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The Art of Such n Such is a collaborative art experiment. The Vision is to create an art space involving the viewer in a participatory way breaking the boundaries between the art, the artists and the participants whom enter the space. We love working together sharing our ideas and innovations while having fun and instigating education and interaction. We push the art to another level reaching for more of whats out there so come by to see and be part of our collaborative play ground.
The art of such n such is a old school camp that has been on n off esplanade for years (since 2002) we usually consist of a population of no less than 45 - and up to no more than 80 artists and entrepreneurs form around the USA and abroad. this year we are located at 5:00 & A. We have a reputation as an Edgy highly interactive theme camp this year we will work closely with new energy and Artists to finely tune and tweak the look, feel and character of the collaborative nature of the living art experience. Such n Such is a mobile art organism that can adapt to any situation to present a cutting edge art experience. Please contact us if you have questions about the nature of what we can do!
this is a shot from dawn 2016 as the sun came up and we were still interactively at it with our art frontage! 4:20 esp
camp layout 150 x 250 deep
we will be trying new things this year and are experimenting in this space with our camp dynamics and camp mates in this year.
Bad Advice and heckling camp frontage
The camp is an interactive expression that has bad advise peep shows and a self serve paternity testing. shot from 2015 ass camp 4:30 esp

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South Korea has changed its attitude in regard to marriages with foreigners. A couple of decades ago it was considered to be something reprehensible, and is now there is no condemnation. Moreover, the country has developed an unusual situation — wives from abroad are chosen not by successful citizens but by losers from depressed areas of Korea. And preference is given to women from Vietnam. However the brides from China earned a bad reputation. "Lenta.ru” found out where these features of the Korean market for foreign wives are coming from.
All the references about Korea — both North and South - are calling it a "mono-ethnical state". Until recently, this definition was quite in accordance with the truth, because of lack of national minorities on the Korean Peninsula (of course, aside from several Chinese communities, both in North and in South).
But times change, and now it is becoming increasingly clear that South Korea is turning into a multinational state. By the end of 2014 there were 1 million 797 thousand foreigners, representing 3.5 percent of the country’s population. Over the last ten years this figure has doubled. Korea grew rich, and entered the ranks of developed countries, and naturally it became attractive to all sorts of immigrants.
The foreigners coming to South Korea for a short period of time are divided into two distinguished groups. First, there are more than a million of unskilled foreign workers (guest workers). And secondly —foreign wives.
With migrant workers everything is quite simple. Wages in Korea are quite decent now, even by the European standards, let alone for Asia. So it’s not surprising that the citizens from neighboring States rushed to the country to make a fast won. Immigrants from China are now dominating among the guest workers; Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia and Uzbekistan are the major providers of foreign workers. As in elsewhere, migrant workers in Korea are working there, where the natives are not willing to be employed. Guest workers are mostly temporary ones, though some of them can stay in Korea forever.
This is not the case with the other category of immigrants — the foreign wives of the Korean citizens.
The formation of this social group in the country was a surprise. Although the first international wedding took place in Korea in the late nineteenth century, in the early 1990s many interviews and polls demonstrated that the Koreans are very unkindly referring to the idea of a marriage with a foreigner. In those days the vast majority of mixed marriages were represented by the unions of the American soldiers stationed in Korean regiments and the girls from different kinds of questionable establishments. It was clear that those around regarded such marriages with great suspicion.
But times change, and now South Korea is one of the world’s leaders in international marriages. For the last decade, approximately every tenth marriage in the country was between a Korean citizen and a foreigner. The peak was in 2005, when the proportion of marriages with foreign citizens reached 13.5 percent. In 2013 the index was 8.1 percent.
However, it is more correct to speak not about the marriages, but the marriages with foreign women. About two-thirds of such unions (to be precise, 70.7 percent in 2013) are between Korean men and foreign women. Among these women immigrants from poor countries of East and Southeast Asia are dominating: Chinese women — 33.1 percent, Vietnam women – 31.5 percent, Filipina women — 9.2 percent, Cambogia women — 4.0% (according to 2013 data).
In most states of the world the residents of the more developed parts of the country are more likely married to the foreign citizens, but in Korea the situation is quite opposite: the less the region is developed the higher is the proportion of mixed marriages. In problematic by Korean standards areas – the Southwest of the country – the percentage of marriages with foreign women may exceed by 20 percent in average.
And this is not surprising: from the Korean side mostly rural residents of depressed regions are getting married in such way. This is due to the unfavorable demographic situation. Most young women are leaving their native villages after finishing school, while the men remain on ancestral land and do the farming.
As a result of this migration there was an acute shortage of girls in remote villages. And many single men are turning to the services of agencies that help looking for brides from abroad. Especially most actively these services are used by those who have very little chances with the Korean marriage market - drunkards, sluggards, widowers with children, and people with poor health.
When the boom of mixed marriages in South Korea was just starting, most of the "wives to order” were brought from China, mostly from Manchuria, where many ethnic Koreans live. The advantages seemed obvious: most Koreans from PRC had maintained the traditional way of life and their native language, and it was implied that Koreans from Manchuria villages are quickly adapting to life in South Korea.
However with time Korean peasants partly disappointed in the Chinese wives. It was found out that Chinese Koreans (and Chinese women in General) have one unpleasant tendency: after spending in marriage allotted by law period of time and thus obtaining the rights to the coveted passport of the Republic of Korea, they immediately divorce their deadbeat husbands and disappear in an unknown direction.
So, these days Vietnam is the most popular as a supplier of brides, especially its southern areas, where 78% of visitors to Korea are the Vietnamese brides. In Korean provincial towns one can often find mediation offices, which showcases are laden with advertising posters, telling about the various advantages of Vietnamese ladies. They affirm that Vietnamese women become the exemplary daughters-in-law, they are incredibly diligent and, most importantly, unlike the Chinese, they do not tend to run away from their husbands after obtaining a passport.
To its credit, Vietnam, for all its progress in recent years, still remains a very poor country by world standards. Therefore, for ordinary Vietnamese girl Korean rural house, which has not only electricity (round the clock, without interruption), but also inner plumbing and running hot water, and it just seems like a palace from a fairy tale. This girl often agrees to not to pay attention at the strangeness of her future spouse, and especially at his age. In average Vietnamese-Korean marriages the groom is 11 years older than the bride, and in marriages with Cambodian girls the average gap in age is 16 years.
The number of international marriages in Korea reaches 200 000. However, many of them (40 percent) are broken up rapidly, but foreign women who escaped their drudgery Korean men usually stay in Korea. As a rule they marry again, but by their own choice, and being aware of the local specifics.
The children of mixed parentage are the natural consequence of such marriages, their number is already close to 300 000. Their fate is not always simple. Typically, these children are not doing well at school. According to Korean tradition, the education of offspring is mother’s obligation. However, a young Vietnamese peasant woman, who only finished primary school and is not too fluent in the Korean language, is not able even to check the homework of her child. Children from mixed marriages also face with certain discrimination.
Reports of problems associated with international marriages often appear in the press, as well as the stories of the Koreans themselves, who had the relevant experience. They have had some impact on public opinion. So the number of such unions has decreased in recent years, but still remains high by any standards.
However, the attitude towards immigrants is one of the few issues in which the South Korean politicians agree with each other. Both left-wingers and right-wingers generally concur that in those conditions when the country's population is rapidly aging, immigration has no other alternatives. Hence the considerable funds are allocated to the assimilation of immigrants, primarily foreign wives. For them the courses on Korean language and customs (including Korean cooking) are arranged, and various consulting and legal centers are established. In recent years, there was even the revision of school textbooks, from where some passages in the spirit of biological nationalism of “blood and soil" were removed. It has always played a significant role in the Korean perception of themselves and the surrounding world. All in all, until now the situation seems clear: South Korea is turning into a multi-ethnic country, and the local authorities are partly trying to encourage this process and partly to control it.
Andrei Lankov, Professor at the University of Kookmin (Seoul)


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The Green Park Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to renew its contract with the St. Louis County Police Department to continue providing police services to the city at its meeting Nov. 15.
Green Park currently features two officers, contracted from the St. Louis County Police Department, and 24/7 service from the county for calls.
The city has always contracted with the county for police services since it was incorporated in 1995.
The Board of Aldermen added the second officer in 2017 as part of its Proposition P spending. The decision stemmed from an increase in traffic and speeding complaints and an increase in theft and larceny, both of which are seeing an increase recently.
“So with the cold weather, we’re definitely seeing an increased number of larcenies, cars being taken because people are warming them up,” Patrolman Sanda Cosic said. “A lot of gas stations are being targeted, especially Quik Trips close to the interstate.”
Cosic said a lot of these crimes are committed by groups of people. They usually target women and look for unlocked cars. Near interstate highways is a common place for the crimes because perpetrators can quickly and easily escape.
During discussion Nov. 15 about the renewal of the police contract, Ward 1 Alderman Ron Slattery questioned if the board should add a third officer to the city at the cost of approximately $115,000.
The discussion boiled down to if the city would get $115,000 worth of value from adding a third officer. City Administrator James Mello said crime is up everywhere, but the police in the city are doing a good job and they “can’t be all these places at once.” He said unless the number of officers in the city is quadrupled, there will still be time gaps and places that all can’t be covered at once.
Sgt. Roy Absolon said these thefts and larcenies have somewhat of a general timeframe, but it still depends on what a criminal or group is planning for that day. If citizens report the crimes, it can help build a time and place profile for police to watch.
Absolon said Green Park is fortunate compared to other cities because a lot of officers will drive through it to get gas at the County Public Works Yard at 10996 Kohrs Lane, providing a pseudo-patrol.
“It’s not like we’re making excuses, we’re just saying you guys are getting better than the next guy because of where you’re geographically located,” Absolon said. “Grantwood Village doesn’t have any gas pumps or any thoroughfare going in and out of them, so the only guy in there is a contract officer.”
Mello said if more of the crime increase was focused in Green Park there would be a stronger argument to add an officer, but crime is up all over the county.
“The bottom line is I don’t know if we’d get any advantage out of spending an extra $115,000,” Mayor Tim Thuston said.
The board unanimously voted to renew its police contract with the two officers at a small increase of $427.
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct officer who spoke about the contract.

