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On Wed, Mar 31, 2021 at 10:57 AM Bill Gunshannon via cctalk
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On 3/31/21 9:40 AM, Paul Koning via cctalk wrote:
I think MMJ connectors are still available; L-Com comes to mind as a source. Or perhaps
Digikey or similar distributors. That would let you make your own. Crimp dies might be a
little harder, though an RJ-45 crimp tool might be able to do the job.
Crimpers for MMJ are as available as ever. Not cheap, but then, they
never were. An RJ45 dies will not work on an MMJ plug.
A couple years back you could buy a DEC H8220 bag of 50 MMJ connectors
from Vnetek for around $15. I bought a few bags of 50
the time. As far as I know Vnetek Communications had acquired the
rights to DECserver products, and might have previously operated as
Digital Networks. Unfortunately Vnetek Communications appears to have
disappeared without a trace a while ago.
If you want to make up a large number of MMJ cables using some
original DECconnect cable, here is a listing of a 1000ft spool of
original DEC H8240 cable. Some people have bought some of those spools
and reported that they are original DECconnect branded cable:
You used to be able to buy a Paladin (then Greenlee, then Tempo?)
PA8035 CrimpALL tool which included the PA2067 MMJ die. You can still
find the PA8000 CrimpALL tool without a die, but the PA2067 MMJ die
was discontinued a while ago and doesn't appear easy to find now. I
bought a PA8035 back when I bought the MMJ connectors. Never got
around to building up any MMJ cables yet, I already have enough
original cables on hand for now.


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While research is always ongoing, we will post some of the updates on our progress here for your reference. Note that most of these results will be preliminary!
- Disease Management Regimes on PD-tolerant hybrid varieties – Shane Breeden’s slides on the disease management results from tests conducted at the research station in Watkinsville, GA.
- PD Treatment Trial Year 1 – There is a new treatment option for Pierce’s Disease now registered for use in Georgia. We were examining how well the product worked in some Vidal Blanc in 2023. Lumpkin and Dawson County Agent, Clark MacAllister, discusses the results.
- Sulfur use on vinifera vines in GA – Walt Sander’s slides on phytotoxicity and adjuvant use when sulfur was used to control powdery mildew at the high rate during hotter times during the day.
- Bud density and trellis system effects on Chambourcin – When differing bud numbers were left and VSP was divided on Chambourcin grapes, Rachael White discusses the affects on sunlight exposure, yield, and fruit quality.
- Leaf Removal Timing and Extent on Chardonnay – When leaf removal was conducted on Chardonnay at different times/phenologies, and to different degrees, Annie Vogel’s slides discuss the effect on crop yield, disease incidence, and primary chemistry.
- Delayed pruning – As one of the earliest bud breaking varieties, Chardonnay is at risk for late-spring frosts. A test of delayed pruning on Chardonnay was done to help optimize bud retention and final prune timing in this cultivar while minimizing potential negative effects if there is not frost, like overall reductions in yield and fruit maturation.

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We’re a nation of laws. We don’t individually make our own decisions about how the laws operate.
The context is an article about the case of Bradley Manning, the US soldier accused of providing classified material to the Wikileaks website. The point of the article was to report criticism of the President for stating that Manning “broke the law”, when in fact he has yet to be convicted.
However to me the quote is interesting for a different reason – the fact that it stands in remarkable contrast to a couple of other recent reports about the administration’s views on the rule of law –
- CNBC asserted recently that Obama’s Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner “ignored the law that explicitly forbid the government from putting conditions on banks that wanted to repay TARP. … This was completely illegal—but he got away with it.”
- MSNBC reported in March that the President himself has decided that he “will no longer defend the federal law that says marriage can exist only between a man and a woman”
So apparently the administration thinks there are circumstances in which it’s perfectly fine for people to make their own decisions about how the laws operate. As long as they are those people.


