break Due to Covid-19
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Britain’s Got Talent is officially filming series 15 at The London Palladium. All of the beloved judges and hosts are returning to the show in the upcoming season, which will premiere in late 2022.
Britain’s Got Talent took a short hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The series wanted to ensure that everyone in the cast, crew, and audience would be safe during the show.
The series began filming auditions in The London Palladium on Jan. 16, they will conclude auditions on Jan. 25. Even though the world is still affected by Covid-19, the ticket request website specifies this as a non-socially distant event and Covid-19 status will be checked at the door. As of right now, nine out of 13 filming dates are fully booked.
Two Golden Buzzers Hit on First Day of Filming
Even though it’s been almost two years, BGT‘s beloved judges returned to their seats. Audience members shared photos of the iconic “X”s above the stage. Simon Cowell also returned to the show alongside longtime judges David Walliams, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon. On top of the judges, fans have also confirmed that Ant and Dec are hosting the series once again.
Since filming began, the show’s Instagram page has been posting up a storm. They’ve shared photos of the venue, acts, judges, and everything in between. It seems like Britain’s Got Talent is off to a great start. Audience members confirmed that two golden buzzers were given in last nights filming! It’s been rumored that Cowell was one of the judges that hit a golden buzzer on the first night of filming.
Britain’s Got Talent fans shared their excitement for what’s to come in this season of the series. The show has gone on to answer some of the biggest questions in relation to the new season. On Instagram, they confirmed that BGT will return to television later this year. Even though there isn’t an official premiere date, the Instagram page has promised to share sneak peeks.


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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Springfield second graders experienced a Christmas tradition Wednesday.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Parking near City buildings downtown should be easier Wednesday.
A plan is being considered to let neighbors issue parking tickets...the job outlook for graduating seniors and an update on Friday's plane crash in Springfield. Also, a big change in the weather this morning - bundle up! Here's your morning Quick Cast.


GB’s latest 12″ vinyl release, The Xpander/The Dreamer, will be available worldwide before the month’s end. Listen and download snippets below
Also, in support of the release of The Xpander/The Dreamer, Poobah Record Shop in Pasadena will be hosting an in-store performance by GB as part of their Beat Soup series. GB will demonstrate his analog electronic production process live and talk about the process behind the birthing of this latest release. Limited copies of the 12″ will be available for purchase.
GB – The Xpander/The Dreamer 12″ (Download)


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There’s always something so magical about Disney food. Among the vast Disney snack list, the Mickey rice krispies treat is the one that brings be back to feeling like a kid. It’s like the snacks you used to pack in your lunch box for school. Honestly, any Mickey Mouse treat will bring out the little kid in your heart!
Mickey Rice Krispies Treat Recipe
The rice krispies treat recipe is based off one from the Disney Fantasy cruise ship, but we’re going to use it and make a Disney copycat Mickey-shape for the Disney Parks version. And what snack isn’t better as a Mickey head? It’s also one of the most Instagram worthy snacks!
Recipe Source: Disney Parks
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cup mini marshmallows
- 5.5 ounces Rice Krispies cereal
- Non-stick spray
- Popsicle sticks
- Candy M&Ms or Candy melts
- White Chocolate
- Dark Chocolate
- Red Food Coloring
- Melt butter and mini marshmallows in a bowl or on the stove.
- Fold the melted marshmallow mixture into the cereal until combined.
- Prep a baking sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper. (A cookie sheet works too)
- Spray your spatula Mickey cookie cutter with a non-stick cooking spray. I like to use a butter one just to be consistent with the flavor.
- Spread the mixture into the Mickey cookie cutter and once you have shaped rice krispies treats, release your mold. (Be sure to move quick or your not yet molded treats will solidify quickly.)
- Don’t forget to put your Popsicle stick in the bottom.
- Melt your white chocolate and then combine your red food coloring into the white chocolate and mix.
- Dip each treat in the white chocolate, add 2 yellow M&M’s for the buttons on the top of his pants, and let dry.
- Melt your dark chocolate and then dip the rice krispies treat halfway in right above his buttons.
- Let dry and enjoy!
Flavors and Decorations
A Rice Krispies Treat is one of the most versatile in that it’s actually very simple and easy to change up the flavors and decor to fit your wants.
If you wanted make a Minnie rice krispies treat, you’d do all the same as above. Instead you’d swap the yellow M&M’s for round white candies to make polka dots on her dress and put a candy bow at the top!
One of my favorite ways to have a Mickey rice krispies treat is with chocolate and caramel. So when you get to garnishing your rice krispies treat, dip your Mickey ears in melted chocolate. Let dry and drizzle caramel over. You can do a white chocolate drizzle, as well. Mix and match them.
This is another Disney parks classic flavor. When garnishing, dip your Mickey ears into melted chocolate and then dip into a bowl of multi colored sprinkles. It might take multiple dips to cover all the chocolate. If you love sprinkles, you can dip the entire Mickey shape into the melted chocolate and sprinkles.
You can even get creative and dress Mickey up to be other characters. Grab store bought icing in different colors and put in a piping bag. Decorate away!
Other Disney Parks Sweet Treat Recipes
Disney fans, enjoy these Mickey rice krispies treats and other Disney desserts while you’re doing your Disney Trip Countdown!