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The WWE vs AEW ‘war’ has been ongoing for a few months in earnest and AEW have shown they are not here to play.
Despite all the early signs suggesting AEW wanted to be an ‘alternative’ to WWE and not competition, that has changed with seven straight weeks of victories in the TV ratings over NXT.
CM Punk was an interesting wrinkle in the newfound battle when he started making some noises that he was interested in returning to the world of professional wrestling.
AEW made the first overtures, but Punk suggested they did so through text messages and he implied that he found that unprofessional.
Later, it would emerge that Punk did a screen test for FOX ahead of the launch of their WWE studio show, WWE Backstage.
While the former WWE champion wasn’t hired in the first instance, he did make his first appearance last week and looks set to be a regular analyst moving forward.
When tweeting he was looking forward to starting this on Tuesday, for some reason he tagged AEW owner, Tony Khan.
This set off a tense exchange between Khan and 17-year WWE veteran Randy Orton.
Orton was rumoured to be considering a move to AEW where one of his close friends, Cody Rhodes, is now an executive vice president, but he ended up signing a new contract with WWE instead.

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I spent an hour coaching a talented actress the other day. She came for a make-up session after missing the previous week’s workshop. She hasn’t recorded an audio book, yet. I think she possesses all the tools to be a working narrator. Upon finishing our work, I advised her to focus on what I perceived as her greatest performance challenge: energy. I suggested that, to be a successful storyteller, you must commit yourself, by way of performance energy, 100%. Axiomatically, the less commitment, the less interesting your performance.
So, what is ‘energy?’ Why is it so necessary? And why do narrators have difficulty engaging this commitment?
I think I can take a stab at defining ‘energy.’ I can offer an opinion about why it’s so critical to excellent storytelling. Why narrators have trouble with this concept is inexplicable. I don’t know, and wouldn’t hazard a guess.
‘Energy’ is a term I’ve been familiar with since I was an apprentice at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia, many decades ago. Though I’ve never attempted to arrive at a particular definition, ‘energy,’ from my perspecttive, is a characterization that can be used to measure professionalism, even to suggest the difference between amateur and professional. I think it’s fair to argue that professionals have it; amateurs don’t.
‘Energy,’ as I understand it, is an effect, not a cause. It’s a result. ‘Energy’ is a reflection of an actor’s emotional investment, not in the author’s words but rather, in the feelings they reveal. Great energy is achieved when an actor determines that they will be as emotionally involved in the story as the author. And I’ve never met a detached or semi-interested author.
‘Energy’ is critical because it cues the listener – even if they can’t articulate what it is that’s affecting them – that the narrator is just dying to take them along on this exhilarating journey, and can’t wait to get them to feel what the characters feel. Listeners may not know why they can’t get excited about a performer’s rendition of a story, but often, I think, it’s because the actor isn’t giving them anything to get excited about.
It sounds like common sense, yet I find that many narrators – particularly beginners and less experienced talent – seem to possess a self-imposed limiter, as if there’s an inner voice whispering to them while they narrate: “Not too much now; you don’t want to embarrass yourself; say the words like you mean them, but only like you 78% mean them?" So many times I’ve said to actors, c’mon, you can go further; overact. Trust me, you won’t be too big. I won’t let you embarrasses yourself. Okay, okay, says the narrator. But the result is virtually the same as before I began cajoling them.
One reason talent have difficulty with ‘energy’ may be technique. If it is, then there are quick fixes that can be suggested. For example, I find that many actors use too much voice in the booth. They are literally too big, too loud, too presentational. Ironically, too much volume makes it impossible for an actor to commit emotionally. It deprives them of their ability to maintain the performance energy they need for a compelling narration.
Audio book narration is an intimate medium. You can’t fight the booth. Excessive volume fights the booth. It’s anti-intimacy. Given that you can’t scream, or even talk loudly, how do you address, let’s say, an emotionally heightened scene? Narrating in a stage whisper - literally using less voice - not only creates intimacy between storyteller and listener, it allows for maximum emotional impact. Because this is an intimate experience and because the listener intuitively understands the narrator can’t shout, they will buy into you screaming, so long as it’s done intimately, that is, at the top of your stage-whispery range. The result: great energy. Unlimited emotional commitment.
For me less voice, less volume, more stage-whispery delivery, especially if the story is dramatic, as opposed to humorous, the more opportunity to commit emotionally. Yes, the exception proves the rule, but from my vantage in the control-room, not very often.

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Afghan interpreter starts over in the U.S.
STRATHAM — Sayed Mohammed Faysal never heard of blueberries until he arrived in New Hampshire last week.
He picked some and was amazed that he could eat them right off the bushes.
Blueberry picking is a summer tradition here, but not in Faysal's homeland.
"Everything is beautiful," said the 27-year-old Afghan interpreter, beaming a wide smile as he spoke about the start of his new life in America with help from Stratham resident Sean Norton, who serves in the Navy Reserve as an engineering aide in the Seabees.
Norton, 47, met Faysal while on deployment in Afghanistan — a war-torn country where he was born, raised, and threatened.
An Afghan translator who helped coalition forces, Faysal has spent the last year and a half working to get a visa to resettle in the United States.
It was his own personal mission to save his life after facing threats because of his work with the coalition troops.
"Because he's helping us and he was seen coming and going from our bases it becomes a danger for him and his family to be seen out in public. A lot of interpreters won't show up again," Norton said.
Some interpreters end up kidnapped. Others run away.
Faysal recently received a permanent special immigration visa and arrived in the U.S. on July 14.
He plans to live with Norton for about a month and hopes to find his own place and a job with a helping hand from Norton. Faysal calls him his best friend.
Faysal has barely had time to grasp the future that's ahead of him here.
He's fallen in love with New Hampshire's beauty and the people he's met so far.
It's overwhelming for a young man who decided to help the military fight the Taliban through his interpreting skills.
Faysal was an interpreter assisting different branches of the military from 2009 to earlier this year.
He was injured by an improvised explosion device and was hospitalized for six months in 2011.
After he was released from the hospital, Faysal started working with Norton and began the visa process.
Part of Norton's mission was to help turn over bases to the Afghans as coalition forces began to pull out of the country.
Faysal's job was to work with him to translate construction documents, contracts and help the military better understand the people and culture.
"Their job also is to give us some cultural awareness so we're not going in and acting out of the culture of our host nation," Norton said.
But the constant threat from the Taliban puts stress on the interpreters. Norton recalled one interpreter whose sister was kidnapped in 2005 and was later found dead.
"There is many people killing. There is a lot of bad people fighting against the U.S. Marines, Army Special Forces," Faysal said.
Norton described Faysal as a good worker who appeared happy and friendly despite the struggles in Afghanistan.
"I don't know if I was living there if I could keep the same attitude and be as happy as he is. I think I would lose energy fairly quick if I was there much longer than a year," Norton said.
While he's glad to have left Afghanistan, Faysal misses his wife of more than four years, who is now in India working for Afghan women's rights and his 3-year-old son, Mustafa, who lives with his parents in Afghanistan.
Now that he's arrived, Faysal will receive help as he tries to get settled with a job and housing. He has a year to resettle and will be forced to return to Afghanistan if he's unable to become independent.
Faysal plans to live with Norton for the first month. He will receive $1,000 in "welcome money" from the government to cover the first month's rent once he finds his own place.
He will also receive "a couple hundred dollars" in supplemental money for six to eight months to help with rent, Norton said.
"The goal is to cut it off because if they cut it off then it's a success story and they've migrated him correctly. If they don't, he's not a tax burden because he goes back home and that's it. They don't come here and teach them how to get on our system," he said.
Faysal's already begun the job search but hasn't had much luck so far.
Norton knows that not everyone backed the war and not everyone will support Faysal's move to the United States.
"People don't see. They don't understand the same things that most of us that serve are aware of, but we're told to do something and that's what we do. We do what we're told and we're human, so you see the humanity there. You see what is happening to the area and to the people that live there. People live there. It's not a big training ground where we go and fight and come home and have all these ...; stories. It's somebody else's life and house and home and towns and families that are affected and we get to come home," Norton said.
Faysal described the Afghan people as hard workers who are trying to support their families.
"Afghanistan people is good people," he said.
But the threat of violence hasn't disappeared.
"The situation in Afghanistan right now is very bad. Many people killing every day ...;in Afghanistan more so the people who work for the government of Afghanistan or U.S. coalition forces in Afghanistan," said Faysal, who has photos on his phone of his three friends and a family member he's lost.
Despite the terrorist threats that still exist from the Taliban and al-Qaida, Norton and Faysal said the conditions in Afghanistan are still better than they were before the war.
Norton recalled the first time he arrived in 2005 and saw little traffic in the capital of Kabul.
Now, he said, the city experiences traffic jams.
"There's commerce. There's business going on there. People can afford to buy cars now. Before you would see a donkey dragging a little cart with food and hay or whatever on it," he said.
Ricksaws are seen everywhere, he said, and they're full of goods.
Children's toys hang in the streets for sale and farmers' markets are bustling.
More schools are also open.
"You didn't see that much there. Everybody was kind of shut in," Norton said.
Before the war, Afghans' knowledge of computers, cell phones and other technology was limited or nonexistent under the Taliban regime, according to Faysal.
"Everything has changed," Faysal said.

