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November 11, 2014 Brian	5 Comments
1. The Amazon is drying
Since 2000, rainfall has decreased by up to 25% across a vast swath of the southeastern Amazon, according to a new satellite analysis.
The area of concern is 12 times the size of California. The Amazon overall takes up 25% of the global carbon cycle that vegetation is responsible for, so it's a significant carbon sink. With further drying the Amazon could become a carbon source rather than a sink.
Causes are not clear, but it's possible that rainfall patterns have moved further north with global warming.
In related news, the re-election of Dilma Rousseff as president is seen as a significant negative for the environment in Brazil.
2. Great Barrier Reef protection plan 'ignores the threat of climate change'
In its formal response to the Reef 2050 long-term sustainability plan, which was drawn up by the Australian and Queensland governments, the Australian Academy of Science states the strategy is "inadequate to achieve the goal of restoring or even maintaining the diminished outstanding universal value of the reef."
There is "no adequate recognition" in the 2050 plan of the importance of curbing greenhouse gases.
Professor Terry Hughes, director of the Australian Research Council Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies and an academy fellow, said the plan was focused on the sustainable development of four "mega ports" adjacent to the reef, rather than conservation of the reef itself.
The Great Barrier Reef has lost around half its coral cover in the past 30 years. The question now is whether UNESCO will list the GBR as endangered.
3. Limiting global warming to 2°C is unlikely to save most coral reefs
In this recent post I mentioned that "preserving more than 10 per cent of coral reefs worldwide would require limiting warming to below +1.5°C (atmosphere–ocean general circulation models (AOGCMs) range: 1.3–1.8°C) relative to pre-industrial levels". Following the links, the paper by K. Frieler at al is here.
It annoys me that the dangers to reefs from temperature change and ocean acidification are almost never mentioned, even by greenies. Opposition pollies should be speaking up too! That paper has been around since 2011.
4. Carbon capture and storage research budget slashed
The government has cut almost half a billion dollars from research into carbon capture and storage – which the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) deems crucial for continued use of coal – despite the prime minister insisting coal is the "foundation of our prosperity".
In the budget the government cut $459.3m over three years from its carbon capture and storage flagship program, leaving $191.7m to continue existing projects for the next seven years. The program had already been cut by the previous Labor government and much of the funding remained unallocated.
John Connor, the chief executive of the Climate Institute, said CCS "has to be one of the clean energy options available because all the modelling says that to avoid temperature rises of more than two degrees, we have to take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere".
The first full-scale CCS power plant, the Boundary Dam Carbon Capture and Storage Project in Canada, opened last month.
5. Poland rejects zero coal by 2100
Poland and a bunch of eastern Europe countries "have categorically rejected the target put forward by the world's top climate scientists to reduce carbon emissions to zero by 2100 to avoid dangerous global warming…"
You might recall that when Poland hosted the UNFCCC Conference of Parties in 2013 it was positively promoting coal.
The EU has not yet apportioned the effort between countries in planning to meet recently announced emissions reduction targets. The fun is about to begin!
6. Roof top solar in San Francisco
New regulations in San Francisco will require new buildings to have roof top solar or gardens or both.
7. Tesla solar supercharging network
Tesla is rolling out a solar supercharging network for electric vehicles throughout the world eventually. Soon they will make a beginning in Australia.
The superchargers provide half a full charge in as little as 20 minutes, and are usually located near amenities like roadside restaurants, cafes, and shopping centers. Usually they have between 4 and 10 stalls.
The $5 billion "giagfactory" to be built in Nevada will generate more than 100% of its electricity needs with wind and solar.
The world is changing!
8. News of energy storage is a big, big deal
So says Sophie Vorrath at RenewEconomy:
The big announcements keep coming from the energy storage sector, with news this week that US behind-the-meter startup, Stem, has been tapped to provide 85MW of distributed energy storage to households in the West Los Angeles Basin.
The deal, a multi-year agreement awarded to Stem by Southern California Edison (SCE), marks America's largest distributed energy storage project to date, and the first time energy storage has competed with traditional energy sources like natural gas at this scale.
For its part of the deal, Stem will deploy its advanced, behind-the-meter energy storage technology at customer locations in the Western LA Basin to act as dispatchable capacity to enhance the local reliability of the region.
In other words, using the combination of storage and its proprietary software platform, Stem will allow customers to monitor and manage energy use, which in turn will provide additional capacity to SCE.
9. Billboard banned
You may have heard that Brisbane Airport banned a billboard suggesting to incoming G20 delegates that climate change should be on their agenda. Apparently the billboard was "too political".
Getup and a bunch of other NGOs are campaigning to have the decision reversed.
The billboard was based on the experience of South Australian grape grower David Bruer, a farmer from South Australia who lost $25,000 worth of grapes in one day when temperatures soared to 45°C last year.
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Hi Brian, you may be interested to know about these two,Victorian towns that are aiming to go 100% renewable.
I will be interested to know how they do their winter heating.
Sorry forgot link! http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2014/11/17/solar-energy/vic-labor-backs-100-renewables-town?utm_source=exact&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1002524&utm_campaign=cs_daily&modapt
This link has a bit more information http://reneweconomy.com.au/2014/victoria-labor-plans-100-renewable-energy-town-near-bendigo-86213
Also in the article it says Labor will review the arrangements of the energy retailers and rooftop solar, to ensure it is fair, which is welcome. I am somewhat disgusted by the way Origin is buying solar for 8c, on-selling it for 23c and then having the gall to complain about it!
Naturally the Greens are also promising a lot on the renewables front in this state election
Thanks, Val. I think there was a town in New England also attempting to go carbon neutral, but I can't remember which one.