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Made with top quality chicken, brown rice and oats, Vet's Kitchen Adult Chicken and Brown Rice is perfect for everyday health and vitality, especially in active cats.
Vet's Kitchen for cats contains additional natural ingredients including cranberry extract to maintain urinary tract health, nucleotides to help maintain healthy immune system and added essential amino acid taurine for cardiac health ensure that this recipe delivers long term health and well being for your cat.
The recipe has been personally created by veterinary surgeon Joe Inglis and the experienced team of nutritionists at Pets' Kitchen, and has not been tested on animals other than willing volunteers.
Vet's Kitchen is made in England using ingredients sourced as locally as possible.Approximate Dimensions (Packaged):
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The health and happiness of your pet means as much to us as it does you. So we've produced an Advanced Nutrition range to keep your pet healthy and at an optimum weight for every stage of their development.
Advanced Nutrition foods are made from high quality ingredients specially formulated to promote your pet's overall health and well-being.
Choose your pet type below to see which foods we recommend...
Composition and Nutrition
Main Flavour:Chicken (42%).
Poultry Meal (min. 42.5%), Brown Rice (min. 19%), White Rice (min. 19%), Oats, Poultry Fat, Sugarbeet Pulp, Poultry Digest, Salmon Oil, Minerals, Pork Digest, Vitamins, Taurine (min. 1.2%), Cranberry (min. 0.09%), Nucleotides (min. 0.05%), fructooligosaccharides (FOS), mannanoligosaccharides (MOS).
Crude protein: 30%, Crude Oils and Fats: 16%, Crude Fibre: 2.5%, Crude Ash: 8%.
Feeding Guide (approximate per day)
Small cat (1.5-2.5kg) feed 20g-30g per day;
Medium cat (2.5-4.5kg) feed 30g-50g per day;
Large cat (4.5-6.5kg) feed 50g-70g per day.
Ensure fresh drinking water is always available.
Our unique high-density formula is packed with healthy natural ingredients and energy, meaning smaller meals will satisfy your cat - and help each bag last longer.


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How to buy the right dog food for your dog. Dogs are man’s best friend but they are not equal when it comes to feeding. Each dog is different in terms of size, age, metabolism and many other factors. So, it is very important to feed your dog according to his size, age and activity. If you do this then your dog will remain healthy and strong for a longer time.
I think it is better to discuss the different types of food first and then move forward to the different brands. The common types of food that are available in the market are dry kibble, canned food, raw food, and special diets.
Dry kibbles are the simplest type of food that you can give to your dog. You can get them in different shapes and sizes. But the most important thing is they must be made up of 100% complete and balanced ingredients. It doesn’t matter how small or big your dog is, he will always get the same amount of nutrients from dry kibbles.
But there is one drawback of this type of food; it is not easy to digest. This is especially true for large breed dogs. If you give them dry kibbles then they will remain bulky in their stomach which will lead to a blockage in the stomach. This can be fatal for your dog.
Important Points When You Buy Dry Kibble Dog Food
Have you ever heard about the importance of dry kibble? In my opinion, it is a good choices for your dog, especially if they are overweight or have an unhealthy diet. But some people are still unaware of the benefits of dry kibble and they want to try something new, so here are some points that you should consider before buying the dry kibble dog food.
Read the labels
I don’t know what will happen if you don’t read the labels, but at least you will be informed about what exactly is in the dry kibble dog food. There are many things that you need to consider like the ingredients, calories, vitamins and minerals, etc.
Check the expiration date
Before buying the dry kibble dog food, check the expiration date. It is the best way to make sure that you are not buying expired product and also to ensure the safety of your dog. So, don’t forget to check the date on the box.
Make sure it has balanced nutrition
The dry kibble dog food should have balanced nutrition. This is the most important point to consider as it will help you to choose the best dry kibble for your dog. You should also consider the protein content because it will help to keep your dog healthy.
Read the ingredient list carefully
It is very important to read the ingredient list and you need to be careful while reading the ingredients. You can get the ingredients list from the manufacturer website or packaging. But, I would suggest that you should go with the first option as it will save you a lot of time.
After checking the ingredients list, check the ingredients. You should read the ingredients carefully so that you know about the ingredients and if they are safe for your dog. The ingredients are the most important factors that you need to consider before buying dry kibble dog food.
Canned dog food
Canned food is very convenient for the owner as he doesn’t have to prepare the food and cook it. The problem with this type of food is that most canned foods are not nutritionally complete.
They contain artificial ingredients and preservatives that are harmful for the health of your dog. And also, the manufacturing process does not allow the manufacturer to add certain vitamins and minerals to the food which are essential for the growth of the dog.
What to Look for When You Buy Canned Food
There are a lot of people who don’t like to feed their dogs on a regular basis and they prefer to feed them on a daily basis. If you are among them, then I am sure that you will never forget to feed your dog in the morning and evening.
A dog needs nutrition every day, as it is a carnivorous animal and it needs protein to grow. So, if you are a person who feeds your dog on a daily basis, then it is time for you to start thinking about canned dog food. It is the most easy way to feed your dog on daily basis and there are a lot of benefits of canned dog food.