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The North Carolina General Assembly convened the 2014 “short” legislative session on Wednesday, May 14th, and promptly set a pace that even the most seasoned veterans of state government would call blistering. Major legislation on taxes, regulatory reform, and energy policy were set in motion within the first days of the session.
One issue of interest to EM providers is the proposed “HOUSE BILL 1037, Strengthen Controlled Substances Monitoring” mandate the development of opioid prescribing guidelines for adoption by the NCMB as well as mandate CME for prescribers.
For more information, see the full legislative report from Colleen Kochanek, NCCEP Legislative Counsel
The North Carolina General Assembly will start short session on May 14th. Throughout the legislative session Colleen Kochanek, NCCEP’s Legislative Counsel, will be providing us with updates. This week’s update gives a preview of the issues that the legislature is likely to address this year. Colleen reports that budget issues generally dominate the short session, and the same trend is likely to hold true this year. Currently there is a $445 million shortfall in the budget, including a medicaid shortfall of as much as $180 million. Also in the session, the legislature will hear back form a number of oversight and study commissions that were formed during the last legislative session, including the commission looking at Medicaid reform in the state. The full update is available on our website here.
View a summary of the 2013 long session here

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Crime movies would have to be my favorite movie genre; from early film noir, of which I have none listed here mainly because my favorites are all PI’s and this is about crime. So here’s my list of my current all time favorite crime movies (just making the list made me watch them all again).
The Godfather I, II, III.
One of those cases where the movie did the book justice. My favorites are I and II, especially II. The story in I is raw, visceral, but the story (plot) and tension in II win the day (for me).
Great twists and characterization; there’s no escape. I’d say Sean Penn is underrated as an actor – his acting in this is near perfect.
After countless (well I guess you can count them) gangster and cop movies, Takeshi Kitano, wrote, directed, and starred in this movie.
Suspend belief and watch how he upends cliches and twists the merry heck out of the plot.
There’s only two parts of this movie I don’t like. The first is when Pacino’s wife goes on a rant – it just doesn’t ring true, either bad acting or bad script my suspicion is a little bit of both. And the second part is that Al Pacino survives – I would have preferred the De Niro getting away
The Coen brothers have written and directed a lot of great movies, Fargo, The Big Lebowski, No Country For Old Men, but this one is my favorite.
The Usual Suspects
Twists and turns – don’t miss the clues along the way – although to be fair, unless you’ve been told you will not guess the ending.
The dialog, the music, and the acting are all superb – this is a classic and deservedly so – although it does amp up the drama (especially the ear cutting scene – Stuck In The Middle With You will take on new meaning after you watch this movie), it does it without getting into fantasy. A very real movie – the scene in the diner my favorite in the movie.
The part in the movie before Ray Liotta’s character gets arrested is something that pops into my head whenever I have a busy day… gotta make the pasta sauce, deliver a bunch of drugs, get rid of some guns, and there’s a fucking helicopter following me around… just great.
There are few movies (Reservoir Dogs is obviously one) that depict the falling out and paranoia of gangsters better than this.
Yes, the second one from Tarantino (I could have added more, as most of his movies appeal to me), and exactly as the title implies – it is “pulp”, but it is amazingly cool pulp.
Multiple plot lines but all linked (something I borrow for my stories) make this a movie to watch twice or more – I wasn’t expecting this to be so great when I picked it up (and later bought the book). The sequel disappoints (at least the book does – the movie might be okay – but the sequel tries too hard to be “cockney” and bizarre). Still the original is a rare jewel, good dialog, great plot and loads of great action.
What about you?
What are your favorite crime movies? I’ll do another post on my favorite cop movies – but I’d love to hear about your favorites (hopefully there will be some I haven’t seen). Stick them in the comments below.


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Technology's steady march forward is changing our cities, with clear benefits arising in some places more than others.
With more people than ever shopping online, efficient delivery to homes and offices is critical – and smart parcel lockers are an increasingly popular solution.
As traditional retailers move out of department stores, new types of tenants – from coworking companies to entrepreneurial pop-ups – are taking their place
Many of the world’s fastest growing ports have a surprising thing in common - they are all inland. And their increasing popularity means more need for accompanying logistics investment.
Singaporean real estate investors have emerged Asia Pacific’s number one source of outbound capital in the first half of 2019, and their overseas deals are growing in scale and complexity.
In an increasingly tight real estate market, more and more investors are finding value in adapting obsolete buildings.
Hotel operators have been buying firms focused on wellness in a bid to attract guests looking for healthy getaways.
Our new research looks at the rapidly evolving global system of cities, the impact of the major forces of change on global urban dynamics and the implications for the real estate sector.
Air conditioning is the fastest-growing use of energy, with 30 percent coming from commercial buildings
The jump was driven by an increase in both foreign and domestic investment.
Investment in global commercial real estate has cooled slightly this year after a bumper 2018 and caution amid political and economic uncertainty
JLL Canada hires Michael Belina as Senior Vice President
Amid a growing focus on wellbeing, quiet spaces are becoming an increasingly common feature of today’s offices
Conversations surrounding the Edmonton office market shifted focus in the second quarter, with a growing segment of the market setting its sights Downtown.
Strong demand from a diverse tenant mix is pushing the office market to more landlord favourable conditions.
One of the first deliveries of the construction cycle arrives Downtown but brings no relief to the market.
Montreal office market conditions held firm in the second quarter with steady demand and rent growth, particularly in the Midtown submarkets where creative and tech companies continue to cluster.
Dwindling availability push asking rents to new heights across Metro Vancouver.
With increasing positive net absorption for consecutive quarters, it looks like the Downtown office market is in a recovery phase.
Investment volumes across Canada rebounded in the second quarter, reaching $12.5 billion. A stronger economy and the prospect of interest rate cuts facilitated this increased activity.
As the balance between domestic and international investors shifts in the UK's capital, active players in the market are increasingly focusing on refurbishing existing buildings.
Positive net absorption and significant deliveries points to a healthy, balanced market
Demand continues to outpace supply as new developments and expansions are steadily emerging
Significant Q2 deliveries bring little relief, vacancy rate is likely to remain below 2% through 2019
Few construction completions this quarter, but the tsunami is coming!
Cannabis industry expands footprint, leading construction starts higher amid otherwise slow growth
Our Mid-Year Global Data Center Outlook provides on the ground knowledge across local markets and an inside-look into this growing industry.
How is Toronto taking the Bloor-Yorkville luxury retail corridor to another level?
The Canadian construction pipeline is booming; space under construction is up 29.2 percent year over year.
For the first time in tourism research, WTTC and JLL have teamed up to look at current status and concentration, and the leisure/business mix paired with both a look at urban readiness and policy engagement of the cities, to determine the best path forward to future success in travel and tourism.
Another strong quarter as the office market braces for an impending wave of supply
As the global shipping industry continues to shift through bankruptcies, mergers and alliances, competition between ports is heating up.
Measured energy recovery cultivates improving real estate fundamentals
Investment activity slows, but fundamentals point to a rebound over the course of the year

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Crosman Model 101 Pellet Rifle 1924-1950 SKU 10150
The Crosman Model 101 was Crosman’s main product from 1924 to 1950. It is a .22 caliber, single shot, multi-pump air rifle with a rifled barrel.
This one is typical of ones made before WW II. The receiver has flat facets (like a stop sign) where it meets the barrel. The rear sight is a tombstone type, typical of this age rifle. It has the grooved cocking knob and the Straight Logo on the side of the receiver. The wood on this one is beech.
The metal looks to have been re-painted sometime in the past. I would describe the condition as about 80-90%. Not perfect but it looks pretty good.The paint on the barrel and air tube has been polished off exposing the brass, giving this one a nice vintage look.
The wood is in excellent condition. May have been re-finished at some time. This stock is the desirable high comb style.
This is nice old gun.
It was tested and in working condition. Velocity tested at 580 fps with 14.3 gr pellets and 10 pumps.
- .22 caliber
- Single Shot
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For therapists, we have developed a detailed and illustrated instructions for use - one for Lash Lifting CLASSIC and one for Lash Lifting POWER PAD. Step by step we show you your way to the perfect Lash Lifting. If you would like to have the instructions as pdf-file by e-mail or as leaflet by mail, please send us your studio data: info(at)wimpernwelle.com
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If you prefer learning how to do this treatments by a practical personal training, you can come to Berlin and visit our TRAINING CENTER. Here, we regularly offer classes for Lash Lifting CLASSIC and Lash Lifting POWER PAD and Eyelash Tinting with BINACIL®.