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In his opening address Andrew Cairns, VPG Chair said there are huge and rewarding opportunities for pharmacists in the supply of veterinary medicine. Whether we are involved in the supply of medicines to pet owners or to livestock rearers the input of the pharmacist can be important. More than half the people who visit a pharmacy own a pet. There are many who also own horses.
Pet owners are as numerous in cities as in rural environments so every community pharmacist, wherever he or she is located, needs to be competent in the handling and supply of veterinary medicines for pets. So every community pharmacist now needs to have generalist knowledge of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations that govern veterinary products, this over and above the requirements of the Medicines Act and the myriad of rules that govern the NHS. It is a challenge but a challenge that must be met.
Supply of veterinary medicinal products
Martha Spagnuolo-Weaver, Head of Legislation at the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) gave a comprehensive review of EU and UK legislation as it affects the supply of Veterinary Medicinal Products. She explained that the Veterinary Medicines Directive 2001/82 sets out the controls on the manufacture, authorisation, marketing, distribution and post-authorisation surveillance of veterinary medicines applicable in all Member States. The Directive provides the basis for the UK controls on veterinary medicines, which are set out nationally in the Veterinary Medicines Regulation 2009 - SI 2297. These Regulations are normally re-issued annually but because of the UK general elections no new Regulations were issued in 2010. Mrs Spagnuolo-Weaver said that pharmacists were Registered Qualified Persons (RQPs) and had responsibilities at the time of supply to ensure that:
• The medicine is appropriate for the animal and condition to be treated – (e.g. if NFA-VPS, ask questions about last treatment, pet’s age, weight etc.)
• The client understands how to use the product safely (e.g. read warnings, wear gloves if directed etc).
• The medicine is prepared correctly.
• The medicine is labelled correctly if not in the original authorised packaging.
• The minimum amount required for treatment is given (except where packs can’t be split).
Dr Steven Kayne, Professional Director of the Veterinary Pharmacy Education Programme explained that even though delegates were RQPs by virtue of their pharmacy qualification, most colleagues would struggle to deal with enquiries from pet owners without undertaking extra training to supplement their knowledge. The RPS had teamed up with Harper Adams University College in Shropshire to provide a fully accredited suite of qualifications from certificates in Companion Animal and Equine health care and Large Animal health care right up to a Master’s degree in Veterinary Pharmacy. Full details are available at www.vpep.net. There was also a veterinary text book available for pharmacists.
Maggie Fisher, Shernacre Enterprise (a consultancy specialising in effective communication within the field of Veterinary Parasitology) discussed the topic of ecto- and endo-parasites in companion animals. She outlined how the treatments were carried out highlighting the spectrum of activity for different chemical entities. Ms Fisher presented a number of case studies reflecting scenarios that pharmacists might meet in daily practice.
Developing veterinary business
In a presentation entitled ‘Developing Companion Animal Veterinary Business in a Community Pharmacy, Raj Shah, Business Development Manager Sigma Pharmaceuticals plc explained that the value of the flea treatment market exceeds that of smoking cessation or hayfever and is twice that of sleeping aids and headlice treatments combined. The market for the product Frontline is almost three times that of a popular cough product. For this reason multiples and supermarkets are already involved. Mr Shah said that in order to develop the pet care business pharmacists need to
• Participate in personal and staff training schemes so they can give advice to pet owners.
• Concentrate on NFA-VPS products with high brand awareness.
• Engage customers by appropriate merchandising and alter their perceptions of what pharmacists can do.
• Start slowly and increase the range of products when trade rises.
• Work with other pet care providers.
Pharmacist Martin Shakespeare spoke on the relevance of zoonoses to pharmacists in practice. Mr. Shakespeare explained that a zoonosis is defined by the World Heath Organisation as being ‘Those diseases & infections which are naturally transmitted between vertebrate animals and man’ He said that as with many definitions, some of the conditions that are generally classifed as zoonoses may lie outside the strict definition. For example, Ciguatera and the related complex of shellfish poisonings are the result of ingested toxins, not an infective agent, and shellfish are invertebrates, however, as this condition is not easily placed into any other disease classification, and can be caused by eating fish, it is generally accepted as being a zoonotic.
Other afflictions, such as malaria, which most people assume to be zoonoses, are not. The malarial mosquitoes are only a vector for the disease with the reservoir of infection being infected humans, rather than animals. Delegates were told that approximately 80% of new diseases in during the last decade are zoonoses and that:
• They can potentially cause epidemics and pandemics.
• The threat potential of zoonoses depends on ease of transmission & pathogenicity.
• Zoonoses affect domesticated, companion, and wild animals.
• Zoonoses are important in food safety.
Pharmacists are in a position where they are ‘astride the line’ between human health and veterinary health. Much human zoonotic disease stems from a lack of knowledge, with children particularly at risk. Pharmacists can offer advice on hygiene and other measures that will minimise the risk of infection from animal and food born zoonoses, particularly in ‘at risk’ groups.
Large animal medicine
Veterinary Surgeon Alasdair King, MSD Animal Health, gave an overview of large animal veterinary medicine. He identified four types of large animal keepers, each with differing requirements and priorities:
• Highly professional automated farms.
• Traditional farms ‘doing things as they always did’.
• Small holdings with a few animals some of which may be kept as pets.
• Diversified farms, where keeping animals is only part of the operation.
Mr King stressed that it is vitally important to adopt an integrated approach to veterinary care in all situations; the whole health status of an animal must be considered when prescribing veterinary medicinal products. Opportunities do exist for pharmacists to become involved but they must understand the complex decision making process associated with farm management.
Ian Scott, Secretary General Animal Health Distributors Association gave the AHDA view of where pharmacy fits in to veterinary health care. AHDA and RPS members had a history of working against each other, but since the abolition of the Pharmacy only distribution category, relations had improved greatly and there were now 18 corporate pharmacy members of AHDA. Mr Scott explained the duties of Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs) who mainly work on merchant’s premises and like pharmacists are able to prescribe and supply items classified as POM-VPS and NFA-VPS. He referred to the new anthelmintic, Monepantel, that had reached the market. Despite the fact that 85% of existing products in this therapeutic group are distributed through merchants and pharmacists it has been classified POM because of fears of resistance being built up. AHDA is gearing up to be ready should the classification be changed to allow its members to distribute the product. Mr Scott called for closer co-operation between RPS and AHDA in a number of areas, not the least being a joint continuing defence of our right to sell animal medicines.
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Green buildings are on the increase. The global green building materials market, is expected to grow from $171,475 million in 2015 to $377,029 million by 2022.
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- Current CEO, John Lavelle, retiring after nearly 40-year career with GE after successfully launching offshore wind business
- Kjaersgaard brings extensive industry experience and skills needed to take business to next level
- GE established as a leading Offshore equipment supplier with 5.7 GW commitment backlog and most powerful turbine in operation today
Paris, June 28, 2021 - GE Renewable Energy announced the appointment of Jan Kjaersgaard as the new CEO of its Offshore Wind business effective today. Jan Kjaersgaard will succeed John Lavelle who is retiring after a 40-year career and plans to stay on board to assist with a transition over the next several months.
Kjaersgaard joins GE from FLSmidth, where he was most recently President of the cement business, including full EPC turnkey plants, products business and aftermarket services. He previously served as VP Global Sales of Siemens’ onshore and offshore businesses before becoming CEO of Siemens Wind Power Americas and later on CEO for Siemens Wind Power EMEA. He came to Siemens from Bonus Energy, where he led the organization’s commercial team and was involved in some of the first utility-scale offshore wind projects in European waters before the company was acquired by Siemens in 2004. From 2014 to 2017 Kjaersgaard was CEO of international steel contractor Bladt Industries and continued to gain expertise in the offshore wind sector.
Jérôme Pécresse, President and CEO of GE Renewable Energy, said, “I am very pleased to welcome Jan to our Leadership team to lead our growing Offshore wind business. Offshore wind is poised to grow dramatically in the coming years, and Jan is ideally suited to take GE’s Offshore Wind business to the next level during that global growth curve. I also want to deeply thank John for the critical role he played in positioning our offshore wind business for success as well as his many contributions to GE during his distinguished career. John has been a great partner and mentor to me, and so many of us at GE.
Lavelle is retiring after a nearly 40-year career with GE during which time he held numerous senior leadership positions, including heading GE Energy’s activities in China and Southeast Asia, GE Energy’s Global Project Operations, as well as GE’s Digital Energy/Grid and Coal Gasification businesses. Under his leadership of GE’s Offshore Wind business, the company installed the first ever offshore wind farm in the US, developed the Haliade-X, the industry’s first 12 MW plus turbine and the most powerful turbine built to date, created a world class operating team, and expanded the global presence of the business from Europe to the US, China and Japan, establishing an operational footprint for future growth. The business has already signed commercial agreements resulting in 5.7 GW of customer commitments with a strong global pipeline of future opportunities.
Commenting on his appointment, Kjaersgaard said, “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead GE’s offshore wind business at this pivotal moment for the industry. GE is extremely well positioned to help our customers deliver on the enormous promise of offshore wind with the most powerful turbine in operation, the partnership it has already built with world-class customers, and its talented and dedicated offshore wind team.”
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Can you die from multiple sclerosis? 5 common questions about MS
Television personality Jack Osbourne, 26, has multiple sclerosis, a disease that affects the nervous system. Can you die from MS?
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Television personality Jack Osbourne, 26, has multiple sclerosis, a disease that affects the nervous system, according to People magazine. The youngest child of rocker Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne, a judge on America’s Got Talent, he became famous in the MTV reality show The Osbournes that followed his family in their daily lives in 2002. After going through rehab for drug abuse, he had his own show in 2005, Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie, about extreme sports.
His fiancé Lisa Stelly gave birth to their daughter, Pearl, in April. Two weeks later he was diagnosed with the disease.
“I was just angry and frustrated and kept thinking, ‘Why now?’ ” Osbourne told People. “I’ve got a family and that’s what’s supposed to be the most important thing.”
Q: What is MS?
A: It’s an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that may cause blurred vision, loss of balance, slurred speech, tremors, extreme fatigue, paralysis. The symptoms may come and go, and they vary from person to person.
Q: Is it a genetic disease?
A: Genetic factors make some individuals more prone, but it’s not directly inherited. It occurs in most ethnic groups, but is most common among Caucasians of northern European ancestry.
Q: Who is vulnerable?
A: Women are about three times more likely than men to develop MS. The usual age range at diagnosis is anywhere from 20 to 50, but children as young as 2 and adults as old as 75 have gotten it.
Q: How is it treated?
A: There are “disease modifying” drugs that help lessen the frequency and severity of attacks and may slow the progression of the disease.
Q: Is it fatal?
A: No, most MS patients have a normal lifespan, although in rare cases it’s so progressive it’s fatal. The majority of MS patients do not become severely disabled, but they may need an aid, such as a cane or a scooter, to get around.
Source: National MS Society of the U.S.
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Thu, 5 June 2014
Before Chris leaves for Summer hiatus, we close out the 4 year long coverage of Gundam Unicorn with a review of Ep. 7! Then in similar fashion, we wrap up our VOTOMS round-up with a discussion of all the OVAs of the 2000's onward!
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Newsmaker #1: Vladimir Putin
Before Russian President Vladimir Putin signed off this summer on a nationwide law to gag gay “propaganda,” cities such as St Petersburg tested the waters — and got away with it.
The barely audible international whisper against Russia’s growing anti-gay crackdown became a firestorm in June when Putin, seemingly oblivious to the backlash that would erupt, signed the law with the Sochi Winter Olympics in sight. Prohibiting “propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations,” the law is ostensibly aimed at protecting children from thoughts or images that might awaken any gay interests or give them the impression that such interests are as acceptable as more traditional forms of attraction.
Foreigners flouting the law with a gay-friendly gesture face the prospect of 15 days in prison and deportation.
Mere months before Sochi’s opening ceremonies, Russia’s increasingly anti-gay stance suddenly provoked outrage, calls for boycotts, and kiss-ins around the world. Putin and his entourage wondered what all the fuss was about.
While one Vitaly (sports minister Mutko) told the world to calm down, a second Vitaly (St Petersburg politician Milonov) pooh-poohed reports of violence against gay people as “fake information,” adding that it’s gay people who perpetrate violence against straight people.
For his part, Putin insists that he’s just protecting the children. But his platitudes are inconsistent with the images emerging from Russia: beaten and bloodied gay activists; gay teachers dismissed from their jobs; gun and gas attacks at a Moscow gay club; bomb threats against the Side by Side LGBT film festival; the rise of the violent “Occupy Pedophilia” group that seems to lure, then torment gay people (or worse). The likelihood of more anti-gay laws looms, with one bill proposing to remove children from gay parents in Russia.
The International Olympic Committee seems content to accept “assurances from the highest authorities in Russia” that their Olympics will be welcoming, regardless of sexual orientation. At least the Nobel Committee refused a Putin nomination for this year’s Peace Prize, for his “efforts to maintain peace and tranquility.”
Newsmaker #2: Rainbow city
It’s been a banner year for gay recognition by the City of Vancouver.
In May, city council finally granted the Pride parade civic status after a decade of discussion. Two months later, staff painted permanent rainbow crosswalks at the Davie-Bute intersection to highlight the heart of the city’s gay village. And on Nov 20, council passed a new community plan for the West End that officially recognizes the Davie Village as the hub of the gay community and promises to strengthen and celebrate “its distinct flavour as the gay village.”
“I’m a little bit emotional,” Councillor Tim Stevenson told council moments before the new West End plan passed. “We’ve achieved civic status for the Pride parade, we have rainbow crosswalks in the West End, and now, for the first time, the community is actually embedded in the plan.”
Newsmaker #3: Foreskin Pride
Foreskin Pride made headlines this year when the Vancouver Pride Society (VPS) refused to let the anti-circumcision group march pantsless in the parade. VPS organizers said their refusal was more because of space constraints than nudity and hinted at past violations of parade rules, though no particulars were ever provided.
Still, VPS general manager Ray Lam told Xtra that organizers can’t publicly sanction illegal activities. “We have to follow the law, and it’s clearly stated in the law that you can’t be nude in public,” he said. “That is not something that has to do with Vancouver Pride. That’s not our rules and regulations. We have to follow the law.”
Both city officials and the Vancouver Police Department denied putting any pressure on Pride to crack down on nudity, despite the parade’s new civic designation.
Foreskin Pride founder Glen Callender said the VPS unfairly censored his group in a parade meant to celebrate free expression. Though Callender would have been just as happy, given the chance, to march his anti-circumcision message down Denman Street fully clothed, he said he was “deeply concerned at the prospect of the VPS cracking down on nudity when the city and police have indicated they are willing to tolerate it.”
“If the VPS’s tolerance of harmless public nudity at Pride is now to the right of the city and the police, then our community has a problem,” he said.
Newsmaker #4: Queer Arts Fest funding
Three months before this year’s Queer Arts Festival (QAF) was scheduled to open, the federal government suddenly rescinded its funding in April.
In a letter to organizers, the Department of Canadian Heritage said the festival no longer fit the sponsorship criteria to deliver “measurable and tangible results, to optimize available funds, and to meet the needs of Canadians.” (Toronto’s Buddies in Bad Times Theatre received a very similar letter in November.) Two days after QAF went public about its funding cut, Canadian Heritage quietly reinstated 75 percent of its grant, without explanation.
Though artistic director Shaira (SD) Holman was shocked by the sudden cut — and its equally sudden, partial restoration — she was impressed by the power of public outcry. “We saw so much community pressure to the government to reverse its decision.”
Newsmaker #5: Pope Francis
“If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?”
With that intriguing answer to a question about gay priests, Argentina’s Jorge Mario Bergoglio, aka Pope Francis I, lit up the internet and set tongues a-wagging.
Progressives heralded change, traditionalists smelled heresy, and skeptics noted the absence of promises to redirect “doctrinal truths.”
Wherever people fall on the continuum of reactions to the new pope’s persona and pronouncements, it’s clear that this engaging, gregarious successor to popes Benedict XVI and John Paul II is intent on change, if not on fundamentals, then in tone and appearance.
He has certainly denounced what he sees as a rapacious capitalism that leaves the poor in the dust and deepens economic inequality. He’s more cautious on inequalities pertaining to sexuality and gender, though.
Ordaining women is “not a question open to discussion,” he says.
As for that survey he sent out ahead of a 2014 confab about families, the questions about gay marriage and relationships read more like a temperature-taking of their growing acceptance and the challenge they pose to the Catholic Church than a bid to throw down the welcome mat.
Still, Rome wasn’t built in a day, and Francis’s nine-month papacy has been a revelation, if not yet substantially revolutionary.
Newsmaker #6: Tying knots
As legal gay marriage turned 10 in BC and Ontario, momentum continued to build globally as a series of countries and American states also granted gay couples the right to tie the knot.
In April, Uruguay became the second country in South America, after Argentina, to legalize same-sex marriage. New Zealand followed suit, and, after months of contentious debate, France said “oui” too.
In May, Brazil’s National Council of Justice told officials to stop rejecting gay couples seeking marriage licences, and in July, the Queen gave her royal assent to a bill legalizing gay marriage in England and Wales.
As the year drew to a close, the Australian Capital Territory became the first jurisdiction on the southern continent to legalize gay marriage, though the court soon nixed that plan.
In the US, two key Supreme Court decisions in June led to the resumption of gay marriages in California and the striking down of a key section of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). In steady succession, Rhode Island, Delaware, Minnesota, New Jersey, Illinois and Hawaii granted gay couples the right to marry.
Newsmaker #7: Priape closes
Though a deal was reached to keep Priape’s flagship store in Montreal open, its Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary stores closed their doors permanently in November.
The gay retailer had been under bankruptcy protection since June 27. Denis Leblanc, formerly the general manager and now co-owner of the remaining Priape, blamed the company’s struggles on Health Canada’s order to stop selling poppers, though it appears Priape’s financial woes and debt started long before the June ban on poppers sales.
Vancouver manager Del Stamp said the Davie Street store had met or exceeded all its sales goals since he took management three years ago.
Newsmaker #8: Surrey school board
The school district that once fought all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada to avoid adding gay-friendly books to its classrooms passed an anti-discrimination policy in November that specifically addresses homophobia.
“Homophobic and/or transphobic comments, discrimination, bullying, and attacks are demeaning to all students, parents or guardians and employees regardless of their actual or perceived sexual orientation,” the new policy says.
The district says it will not tolerate any homophobic or transphobic behaviour — “whether by commission or by failing to act to end such behaviour.”
Newsmaker #9: Abbotsford Pride
More than 500 people took part in the Fraser Valley’s first Pride parade on May 25, five years after opponents deterred a student initiative to hold a parade in the conservative area.
This year’s celebration drew a supportive speech from the mayor of Abbotsford and the participation of various Christian groups who called on co-religionists to reconsider their opposition to homosexuality.
“All members of our community need to feel safe and secure,” Mayor Bruce Banman told the crowd. “They need to feel they can contribute to our community; they need to feel they are given the opportunity to express themselves and to grow.”
Members of the Fraser Valley Youth Society organized and led the parade.