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Form must be completed in full, have valid dates and physician's signature. School and other camp forms are not accepted in place of our camp form. My child does not require medication administered during camp hours but has a special health care need (ie. hearing device, ADHD, allergy, anxiety). The Winter Lock-in is an overnight stay. Scouts stay up all night and play games. Every few years, the BSA updates its Annual Health and Medical Record after consulting with health care professionals, Scout executives, council and camp health officers and other experts to ensure it is up-to-date and helpful. My child requires medication administered during camp hours link.
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EU approved GMO crops under enormous US pressure – American author
More than a million people have now signed a petition calling for a complete ban on the use of genetically modified crops in Europe. It comes after last summer's decision by the EU to allow the growing of some GMO crops.
It has led to accusations that the US, which is the world's major player in the industry, put pressure on the EU. William Engdahl, author of "Seeds of Destruction: The Hidden Agenda of GMO", says the pressure was enormous."George W. Bush went to the WTO in 2003 and pressed a suit against the EU for blocking the licensing and approval of GMO crops," he says. "The US government has made the spread of GMO seeds a national security priority. It's tantamount to the export of defense weapons to the Pentagon, and for the US budget it's a national security export sector – agro business, and especially GMO seeds from Monsanto and company.""So, the pressure on the EU, I know from direct reports out of Brussels and from intelligence networks, grassroots farmers and political people across Europe, is enormous. There's corruption in the European Food Safety Authority, the EFSA."
Are Russians the healthiest people on the planet?
Gentically modified seeds have their day in court
FDA weighs approval of first genetically engineered fish
Americans are fattest people in developed world (still)
American food safety bill not what it seems


Hot springs (Alaska) caused by geothermal activity underground.
At least 300 active volcanoes dot the Kamchatka Peninsula, which lies along the geologically active Pacific Ring of Fire. Landsat 8 caught this plume of ash and smoke streaming from one of these volcanooes--Klyuchevskaya--on January 10, 2018.
Animated GIF of lava bubbling up from Kīlauea Volcano in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The source of the GIF comes from footage found within the USGS video: Kīlauea Summit Eruption | Lava Returns to Halemaʻumaʻu.
Landsat helps scientists monitor land change on Mt. Pinatubo, 26 years after the eruption.


Diving energy prices drove U.S. consumer prices flat over the past 12 months, marking the lowest inflation rate in more than a half a century, the Labor Department reported Friday. However, energy costs have been ticking upward of late and pulled consumer prices back up in January.
"A bit of inflation is encouraging," Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Economy.com, was quoted on NYTimes.com. "It means businesses aren't completely giving up and slashing prices. The fact that they can at least hold the line on their price cuts is a positive."
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the most closely watched gauge for inflation, rose 0.3% in January following an adjusted 0.8% slide in December. The increase was in line with market expectations and the first positive advance in six months. Still, most economists believe prices will again decline.
"We're in the heart of the recession right now, and with demand falling rapidly, we can expect downward pressure on prices," Chris Rupkey, chief financial economist in New York at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd., was quoted on Bloomberg.com. "Everything is heading in the same direction, which is down. Sales are down, profits are down, prices are coming down."
Consumer prices were flat over the past 12 months, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provided on Friday, Feb. 20. The annual inflation rate is hovering right at 0%, marking the lowest level since 1955.


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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Data;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Windows.Forms;
using System.Net;
using System.IO;
using System.Xml;
using SEMIK1;

namespace SEMIK1.Forms
{
    public partial class LoginForm : Form
    {
        MainForm main;

        public LoginForm(MainForm m)
        {
            main = m;
            InitializeComponent();
        }

        private void fillText()
        {
            welcomeText.Text = "Welcome to Šemík. Please login using your pilot credentials that you use at CSAV website.";
            labelUserName.Text = "Username";
            labelPassword.Text = "Password";
            this.rememberCheckBox.Checked = Properties.Settings.Default.remember;
            if (Properties.Settings.Default.remember) {
                Logger.Log("Using saved authentication " + Properties.Settings.Default.auth_code);
                getLogin(Properties.Settings.Default.pid, Properties.Settings.Default.auth_code);
            }
        }

        private void disableForm()
        {
            this.usernameTxt.Enabled = false;
            this.passwordTxt.Enabled = false;
            this.buttonLogin.Enabled = false;
        }

        public void clearForm()
        {
            this.usernameTxt.Text = "";
            this.passwordTxt.Text = "";
            this.rememberCheckBox.Checked = false;
        }

        public void enableForm()
        {
            this.usernameTxt.Enabled = true;
            this.passwordTxt.Enabled = true;
            this.buttonLogin.Enabled = true;
        }

        private void getLogin(string pid, string auth_code) {
            disableForm();
            main.setStatus("Authenticating user...");
            main.setProgress(true);
            XmlDocument xml = Connector.GetLogin(pid, auth_code,usernameTxt.Text,passwordTxt.Text);
            loginSuccess(xml);
        }