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He said "I miss you..."
Which led to late night moments of
Future dreams and conversations
That eluded to her once again becoming a part of him.
Told her he missed the way
Her ass swayed
And the curve of her hip
And the wetness of her lip on his tip
Walks in the park holding hands
Trip they had planned after the wedding band
He said "Thought we would last forever, but my guess is as good as yours. I don't understand what happened, so do you mind a refresher course?"
She said "I miss you too, but I had so many mixed emotions that I wasn't sure what to do"
See in my eyes you are perfect
The epitome of a strong black man
I wasn't sure I was good enough
Especially for that wedding band
In my past I've been hurt
And thought I could never love
But then you come along and showed me the beauty of...
Laying heads on chests to hear heartbeats
Or coming home from work and you caressing my feet
Our walks in the park
And whispers after dark
The way you would make my back dip
When you slid your tip
Where I wanted your mouth....down south
You became my compass that encompassed my world
Sure wasn't ready for that, but I'm no longer a girl
Now stands a lady wanting to be a part of you
Invite me back into your world and show me how to forever love you.
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I don’t forgive him. Not yet.
Bodies moving in sync
You can't come in here...
There was no glory in side-chicking or deception, only pain and illusion.
I love him for making me feel loved.
6 years, 2 kids, countless jail/prison stays, and the abuse...
In the loneliest hour my thoughts seem to always go back to you.
It's time for "the talk."
I'm sitting in my bathroom, shears in hand, ready for a change...
I was dating, well sleeping with, this guy I liked...
I imagine myself standing there in his parking garage...
It was my friend’s birthday, and I was so excited to go out...


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I had to put medicine on his paws and used these socks to keep him from licking it off. I gotta say, he didn��t hate it! Never tried to pull them off, so my assumption is they were comfy for him. And they are just so darn adorable! Good quality. Machine washed and air dried once so far and they are still in good shape.
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Integrated Sport, Spine & Rehab is proud to be the first and only evidence-based chiropractic clinic in Olney, MD! We incorporate the latest in chiropractic care, physical therapy, sports performance enhancement, and overall health. Years of serving patients across the country, excellent credentials, current knowledge and training in physical therapy modalities, and a passion for patients and their wellness is what sets Dr. Mozafari apart from other chiropractors in the area. Whether it is simply getting rid of your pain, improving athletic performance, or for a simple evaluation, Integrated Sport, Spine & Rehab is uniquely positione ... View Profile
Whiplash and other neck pain. There is no consensus on the effectiveness of manual therapies for neck pain. A 2013 systematic review found that the data suggests that there are minimal short- and long-term treatment differences when comparing manipulation or mobilization of the cervical spine to physical therapy or exercise for neck pain improvement. A 2013 systematic review found that although there is insufficient evidence that thoracic SM is more effective than other treatments, it is a suitable intervention to treat some patients with non-specific neck pain. A 2011 systematic review found that thoracic SM may offer short-term improvement for the treatment of acute or subacute mechanical neck pain; although the body of literature is still weak. A 2010 Cochrane review found low quality evidence that suggests cervical manipulation may offer better short-term pain relief than a control for neck pain, and moderate evidence that cervical manipulation and mobilization produced similar effects on pain, function and patient satisfaction. A 2010 systematic review found low level evidence that suggests chiropractic care improves cervical range of motion and pain in the management of whiplash.
Involved in a car accident? You’re not alone. Many people become injured in accidents and don’t seek the treatment needed to properly restore mobility and function. At The Good Doctor, you’ll receive comprehensive chiropractic care that will alleviate pain and symptoms resulting from your injuries. Our Los Angeles chiropractor offers a variety of treatments and methods that will get you back to a normal, healthy state. If you’re suffering from headaches, back, neck or shoulder pain, we’re ready to help.
Chiropractic is well established in the United States, Canada, and Australia. It overlaps with other manual-therapy professions such as osteopathy and physical therapy. Most who seek chiropractic care do so for low back pain. Back and neck pain are considered the specialties of chiropractic, but many chiropractors treat ailments other than musculoskeletal issues. Many chiropractors describe themselves as primary care providers, but the chiropractic clinical training does not support the requirements to be considered primary care providers, so their role on primary care is limited and disputed. Chiropractic has two main groups: "straights", now the minority, emphasize vitalism, "innate intelligence", and consider vertebral subluxations to be the cause of all disease; "mixers", the majority, are more open to mainstream views and conventional medical techniques, such as exercise, massage, and ice therapy.
The disk acts as a shock absorber between the bones in the neck. In cervical disk degeneration (which typically occurs in people age 40 years and older), the normal gelatin-like center of the disk degenerates and the space between the vertebrae narrows. As the disk space narrows, added stress is applied to the joints of the spine causing further wear and degenerative disease. The cervical disk may also protrude and put pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots when the rim of the disk weakens. This is known as a herniated cervical disk.
Many states also require applicants to pass a background check and state-specific law exams, called jurisprudence exams. All states require a practicing chiropractor to take continuing education classes to maintain his or her chiropractic license. Check with your state’s board of chiropractic examiners or health department for more specific information on licensure.
A 2006 systematic cost-effectiveness review found that the reported cost-effectiveness of spinal manipulation in the United Kingdom compared favorably with other treatments for back pain, but that reports were based on data from clinical trials without sham controls and that the specific cost-effectiveness of the treatment (as opposed to non-specific effects) remains uncertain. A 2005 American systematic review of economic evaluations of conservative treatments for low back pain found that significant quality problems in available studies meant that definite conclusions could not be drawn about the most cost-effective intervention. The cost-effectiveness of maintenance chiropractic care is unknown.
^ Jump up to: a b Biller, J.; Sacco, R. L.; Albuquerque, F. C.; Demaerschalk, B. M.; Fayad, P.; Long, P. H.; Noorollah, L. D.; Panagos, P. D.; Schievink, W. I.; Schwartz, N. E.; Shuaib, A.; Thaler, D. E.; Tirschwell, D. L. (2014). "Cervical Arterial Dissections and Association With Cervical Manipulative Therapy: A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association". Stroke. 45 (10): 3155–74. doi:10.1161/STR.0000000000000016. ISSN 0039-2499. PMID 25104849.
MRI (or magnetic resonance imaging) scan is a radiology technique which uses magnetism, radio waves, and a computer to produce images of body structures. MRI scanning is painless and does not involve X-ray radiation. Patients with heart pacemakers, metal implants, or metal chips or clips in or around the eyes cannot be scanned with MRI because of the effect of the magnet.
Numerous controlled clinical studies of treatments used by chiropractors have been conducted, with conflicting results. Systematic reviews of this research have not found evidence that chiropractic manipulation is effective, with the possible exception of treatment for back pain. A critical evaluation found that collectively, spinal manipulation was ineffective at treating any condition. Spinal manipulation may be cost-effective for sub-acute or chronic low back pain but the results for acute low back pain were insufficient. The efficacy and cost-effectiveness of maintenance chiropractic care are unknown. There is not sufficient data to establish the safety of chiropractic manipulations. It is frequently associated with mild to moderate adverse effects, with serious or fatal complications in rare cases. There is controversy regarding the degree of risk of vertebral artery dissection, which can lead to stroke and death, from cervical manipulation. Several deaths have been associated with this technique and it has been suggested that the relationship is causative, a claim which is disputed by many chiropractors.
If you are lucky enough to have family and friends who regularly visit a chiropractor, ask them for help finding a “chiropractor near me.” A license to practice shows that the doctor is qualified, but a person who has worked with them can tell you about their bedside manner and demeanor. It helps to keep in mind what kind of doctor you generally prefer. Whether you like a warm, caring doctor or a capable but business-like doctor, a recommendation from a family member or friend may be able to help.
Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
Finally, it’s important to know that it’s okay to change chiropractors if the doctor you find just isn’t a good fit. They may be perfectly qualified and capable, but if you aren’t comfortable with them, treatment may be less effective. Some patients love doctors who are straight and to the point, while others prefer someone who provides lots of explanation both before and during a procedure. Likewise, they may not be the best doctor to treat your specific pain condition. As with other doctors, chiropractors understand this and are happy to transfer your records to a different doctor.
This information is not designed to replace a physician's independent judgment about the appropriateness or risks of a procedure for a given patient. Always consult your doctor about your medical conditions or back problem. SpineUniverse does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Use of the SpineUniverse.com site is conditional upon your acceptance of our User Agreement
Welcome to Cuyahoga Falls Chiropractic Clinic located at 748 Graham Road in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. We understand that choosing a chiropractor is a big decision. This article will help you learn the basics of chiropractic care. Please don't hesitate to contact our Cuyahoga Falls chiropractors with any further questions you have. We are here to help you achieve your goals.
^ Jump up to: a b Hurwitz EL, Carragee EJ, van der Velde G, Carroll LJ, Nordin M, Guzman J, Peloso PM, Holm LW, Côté P, Hogg-Johnson S, Cassidy JD, Haldeman S (2008). "Treatment of neck pain: noninvasive interventions: results of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000–2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders". Spine. 33 (4 Suppl): S123–52. doi:10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181644b1d. PMID 18204386.
Jump up ^ Blanchette, Marc-André; Stochkendahl, Mette Jensen; Borges Da Silva, Roxane; Boruff, Jill; Harrison, Pamela; Bussières, André (2016). "Effectiveness and Economic Evaluation of Chiropractic Care for the Treatment of Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review of Pragmatic Studies". PLoS One. 11 (8): e0160037. Bibcode:2016PLoSO..1160037B. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0160037. ISSN 1932-6203. PMC 4972425. PMID 27487116.
As with so many things, when it comes to neck pain, an ounce of prevention may be worth a pound of cure. It's true that some causes of neck pain, such as age-related wear and tear, are not under your control. On the other hand, there are many things you can do to minimize your risk. One place to start is to look at how you sleep and what effect this may have on neck pain.
Chiropractic has seen considerable controversy and criticism. Although D.D. and B.J. were "straight" and disdained the use of instruments, some early chiropractors, whom B.J. scornfully called "mixers", advocated the use of instruments. In 1910, B.J. changed course and endorsed X-rays as necessary for diagnosis; this resulted in a significant exodus from the Palmer School of the more conservative faculty and students. The mixer camp grew until by 1924 B.J. estimated that only 3,000 of the U.S.'s 25,000 chiropractors remained straight. That year, B.J.'s invention and promotion of the neurocalometer, a temperature-sensing device, was highly controversial among B.J.'s fellow straights. By the 1930s, chiropractic was the largest alternative healing profession in the U.S.
AAOS does not endorse any treatments, procedures, products, or physicians referenced herein. This information is provided as an educational service and is not intended to serve as medical advice. Anyone seeking specific orthopaedic advice or assistance should consult his or her orthopaedic surgeon, or locate one in your area through the AAOS Find an Orthopaedist program on this website.
Early opposition to water fluoridation included chiropractors, some of whom continue to oppose it as being incompatible with chiropractic philosophy and an infringement of personal freedom. Other chiropractors have actively promoted fluoridation, and several chiropractic organizations have endorsed scientific principles of public health. In addition to traditional chiropractic opposition to water fluoridation and vaccination, chiropractors' attempts to establish a positive reputation for their public health role are also compromised by their reputation for recommending repetitive lifelong chiropractic treatment.
The chiropractic oath is a modern variation of the classical Hippocratic Oath historically taken by physicians and other healthcare professionals swearing to practice their professions ethically. The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has an ethical code "based upon the acknowledgement that the social contract dictates the profession's responsibilities to the patient, the public, and the profession; and upholds the fundamental principle that the paramount purpose of the chiropractic doctor's professional services shall be to benefit the patient." The International Chiropractor's Association (ICA) also has a set of professional canons.
Hi Elizabeth — We’re so sorry to hear that you’re unable to find a chiropractor who worked so well for you. You may be able to contact your local chiropractic association directly and provide some more information to find him: http://www.scchiropractic.org/ or http://www.ncchiro.org/. If you’re unable to find him through either of those channels, you can look for a new one here: https://paindoctor.com/find-your-pain-doctor/. Hope that helps!
Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine mostly concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. Proponents claim that such disorders affect general health via the nervous system, through vertebral subluxation, claims which are demonstrably false. The main chiropractic treatment technique involves manual therapy, especially spinal manipulation therapy (SMT), manipulations of other joints and soft tissues. Its foundation is at odds with mainstream medicine, and chiropractic is sustained by pseudoscientific ideas such as subluxation and "innate intelligence" that reject science. Chiropractors are not medical doctors.