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METRO VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — Metro Vancouver is once again in the top five of the most expensive rental regions in Canada.
In the most recent report by rental site PadMapper, Vancouver and Burnaby are respectively second and third when it comes to rental prices.
In Vancouver, renters are shelling out an average of $2,050 a month for a one-bedroom apartment, while in Burnaby, renters are paying an average of $1,650 a month for similar units.
According to Bryan Yu, deputy chief economist with Central 1 Credit Union, it’s not much of a surprise that Metro Vancouver is clocking in such high rents, which he says goes hand-in-hand with the high real estate prices.
“What also plays a role is the types of units that being rented out,” Yu tells. “It could be condos for example. We’ve seen a large swath of condos being built out in Burnaby area and as a result, it could be driving up the pricing of the rents of newer types of property.”
However, Yu says PadMapper’s data should be taken with a grain of salt.
“Rents over the long-term tend to move with income gains and what’s affordable for the region, but what we are seeing a period in which we do have high prices as well as a lot of demand for rental. That’s really pushing up those values right now.”
He expects the new short-term rental rules to increase supply for those seeking a long-term home, but he says the vacancy rate will still remain very low at around one per cent, which he says are driven by a number of factors.
“It is creeping high due to an increase in the overall supply of condos, as well as some of that shift in the Airbnb [rules],” Yu explains. “But we have to remember that there is also a lot of demand in the [rental] market as well, especially given some of the more stringent credit conditions for purchasing.”
PadMapper’s data shows that Burnaby rents grew 8.6 per cent over the past year, while Vancouver rents increased 1.5 per cent over the period. Toronto remains in the top spot for rent expenses in Canada.
— with files from Martin MacMahon