It will save money
If you are looking for the best and cheapest way to feed your dog on a daily basis, then canned dog food will be a good choice for you. The quality of the canned food can be as good the quality of the fresh food and it doesn’t cost much. You will save a lot of money if you buy canned food for your dog.
Canned food won’t spoil
Fresh food can be spoilt easily due to many reasons. The best way to avoid this issue is to always store the food in the fridge, but this won’t work if you are living in an apartment.
So, if you are living in an apartment and you want to feed your dog on a daily basis, then it is better for you to buy canned food for your dog. If you buy fresh food, it will spoil very quickly, but canned food will never spoil. You don’t need to worry about your dog’s health or about the quality of the food when you feed him on a daily basis with canned food.
In conclusion, if you are looking for the best and cheapest way to feed your dog on a daily basis, then canned food will be the best choice for you. It will help you to save money and it won’t make the dog sick, if you are looking for a good quality.
Raw dog food
This is the best and the only food that your dog should eat on a regular basis. But the problem with raw food is that it is very hard to digest and it will remain in the stomach for a long time. This will cause indigestion in the dog. Besides that, raw food is very expensive and it is not easy to find a qualified person who will feed it to the dog.
How to Make Your Own Raw Food?
Are you looking for a healthy alternative to commercial dog food? If yes then raw dog food is the best option for your dog. It is a natural diet that will provide your dog with all the nutrients that it needs to stay healthy and active.
So, if you are looking for how to make your own raw dog food then read this post carefully. Here are some of the benefits of making your own raw dog food.
Best for health and fitness?
Raw dog food is made of natural ingredients which means that it is safe for your dog. When you make it at home then you will be able to know the exact amount of protein, fat, carbohydrates etc. that your dog needs.
It is a complete and balanced diet. When you buy commercial dog food from the store then you don’t know what type of food they have added in the food. Commercial dog food contains different types of protein which is not good for your dog’s health.
So, make your own raw dog food and make sure you add all the essential nutrients to it so that your dog will stay healthy.
If you want to feed your dog with a homemade diet, then it is easier to make at home than buying it from the store. You need to take some time to prepare your own dog food but it will be more affordable than commercial dog food.
Making raw dog food is easy and cost-effective, so if you are looking for a healthier alternative to commercial dog food then make your own raw dog food. If you don’t have time then you can buy it from a reputed online store.
What to look for when buying different dog food brands
There are many different brands of food available in the market but not all of them are created equal. Some of them are made up of 100% natural ingredients while others have artificial ingredients.
Some brands even add sugar to the food which is not good for the health of the dog at all. So, the first thing that you must do is read the ingredients of the food that you are going to buy for your dog.
You should only buy the food that has 100% natural ingredients. If the food has some artificial ingredients then don’t buy it. Next important thing is the quality of the food.
You should never feed your dog inferior or low-quality food. It will not only harm his health but also he will lose his zeal to eat. So, always buy the best quality food for your dog.
And also, always keep in mind that feeding your dog with inferior or low-quality food can lead to several health problems like obesity, diabetes, joint problems, and many more.
Top 5 Dog Food Brands for Adult Dogs
The first thing that strikes your mind when you think of dog food is the name of the brand. Do you remember any name that was so popular that it was loved by millions? The name is the best thing about the brand and it has a great impact on the sales.
Most of the people who are searching for the best dog food brands will find the most famous brands like Merrick, Royal Canin, IAMS, Hill’s etc. However, there are some brands that are not well-known, but they have their own identity.
So, I have prepared this list of top 5 dog food brands for adult dogs. These are some of the best dog food brands in the world and they have their own identity which is unique and different. I will talk about them one by one and then I will share with you my personal experience with the brand. So, let’s see how to test dog food.
Hill’s Science Diet Adult Dog Food
This is a complete dog food brand, it is not a complete dog food but it is a complete diet. It is the best dog food for dogs suffering from obesity. The reason behind this is that it has very low calories and carbohydrates.
In addition to this, it has many other features like good-for-skin, healthy bones, great digestions and many others.
Merrick Healthy Life Adult Dog Food
If you are looking for the best dog food for adult dogs who are suffering from diabetes then this is the right brand for you. Merrick is known for its healthy dog foods because it is made up of natural ingredients.
The main ingredient of this dog food is chicken which is highly recommended by nutritionists for diabetics. It is also made up of many other nutrients that will help the dogs to stay fit and active.
This is one of the most famous brands of dog food in the world. It is a complete and balanced diet which contains all the nutrients that are required by the dogs. It is one of the best dog foods for dogs who are suffering from obesity and diabetes.
It contains good-for-skin ingredients and many other benefits like good-for-digestions, healthy bones and much more.
IAMS Proactive Adult Dog Food
IAMS is one of the oldest and famous dog food brands in the world. It is the best dog food brand if you are looking for the best dog food for adult dogs who are suffering from obesity and arthritis.
It contains many nutrients and vitamins which will keep your dog fit and active throughout their life. It is also made up of many other health benefits like good-for-digestions, healthy bones and much more.
Hill’s Science Diet Adult Dog Food
This is one of the best dog foods for adult dogs who are suffering from arthritis and obesity. This is the best dog food for dogs who are allergic to meat and fish.