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Hey y'all, happy weekend?! Anyone have any fun plans! According to the weather channel it looks like it's pretty hot everywhere so I hope you are keeping cool! Today I am super excited because my nails are once again beach and inspired by an actual place I went last month. So let's get to this post because I am so excited!
These nails I had in my head all day yesterday and I was so afraid they weren't going to work but they did and I am thrilled about it! These nails are based off Washington Oaks State Park which is in the Palm Coast area of Florida! :) we went down there last month with some friends and had a fabulous time! The beach is much different than your typical "Florida Beach". It has big coquina rocks on it and they are big enough and weathered enough so they are smooth enough to walk/climb on. :) During certain times of the day depending on the moon placement and the tide levels and such they are partially under water. Other times the water is just in parts of it. So when you are climbing on then you have the chance to find neat shells and such. I found a conch, however it was alone so it stayed put! 😊 Also since it is coquina rock you could see shells within the rock because coquina rock is made up of shells.
Here is an actual picture from Washington Oaks Stare park that I took while climbing on the rocks! :) I absolutely love taking pictures and exploring places in Florida. This one was a much different beach than what I am used to so it was fun to have another photo subject matter.
Here is another one too! This one is from when we first got to the beach and the tide was out. By the time we were getting ready to head back to out beach towels for our picnic lunch the tide was coming in and going over the rocks. :)
It was fun to photograph!
Now I think from those two photos I just shared you can hopefully see how I tired to make this mani look like the place. Is it perfect, absolutely not but I am still really happy. It was a super fun design to paint actually. I am still intimidated by scenery nails but I love them and doing things like these are just so fun and satisfying. :)
Now all of that being said, it's your turn! What do y'all think of these Washington Oaks State Park inspired nails? Also be sure to check out yesterday's post here and join in on #SweetpeasSunriseChallenge on Instagram! I hope y'all have a fabulous Saturday and I will see y'all back here tomorrow! ❤


The temperature coefficient of the optical path length as a function of the temperature in different optical glasses
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An interferometric technique was used to determine the temperature coefficient of the optical path length (dS/dT) as a function of the temperature in several optical glasses. The temperature range was between 25degreesC and 180degreesC. The studied samples included undoped and doped oxide glasses, such as low silica calcium aluminosilicate, phosphates, borates and also chalcogenides. The oxide glasses had dS/dT between 10 X 10(-6) K-1 and 20x10(-6) K-1, while for the chalcogenides, these were around 70 x 10(-6)K(-1). The results showed that dS/dTs increased with the temperature in all samples. For samples doped with Nd the dS/dT values were found to be independent of concentration. on the other hand, for the phosphate glass doped with Cr, dS/dT increased about 5% when compared with the Nd doped one. In conclusion, the used interferometric method, which is a considerably simpler and a lower cost technique, and is a useful tool to measure dS/dT in semi-transparent glasses as a function of the composition and temperature. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.


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We usually celebrate at home with family and friends, with lots of champagne, appetizers, laughter and good memories!
And for such a special night, I like to pull out all of the stops - and this Bacon Gorgonzola Almond & Pomegranate Cheese Ball is a showstopper!
This is the perfect appetizer for the holidays! Not only does it taste amazing, but it looks so festive too! The pomegranate arils almost look like jewels, don't you think?
The combination is WONDERFUL!
In any event, once you make this you'll be make it again - it is a big crowd favorite! I like serving with sliced baguette bread, savory butter crackers, or even fresh vegies.
Hope that you enjoy this family-favorite recipe as much as we do!
And to my Mom and Dad...we celebrate the anniversary of your love! It would have been 60 years today, and I'm sure you're celebrating in heaven!