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A happy ongoing year 2023 to everyone!
Every year, a new species is selected to be the animal of the year. Last year, it was the Brown Bear, an animal that we work very closely with, as we have had Brown Bear watching hides in Alutaguse region for more than 13 years. Also, many of our longer tours visit the Brown Bear hides and we have had a live camera close to the hide, showing Brown Bears, Elk, and other animals from spring to autumn. Bears are the most numerous big predators in Estonia and it can be said, that their population is doing well.
Unfortunately, that’s not the case for the animal of the year 2023 – The Siberian Flying Squirrel (Pteromys volans). The highly elusive species is also one of the flagship species of Estonian nature conservation and is under the strongest protection category with other critically endangered species. In Europe, the mammal can be found only in Finland, Estonia, and Belarus, where it was considered to be extinct since 1996, but then rediscovered in 2017. In Latvia, the Flying Squirrel was last spotted in 2001 and considered to be locally extinct since 2013.
In Estonia, it can be found only in the Alutaguse region and its surrounding forests. In 2015, it was predicted that by 2020 the Flying Squirrel could be extinct in Estonian forests. Fortunately, that was not the case as stronger protection measures started to have a positive effect on the population. The low point was 2013, when there were only 27 sites with signs of habitation known, since then the number of such sites has risen every year. In 2022, there were already 96 active sites found. That is due to the fact that the squirrels were again able to return to their former habitats and find new ones, which were formerly cut off from other areas. But now the forests have re-grown in locations where they were cut down in the 90s and the beginning of the 2000s and the squirrels are able to use these forests as moving corridors. But the Siberian Flying Squirrel population is still far from safe. Hopefully, things will get better and they will repopulate also other areas of Estonia at one point.
During some of our mammal tours, we also meet Estonia’s most experienced Flying Squirrel expert and get the chance to learn about the small mammal and the hardships of species conservation. We also visit some sites, where the expert has trail cameras and with luck on our side, we have the chance to spot one of them. The reality is that the situation changes constantly, during some years, the squirrel uses one breeding cavity, and during some years, another. There’s also the chance that the squirrel was present for every day for weeks but then disappears for the rest of the season. Maybe it was eaten by a Ural Owl or felt threatened by a Pine Marten, who was checking cavities? Last year we had some great observations (Read more from here and here) and the Flying Squirrel was every time we went on the tour. I hope this will also be the case for 2023 – the year of the Siberian Flying Squirrel.

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Gatineau collaborates with Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg community to rename problematic street
On September 30, the survivors’ flag was raised at the Maison du citoyen to mark the National
Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
It was then announced that Amherst Street in the Hull sector would be renamed in 2023.
Gatineau is adopting a co-creation process with the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg community for this
project. Members of the community, the Toponymy Committee, elected officials, and residents of
Amherst Street will work together to change the name.
The street is named after Jeffery Amherst, a British Army Officer and former Governor General
of Quebec, who advocated for the genocide of Indigenous peoples. On September 21, the
Municipal Council mandated the Toponymy Committee to carry out the process of changing the
name of Amherst Street.
In May this year, at a meeting held in Kitigan Zibi, Chief Dylan Whiteduck confirmed that his
community would be interested in collaborating with Gatineau for this project. The meeting
followed a nation-to-nation approach. Gatineau hopes the co-creation process will strengthen
ties and create a positive work experience with the community.
"The new name will be proposed by our elders and will be in Anishinabemowin. Having an
Anishinabemowin name and presence in the city, which is the heart of our territory, is long
overdue,” said Frankie Cote, Band Council member of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation.
“We are very pleased that the city has embarked on this path toward reconciliation and is
ridding itself of the name Amherst. We encourage all citizens to learn why the names and
statues of individuals such as Jeffery Amherst, John A. MacDonald and Hector Louis Langevin
are being removed across the country.”
The Elders will propose three names in Anishinabemowin, which will be submitted to the joint
working committee. Gatineau says the name must meet the following criteria; ease of
pronunciation, number of letters, unifying name in Anishinabemowin, and spirit of reconciliation
The joint committee will then pick a name and will recommend it to the Municipal Council. The
committee includes the elected chair of the Toponymy Committee, a member of the Toponymy
Committee, three representatives of Kitigan Zibi, two elected officials of the district crossed by
Amherst Street, and two residents.
Photo: Courtesy of the City of Gatineau
Cap: From left to right: Steve Moran, Municipal councillor of the Hull-Wright district, Tiffany-Lee
Norris Parent, Municipal councillor of the Touraine district, France Bélisle, Mayor of the City of
Gatineau, Frankie Cote, Band Council member of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, and
Jocelyn Blondin, Municipal councillor of the Manoir-des-Trembles–Val-Tétreau district.

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Racha Yai Island (Ko Racha Yai), Thailand
Racha Yai Island is located approximately 30 Ã¢â‚¬â€œ 40minutes south of Phuket, Thailand. It is best known for its clear blue waters, beautiful white sand beaches and is a favorite with snorkelers and divers. The area boasts spectacular marine life and sloping rocky reefs.
Visitors to Racha Yai will arrive at Batok Beach, located in a small crystal clear water bay. Snorkelers will go on to visit Siam Bay and Kon Kare Bay on the east coast. those who prefer a more peaceful beach Siam beach is ideal. There are few people and a small number of bamboo restaurants to visit.
Things to See & Do
* Snorkeling & diving
* Siam Beach
* Batok Beach
* Kon Kare Bay
Cruise Season Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Jan - Dec
Currency Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Baht (THB)
Language Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Thai
Population Ã¢â‚¬â€œ 353,847 approx (Phuket Province)
Land Area Ã¢â‚¬â€œ 6.75 kmÃ‚Â²
Electricity Ã¢â‚¬â€œ 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT plus seven hours
International Country Telephone Code Ã¢â‚¬â€œ +66
Port Location Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Visitors to Racha Yai Island will arrive at Batok Beach from Chalong pier on the east coast of Phuket.
Travel Links Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Phuket International Airport is in the north of the island, and is Thailand's second largest hub, second only to Bangkok. There are very frequent flights to/from Bangkok as well as direct flights to many other airports in the region, including Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, and direct charters to Europe and Australia in the high season.
Buses to mainland destinations including Bangkok, Chumphon, Hat Yai, Krabi, Phang Nga, Ranong, Satun, Sungai Kolok and Surat Thani use the BKS terminal off Thanon Phang Nga in Phuket Town.