It is made up of many other ingredients that will help the dogs to stay fit and healthy. It is also known as a complete diet that will make the dogs lose weight in a very short period of time.
Of course there are much more quality brands out there. Best is, start testing together with your dog, what the best solution.


A Story of Rats is a duo consisting of the Los Angeles/Seattle based artists Garek J Druss and Daniel Salo. This collaboration was formed to create environments and atmospheres that enable the listener to engage in a heightened experience that resembles an ecstatic awareness or transcendence. Using analog and digital synthesizers, drum programming, and vocals, Salo and Druss create an intricate shadow that often obscures itself between sound, installation, tangibility, and time. The composed soundscapes they create shifts the perception from the material to conjure a sonic understanding of the ethereal.
The Immeasurable Spiral was recorded in Seattle,Washington at Avast Studios by engineer and producer Randall Dunn (Earth, Eyvind Kang, Sunn 0))), Marissa Nadler, Wolves in the Throne Room, etc). The two pieces of immense sonic architecture were crafted to represent an unknown space where somberness and asphyxiation are of equal temperament. This album has been mastered for vinyl by James Plotkin and consists of analog and digital synthesizers, electric organ, timpani, drum machine programming, live kit drums, and vocals. Compositionally this album addresses themes of transformation and the presence that exists outside of the self. Within this dense soundscape, is the idea and the challenge to understand the unknown and how it positions the individual to reflect on their own sense of lack and emptiness.
released April 6, 2018
Daniel Salo - piano, synthesizers, timpani, & drum programming
Garek J Druss - synthesizers, electric organ, vocals, & drum programming
Live kit drums by Andrew Crawshaw
Recorded by Randall Dunn.
Mastered by James Plotkin.
Digital edition features 2 additional remix tracks by Josef Gaard and Black Algiz (Tim Ellegaard & Kim Larsen/Of the Wand & The Moon)
supported by 9 fans who also own “The Immeasurable Spiral”
Tchornobog is without a doubt one of the best records of the decade.
It goes beyond the outdated concept of ''genres'' to create something very much of its own. To think this is the most honest artistic expression of ONE single person is even more impressive.
It's one long journey, but a very worthwhile one. The songs all mesh perfectly into one relentless masterpiece that traps you in its atmosphere, without escape.
Despair, decay... and all the good shit. activa44


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IFN 13-19 - Mini jelly cups containing konjac
Issued: 12 August 2019
The purpose of this notice is to remind importers that mini jelly cups containing konjac having a height or width of less than or equal to 45mm are banned for sale under Australian Consumer Law. Mini jelly cups are small confectionery products often sold in multi-packs.
A product ban is in place on mini jelly cups containing konjac because there is a risk they may cause serious injury or death from choking.
Mini jelly cups containing konjac are considered failing food under the Imported Food Control Act 1992 as they pose a risk to human health.
Further information about the product ban on mini jelly cups is available on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission website.
What importers need to do
Importers of mini jelly cups must ensure the products they import do not include konjac as an ingredient.
Konjac is a binding food additive that comes from the root of the konnyaku plant. When eaten, it does not dissolve easily. Konjac is also known as ‘konjac flour’, ‘konjaku’, ‘konnyaku’ ‘conjac’, ‘konjonac’, ‘glucomannan’, ‘yam flour’, ‘yam powder’, ‘taro flour’ and ‘taro powder’ and is obtained from the tuber of the Amorphophallus spp.
Importation of food which poses a risk to human health is an offence
Under section 8 of the Imported Food Control Act 1992, it is an offence to import food into Australia if the importer knows, or ought reasonably to have known, that it poses a risk to human health. The offence carries a penalty of imprisonment for 10 years.
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To receive updates when changes are made to the requirements for imported food, use the following link to subscribe to the Imported Food Inspection Scheme.

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This two storey boutique hotel has beach front views and luxuriously appointed rooms, staff are always on hand to organise things such as restaurant and tour bookings, flight ticketing and room service. They are there to make sure nothing gets in the way of you doing nothing at all. Beach Club does not cater for persons under the age of 18 years. (rc1109)
Hamilton Island is situated in the Hamilton Island is situated in the middle of Queensland's Whitsunday Islands and at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Here you'll experience everything that is great about Australia - beautiful natural surrounds, calm waters, warm weather, fascinating coral reefs and diverse flora and fauna. Beach Club is absolute beachfront location.
2 storey boutique hotel set in landscaped gardens, with uninterrupted water views. Infinity swimming pool, tennis & Squash Courts
Small lobby, as befitting a boutique hotel, beautifully furnished, 24 hours reception.
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South Beach Diet - Black Bean Brownie Question
08-14-2003, 12:12 PM
I was looking at some old recipes and came across this WW one. What I was wondering is everything is pretty much low carb except the 3 Tbs. flour. Could you substitute Atkins bake mix or another type of flour for it? And do you think this would be okay for Phase I? The ingredients are: black beans, egg whites, cocoa, apple sauce, splenda, instant coffee, flour, baking powder and walnuts (optional). What do you think??:?: Thanks for all your help!
08-14-2003, 08:19 PM
I would think this would be okay for phase 2, but for phase 1 the applesauce and the flour would make it not so great! Let us know how it turns out...it sounds interesting!