(Reuters) – Nestle is in “advanced discussions” to merge its international ice cream business with R&R Ice Cream, in its latest effort to refocus on other, higher-performing brands.
The world’s largest packaged food company announced the talks on Monday, after Reuters reported that R&R, maker of Cadbury Flake Cones, Rowntree’s Fruit Pastille lollies and Kelly’s Cornish ice cream, was in talks with Nestle to form a 50/50 joint venture in a 3 billion euro ($3.4 billion) deal.
Nestle said it will contribute its ice cream businesses in Europe, Egypt, the Philippines, Brazil and Argentina, as well as its European frozen food businesses, excluding pizza but including products like frozen cake brand Erlenbacher.
All of UK-based R&R, owned by French private equity firm PAI, will go into the joint venture that will be equally owned by both parties.
“It’s good news and in line with what they started to do four or five years ago,” Vontobel analyst Jean-Philippe Bertschy said. “We’ve been pushing for that for a long time, but I thought they would never get rid of ice cream.”
Besides being far off Nestle’s goal of becoming a “nutrition, health and wellness” company, its ice cream business is a distant No. 2 to world leader Unilever and always had weaker returns than other businesses, he said.
Mass-market ice cream is under pressure as consumer tastes shift toward healthy, fresh food or premium brands, opening up the market to smaller players.
Nestle’s share of the global market, worth $67 billion, is 10.8 percent, less than half of Unilever’s and down from 12.8 percent in 2010, according to market research firm Euromonitor International. R&R has a 0.8 percent share.
Nestle oversees a sprawling portfolio including Gerber baby food, Nescafe coffee, KitKat bars and Purina pet food. That diversification has helped it weather the global economic downturn better than some other companies.
Still, like Unilever and Procter & Gamble, Nestle has been reviewing its portfolio, getting rid of underperforming brands. Over the past two years it has parted with most of its Jenny Craig diet food business, Power Bar snacks, Juicy Juice drink in the U.S., its frozen food business in Spain and its ice cream business in South Africa.
Analysts said that Nestle could next look at doing something similar with its U.S. frozen food business, which includes brands like Stouffer’s and Lean Cuisine, as it has been struggling in recent years.
Nestle’s ice cream business includes more than 150 brands including Movenpick, Nestle Scholler and Extreme. Its ice cream operations in the United States, which include Haagen-Dazs, Edy’s and Dreyer’s, will not be part of the deal.
The new partnership will combine Nestle’s distribution network with R&R’s more efficient manufacturing. It will operate in over 20 countries and employ more than 10,000 people.
Nestle and R&R have history together. R&R, or Richmond as it used to be known, bought Nestle’s UK ice cream business in 2001, giving it brands including Fab and Smarties.
Terms of the latest deal and its advisors were not disclosed. But a source familiar with the matter previously told Reuters that Credit Suisse was advising Nestle, while PAI was being advised by Rothschild. Both banks declined to comment.
The plan is for PAI to exit in a few years’ time and for Nestle to list the business, the source added.
PAI bought R&R, Europe’s largest private-label ice cream maker, in 2013 from Oaktree Capital Management for around 850 million euros. Private equity firms typically aim to own businesses for four to six years.
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The company expects to eliminate 1.2 billion tons carbon dioxide equivalent of methane emissions by the end of the decade. The company says that it already reduced its methane emissions by around 14% between 2018 and 2020.
The “first-of-its-kind” pilot project will develop and demonstrate an affordable modular bioprocessing system to produce biodegradable bioplastics from food waste diverted from landfills. The three-year grant will test the scalability and feasibility of the conversion on a national and global scale.
Arkeon is allying with specialty mineral giant ICL to support the scaling of its fermentation bioprocess that converts CO2 into the 20 proteinogenic essential amino acids needed in human nutrition. The process, hailed as carbon negative, is based on the use of archaea, a group of microorganisms that naturally feeds off the greenhouse gas.


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Discover two of Asia's most curious destinations, from bustling culture-rich cities to historic wonders of the worlds and spectacular landscapes
Meet with a local Nomadic family in the Gobi Desert
Visit the Great Wall of China, one of the seven new wonders of the world
Enjoy a three-night stay and Three Camel Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World and one of the most luxurious properties in Mongolia
See the famed Terracotta Warriors in Xian
The remote and wild panoramas of Mongolia stretch from the scorching dunes of the Gobi Desert in the south to the frosty reaches of the Siberian taiga in the north. As a rule, Mongolian winters are harsh and long thanks to the high altitude and extreme continental climate, rendering some of the more remote regions impassable during the frigid winter months. The best time of year to visit is during the short summer season of June to August, to take advantage of the best of the weather, whilst May and September also offer pleasant weather alongside fewer tourists. The famous Naadam Festival takes place in July, whilst the Golden Eagle Festival is held in October, at the start of the low season when some of the ger camps start to close.
From the bright lights of Shanghai and Beijing to Mongolia’s remote Gobi Desert, this 13 day itinerary explores two of Asia’s most curious destinations, combining adventure, incredible landscapes, rich cultures and one-of-a-kind luxury accommodation. This itinerary is perfect for the intrepid traveller looking for an adventure without forgoing too many home comforts.
Your first stop will be Shanghai, a cosmopolitan metropolis where modern skyscrapers intersperse traditional Chinese architecture. Upon arrival into the airport, you will be met by your guide and driver and taken to explore the classic Yu Garden in the heart of Shanghai’s old town. Enjoy a light stroll through the gardens whilst learning about the Chinese art of garden-scaping. The next day, discover Shanghai’s ancient lanes on two wheels, visiting bustling markets and sampling street food, before a private walking tour of the Bund, Shanghai’s waterfront fames for colonial architecture and skyscraper views.
From Shanghai, it is a short flight to Xian, home of the Terracotta Warriors, one of China’s most well known highlights. Later that day, explore Xian’s ancient city wall by bike and enjoy a stroll through Muslim Street with its narrow bazaars and street food stalls. The following day, you will travel to see the Terracotta Warriors, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of history’s most important archaeological finds. You will also make a visit to the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a grand Buddhist monument that dominates the local skyline. You will be accompanied by a private guide throughout your time, offering local insights into one of China’s oldest cities.
Take a high-speed train from Xian to Beijing, China’s bustling capital city. Explore some of the highlights of this famed city with your guide and driver over the next few days, including the enchanting Summer Palace, the ancient narrow Hutongs and the palaces, manicured gardens and imperial buildings of the Forbidden City not forgetting a trip to Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, one of the new seven wonders of the world. There is also the chance to sample some of Beijing’s local delicacies on an evening foodie tour in the Hutongs.
Depart the bustle of Beijing and fly to Mongolia’s capital city of Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your guide and driver and transferred to your hotel to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. The following day, explore the sights of the city with your guide. Highlights include a private blessing ceremony at the ancient Gandan monastery, a visit to the history and fine art museums for an overview of Mongolian history, art and culture, and a stroll through Sukhbaatar Square to see the Great Khans Memorial. That evening, enjoy a performance of traditional Mongolian dance and throat singing followed by dinner at a local fine-dining restaurant.
Take a short 1.5 hour flight south to the Gobi Desert, a fascinating and diverse region home to some of our most important palaeontology discoveries of the 20th Cenutury. The next three nights will be spent at Three Camel Lodge, one of Mongolia’s most spectacular and luxurious lodges in the heart of the Gobi. Over the next three days, head out on excursions into your surroundings to inspect dinosaur fossils, explore sand dunes by camel, hike through valleys, and spend time with a local nomadic family in their home. There will also be plenty of time at leisure to soak up the scenery, indulge in treatments in the Massage Ger, unwind in the bar, or try your hand at learning some traditional Mongolian games.
After breakfast, depart the wilderness of the Gobi for Ulaanbaatar as you catch a flight back to the city for your final night in Mongolia. Spend the rest of the day exploring some final highlights of the city and surrounds including Bogd Khan Palace Museum and the iconic Chinggis Khan Equestrian Statue, 250 tonnes of stainless steel that towers of the surrounding hills a short distance from the city. The rest of the evening is at your leisure to enjoy one final night in Mongolia before you are collected and transferred to the airport the following morning in time for your flight home.
Rising like a glimmering monolith from the flat plains of the Mongolian steppes, the Chinggis Khan Equestrian Statue is a 250-tonne steel monument, built in honour of the first great Khan of the Mongol empire.
Experience a way of life unchanged for centuries as you spend the afternoon with a local nomadic family, learning how they herd and care for their livestock and thrive amongst the harsh and often unforgiving landscapes of Mongolia.
Travel to the spectacular ‘Flaming Cliffs’ or ‘Bayan Zag’, a vibrant ridge of red-orange sandstone that glows like fire as the sun sets. It was here that the celebrated Dr Roy Chapman Andrews found the first nest of dinosaur eggs the world had ever seen.
Beijing balances its ancient history with its 21st century lifestyles and this experience is a chance to explore both of these with a visit to the ancient Forbidden City and a chance to meet a local family and join them for lunch in their home.
Etched into a mountaintop in the Havsgait valley, the ancient Bronze Age petroglyphs are a sight to behold. Depicting life between 15,000 and 40,000 years ago, this incredible ancestral art gallery offers a glimpse into early life in the Gobi.
Amongst the rugged rocks and cliffs of the Gobi, Moltsog Els is one of the few areas covered by sand dunes. Explore the shifting sands on foot or more atmospherically, on the back of a Bactrian camel, a unique symbol of the Mongolian desert.
The Terracotta Warriors of the Qin Dynasty was a hugely significant discovery in the 1970s. The warriors are fascinating and well worth exploring with a private guide.
Spend a day with a private guide, exploring the many highlights and hidden secrets of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital city. Brimming with monasteries, museums, bazaars and memorials, it is a fascinating and ever-changing city to discover.
Leave behind the towering skyscrapers of Shanghai as you cycle through its ancient lanes to discover daily life and local culture in tucked away neighbourhoods. Dive into a bustling market, sample the local street food and dine at a Buddhist canteen.
Head to Shanghai's old town, an architectural treasure tucked away from the high rises and bright lights that Shanghai is so famous for. This visit will take you to the traditional part of the city, and to its lilongs, steeped in history.
Explore the remote and beautiful Yol Valley National Park, set at the foothills of the Altai Mountains. Discover a lush valley, often dotted with ice formations even in high summer, and a pristine habitat for fascinating indigenous species.
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Labor contracts between Navistar International Corp. and the UAW expired just after midnight Friday, but the company and union continue to bargain while employees are expected to report for work.
“We’ve found common ground in several areas, but there are still competitive gaps in these facilities that need to be addresses,” said Barry Morris, director of labor relations at Navistar, in a statement. “Navistar will remain at the bargaining table, as long as its productive, to see if we can bring resolution to the remaining issues.
The expired contracts have not been extended.
As of June, the UAW represented 575 workers at the Springfield Navistar (NYSE: NAV) plant, which produces a medium-duty diesel truck. Of those workers, 500 belong to UAW Local 402 and 75 belong to UAW Local 658. There are another 115 or so jobs at the plant not covered by a union.
The Springfield plant was in a similar position the last time the union and Navistar were hammering out a contract.
In October 2007, the UAW called a strike at the nine company locations, including Springfield, that were covered by an expired contract. A deal was reached about two months later.
In addition to the Springfield plant, other Navistar facilities affected by the expiring UAW contract include plants in Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Melrose Park, Ill., as well as parts distribution in York, Pa.; Dallas and Atlanta. Of those 2,000 workers at the six sites, officials have said about 500 have been laid off or are on leave.
Warrenville, Ill.-based Navistar has about 16,000 workers globally.