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Successful Scottish social enterprises and social investors joined Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude, the British Council and Chivas to announce a global campaign designed to boost the UK social economy.
Social enterprises contribute over £55 billion to the UK economy annually, helping our economy to grow. More than 4 in 5 social enterprises, 82%, reinvest their profits into the local community, find out more in Fightback Britain.
The GREAT campaign and social investment
Launched by the Prime Minister in 2012 the GREAT campaign aims to promote the UK internationally as a place to visit, study and do business. It is active in 144 countries and has delivered a direct return to the economy of over £1 billion.
The first part of this social economy campaign launched in New York last week. Seventeen UK firms involved in social enterprise attended a trade mission to New York in partnership with Bloomberg.
The campaign, supported by Cabinet Office and UK Trade & Investment, will promote the UK as the number one destination for social investment. It will showcase the strength and creativity of social enterprises in Scotland and across the UK. Read more about social investment and social entrepreneurship in the UK.
Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude said:
As part of this government’s long term plan for the economy, we want to support ambitious social enterprises many of which are based here in Scotland. Global investors from Shanghai to New York should look to the UK.
Our goal is promote the UK as the global hub of social investment where businesses and individuals can invest in enterprises that have a positive social impact and make a difference in communities.
This government has made social impact bonds eligible for our new social investment tax relief and I hope this will attract new investors and expertise.
Chivas and social enterprise
Strathisla Distillery in Keith, Banffshire, home of whisky maker Chivas, hosts today’s social economy event. Chivas is the latest successful Scottish business to feature in the GREAT campaign.
Chivas recently launched a global campaign ‘The Venture’ to support the most promising social enterprises to grow. The global final of The Venture takes place in Silicon Valley in July with 16 enterprises competing for a share of $1 million. UK winner Two Fingers Brewery and finalist Delivered Next Day Personally attended the event to talk about their successful enterprises.
Glasgow-based Delivered Next Day Personally is a courier and mail delivery service founded in 2012. The social enterprise enables disabled people in Scotland to work in a way that puts their care and health to the forefront. It was founded by Bruce Gunn who had an allergic reaction to a mosquito bite while on holiday to Spain in 2008, which led to a long-term illness.
Denis O’Flynn, Pernod Ricard UK Managing Director said:
Entrepreneurial thinking and a spirit of generosity are at the heart of the Chivas story. John and James Chivas were entrepreneurs with a social conscience. They helped the local community in Aberdeen as their business grew. The Venture competition is one of the ways we keep those values alive today. The diversity and quality of the entries we’ve had for The Venture really demonstrates the vibrancy of the UK social economy.
Social enterprise education packs
At the event, British Council Scotland Director Lloyd Anderson announced a partnership with the Scottish Social Enterprise Academy and the Real Ideas Organisation. They will develop 4,500 education packs, to provide hands-on experience of running a social enterprise, for distribution in the UK and overseas.
Dr Lloyd Anderson, British Council Scotland Director, said:
The British Council draws on UK expertise to support the development of social enterprise globally. We provide training and mentoring to social enterprises, support policy leaders to create enabling environments in which social enterprise can thrive, and facilitate international academic research on social enterprise. In doing so, we partner with a number of Scottish organisations and create opportunities for them to enter new markets and win contracts overseas. We are delighted to announce this new agreement that helps to promote positive social change, support the UK’s social economy, and build trust between the UK and other countries.


text: Perfume Genius creates beautiful (s)lo-fi bedroom ballads, sitting behind a piano, singing wearily about tragic things. The subjects of his songs are cryptic and open-ended, but are all the more heartbreaking for this very reason. The music behind the voice is gorgeous in its simplicity, often following a plain, four-chord progression interlaced with all the right minor breaks. The juxtaposition of his repetitive piano lines with his delicate voice and broken poetry brings to mind Sufjan Stevens and the Antlers; but with Hadreas’ unrelenting sincerity, his delivery feels refreshingly unique. His songs are something to be heard: they’re sad and they’re bleak, and they’re beautiful.

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A library assistant is a position that typically requires little to no work experience. To secure the job, applicants should submit a cover letter that demonstrates their interest in the job and their qualifications.
The cover letter should highlight why the applicant would be a good fit for the position and should list any experience or qualifications that the applicant has that make them stand out from other applicants.
There are a few reasons why you might want to write a cover letter for a library assistant position. First, it can help you stand out from the competition. A well-written cover letter can show that you have taken the time to research the job and understand what is required of the position.
Second, a good cover letter can help you get an interview. By demonstrating your interest in the library assistant position and your skills, you may be able to persuade the librarian to interview you.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for the Library Assistant position. As a library assistant, I would like to contribute my skills and knowledge to your organization in order to provide excellent customer service.
I have worked as a library assistant for the past two years and have enjoyed providing customer service through various activities such as shelving books, organizing materials, and helping patrons with their research needs. In addition to my experience working in a library setting,
I have a degree in library science from a well-renowned university. I am confident that with my skills and knowledge, I will be an asset to your organization and look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time.
To be a successful library assistant, it is important to have a cover letter that showcases your skills and qualifications. This cover letter can be used when applying for a position, or when you are interviewing for a new job.
Include information about your education and work experience, as well as what kind of library assistant you would like to become. Namely, focus on demonstrating how you could benefit the library and its patrons.
When writing a cover letter for a library assistant position, be sure to highlight your customer service skills and experience. Library assistants are typically responsible for helping patrons find materials, checking out and returning materials, and answering questions. Therefore, excellent customer service skills are essential.
In your cover letter, emphasize any customer service experience you have, even if it is not directly related to libraries. For example, if you have experience working in a retail setting, you can highlight the skills you learned that would be transferable to a library assistant position. Be sure to also mention any relevant education or training, such as a degree in library science.
If you have any relevant volunteer experience, be sure to mention it as well. For example, if you have volunteered in a library in the past, you can mention the duties you performed and the skills you gained.
Your cover letter should be well-written and free of any grammar or spelling errors. Be sure to proofread it carefully before submitting it.
In conclusion, a good cover letter for a library assistant begins with an attention-grabbing opening sentence that sets the tone for the letter. The following paragraphs should provide relevant information about your experience, education, and interest in libraries.
The final paragraph should restate the main points of the letter and encourage the reader to contact you for further information.
Other Cover Letters:
Cover Letter for Change Manager
Cover Letter for Office Administrator
Cover Letter for Babysitter
Cover Letter for the Military
Cover Letter for a Clinic
Cover Letter for Behavior Technician
Cover Letter for Advisory Letter
Cover Letter for Computer Skills
Cover Letter for Classroom Assistant
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Obesity, Weight Loss, and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.|
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00186459|
Recruitment Status : Unknown
Verified March 2013 by Tracey McLaughlin, Stanford University.
Recruitment status was: Enrolling by invitation
First Posted : September 16, 2005
Last Update Posted : March 13, 2013
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Tracey McLaughlin, Stanford University
No Study Results Posted on ClinicalTrials.gov for this Study
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|Primary Completion Date :||No date given|
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Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
McLaughlin T, Abbasi F, Lamendola C, Yee G, Carter S, Cushman SW. Dietary weight loss in insulin-resistant non-obese humans: Metabolic benefits and relationship to adipose cell size. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2019 Jan;29(1):62-68. doi: 10.1016/j.numecd.2018.09.014. Epub 2018 Oct 11.
Perelman D, Coghlan N, Lamendola C, Carter S, Abbasi F, McLaughlin T. Substituting poly- and mono-unsaturated fat for dietary carbohydrate reduces hyperinsulinemia in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2017 Apr;33(4):324-327. doi: 10.1080/09513590.2016.1259407. Epub 2016 Dec 2.