08-14-2003, 08:27 PM
Well I made it with garbanzo bean flour, and no applesauce, I used 1 Tbs. olive oil instead. I think it should be okay for Phase I that way don't you? Turned out pretty good though.
08-15-2003, 02:41 AM
It sounds like your revisions make it acceptable for phase 1...glad it turned out! I don't think I could make a pan of brownies and eat just one.... I know my limits! ;)
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Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors currently have several OEM agreements for vehicles in the Japanese market, including for mini cars and commercial vehicles. In addition to expanding the scope of the current OEM partnership, the two companies agreed to study new opportunities which would generate additional synergies. The cooperation agreement between Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors will be complementary to any agreements the two parties have already established with other partners.
Regarding the expansion of the OEM partnership, the following have been agreed:
* Nissan to provide a light van/wagon to Mitsubishi Motors for the Japanese domestic market
* Mitsubishi Motors to provide an SUV to Nissan for markets in the Middle East
Discussions are ongoing for Nissan to provide Mitsubishi Motors with upper-end segment models for the Japanese domestic market.
Regarding new opportunities, two projects are currently under study:
* The manufacture of the current generation of Nissan Navara pickup truck at Mitsubishi Motors’ plant in Thailand. Longer-term, the two companies are evaluating manufacturing and engineering collaboration of a new generation one-ton pickup truck.
* Establishment of a 50:50 joint venture for product planning and engineering of mini cars for the Japanese domestic market.
Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn said “This agreement is important for Nissan as it supports our expansion in emerging markets, meets immediate capacity needs overseas, and enables us to grow our mini car business in Japan. Our relationship with Mitsubishi demonstrates the ability of the Renault-Nissan Alliance – with its network of global partnerships – to constantly evolve and create new win-win relationships with other companies in function of specific needs and shared objectives”.
Mitsubishi Motors President Osamu Masuko said “Amid the drastically changing economic and market environments, Mitsubishi Motors is in partnership with PSA Peugeot Citroën in the areas of SUVs and electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries, and is always searching for other optimal solutions suited for each area of our business. This agreement to expand our business cooperation with Nissan is founded on our good business relationship since 2003, through several OEM agreements of mini cars and commercial vehicles. I believe that the expansion of our OEM agreement will complement each others’ regional characteristics and product lineup, and the one-ton pickup and mini car projects will be the best solution to strengthen each others’ competitiveness”.


Ballymore brings stalled skyscraper site to market
Ballymore has appointed CBRE to sell a development plot with planning for a 60-storey residential tower in Piccadilly Manchester with an estimated price tag of £25m.
The three-acre site on Store Street next to Piccadilly Station has planning consent in place for 650 apartments in three buildings; one of six storeys, another of 16 and the 60-storey skyscraper.
Piccadilly Central was previously known as Eastgate Tower before proposals stalled in 2008. There is also consent for a 220-bed hotel, a multi-storey car park and associated retail and leisure uses along with public open space. The architects were Calderpeel and Woods Bagott.
Steven Verity, senior director of land and development at CBRE Manchester, said: “Piccadilly Central is without doubt one of the most prime, high-profile sites on the market within the region. Even without taking into account the HS2 hub which will be on the doorstep, the site is already one of the most strategic in the city as it is adjacent to one of the North’s busiest transport interchanges, Piccadilly Station. We anticipate high levels of interest in this unprecedented opportunity.”
Irish developer Ballymore acquired a 95% stake in the proposed scheme from Manchester property player Inacity, run by Wayne Mellor, in 2007. Inacity still owns 5%.


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In Delaware, consumers who purchase historic homes will want to undergo renovations to recreate the beauty of the original property. These opportunities help the new owners to capture the true historical value of the property through this restoration. The following is a review of options for hostoric restoration in Wilmington, DE.
Recreating the Facade
The facade is the first impression provided to visitors and local residents. It is urgent for the new owner to create a beautiful facade that is welcoming and provides extravagance and elegance. A renovation team explores the original facade design and presents it to the new owner. If the new owner wants this design, the restoration service follows the necessary steps to achieve it. However, some new owners will want to make some changes to make it uniquely their own.
A Room-by-Room Assessment
The restoration team collects photographs of the existing structure. They navigate throughout the entire property to determine what structural damage exists. They acquire original photos of the property to create plans to restore the property as much as possible. The restoration service helps the owner to make clear decisions about the project.
Exploring Options for Original Fixtures
Whenever possible, the restoration team orders original fixtures. Select hardware stores and antique shops may possess these fixtures to give the property a more authentic feel. The owner provides input about these fixtures and makes final selections. However, the restoration team could provide them with options for saving money by using more of these unique fixtures.
Installing More Modern Improvements
The incorporation of more modern improvements can address concerns such as energy efficiency. The owner will need updated heating and cooling systems to accommodate their preferences. They can also acquire more modern appliances to continue these opportunities.
In Delaware, buyers of local historic homes gain incredible benefits by hiring a restoration team. Teams that specialize in historic homes can provide these owners when more authenticity and style. They can fuse the original design with more modern touches. Buyers who want to acquire historic home restoration in Wilmington, DE contact Mara Restoration to schedule an appointment today.