        private void loginSuccess(XmlDocument loginXml)
        {
            if (loginXml == null)
            {
                enableForm();
                main.setProgress(false);
                main.setStatus("");
                return;
            }
            try
            {
                main.pilot.callsign = loginXml.SelectSingleNode("/semik/callsign").InnerText;
                main.pilot.name = loginXml.SelectSingleNode("/semik/name").InnerText + " " + loginXml.SelectSingleNode("/semik/surname").InnerText;
                main.pilot.rank = loginXml.SelectSingleNode("/semik/rank").InnerText;
                main.pilot.hours = loginXml.SelectSingleNode("/semik/hours").InnerText;
                main.pilot.flights = Convert.ToInt32(loginXml.SelectSingleNode("/semik/flights").InnerText);
                main.pilot.miles = Convert.ToInt32(loginXml.SelectSingleNode("/semik/miles").InnerText);
                main.pilot.vatsim_id = loginXml.SelectSingleNode("/semik/vatsim_id").InnerText;
                main.pilot.ivao_id = loginXml.SelectSingleNode("/semik/ivao_id").InnerText;
                main.pilot.locationIcao = loginXml.SelectSingleNode("/semik/location").InnerText;
                main.pilot.locationText = loginXml.SelectSingleNode("/semik/location_text").InnerText;
                main.pilot.auth_code = loginXml.SelectSingleNode("/semik/auth_code").InnerText;
                main.pilot.pid = loginXml.SelectSingleNode("/semik/pilot_id").InnerText;

                XmlNodeList fleetXml = loginXml.GetElementsByTagName("aircraft");
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                        {
                            Logger.Log("Saving authentication " + auth_code);
                            Properties.Settings.Default.remember = true;
                            Properties.Settings.Default.pid = loginXml.SelectSingleNode("/semik/pilot_id").InnerText;
                            Properties.Settings.Default.auth_code = auth_code;
                            Properties.Settings.Default.Save();
                        }
                    }
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                {
                    Properties.Settings.Default.remember = false;
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                Logger.Log("Login success");
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                main.setUser(main.pilot.callsign + " : " + main.pilot.name);
                this.Hide();
                main.setProgress(false);
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            }
            catch (Exception e)
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                MessageBox.Show(e.ToString(), "Error", MessageBoxButtons.OK, MessageBoxIcon.Error);
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        }

        private void buttonLogin_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            getLogin("","");
        }

        private void LoginForm_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {

        }

        private void LoginForm_Shown(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            main.setStatus("Welcome...");
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    OutputConfigurationCompatApi24Impl(@NonNull Surface surface) {
        this(new OutputConfigurationParamsApi24(new OutputConfiguration(surface)));
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    OutputConfigurationCompatApi24Impl(int surfaceGroupId, @NonNull Surface surface) {
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        super(outputConfiguration);
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    @NonNull
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        return ((OutputConfigurationParamsApi24) mObject).mOutputConfiguration;
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    private static final class OutputConfigurationParamsApi24 {
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        @Nullable
        String mPhysicalCameraId;
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            h = ((h << 5) - h)
                    ^ (mPhysicalCameraId == null ? 0 : mPhysicalCameraId.hashCode());

            return h;
        }
    }
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SOBUKWE MEMORIAL LECTURE: A LEADER WHO WALKED THE POLITICAL TALK TO THE FINISH!!
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SOBUKWE WAS THE SYMBOL OF TRUE LIBERATION STRUGGLE
It is thirty five years now since Prof. Mangaliso Robert Sobukwe departed from this planet. But his vision for genuine liberation of our country has refused to go away. Its triumph may be delayed, but it cannot be decimated.
Historical Perspectives
THE LATE AP MDA ON THE IDEOLOGICAL AND POLITICAL CASE OF AFRICANISM
11 years ago Mayihlome News
According to its January, 1958 constitution, the African National Congress (ANC) stands for the "creation of a united democratic South Africa on the principles outlined in the Freedom Charter". The new body, the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC), according to its April, 1959 constitution, stands for the "establishment and maintenance of an Africanist socialist democracy, recognizing the primacy of the material and spiritual interest of the individual".