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Quaternary terrace deposits exposed on the Capo Vaticano peninsula (Calabria, Southern Italy) have beeninvestigated in order to obtain new OSL age estimates. Six samples were collected from unconsolidatedsediments associated with the major marine terraces. These form a flight of seven distinct levelsdistributed between about 600 m and 30 m of altitude. The samples were analysed by optically stimulatedluminescence (OSL) technique, the obtained results provided reliable age estimates showingnumerical ages ranging between 214 25 ka and 62 6 ka. Age determinations combined withgeological and morphological information provide new constraints for correlating the distinct orders ofmarine terraces with the last seven interglacial stages of the eustatic curve. This correlation indicates thatin the Middle-Late Pleistocene this portion of the southern Calabrian arc was affected by a vigorous upliftcharacterized by rates up to w2 mm/y.
|Titolo:||Luminescence chronology of Pleistocene marine terraces of Capo Vaticano peninsula (Calabria, Southern Italy)|
|Data di pubblicazione:||2011|
|Citazione:||Luminescence chronology of Pleistocene marine terraces of Capo Vaticano peninsula (Calabria, Southern Italy) / Bianca, M; Catalano, Stefano; DE GUIDI, Giorgio; Gueli, ANNA MARIA; Monaco, Carmelo Giovanni; RISTUCCIA G., M; Stella, G; Tortorici, Giuseppe; Tortorici, L; Troja, S. O.. - In: QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL. - ISSN 1040-6182. - 232:1-2(2011), pp. 114-121.|
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The eastern ascent route on Monte Sernio is a very beautiful tour. It is diverse, the scenery is great and the ascent is also quite challenging for a hiker. But the tour can be also quite long. Monte Sernuio belongs to Paularo and from there this ascent goes quite around. But if you are staying in this mountain group for more than just one day, this is one of the first ascent options to consider.
Rating The Route (By Hiking Standards)
On the east ridge0. General:
From cca 1732 m to 2187 m, exposition E. Marked (yellow marks), but not protected. Difficulties don't exceed UIAA II- degree (one detail, otherwise I). During the whole ascent we didn't put poles on our backpack. For a descent poles are very useful. Except good shoes you don't need any other equipment. Ascent in the morning can be hot, so have enough to drink.
cca 500 m (from the parking place above Val Aupa cca 1500 m). From the Nuviernulis notch you will need less than 1 h 30 min, from Rif. Grauzaria good 2 h 30 min and from the parking place above Val Aupa 4 h.
3 - Middle.
3 - Middle.
2 - easy.
The final part of the ascent starts on Forca Nuviernulis
(notch), 1732 m. This can be reached by the following variants:
- From Val Aupa. Parking place above Aupa valley, 727 m, Rif. Grauzaria, 1250 m, Foran de la Gjaline (saddle), 1560 m, Nuviernulis notch, 1732 m. Easy, marked path, 2 h 45 min.
- From Paularo. Parking place in Dioor, 675 m, Casera del Mestri, 1512 m, Nuviernulis notch, 1732 m. Easy, marked path, 3 h 30 min. If coming from this side you can also do a shortcut. While Nuviernulis notch lies on the E side of Torre Nuviernulis, a marked path goes also through the ravine W of the tower directly up on the main ridge of Monte Sernio. I don't know how hard this shortcut is, but above on the ridge the crossroads is marked and a good path is descending down into the steep ravine.
- From the south. An endless valley is coming up the Nuviernulis saddle from the south. From Morolz on the Grauzaria side you'd have some 4 h to the notch. By this ascent you don't need to go just on the saddle. A few minutes before the marked path goes left (west) towards the E face of Monte Sernio.
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Monte Sernio East face normal route (UIAA II-, mostly I).
The path on Sernio
From the Nuviernulis notch you descend some 20 m towards the south where the marked path deters right (westwards) through pine-bushes. Is descends some more meters until the lowest rocks of Torre Nuviernulis are reached, then it starts ascending first quite steep then moderately until the main ridge of Monte Sernio is reached W of the Nuviernulis tower. The path continues in the same direction, soon hits the first steep rocky step and overcomes it in an easy climb.
Climbing over rocky steps and following a path over a steep terrain is allways exchanging and the route keeps close to the edge of Monte Sernio's beautiful NE face. Following good marks we ascend further up and reach a steep gorge, falling down into the NE face. It turns us left, the route goes into the ravine, which continues above the gorge and follows it a few more meters until the ravine is closed by a boulder. There we must exit towards right, climbing up by a narrow but short ledge. Difficulties don't exceed UIAA II- and at the end of the ledge there's also a wedge to install protection. Above the climb becomes even easier and the route goes left and away from the NE face edge. We cross some 50m into the east face, where the route scrambles up again. The terrain is unpleasant, crunchy, but not hard to climb. After passing a fine limestone plate the route turns right again, in few turns gains considerable height and hits the SE ridge again. Following the easy ridge directly up we soon see the first cross (the bigger one stands on the fore-summit), reach it, pass it and finally reach also the second, smaller cross on the main summit.


Energy Tomorrow Blog
Posted May 17, 2016
The United States in 2040 will be more energy self-sufficient, a net energy exporter and a lower source of energy-related carbon emissions as clean-burning natural gas becomes the dominant fuel for generating electricity. The leading energy source 24 years into the future – as they are now – will be oil and natural gas.
So projects the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) in an early look at select data from EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2016 report that’s scheduled for full release in July.
The main takeaway from EIA’s “sneak preview” is the importance of the U.S. energy revolution – primarily oil and natural gas developed from shale and other tight-rock formations using safe hydraulic fracturing and modern horizontal drilling. The United States is stronger now and will be in the future thanks to domestic energy from fracking.
Posted May 12, 2016
We’ll say it again: Methane emissions are falling. And they’ll continue doing so because industry wants to capture as much of the primary component of natural gas as possible, for delivery to consumers.
So that’s the context for EPA’s regulatory initiative. Basically, the agency looked at the energy landscape – one of surging production but also declining emissions – and determined the next step should be more regulation. The resulting new rules could hinder America’s shale energy revolution, one that has helped lower U.S. energy-related carbon emissions 12 percent below 2005 levels, allowing the United States to lead the world in reducing carbon emissions.
Posted April 28, 2016
Bringing home recognition of the U.S. energy renaissance and its benefits to policymakers in Washington is critically important. Sustaining and growing the domestic surge in oil and natural gas production depends on forward-looking leadership and sound policies.
No less critical is increasing Americans’ buy-in on the golden opportunity to foster economic growth well into the future, create jobs, produce consumer savings and strengthen U.S. standing in the world, all thanks to more home-grown energy – and all occurring as the United States leads the world in reducing carbon emissions.
Posted April 21, 2016
U.S. Senate passage of energy legislation is an important step forward in the effort to sustain and grow a U.S. energy revolution that’s making America more energy secure, benefiting consumers and helping the environment.
For the first time since the energy renaissance materialized, both houses of Congress have passed bipartisan, comprehensive energy-assisting legislation. The initiatives signal a commitment to matching energy policy with the new U.S. energy reality, one in which the United States is the world’s leading producer of oil and natural gas. They also suggest lawmakers recognize that, on a bipartisan basis, voting Americans support more domestic energy development – as well as candidates who do the same.
Louis Finkel, API executive vice president, talked about the advancing legislation and the opportunities that are being provided by American energy during a conference call with reporters.
Posted April 19, 2016
Some important context before a discussion of a flawed emissions report from EPA, which follows below.
The United States is the world’s No. 1 producer of oil and natural gas – largely thanks to safe and responsible hydraulic fracturing and advanced horizontal drilling. Natural gas production reached a record high level of 79 billion cubic feet per day in 2015, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (chart), while total U.S. energy output increased for the sixth consecutive year.
The increased natural gas production and use is critically important, as it is the key factor in reduced carbon emissions during a period of U.S. economic expansion – a break with historic precedent noted by the New York Times. Indeed, the United States is leading the world in carbon emissions reductions, largely thanks to its energy revolution.
Posted April 14, 2016
Take a look at details of API’s energy policy recommendations to the two political parties from this week’s Vote4Energy event. They include access to oil and natural gas resources and an approach to oversight that fosters the goal of safe and responsible energy development.
Access is critically important, especially when you’re talking about developing offshore oil and natural gas reserves. Today, 87 percent of offshore acreage under federal control remains off limits to energy development.
Posted April 13, 2016
There’s a candidate in the 2016 campaign that’s a true unifier, a candidate reflecting the views of an overwhelming number of Americans and one that’s capable of being a sturdy bridge between Washington’s partisan interests:
As the 2016 general election campaign season approaches, API this week unveiled its energy policy recommendations for the platform-writing committees of the Democratic and Republican parties. More on these below.
First, let’s focus on the United States’ current energy reality and the once-in-a-generation opportunity the U.S. energy revolution is providing for security and prosperity, which API President and CEO Jack Gerard described as the context for industry’s platform report during a briefing and discussion event in Washington.
Posted March 30, 2016
Methane emissions have dropped significantly. Since 2005, emissions from field production of natural gas have dropped 38 percent, and emissions from hydraulically fractured natural gas wells have plunged 79 percent.
These facts bear repeating in light of the Obama administration’s announcement that it is pursuing yet another set of methane regulations. Not only are the additional regulations duplicative and unnecessary, given industry’s success in reducing emissions under current regulations, but the new rules could actually undermine progress.
Posted March 29, 2016
A quick list of some of the benefits realized by the United States thanks to modern hydraulic fracturing and advanced horizontal drilling:
Surging oil and natural gas production
The United States is the world’s leading producer of oil and natural gas, resulting in lower oil imports and an opportunity for the U.S. to compete with other producers in the global market.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, oil production from safely fractured wells totaled more than 4.3 million barrels per day in 2015, about half of all U.S. oil output.
Posted March 15, 2016
With the Obama administration’s decision not to include the Atlantic in the next federal offshore leasing program, let’s connect some dots that put this unfortunate decision in a fuller context – one where the administration is choosing retreat instead of progress with its energy strategy.
First, America’s energy revolution is a once-in-a-generation opportunity that has put this country on a path toward economic growth, consumer benefits, environmental progress and a more secure energy future. Yet, omitting the Atlantic from the five-year leasing program that will largely guide offshore development from 2017 to 2022 is retreat, not progress, in efforts to produce more energy right here at home.
It’s the wrong path for America – a path also defined by administration policies that have resulted in declining oil and natural gas production on federal lands, an onslaught of unnecessary regulation and continuation of the harmful Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). It’s a path that has made energy infrastructure development more problematic, a path that will negatively impact American households and one that could see the U.S. become less secure and less competitive in the world.