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The goal of this project is to recharge autonomous electric vehicles, thus automating one of the last steps preventing a level 5 autonomous vehicle from being completely independent from human assistance. For this project we are using an ABB industrial robotic arm with a custom end effector. Our tooling has force sensing and a tool changer, allowing for switching between a pneumatic flap opener and two charging port standards. To help us achieve this goal we implemented custom computer vision and point cloud processing software. System integration was done using ROS-Industrial. Ultimately, while we were able to plug in our test vehicle using the ABB arm, there were issues with latency as well as with the reliability of the real time path planning features of ROS-Industrial.
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The Alliance Bank of Arizona recently donated $50,000 to Northern Arizona University’s Economic Policy Institute (EPI) to continue their seven-year relationship and the institute intends to use part of that money for research on the economic effect the North Rim of the Grand Canyon has on northern Arizona’s rural and tribal business communities.
Wade Rousse, the institute’s interim director and associate dean, said the relationship with the bank helps EPI conduct research and gather data to give to tribes so they can make good economic decisions.
“In the past, we’ve estimated demand curves for tribal communities, gathered information and brought it back to perform analyses to estimate certain tourist activities that would support those communities in certain areas of the state,” Rousse said.
He added the institute has also done economic impact analyses for coal communities and looked at Bill Williams Mountain to determine the economic impact a catastrophic fire could have.
“We might have to start lobbying for funds before a catastrophic fire does occur,” he said.
The EPI’s next investigation has to do with extending the North Rim’s visiting season for a little longer than usual. The North Rim currently offers visitors lodging and restaurants from May 15 to Oct. 15 and later closes due to snow.
According to Grand Canyon National Park’s superintendent, Chris Lehnertz, the North Rim is only visited by about 10 percent of visitors mostly due to its isolation from the rest of the park.
This section of the park is located in Coconino County, which is a five-hour drive from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Don Garner, the Alliance Bank of Arizona’s chief executive officer, said by measuring economic impacts, helping rural and northern tribes understand gain a better understanding of finance and much more, EPI’s work benefits the entire state of Arizona, not just the northern region
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Reliable hourly flood forecasting using weather radar rainfall data for early warning system is essential for reducing natural disaster risk during extreme typhoon events. This study proposed a novel approach integrated with physics-based WASH123D and HEC-HMS models to forecast 1 h ahead flood level in the Fengshan Creek basin, northern Taiwan. The comparison was done with data-driven support vector machine (SVM) model, and performances were assessed by using statistical indicators (root mean square error, correlation coefficient, the error of time to peak flood level, the error of peak flood). Four typhoons and two plum rain events (with 620 data sets) were selected for the process of model calibration and validation. The model performs better when it used quantitative precipitation estimate radar data rather than rain gauge data. Results of using 1 h ahead quantitative precipitation forecast (QPF) as input for flood forecasting were encouraging but not feasible to use directly for early flood warning system due to errors in peak flood levels and timing. Therefore, the improvement in accuracy of 1 h ahead flood forecasting was done using physics-based approach and SVM model. The systematic comparison revealed that the SVM model is an attractive way out to improve the accuracy of QPF forecasted flood levels but unable to fully describe the flood level patterns in terms of timings and flood peaks, while the results obtained by the physics-based approach were accurate and much better than the SVM model. The approach fully described the physics of hydrograph patterns and outputs have exactly the same 1 h ahead predictions, in excellent agreement with observations. The reliable and accurate reflections of timing and amount of flood peaks in all selected typhoons by a newly developed physics-based approach with its operational nature are recommended to use by the government in the future for early warning to reduce the flood impacts during typhoon events.
指紋深入研究「Comparative study of very short-term flood forecasting using physics-based numerical model and data-driven prediction model」主題。共同形成了獨特的指紋。
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- BY JEFF NESMITH
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- Via Cox News Wire and New York Times News Wire
Moving in Washington and financial categories for release Sunday, June 19, 2005
WASHINGTON — Updated versions of the little red and green indicator lights on tape recorders and VCRs are about to become a shining example of how the world can save energy and reduce pollution. Recent scientific breakthroughs are bringing a new generation of light-emitting diodes that can produce bright white light to the market. Many believe that in only a decade or two, LEDs will replace conventional lighting the way Thomas Edison's electric light bulb swept aside the gaslights of the late 19th century. "It's getting there," said Fred Schubert, a Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute physicist who recently co-authored in the journal Science a review of recent developments in the technology.
While incandescent bulbs produce light by heating a filament until it glows, and fluorescent tubes light up when electricity excites the gases they contain, LEDs produce light more directly. An electric current passed through a specially designed semiconductor chip is converted directly to light, without wasting energy in the heat familiar to anyone who touches a lighted bulb. For decades, LEDs produced only weak light. But "now it's getting stronger and stronger," Schubert said. "One could say that the technology is moving up the intensity chain."
Although the cost of manufacturing LEDs, also known as solid state lighting, is still several times higher than conventional incandescent and fluorescent lights, it is falling rapidly. And LEDs have several advantages over their older rivals:
- They are efficient. In terms of the amount of light they produce from a given amount of electricity, LEDs have passed incandescent light bulbs and are challenging fluorescent lights.