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TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) -- American International Group Inc. definitively agreed to take a two-year $85 billion revolving-credit facility from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
"AIG made an exhaustive effort to address its liquidity needs through private-sector financing but was unable to do so in the current environment," chairman and chief executive Edward M. Liddy said in a statement late on Tuesday.
"This facility was the company's best alternative."
AIG is one of the major financial firms whose difficulties or failures prompted the U.S. government to create a $700 billion financial-market rescue.
The announcement of the new credit line for AIG came as the Associated Press was reporting that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into potential fraud at mortgage giants Fannie Mae FNM, -5.45% and Freddie Mac, FRE, +3.23% the investment bank Lehman Brothers LEHMQ and at AIG. Read the article.
On Sept. 16, the government took control of AIG, agreeing to lend the firm $85 billion in return for a 79.9% equity interest.
And indeed, as part of the credit line, AIG said on Tuesday it will issue convertible preferred stock to a trust that will hold the stock on behalf of the U.S. Treasury.
AIG will pay dividends on the preferred stock. The payouts will be about 79.9% of the total dividends AIG pays, the company said. And it will vote with the common stock on all matters, with 79.9% of the total voting power.
The New York insurance giant AIG, -1.81% said interest on the credit line will be based on the three-month London interbank-offered rate, plus 8.5%.
The company will pay a commitment fee on the credit line of 2% of the facility on the closing date, AIG said. And AIG will pay a commitment fee of 8.5% a year on the amount it does not draw down. The interest and fees will be payable by increasing the balance outstanding, AIG said.
AIG said it is required to repay the facility from, among other things, funds from asset sales and from issuance of debt or equity.
AIG is "already developing a plan to sell assets, repay the facility and emerge as a smaller but profitable company," Liddy said. "Importantly, AIG's insurance subsidiaries remain strong, liquid and well-capitalized."
These mandatory repayments will permanently reduce the amount available to AIG under the credit line.
To secure the credit line, AIG will pledge the capital stock and assets of certain subsidiaries, with some exclusions. Those include certain property that the company can't pledge due to the terms of its debt. Also excluded are assets of regulated and foreign subsidiaries and assets of special-purpose vehicles, AIG said.
AIG can borrow under the facility so long as the New York Fed is "reasonably satisfied with, among other things, AIG's corporate governance," the company said.
Other conditions include AIG maintaining a certain amount of liquidity and the trust holding the preferred stock for the Treasury being satisfied with the makeup of AIG's board.