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Remember the 2012 national championship game when Kentucky beat Kansas and Anthony Davis sacrificed his scoring to concentrate on defense and rebounding for John Calipari’s team.
Guess what? His mentality has not changed.
Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers took a 3-1 lead over Miami in the NBA Finals with a 102-96 win Tuesday. Davis had 22 points, nine rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal in 41 minutes, 31 seconds of playing time.
But what was most impressive is that Davis drew the primary defensive assignment on Heat guard Jimmy Butler, who had 40 points in Miami’s Game 3 win. Butler had 22 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists and three steals in 43 minutes but Davis did not let him dominate like he did in Game 3.
“You don’t have to say anything to Anthony Davis,” Lakers coach Frank Vogel said. “He wants this more than anything. Obviously he’s a great player capable of imposing his will on the game on both ends of the floor. You saw what he did tonight defensively, and obviously that big three helped seal it, but was great on both ends all night.”
Davis has a chance to be the first Kentucky player to win a NCAA title, Olympic gold medal and NBA championship in the Lakers close out this series the way most expect.
“I had the task of guarding Jimmy Butler, and so I just tried to be locked in to him,” Davis said after Tuesday’s game. “We know that the past — the last game, he kind of just took over and imposed his will on the game on both ends of the floor, and we just tried to give him a different look. Tried to make him shoot over a contested hand, finish over the length at the rim. Just make it tough for him. It was very easy for him in Game 3. We just wanted to switch it up.
“I wanted to use a lot of my energy on the defensive end, knowing the other guys on the team were going to make up the absence for me on the offensive end. The guys did a good job making shots, making plays for our team, especially late game.”
Butler was 5-for-5 from the field in the first quarter but 3-for-12 the rest of the game due in large part to Davis’ defense.
“We just wanted to give him a different look, honestly. We were actioning a lot out of Bron. I just told Bron, I’ll take him. You’re coming down and we want you to run the screen-and-roll, get in the paint, get fouled, find guys, get back, guard Jimmy. Like I’ll take some of that load off of him and I’ll guard him, and if I pick up a quick foul, then you take him,” Davis said.
“I wasn’t in foul trouble tonight, and I was able to stay on him most of the game. Coming in with the mindset of knowing what he just did to us Game 3, very easy for him. The floor was very open. He got what he wanted. And me coming in, knowing that I was guarding him, I just wanted to take all that away and just make it difficult for him. I just did that to the best of my ability tonight.”

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“It's time for a change my dear, and not a moment too soon.”
After making the ultimate sacrifice to save Peri in the Caves of Androzani, the Doctor regenerated into the most flamboyant, arrogant, and frightening incarnation yet.
Save Earth from Halley's Comet, do battle with the alien mastermind Sil (twice), and face not just the Master, but the Rani too! Return to past adventures, battle terrible foes old and new and face the ultimate test – the trial of a Time Lord.
This Sourcebook for the Doctor Who Roleplaying Game explores the Sixth Doctor's adventures on Earth and beyond. With detailed information on all the allies, enemies, aliens and gadgets, as well as examining each of their adventures, the book contains a wealth of material for the Doctor Who Roleplaying Game, and is also a fact-packed resource for fans of the show!


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Residents on the Clifton Park side of Ballston Lake are several steps closer to getting public water by buying it from the neighboring town of Ballston.
The Town Board has done everything it can at a local level, approving an intermunicipal agreement with Ballston and establishing a water district along Route 146A, said Clifton Park Supervisor Phil Barrett.
The Ballston Town Board agreed by a 3-1 vote recently to sell water to the Ballston Lake properties at $3.30 per 1,000 gallons of water, which is the same rate charged to Ballston residents.
Now Clifton Park will send all the information to the state Comptroller’s Office, which must review and approve the district, and then send the project out to bid, extend the water main and hook up customers.
“We do expect a favorable response” from the Comptroller’s Office, Barrett said.
Water users on the Clifton Park side of Route 146A in the hamlet of Ballston Lake seek public water hookups because their well water reeks of sulfur, though it is safe to drink.
The Ballston Lake Emergency Squad buys water to drink and needs to open its bay doors after washing down ambulances after a call because of the smell. Several homes and the Ballston Lake Volunteer Fire Department also will be in the water district, a total of about 30 properties from the town line almost to Ashdown Road.
Barrett would like hook them up to public water by the end of this year.
“That’s what we’re shooting for, but I can’t guarantee it.”
Currently, Ballston’s public water main stops at the town line on Route 146A, just south of Westside Drive.
Preliminary estimates indicate each owner would pay about $338 a year for water usage and about $930 a year for the Clifton Park Water Authority to install the water lines.
The water authority would borrow money to pay the estimated $574,000 cost up front and then customers in that special district would pay back the principal and interest each year.
The project would not affect the price for Clifton Park’s current water customers.

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Temporary heated tent-like structure in the middle of churchill squre used to host a series of winter concerts, events, parties. This idea had previously been brought up by the city but never acted upon.
Edmonton should celebrate music influenced by, and made from Winter. Acts could include everything from indigenous music from Canadian aboriginals in the territories, international acts from places like Russia and Iceland and, my fave, performances on instruments made from ice. See link for utter awesomeness:
Dance Party in your one-piece Ski Suit? Already hosted in Montreal - This should come to Edmonton. We have the promoters to do it and already attract big name DJs / Electronic Artists! IglooFest: "You are invited to the kingdom of the igloo where you are promised the best artists of the electronic scene, a unique and compelling architectural scenography, a hilarious contest snowsuit "one piece" and an electrifying atmosphere ...more »


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Minty Fresh will release We Were Evergreen’s debut album “Towards” on December 2nd, with the addition of 3 bonus tracks. Produced by Charlie Andrew (Alt-J, Darwin Deez, Matt Corby), “Towards” is sure to get you up and dancing. The French band's music has been influenced by their move to London a few years back. You can hear this fusion of the two countries in the way they weave English folk with French pop and disco. We Were Evergreen describes their sound as "indie poptronica with equatorial rhythm loops and vocal harmonies." The band is: Michael Liot (guitar, vocals), Fabienne Débarre (piano, vocals), and William Serfass (drums).
We Were Evergreen explains the title of the album: "We have evolved in the process of making this first album, which is why it is called ‘Towards.’ It is about going somewhere, anywhere, even if the direction doesn't make sense. It is about movement versus stillness, body versus mind, personal mythology versus collective memory.”
View the creatively interactive music video for "Daughters" from five different camera angles here:
Listen to the Soundcloud link for "Daughters:"
Pre-order "Towards" here:
2. False Start
7. Best Thing
10. Tambourine Like A Crown
11. Golden Fire
12. Kilmore's End
13. Cargo Cult