Saganaki (grilled haloumi with roasted sweet peppers, dressed with lemon, olive oil, dill & mint).
It's not quite the Greek Islands looking out from Podilato – more like traffic lights and office blocks – but close your eyes for a minute and you might just imagine yourself in the Mediterranean, with grilled octopus and succulent lamb shoulder on the menu of this bright, casual restaurant in Canberra's Mantra MacArthur Hotel.
In fact, the menu dips its toes in the waters of countries all around the Mediterranean, with dips, antipasto, paella balls, Manchego croquettes and lokomades, to name a few of the dishes on the menu.
Podilato is a Greek word for bicycle. The Mantra is a sister hotel of Peppers Gallery Hotel in New Acton, where Bicicletta has been turning out casual Mediterranean-style food for some years now. Are you getting the drift?
Barramundi with caramelized onion, tomatoes, olives and capers.
Podilato is similarly relaxed in its vibe but whereas Bicicletta is more Italian-inspired, Podilato leans more to Greece, especially in its wine list which has a surprising number of Greek wines. Apparently there are plans to add some Canberra wines to the list but it was mostly European when we dined in the first few weeks.
Podilato Restaurant in Canberra's Mantra MacArthur Hotel.
It's a large, light-filled restaurant on the hotel's first floor, with dark wooden furniture and a balcony offering outdoor dining. The restaurant doubles as the hotel's breakfast room (we wrote about the buffet breakfast in a separate post on the hotel). It is open to the public daily for breakfast and lunch, and Monday to Saturday for dinner. You could also come in for coffee and snacks during the day, or tapas from 3pm.
Manchego croquettes with capsicum jam.
About half the tapas menu is vegetarian, with dishes such as beetroot carpaccio, saganaki (grilled haloumi with roasted sweet peppers) and the aforementioned Manchego croquettes which went down a treat. We also loved the dip (a selection of three: beetroot, hummus and taramasalata).
Seriously good Lokomades (mini doughtnuts rolled in cinnamon sugar, with Nutella and strawberries).
Another favourite was the apple, thyme & garlic braised pork belly with slaw, apple reduction & crispy crackle, which comes in an entrée size of two pieces for $14. There are two banquet options available ($45 per person for six plates or $55 per person for eight plates), minimum order of two.
Podilato's head chef Sean Mawbey is formerly of La Cantina in Narrabundah.
He did his apprenticeship at Sydney restaurant Buon Ricordo, worked as a pastry chef under Igor Tymchyshyn in London, and has managed large teams and worked with highly regarded restaurant groups.
He loves rustic Mediterranean fare and enjoys using fresh ingredients and uncomplicated cooking styles to accentuate the natural flavours.
"I'm particularly fond of seafood but I also like to slow-cook food; it takes time and patience, but it reflects the Mediterranean way of life and is definitely worth the wait," he says.
This is ideal food for sharing, and indeed one of the dishes, Pollo Alla Diavola (Flattened grilled chicken drenched in a chilli, lemon vinaigrette) is actually designed for two people.
Food Wine Travel stayed at Mantra MacArthur Hotel and dined as guests of the Mantra Group. Photos of the restaurant and the chef supplied by Mantra, all other photos by Alise Salins.
Thank you for sharing. This is just up the road from me, and so close in fact that my dad is staying there the weekend after next. I had wondered what it was like – thanks for the preview.
Hope he enjoys his stay!
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Of conclaves, popes and popes emeriti
The news that Tuesday 12 March sees the start of the conclave to elect Benedict XVI's successor is a great relief. For me, the conclave comes in a week in which I have a lot to be doing. Yet, how does one carry on writing retreat conferences with this great event overshadowing the daylight hours?
One big difference between this conclave and the previous is that way in which it will be covered and the results of its deliberations disseminated. This will be, and the sede vacante already confirms this, a period dominated by the new social media. The mainstream media have their place, but they no longer have the monopoly, indeed they might not even wield the strongest influence. I have got a Twitter account going now primarily to tap into its great strength: instantaneous news flashes. With some judicious following (one does not "subscribe" on Twitter, one follows) anyone can have a dozen little boxes flash up within seconds of each other, merely a few more seconds after the black or white smoke pours out of the Sistine smokestack. In fact, the selfsame chimney has its own Twitter account – @ConclaveChimney. Or there is the more prosaic Papal Smoke Alarm – @PopeAlarm. The Papal Smoke Alarm also has a Facebook page, and a website where you can subscribe to get the news sent instantly to you by email or (for North Americans only) by text message. Someone can tweet "White smoke" before the mainstream media can put their coffee mugs down. Millions of us will know the colour of the smoke long before the mainstream media can get a radio or TV broadcast out. They no longer control the breaking of news.
Of course, we will want to watch the Petrine balcony as the Cardinal steps out to make the announcement. In 2005 a radio broadcast tipped off the brethren here to rush down to the TV room for the BBC live feed. The BBC, Sky News, CNN etc will all have live video feeds on the internet no doubt, making such a dash unnecessary this time around. But Vatican Radio's website will probably have a live feed too (they did for the daily press conferences). Maybe also News.va. Someone might even set up a live Youtube feed from his or her vantage point in St Peter's Square. The mainstream media will not control the live vision of the announcement.
Think back to Benedict's last address to the clergy of Rome, after he announced his intention to abdicate. He spoke of the council of the media, which controlled the dissemination of the Second Vatican Council's news and teachings to the world, and to the Church as well. The portrait of the Council the people then saw was shaped and coloured by the media's agenda. The world saw, said Benedict, not the real Council but the virtual council of the media. He called on the Church to re-discover and re-claim the real Council.
Certainly, at this conclave, we will not be forced to settle for a virtual conclave, reported through the agenda of the mainstream media. We can behold the real conclave through any number of independent reporters through Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, blogs… you get the idea. It will be an icon of the mission to reclaim the real Council.
Benedict's new title
Earlier I noted with great satisfaction Cardinal Cocopalmerio's announcement of Benedict's style in retirement. Then a few days later I noted with consternation the Vatican spokesman's rival title, or titles in fact, for he seemed not to know which if his two versions was the right one.
So of the three options – Bishop Emeritus of Rome, Pope Emeritus or Pontiff Emeritus – which is the correct one? Chi sa? as the Italians might say… (or is it Chi lo sa?). Prominent Vaticanista Sandro Magister is stirring the pot, as he often does, by covering the opinion of Carlo Fantappiè. He raises the larger issue of the troublesome ambiguities in having what might be construed as two popes. It is worth a read.