- Schubert and Jong Kyu Kim, also of Rensselaer, estimated that LEDs could cut the amount of electricity used for lighting in America in half. That would eliminate the need for about 29 large power plants and reduce "greenhouse gas" emissions by 30 to 40 tons of carbon a year, according to a 2001 study by scientists at Sandia National Laboratories.
- They are durable. Unlike glass bulbs and tubes, solid-state lighting is built around rugged superconductors and wafers, making them cheap to handle, pack and ship, and giving them exceptionally long life.
- They produce what researchers call "high spectral quality," meaning white LEDs are more pleasing to the eye than fluorescent tubes.
Despite these advantages, the federal government has shown only limited enthusiasm for LED technology. The Bush administration asked Congress for $5 million in research funding in fiscal 2004 and $10.2 million this year.
In their Science article, Schubert and Jong describe applications that take advantage of the fact that solid-state light can be "tuned" to achieve specific purposes. For example, adjusting the blue wavelengths that sleep researchers believe regulate human sleep cycles may one day reduce dependence on sleep-inducing pharmaceuticals.
Wavelengths the human eye cannot discern could be mixed into automobile lights so that cars could communicate with each other and "read" emergency actions such as sudden braking. "Smart" traffic lights could detect the approach of a car and regulate reds and greens to make traffic flow more smoothly.
One application that could rapidly improve the lives of more than a billion people is off to a slow but determined start, even though U.S. agencies like the Energy Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development have declined to provide supporting funds. An $25 LED lamp with a built-in solar panel about the size of a paperback book could provide focused "task lighting" for reading or sewing, said Evan Mills, a researcher at the Energy Department's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California. A day outdoors — even a rainy day — will let the solar panel recharge the lamp's two AA batteries so that it can be operated several hours at night.
He said a new company, Ignite Innovations, is developing a plant in India to manufacture the lights and will team with nonprofits to provide the lamps. But the lamp will not depend on a charity-based system to spread throughout the world, Mills believes. More than 500 million households around the world lack electricity, so the market potential for LED lighting is enormous. Developing nations may also save money in building out power networks. Each lamp pays for itself in savings on kerosene or other fuels within a year, he said by telephone. "After that, it is an annuity," he said. "People will have money in their pockets for luxuries like food."
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Although the first practical demonstration of LED light was made by a scientist at General Electric in 1962, it has only been in the past few years that Schubert and others have devised workable white lights. The first concrete step toward that goal came in the 1990s, when a Japanese researcher found a combination of semiconductor materials that glowed with a pure blue light. Blue, mixed with other colors, can create white light.
Yet early efforts to take advantage of that breakthrough were frustrating, according to Arpad Bergh, president of the Washington-based Optoelectronics Industry Development Association. For example, mixing some blue and yellow wavelengths produced a light that looked white, but objects viewed under the light did not have their true color. Red appeared to be black.
During the past two or three years, laboratories raced to find the combination of semiconductors that would generate white light with color integrity. At the same time, the governments of Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and several European countries began setting up government-industry consortia in hopes of grabbing market share when the technology arrived.
Jeff Nesmith's e-mail address is jeffn(at)coxnews.com


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Tania Tupu Kea earrings
This stunning pair of earrings are by Nelson based jeweller Tania Tupu.
The kea is the ultimate survivor of NZ's harsh mountain area's. The Kea is a smart and curious bird, a true problem solver and hunter-gatherer!
The colours reflect the kea underwing and the terrain it lives in.
Handcrafted 3-dimensional resin.
Dimensions - 4x3cm
This item comes packaged in a round Tania Tupu decorative gift box with a pine lid.
This necklace is handmade in New Zealand


St. Catharines, Ontario
Located on a corner at the base of the Niagara Escarpment in St. Catharines, "For Two on the Hill" completed in 2009, was built on a vacant lot and is a good example of site infilling residential principles. The geography of the site posed many challenging opportunities, the natural geology consisted of loose shale and limestone founding rock formations; the site topography consisted of challenging slopes on each face of the respective streets, thus creating interesting opportunities from a constructability perspective but also from a grading elevation perspective.
The resultant conveys a modern home design cut into the slopes of the hill giving the perception the 2nd storey is floating above a podium of stone with a full walkout at the lower level elevation.
For Two on the Hill incorporates environmentally sustainable design standards, including:
- Higher heat reflective roof membrane properties and higher insultation values in both the roof and the wall assemblies, R54 and R40 respectively
- High performance glazing systems, low E, Argon, tinted and reflective glass system, known as a warm window with low thermal bridge characteristics. Minimizing cold and heat transfer to interior spaces.
- South facing orientation, takes advantage of full natural day lighting through large expanse glazing and natural ventilation via westerly winds
- Shading devices such as roof overhangs and summer shade sails on both south and west facades of the home assist in shading and the reduction of heat gain.
- Landscaping is used for both sound and solar shading mitigation along south facing facade. Landscaping open space includes permeable materials such as shrubs, trees, grasses and river rock stone.
- Distinctive courtyard entrance and rear yard walk out features with natural stone retentions walls characteristic of the escarpment features.
- Two car garages have been recessed with second floor cantilevered over garage creating covered main entrance feature and scaling device to front facade.
- Home incorporates 10KW MicroFit solar panels generating electricity back to the grid and reducing the homes carbon footprint.