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[[wysiwyg_imageupload:964:]]Though fan response to John Carter has tended to be on the positive side, the movie just hasn’t been moving at the box office.
Opening weekend only saw $30 million in sales, which is not so good for a movie that cost $250 million to make with an estimated marketing budget of $100 million plus.
And the following weekend saw a 55% decline in sales with $13 million and change.
Now Disney has released a statement (via Deadline) with news that John Carter is projected to be at a $200 million loss for their second quarter.
In light of the theatrical performance of John Carter ($184 million global box office), we expect the film to generate an operating loss of approximately $200 million during our second fiscal quarter ending March 31. As a result, our current expectation is that the Studio segment will have an operating loss of between $80 and $120 million for the second quarter. As we look forward to the second half of the year, we are excited about the upcoming releases of The Avengers and Brave, which we believe have tremendous potential to drive value for the Studio and the rest of the company.
This makes John Carter one of Hollywood’s biggest flops of all time, and it is estimated by some that the movie would need to make $600 million worldwide to break even.
The major problem cited with Carter among those who have not seen it seems to be lack of enthusiasm. Basically there is no buzz as most movie-goers just have no idea what the movie is about. Why should they care?
It was said that Disney knew well ahead of time that John Carter would tank, as the movie was a result of a previous administration. This could explain the less than stellar marketing campaign surrounding the movie; by watching the trailers you would actually have no idea that the movie is even set on Mars.
Now there has been talk of a sequel being written, but unless the movie generates more word of mouth buzz and/or a cult-like following — and I suppose an Exec at Disney takes a liking, any chance of a part 2 seems to be all but squashed.


The Empowered Agent Podcast with Tristen Campanella Episode
For real estate agents, the challenge of marketing is twofold. On one hand, you need to be visible and attract clients. On the other, you need to do this without breaking the bank. Fortunately, with a few smart strategies and some creative thinking, it is possible to market your business without spending a fortune.
Where to Market?
The most important thing when it comes to marketing in real estate is knowing where to focus your energy. The fact is that not all marketing efforts are created equal—some will yield better results than others depending on your specific industry and target audience. For example, if you’re targeting millennials, then social media channels like Instagram and Facebook may be your best bet. Or if you’re targeting empty nesters looking for retirement homes, then print ads in targeted publications may be more effective. Wherever you decide to focus your energy, make sure that it’s targeted towards people who are likely interested in buying or selling property in your area so that you can get the best return on investment for your time and money.
How to Market?
Once you know where you should be focusing your marketing efforts, then it’s time to decide how best to reach those potential customers. There are many different approaches—from email campaigns and direct mailers to radio spots and TV commercials—but regardless of which method(s) you choose, there are certain elements that every successful campaign should have in common. It should have an engaging message that resonates with its intended audience; visuals or graphics that make it stand out; a call-to-action that motivates people to take action; and tracking capabilities so that you can measure the success of your efforts over time.
To be honest it’s really going to end up being what you like to do, and if you have money to spend on marketing. For me, every sale I make 20% goes back into marketing. But when i was new I had to rely on my sweat equity to market my real estate business.
Should You Spend Money?
When it comes to marketing in real estate, spending money isn’t always necessary—but it can certainly help boost your visibility and reach a larger audience more quickly than relying solely on organic methods like networking or word-of-mouth referrals. That said, before investing any money into paid advertising or digital campaigns make sure that you understand what type of return on investment (ROI) these efforts will generate so that you don’t overspend or waste resources unnecessarily.
Some of the ways you can market without spending a lot for your real estate business.
- Facebook and ig ads to your sphere
- Google display ads
- Door knocking
- Geo calls
- Open houses with door knocking
- Networking and coffees
Marketing in real estate doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated—but it does require a solid strategy based on understanding who your target audience is and where they spend their time online (or offline). By taking the time up front to research these questions thoroughly and create a plan accordingly, real estate agents can maximize their impact while minimizing their costs in order to ensure maximum success for their business in the long run!


A DRUG traditionally used to treat breast cancer also reduces the size of harmful protein deposits in AL amyloidosis, a disease with some similarities to Alzheimer’s. Giampaolo Merlini, the Italian doctor who made the chance discovery, says it could point the way to a treatment for other amyloid diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Britain’s fourth biggest killer.
The protein deposits, called amyloid fibrils, are symptomatic of a number of diseases. The fibrils are stable aggregates of protein that collect between the cells within organs, especially the kidneys, liver, spleen and skin. Fibrils are also consistently found in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s. Mark Pepys, an expert on amyloid diseases at Hammersmith Hospital in London, says there is now “overwhelming” evidence that amyloid deposits cause the symptoms of Alzheimer’s.
Amyloid diseases can prove fatal, and until now the only treatment has been organ transplants, obviously impossible for patients with Alzheimer’s.
The new discovery was made when a colleague of Merlini’s at the University of Pavia began taking an anti-cancer drug known as IDOX (4′-iodo-4′-deoxydorubicin). IDOX is widely available in Europe as a treatment for breast cancer, but Merlini’s colleague was suffering from a cancerous form of AL amyloidosis. In such cases, cancer cells in the bone marrow overproduce the protein that creates the fibrils. IDOX was originally prescribed to kill off these cancer cells but it also immediately began to shrink the fibrils.
“Previously he had a large visible lump of amyloid in his leg which stopped him walking very far,” says Merlini. “But after just 48 hours of taking IDOX, he was able to walk long distances.” The drug has since been tested on eight other patients and it is now entering clinical trials. No one yet knows how the drug works.
Unfortunately, because IDOX was designed as an anti-cancer drug, it can only be given to patients suffering from the cancerous form of AL amyloidosis. Its ability to kill cells would produce severe side effects, and while toxic drugs are common in cancer treatment, they would be unacceptable in other patients. But Merlini says that the section of the IDOX molecule that is active in reducing fibrils is not toxic. He is now working on a non-toxic version of the drug as a possible treatment for Alzheimer’s and other amyloid diseases. But he says that it may take more than five years to develop.


The Ministry for Primary Industries has laid four charges against Fonterra, alleging breaches of the Animal Products Act and the company plans to plead guilty.
The charges have been filed against Fonterra Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fonterra Co-operative Group. They are:
- Processing dairy product not in accordance with its Risk Management Programme
- Exporting dairy product that failed to meet relevant animal product standards
- Failing to notify its verifier of significant concerns that dairy product had not been processed in accordance with its Risk Management Programme
- Failing to notify the Director General as soon as possible that exported dairy product was not fit for intended purpose.
The charges arise from MPI’s investigation into events leading up to the precautionary whey protein concentrate (WPC80) recall last year -commonly referred to as the Fonterra botulism scare.
MPI had examined whether Fonterra had complied with all its food safety and quality obligations, under New Zealand’s Food Act and Animal Products Act in connection with the events leading to the precautionary recall.
“We have accepted all four charges, which are consistent with the findings of our Operational Review, and the Independent Board Inquiry,” Fonterra’s managing director people, culture and strategy Maury Leyland said in a statement.
“The WPC80 event caused us to examine in detail what happened, why it happened, and what we must do to minimise the risk of it ever happening again.
“We are making good progress on implementing the necessary improvements the Operational Review and Independent Board Inquiry identified,” Ms Leyland said.
MPI says it cannot make further comment as the matter is before the courts.
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1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup granola (choose a gluten-free option if needed)
1 cup fresh berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to your desired level of sweetness)
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If you like some added texture and flavor, you can sprinkle chopped nuts (e.g., almonds or walnuts) on top.
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