Anyway, for the moment my money is on Cardinal Cocopalmerio's "His Holiness, Benedict XVI, Bishop Emeritus of Rome" seems sounder and more authoritative. CocoChanel … oops… Cocopalmerio is Prefect for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts, so he has some weighty canonical clout. His announcement satisfied the significant concerns: it made it clear that "Pope" was no longer of Benedict's title, but also it acknowledged that there is something that endures in a man one he has occupied Peter's throne. The essential thing about "emeritus" is that is signifies retention of the status but not the power of an office. A bishop emeritus is still a bishop, with all his sacramental powers, but he has no jurisdiction, exercises no authority for governance in the Church. But for St Peter's successor, the title "pope" goes with that petrine office of universal governance and jurisdiction.
Yet, I would argue, there is surely an indelible imprint left after holding the keys of the kingdom. Though hardly the fruit of systematic reflection, a category does present itself to my mind. We cannot speak of a sacramental character in the papacy, of course, as we can for Baptism or Ordination. So maybe this indelible imprint of the keys on the papal hand could be termed, very loosely and tentatively, a Petrine character. The nuances involved seem to be well reflected in His Holiness, Benedict XVI, Bishop Emeritus of Rome.
The next Pope?
There are too many links to include here without turning the post psychedelic with coloured links. Yet if you do some Googling you will find that a goodly number of cardinals are being touted as, if not favourites, then at least very attractive and adequate candidates. Cardinal Turkson was an early favourite, his African origins offering the tantalising prospect of a third-world pope. Sadly the poster campaign in his favour now underway in Rome may have scotched his candidacy: the merest hint of public campaigning is taboo. Furthermore, there is an undercurrent in the life of the African Church, especially among the clergy, that is troubling, and casts a shadown of any African cardinal. Cardinals Scola and Ouellet are seen as cut from the same theological cloth as Benedict and likely to embrace his legacy, but their being near favourites does rather call to mind the adage, He who enters the conclave a pope, leaves it a cardinal. Cardinal Schönborn is also a theologian in the Ratzinger tradition, but the chaos in his Austrian Church would weigh heavily against him. Cardinal Ravasi is another attractive figure, but there is a question as to whether another Italian is desirable (which counts against Scola as well). In recent days the Brazilian Cardinal Scherer has been gaining attention, though there is the whiff of scandal attaching to his name as word spreads that Brazilian clerics have been encouraging the media to talk up his candidacy. Cardinals Dolan and Burke are mentioned increasingly too, by those who think the time has come for an American. Dolan is personable; Burke is hard-core Ratzingerian and liturgically minded.
Ultimately most people predict who they would prefer as pope, a phenomenon especially obvious in the mainstream media. To state one's preference is probably the more respectable way to proceed. There are so many promising candidates that, for me, it seems necessary to apply a more exhaustive set of criteria. What name do I come up with, according to my agenda?
Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith ticks many boxes indeed. He is Archbishop of Colombo in Sri Lanka, so he ticks the third-world and pastoral boxes. Indeed, he had positive input into the peace process in Sri Lanka between Tamils and Sinhalese, so he is something of a peacemaker. He has worked in the curia in recent years, so he knows how it works. He had a tough time there by many accounts, so he may be up to giving it a healthy dose of reform. He is very liturgical, in the tradition of Benedict XVI, and would be likely to further the Benedictine plan of action for the liturgy of the Church. His preaching style is much admired for its directness and accessibility. Being about 66 years old, he is of an ideal age in many respects.
So… you never know!
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How to Manage User Permissions
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Many people are not familiar with pesto, and Romarsi would like to change that. There's the red sauce (tomato), the white sauce (Alfredo) and finally the green sauce – pesto. Now the flag of Italy is complete! If you're tired of the same "red" sauce, it's time to make it green – make it pesto. Kids will love it, too. Romarsi's all natural Pesto To Go is perfect as an appetizer or main entrée. The choices are infinite – pasta, chicken, seafood, rice, pizza, vegetables, crusty bread, etc. It's great to use as a spread on panini's and wraps or mixed in cream cheese with a bagel. Soups and party dips come alive with a dollop of pesto. Try some layered between tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Pesto To Go is a flavorful addition to grilling and BBQ's. It can also be used in a cold pasta salad and as a complement on bruschetta. The pestobilities are endless!
Convenience is synonymous with Romarsi. If you find yourself with little time to prepare meals, then Romarsi's signature Pesto To Go is perfect for you.
You provide the entrée, we'll provide the topping. Keep life simple. Follow the Mediterranean diet. Pesto To Go uses no preservatives and is cholesterol free. It's low in fat and calories and high in antioxidants. It's fresh and healthy – not cooked and jarred.
Thank you for your interest, and here's to eating something nutritious and delicious!
My father, Francesco, followed the tradition of growing basil from seeds of the previous year, and I continued the tradition with my own family.
Watching my grandfather and father, I gained a deep appreciation for gardening. Every time I enter this realm, the aroma of my basil transcends my senses into a gourmet delight.
Ernestina, my mother, introduced me to her recipe for pesto. I loved eating it as a child and still enjoy the "essence" of pesto. I began making pesto for my family several years ago and haven't stopped. My children, who are particular with their greens, delight in the savory flavor and ask for seconds of spaghetti with pesto.
My passion for gardening has inspired me to teach the art and science to children so they can create their own tradition and enjoy the experience of growing a natural-organic garden, benefiting both their health and environment.
We are excited about our entrepreneur workshops held at Montclair State University for MBA students. We speak to graduate students about starting their own business and offer advice to those just starting out.
Basil, a member of the mint family, originated in India and was brought to the Mediterranean by way of spice routes many years ago.
It is an annual herb that relieves indigestion, inflammation and migraines and is known to have a calming effect. It contains vitamins C and K, iron, calcium, and potassium. In Italy, pesto was used as a symbol of love.
Pesto is rooted in Genoa, Italy, in the scenic province of Liguria.
It dates back to the 16th century as the oldest oily sauce. Ligurian sailors, wanting a change from fish and spicy foods, preferred home grown herbs and vegetables from the Ligurian countryside.
It is not unusual to find potted basil on windowsills facing the seaside in Genoa and other parts of Italy.
The word "pesto" originates from the word "pestare", to pound or bruise. Originally pesto was made using a mortar and pestle releasing more of the oils from the basil to give a silkier consistency to the pesto.
Thanks to Romarsi, we now have the convenience of Pesto To Go.