- Hot water high efficiency combination boiler system providing radiant in floor and in slab heating and domestic water on demand throughout the home.
- Rough in for rain water harvesting and capture for irrigation
- Incorporates both exterior and interior LED lighting and exterior solar powered landscape lighting
- High efficiency Energy Star appliances and HVAC systems with automated controls including season energy efficiency ratio, low flow plumbing fixtures, and water closets for water conservation
- The design characteristics promote creative and high-quality architecture
- A good example of compliance with both Municipal and Regional Smart Growth Principles
The project was successful in enhancing Smart Growth Principles through its usage of exterior finishes, materiality, and colour, while exhibiting an appropriate character, function, form, street scale, fit and compatibility within its existing sub-urban residential fabric. Through a significant improvement to its building design characteristics and thus giving it the ability to foster a distinct, readily identifiable consistent and attractive street edge with quality landscaping, and facade lighting. It contributed towards the creation of a walkable neighbourhood character; as the project encourages and strengthens the already walkable characteristics of its community and residential neighbourhood by demonstrating a safe and clear pedestrian access via a new walkway - pedestrian oriented and encourages an interface with the public and private realm. An added sense of building permeability is seen via an abundant use of fenestration. A reduced setback from the street via a minor variance places the home closer to the street line thus embracing the public and pedestrian realm.
The improved quality of public space via added quality landscaping, segmented facades by the use of windows, roof overhang lines and architectural building features expresses a hierarchy of architectural form that is balanced yet distinct with its facade treatment.
*Winner of the 2013 Niagara Community Design Architecture Award*


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Smoking in satin! Karrueche Tran shows off super slim figure in tiny bra top and matching trousers on Hollywood night out
She is well known for her super slim figure.
And Karrueche Tran was showing it off to maximum effect in Hollywood on Friday night in an eye-catching golden bra top and matching trousers.
The 28-year-old wore her long dark hair loose around her shoulders while accessorising with hooped earrings and a delicate necklace.
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Smoking in satin! Karrueche Tran looked stunning in a matching top and trousers as she stepped out in Hollywood on Friday night
Her long dark hair was worn in a low loose ponytail down her back while smoky eye make-up and a nude glossy lipstick added to the look as she attended Catch restaurant in West Hollywood.
Karrueche's style reign comes in light of her hitting back at those who believe her current celebrity status is derived from her famous ex, Chris.
In a recent interview with Kode magazine, the actress responded: 'I have nothing to say to anyone who has anything negative to say.'
Karrueche, who has over five million followers on Instagram, also described her 'love/hate relationship' with sites such as Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat.
'I have a love/ hate relationship with social media,' she said.
Accessorise: The actress teamed her striking ensemble with a clutch bag and dainty necklace
Long hair don't care: Her long dark hair was worn in a low loose ponytail down her back
Nailed it: Karrueche showed off her perfect manicure while clutching a bag
'I love it because it's built a platform for many people and many businesses. It's a new day and age in society,' she began, before describing its downfalls.
'There is a dark side which is negative and hateful. I think it's awesome to have social media as a platform to progress and build. Of course using it in the most positive and genuine way,' she concluded.
Chris and Karrueche dated on and off from 2011 to 2015, briefly breaking up in 2013 when the RnB hitmaker reconciled with his ex-girlfriend, pop princess Rihanna.
After their relationship ended, Chris and Karrueche reunited, but the couple parted ways again when the model discovered the musician had fathered a child with Nia Guzman while they were together.
The white stuff: Christina Milian sported an embroidered denim jacket with badges attached as she also headed out to Catch
Lengthen your legs in a barely there pair of Stuart Weitzman heels
Christina Milian looked gorgeous as she was spotted in Los Angeles with her gal pal Karrueche Tran.
The AM to PM songbird wore a sleeveless ruffle dress with a patch emblazoned denim jacket and Stuart Weitzman heels. Finished off with a Chanel bag of course!
These ankle strap Stuart Weitzman sandals have been the 'IT' shoe of the season, as we have spotted them on the likes of Blake Lively, Jennifer Lopez, and Gigi Hadid to name a few.
Click right to make like the A-listers and snap them up now. Alternatively, make sure you've got this incredibly versatile ankle-strap style in your collection with our picks from New Look, Sam Edelman, Public Desire and more.
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The debut album from this US band. A band from Yonkers which is a suburbia of New York. Up the Hudson River to be more precise. It seems to be a good place.
The Road. The Reason is an old fashion 2 CDs concept album. 83 minutes of music to be precise. This is not a symphonic prog album though. Take indie rock and add some jazz to it. Radiohead is a good reference. But The Road. The Reason has a lot more jazz and ambient music than Radiohead has ever included in their albums.
The music is performed by guitars, bass, drums, Chapman stick, sound samples, keyboards and Tom Yorke like vocals. There is also a lot of vocal harmonies here.
The result is a very airy, experimental album. An album it is easy to like despite of the lack of any really great songs. The music is good throughout. But it is really lacking some great music. 83 minutes of this music is also one heck of a mouthful to bite over. The Road. The Reason is a very ambitious album and project. I wish this band well although this album is not my cup of tea. Link to their Bandcamp site below where the album is streamed.
The Road. The Reason