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Baltimore County Honors Fallen Police Officers at Memorial Service
Towson, MD - A solemn memorial service will be held on Friday, May 12, at 10 a.m. to honor Baltimore County police officers who lost their lives while performing their duties. The service, organized by the Baltimore County Police Department, will occur at Patriot Plaza, 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson.
In the case of inclement weather, the service will be moved inside the County Council Chambers in the Old Courthouse, situated at 400 Washington Avenue.
County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough, police dignitaries, and family members of the fallen heroes will attend the service, paying tribute to the fallen officer's sacrifices.
The BCoPD will live-stream the ceremony, starting at 10 a.m., for those unable to attend in person. The service can be accessed here.
During the service, ten wreaths will be placed at the memorial by the Police Department Honor Guard, symbolizing the ten fallen officers. These officers, who will be remembered for their service and dedication, are as follows:
- Officer Amy Sorrells Caprio: On May 21, 2018, Officer Amy Sorrells Caprio, 29, tragically lost her life while responding to a call for a suspicious vehicle in Precinct 8/Parkville. She was struck and killed by the vehicle's driver when she ordered them to exit. Officer Caprio, who served the department for nearly four years, was the first female officer to die in the line of duty in the department's history.
- Officer Jason Schneider: Tactical Officer Jason Schneider was fatally shot on August 28, 2013, while serving a warrant in Precinct 1/Wilkens. The shooting occurred during an exchange of gunfire with a subject inside a home on Roberts Avenue. Officer Schneider, 36 years old at the time of his death, was transferred to Shock Trauma but succumbed to his injuries.
- Lieutenant Michael Howe: Lieutenant Michael Howe passed away on August 11, 2008, due to a massive stroke. His death came a day after he responded to a murder-suicide incident in Precinct 4/Pikesville. Lieutenant Howe collapsed at home upon his return from the scene and was taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he passed away the following day.
- Sergeant Mark Parry: Sergeant Mark Parry died on January 21, 2002, due to injuries sustained in a traffic crash. While on routine patrol in Towson on December 27, 2001, Sergeant Parry's unmarked police car was struck by a drunk driver who fled the scene but was later apprehended.
- Officer John Stem: Officer John Stem's death on October 19, 2000, resulted from complications of paraplegia caused by a line-of-duty gunshot wound he suffered in July 1977. Officer Charles Huckeba was fatally wounded in the same incident in Precinct 1/Wilkens. The officers were attempting to subdue an armed 19-year-old who had barricaded himself in his family's home.
- Sergeant Bruce Prothero: Sergeant Bruce Prothero was shot and killed on February 7, 2000, during an armed robbery on Reisterstown Road. While working part-time as a security guard at a jewelry store, he pursued four armed robbers outside and was shot by one of them. Sergeant Prothero passed away at a local hospital an hour later.
- Officer Robert Zimmerman: On November 5, 1986, Officer Robert Zimmerman, 41 years old, was critically injured when he was struck by a vehicle while on foot patrol on Edmondson Avenue in Precinct 1/Wilkens. Despite efforts to save him, Officer Zimmerman passed away on November 14, 1986, due to the severity of his injuries.
- Corporal Samuel Snyder: In August 1983, Corporal Samuel Snyder, a 30-year veteran of the department, was shot by a mentally ill subject while responding to a call for assistance from fellow officers in Towson. Unfortunately, Officer Snyder succumbed to his wounds on August 23, 1983.
- Officer Charles Huckeba: Officer Charles Huckeba lost his life on July 6, 1977, in Precinct 1/Wilkens during an incident involving an armed, drug-abusing, barricaded youth. Officer Huckeba was shot and killed, while Officer John Stem was also injured. Officer Stem, who suffered a gunshot wound during the incident, passed away 23 years later, on October 19, 2000.
- Officer Edward Kuznar: On December 9, 1969, Officer Edward Kuznar tragically lost his life in a traffic accident near Kingsville. While on traffic patrol, his police car was hit head-on by a driver who crossed the center line, resulting in the deaths of both Officer Kuznar and the driver.
The Baltimore County Police Department Memorial, located at Patriot Plaza, features a carved replica of the department badge flanked by two memorial tablets engraved with the names of officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty since the establishment of the department in 1874.
The memorial bears the inscription: "In lasting memory of those officers and families who made the ultimate sacrifice. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God" (Matthew 5:9).
The memorial service serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery and sacrifice exhibited by Baltimore County police officers throughout history. It provides an opportunity for the community to come together and pay their respects to these fallen heroes, honoring their service and dedication to keeping the county safe.
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Advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi, David Jones’s creative agency since the retailer floated in 1996, was invited to tender alongside four rivals for the $13 million contract, one of the most prestigious and glossy contracts in Australia.
It will be a significant blow to Saatchi & Saatchi if it is unsuccessful because it set up a division called Team Saatchi 13 years ago to focus on the David Jones account. David Jones is believed to be Saatchi’s largest account and Team Saatchi employs about 40 people.
The agency review is one of 58 cost-cutting programs David Jones plans to carry out over the next three years. The department store chain has just renegotiated its electricity, lift and escalator maintenance contracts and is renegotiating banking, telecommunications and air-conditioning contracts.
David Jones group general manager of financial services and marketing, Damian Eales, said the retailer was intent on reducing advertising costs but was not repositioning the brand or changing its image.
Model Megan Gale will remain David Jones’s brand ambassador and Miranda Kerr its fashion ambassador.
“We know what our business is, we understand who our customer is and we completely understand the strength of our differentiated brand portfolio and how to best leverage that in our marketing," Mr Eales told The Australian Financial Review.
“What we need today is the best and most efficient creative agency in Australia that will continue to generate the high quality creative outcomes we get today," he said.
“We believe that our shareholders can get a better outcome through taking our agency to market and finding the most efficient model."
David Jones is confident it has removed the risk involved in shifting agencies because its creative directors are employed by the company. Andrew Henderson was poached from Team Saatchi four years ago, while Ted Horton, who makes the TV ads, has worked for the retailer for more than 10 years as a freelancer.
David Jones has also invited DDB, BMF (owned by listed company
Last year David Jones moved its $40 million media planning and buying account from MediaCom, which had held the contract for 10 years, to Mitchell Communication Group.
Independent Print Media Group retained the catalogue printing contract and Wellcom the digital photography contract, but PMP lost the $15 million catalogue distribution contract to Salmat.
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The Top 5 Mistakes Made by the New Gardener
1. Planting at the
wrong time of year:
What this means will vary from place to place. While in some charmed
places most things can be planted year-round, the majority of locales
have definite planting seasons. For instance, in many areas of the
Southwest, fall is considered the best time to plant most shrubs,
trees, groundcover and lawns; if you live in the eastern part of the
U.S., however, you will wait until spring to install most of these
This timing issue also comes into play with annual flowers and
vegetables. Some flowers and vegetables like the warmth of the
spring and summer, while others prefer the coolness of the fall and
winter. The goal is to time your planting for the earliest part of
the season you are planting for, but not too early. Let's use
marigolds (a summer annual) for an example.
This plant likes heat, but can freeze if the temperatures are too cold. In some areas, you
might begin seeing marigolds for sale in the late winter. Can you
plant them then? Of course. Should you? Maybe not. Why? While it
might work--if temperatures don't drop too low--you could be
replacing your plants if they do.
If you are not sure whether to plant
something at a certain time, please ask us; we will tell you whether
it's the best time or if you would be better off waiting. Many
garden centers serve a fairly large geographical area and these areas
oftentimes have differing microclimates.
That is why you will sometimes see plants in your local garden center that may be out of
season for your particular area. The other thing to keep in mind is
not to plant too late. Planting too late will not allow your flower
or vegetable to achieve maturity before the cold (or warm) weather
comes and stops it in its tracks!
2. Planting in the wrong exposure:
While some plants will take any exposure, most prefer predominantly
sun or mostly shade. When you are shopping for your plant, take
notice of where the plant is situated in the garden center; this will
give you a good idea of where it will be happiest in your garden. If
you're not sure, ask.
3. Planting in the wrong zone:
Just because you see a pretty plant growing in the sun, does not
necessarily mean it will grow in the sun in your garden. Some plants
prefer hot, dry areas and some prefer cool, misty spots.
where the USDA Climate Zone chart (or in the west, the Sunset Western
Garden Climate Zone chart) will really help. Most plants sold in
garden centers are marked with their appropriate climate zone or if
they are not, the garden center staff can tell you if it will grow in
4. Planting plants with
different water requirements near each other:
Some plants prefer dry, well-drained soil and others like more water.
Don't make the mistake of thinking that you will be able to
manage the two effectively when they are planted next to each other--you won't. Save yourself the angst and use plants with similar
needs together. The plants will be happier--and so will you.
5. Watering too often, too
much, not often enough or not deep enough:
Whew! The above may seem like a contradiction, but what we're
trying to say is that plants have different watering needs and soils
(because of their differing compositions) respond to water
The most common mistake in regard to water is not watering enough (in
terms of frequency) and not watering long enough (in terms of
volume). A small plant can dry out quickly, especially in warm
weather. When first planted, it should be regularly monitored to
observe its water needs.
Also, you need to leave the water on long
enough to saturate the entire root-ball of the plant (for some things,
this might be longer than you think). Standing over the plant and
giving it a quick shower with your hose will probably not be enough.
Also, deeper watering encourages roots to go down, thus increasing
the plant's drought tolerance.
On the other side of the coin is the gardener who is so dedicated that he/she waters constantly.
This is not good either. Too much water (especially in heavy soils) can cause disease; eventually the roots of the plant will rot.
So, strive for vigilance but not obsession
when applying water to the garden.
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NJ Transit operates a bus from Hoboken to Atlantic City hourly. Tickets cost $13 - $40 and the journey takes 2 h 35 min. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela Express operates a train from Hoboken to Atlantic City hourly. Tickets cost $75 - $210 and the journey takes 1 h 7 min. NJ Transit also services this route every 2 hours.
From Port Authority Bus Terminal bus to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal. 2 h 35 min $27. From New York Penn Station train to 30Th St. Phl. then train to Atlantic City. 3 h 44 min $189. From Hoboken drive to Atlantic City. 2 h 10 min $14.


Colombia learned a hard lesson on the need for climate adaptability in its agriculture sector in 2010 and 2011, when La Niña-related floods destroyed thousands of hectares of crops and caused millions of dollars in damage.
Since then, the country’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has been working with the Cali-based International Center for Tropical Agriculture in Cali to identify vulnerabilities to climate change and strategies for adaptation, and now with support from the Inter-American Development Bank.
The IDB is working with the CIAT to scale up the center’s research efforts in Colombia and expand them across Latin America and the Caribbean as a part research program on climate change and agriculture conducted by the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers.
At an event hosted last week in Washington D.C. by the multilateral institution and the Colombian embassy, participants highlighted Colombia’s efforts in these areas and how they might provide a model for the types of interventions that could improve the adaptability of farmers across the region and around the world.
A recent IDB report noted the substantial effects that climate change could have on the region in the context of the impacts it would have environmental and social impacts, region’s food insecurity, making the “triple win” of climate-smart agriculture — food security, climate change mitigation, and improved productivity and incomes for farmers — especially relevant to Latin America and the Caribbean.
CIAT researcher Andrew Jarvis said that building the evidence about what works and making a business case for those sustainable solutions will help to increase investment in adaptation, and pointed out that currently 96 percent of climate investment funds go to mitigation, while only four percent are allocated to adaptation.
One example of the solutions developed in Colombia that have now spread across the region is the use of “silvopastoral” systems that integrate trees into livestock grazing and serve the the triple purpose of climate mitigation, improved productivity of the livestock, and adaptability to higher temperatures.
Making an activity that has been the “bad boy” of agriculture because of its high emissions into a net reducer of emissions is a “game changer,” explained Jarvis. And it’s ideal for climate financing, he said, because high initial costs to farmers are the main barrier to adoption.
The ability to scale up such innovations will certainly get an extra boost later this year as the World Bank spearheads an effort to create a global alliance for climate smart agriculture aims to accelerate the development and implementation of solutions and investments in them.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce once again stepped out holding hands for a date night in New York City. After hanging out for two nights in a row, the pair was photographed leaving the Waverly Inn.
Taylor opted for a black and green floral-print sheer top paired with a black leather skirt while Travis sported a tan corduroy outfit.
Previous night, the two love birds were spotted holding hands for the first time as they left restaurant Nobu and made a surprise appearance at the Saturday Night Live Show.
The two then jetted off to SNL afterparty where an insider told Page Six that they “kissed each other” throughout the night, and left together at 4am.
The next morning, Travis was seen leaving Taylor’s apartment solo as he went off to attend Philadelphia Eagles match against the New York Jets.
The pair’s relationship rumors started a month ago when the Lover crooner attended three of Travis’s NFL games, and also hung out with his parents Donna and Ed Kelce.