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Yet another Asian-inspired recipe! Fungi Bok is an extremely simple healthy recipe that can be made with very little preparation and cooking time.
Coleslaw is a summer favorite and this version is without any animal products. Coleslaw takes just a few minutes to prepare and will keep well in the fridge.
It's Sara from Carob Cherub with her husband Rob and we are making super simple and delicious Monkey Ice Cream. Check out the following recipe and video to discover how to make this sweet, healthy ice cream!
Rolled rye cereal is lower in fat than oats. Great hot breakfast for the morning if you're out of fruit or don't want to eat cold cereal. Tasty, nutritious.
If you ever come across black urad beans and decide to buy them on a whim, this recipe is for you! The urad might be a unique ingredient to this recipe, but the rest of the ingredients are easily found and purchased. Sweet and slightly spicy, this recipe is a wonderful taste into more traditional Indian cuisine than you may be used to. Enjoy!
Simple root salad recipe. Tasty and packed with nutrients from the marinated beetroots. Will last for up to a week refrigerated. Find plant-based recipes.
Easy to prepare, quick, simple and tasty cucumber-tomato salad recipe. Discover more healthy and nutritious high-carb, low-fat recipes at Carob Cherub.
This macro bowl is great for those who have leftover vegetables in the fridge. It is not necessary to stay with the ingredients that are used in the recipe; in fact, I encourage you to switch your ingredients to what you enjoy best, what you would like to try or even whatever you have lying around! This is a recipe that pleads for you to be creative, so go for it.
Tabbouleh is a traditional middle eastern dish. Olive oil is usually an ingredient, but it is easily omitted without sacrificing any flavor and greatly increasing the health value. You can eat this by itself, as a side dish or choose to use it as filling for a wrap.


How do you build a company that has viral growth?Paperless Post's Alexa Hirschfeld and Lucy Deland took a crack at explaining it last night at the New York City Viral Media Meetup.
Their company deals in e-cards and party planning, and viral marketing is a big part of their growth.
"You need to share exceptional content and include a means to distribute it to others," said Deland.
She emphasised that they were very specific about the quality of artwork that they make available to their customers for their cards. They only take the best.
As for mechanisms to distribute the material to others, Hirschfeld talked about including links for tweeting and sharing the item on Facebook. Eventually this harvests a community of people that continue to share with each other.
Paperless Post currently handles eight million cards a month in large part because users send them to each other.
Hirschfeld and Deland added that 30% of Paperless Post recipients have received two or more cards. The likelihood of someone joining increases 150% after receiving the second card and jumps to 225% when they receive the third. They are building a community that services itself.
"Incestuousness is ideal," she said.


One of the great things about retirement is having more time to do what you enjoy. But something you should never retire is your oral health care routine. In fact, it's best to make oral health a priority in retirement, because some issues become more prevalent with age.
• Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a major cause of tooth loss in older adults.
• Diabetes is a growing problem among older people, and if you have diabetes, you may be more susceptible to periodontal disease.
• Older adults are more likely to have systemic illnesses in general, and as a result may take medications that cause dry mouth. Over time, dry mouth can lead to increased cavities and mouth infections.
• Age also increases your risk of developing oral cancer.
Fortunately, gum disease, tooth decay and oral cancer are largely preventable. Spend time each day taking care of your oral and overall health by practicing good oral hygiene at home, avoiding tobacco and eating a healthy diet.
That's not all. Regular dental visits are also essential for keeping your mouth healthy. If you're in the habit of waiting to go to the dentist until you have a problem, rethink your strategy. Preventive care is relatively low-cost and can identify problems early before they require costly treatment. Keeping up with routine cleanings and exams is one of the best ways to control costs. To help manage oral health expenses, consider getting dental benefits in retirement.
More than ever, older adults are keeping most of their teeth for a lifetime. By taking the right steps, you can, too!
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New site for travellers approved just outside Somerset town
Mendip District Council said there was no evidence local people would suffer as a result
Daniel MumbyLocal Democracy Reporter
A new site for travellers has been approved in the Shepton Mallet area
New travellers' pitches will be provided just outside Shepton Mallet following a decision by district councillors.
Mendip District Council's planning committee voted on Wednesday evening (August 21) to provide three new pitches on agricultural land south of Ridge Road, a couple of miles from the town centre.
Plans for the same site, involving the same number of pitches and the creation of car park, had been rejected by councillors in January.
But councillors were persuaded to grant permission this time around after the applicant proposed changes to safeguard the surrounding landscape.
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The site lies a short distance from Beech Tree Barn in the open countryside near West Compton, and is accessible by an existing farm gate.
Planning agent Dr Simon Ruston said there was a shortage of travellers' sites in the district and the council was not meeting the needs of members of those communities.
He said: "There is a lack of a five year supply of land for gypsy, traveller or travelling show-people accommodation, due to the historic and continuing failure of policy to provide sites.
"It is clear that there is an urgent need for gypsy/ traveller pitches in the Mendip area."
The Somerset Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment, which was published in 2011, identified the need for 93 permanent pitches and 80 transit pitches in the Mendip district up to 2020.
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In a recent appeal against the council, the Planning Inspectorate ruled that only 26 pitches had been allowed since 2010, pointing to "a lack of deliverable sites" in the district.
Planning officer Kelly Pritchard said there was "no substantive evidence" that allowing the pitches would cause harm to the local community.
She added: "The applicant has confirmed that the families that are proposing to use the site have a nomadic lifestyle, and that this has been confirmed by third parties.
"Given this, it is considered that the principle of the use of the site for three traveller pitches is acceptable."
The committee voted to approve the plans.
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Are You Prepared for New General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)?
This is the eye watering penalty that will be imposed by the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).It is being brought in by the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, and the European Commission. The intention is to strengthen and unify data protection for all individuals in the EU.
Clearly, the ramifications of non-compliance can be very damaging to UK businesses. Brexit will be largely irrelevant, as the regulations will likely come in before it happens. Even after Brexit, UK companies will still be subject to these regulations if they hold data on EU citizens, which is likely to be most UK businesses. Have one customer based in Ireland, or Germany? You'll be subject to these regulations.
This is more encompassing than you might first imagine. For example, if you have a digital marketing function of your business, then all the data they collect on visitors to your website would be subject to GDPR. EU citizens visit your website, you might record the keywords they used, the pages they visited, their names and email addresses when they get in touch via the website or download a PDF guide. Now imagine your business sells something that your customers may not wish the world to know about – you begin to understand why data protection is important.


A website that services both clients and lawyers: clients will post their issues online, where the lawyers can bid for it; lawyers also have the option of posting work that can be bid on by other lawyers.
There is a widening gap in the affordability of legal services. Due to high pricing, prospective clients are more likely to not pursue the issue to its resolution or decide to be self-represented in court, which in turn backlogs the judicial system, as they are not efficient and are often ill-equipped to deal with complex issues. There are an increasing number lawyers on the market, with not enough work for everyone. This problem can be alleviated if there are more people offering legal services at a lower cost threshold.
Reworked the business plan; strategized a more efficient plan to bring to market; obtain funding; do a beta test; launch website; 100 lawyers sign up; 500 lawyers sign up; 1000 lawyers sign up; 2000 lawyers sign up.
Creator of the website, founder of Attorned Inc. and winner of the LPP's Innovation Challenge, he has an LL.L from the University of Ottawa and a J.D. from the Université de Sherbrooke. He is expecting to be called to the Bar in June 2016.


The title song "Paradise" is written with the brilliant and diverse Mark De Clive-Lowe. For my die-hard fans, you'll know this isn't the first time we've collaborated. If you missed it, check out my release "The Makeover' for the Midnight Lounge (MDCL remix) as well as Mark De-Clive Lowe featuring Jody Watley on "Tonight's The Night." The title song "Paradise", thanks to Mr. De Clive-Lowe will also include a splash of strings by the one and only Miguel Atwood-Ferguson. Mark and I also collaborate on "The Dawn", another dance-floor gem from "Paradise." I can't tell you how happy I am and I want you all to feel it too. It's in the music!
Stay tuned! "Paradise"comes in June.
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FERREIRA WEARS A MASK
Paulo Ferriera, the star player of Chelsea club recently had quite a difficult time playing his normal game as he had to wear a mask in most of the crucial matches in fear of not hurting his already injured and fractured cheek bone.
Paulo Ferreira was eagerly hoping for a quick recovery and made sure he would wear the mask constantly throughout his training sessions during the entire Christmas Eve week.
The reason for his injury was due to the clash between him and the midfielder of Spurs named Gareth. Ferreira was first made to sit on the bench till he recovers to complete health and then could put in extra effort in the training to ensure that he maintains a consistent performance.
Paulo Ferreira however had to be sent back to London as a replacement substitute for Ivanovic, who was unable to recover in time for the next match. Paulo has been putting in his best effort, but at the same time, has been pretty concerned and protective regarding any clashes with his fellow opponents.
Some say that this might affect his game in the matches to come, but some are quite contented that he is still on the field putting his heart and soul to play for his team despite having an injury. Once the fractured cheek bone heals, there is no worry at all and everything will be set back in its place.
The mask has been extremely helpful in allowing the cheek bones to remain in place and not move around or shake with the movement of the face. These are certain points which need to be kept under consideration when one hopes of getting a quick recovery and Paulo Ferreira has understood this in the best possible way.
FERREIRA BACKS CHELSEA


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Hurtigruten boss survives disgrace
Quarantine rules weren't followed, suspected cases of the Corona virus weren't followed up and crew members felt their lives were in danger but were afraid to speak out. The board of Norway's publicly disgraced Hurtigruten cruise and shipping line nonetheless claims it still has confidence in CEO Daniel Skjeldam, and that both he and the rest of his management team simply need to learn from all their potentially fatal mistakes.
Hands folded and reading slowly from a prepared script, Hurtigruten's chief executive Daniel Skjeldam apologized for utterly failing to ward off or later control Corona virus infection on board two cruises from Tromsø in Northern Norway to Svalbard in July.PHOTO: Hurtigruten
Skjeldam thus seems to have survived what's been described as one of the biggest scandals in Norwegian business history. A crushing internal report released Thursday on how Hurtigruten failed to ward off or control a Covid-19 outbreak on board its new ship MS Roald Amundsen points out plenty of mistakes, but none of them seems to have any consequences for the highly paid Skjeldam or others responsible.
"The outbreak on the MS Roald Amundsen can't be blamed on any single incident or any one person's actions," concluded Jan Fougner, an attorney for Oslo law firm Wiersholm. The firm, along with classification and consulting firm DNV GL, led Hurtigruten's own investigation of how 71 passengers and crew members ended up testing positive for Covid-19 after the Amundsen's two cruises to Svalbard in July.
Both Wiersholm and DNV GL have previously worked as paid consultants for Hurtigruten, raising questions about the impartiality of their report. Newspaper Dagens Næringsliv (DN) reported earlier on Thursday that many crew members refused to talk to the investigators, fearing they were not sufficiently independent of Hurtigruten and could suffer reprisals. Fougner, however, has been behind several other probes into scandals at Norwegian companies, not least Yara's ill-fated venture into Libya, and is well-regarded in his field.
Skjeldam can probably thank this man, Oslo lawyer Jan Fougner, who led the Hurtigruten's own investigation into the scandal that some Norwegian media have called "unforgiveable." Fougner was reluctant to place specific blame for Hurtigruten's Corona crisis, that also resulted Thursday in the cancellation of all expedition cruises until January at the earliest. PHOTO: Hurtigruten
He stressed at a press conference late Thursday afternoon that "many have made mistakes" and it wouldn't help to simply blame or fire various individuals. That alone seems to have saved Skjeldam from being dismissed or opting to step down himself, as many expected he would. Skjeldam claimed he and his harshly criticized management team are taking the report seriously, accepting responsibility and promising to do a better job in the future.
"No one is looking for scapegoats," Skjeldam said at the press conference. He wouldn't say, however, whether the man in charge of maritime operations at Hurtigruten would be returning from what's been described as a "suspension of duties" after the fateful July cruises. Even after publicly promising openness and honesty, Skjeldam said that the future of the suspended executive, Bent Martini, "would be settled internally, not through the media."
Thursday's press conference was widely covered in Norway, with Norway's TV2 commenting how Hurtigruten's board had "almost touching praise" for Skjeldam in a situation where he could have been made to walk the plank. Board leader and longtime cruise investor Trygve Hegnar, known for also running media outlets that harshly criticize businesses when they make mistakes, insisted that Skjeldam was still "the right person" to restore Hurtigruten's reputation and win back public confidence. Fellow Hurtigruten investor and board member Petter Stordalen said he was also convinced that Hurtigruten would weather the storm it's in and "come back stronger."
Trygve Hegnar, who leads Hurtigruten's board, has made a career out of criticizing and ridiculing other business executive's mistakes in the various media publications he owns. He nonetheless defended Hurtigruten's CEO here at Thursday's press conference, insisting Skjeldam was still the best person to restore public confidence in the historic shipping line that's run into serious problems with its international cruising. PHOTO: Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten had announced earlier in the day that it would extend cancellation of all its international cruising to the Antarctic and Arctic through the rest of the year. New cruises won't start up again until "January at the earliest," Skjeldam said. He claimed he and his management team would instead spend time digesting all the criticism against them and "learning" from their mistakes. Medical personnel on board its ships would be strengthened, he said, quarantine rules updated and testing imposed on everyone coming on board when they start sailing again. He apologized for all the trouble Hurtigruten has caused, begging the pardon of the line's passengers, employees, the city of Tromsø and health care officials who saw a need to take over control of the Corona situation on board the Roald Amundsen.
Thursday's damning report only covered the two cruises on the Roald Amundsen in July, which Fougner seemed to view as isolated incidents even though Hurtigruten also had Corona infection on board the Amundsen's sister ship, MS Fridtjof Nansen, as early as March and one of its passengers died a few weeks later. Many of the mistakes made on the Amundsen in July seemed to repeat those made months earlier on the Nansen, including poor information for passengers and failure to address or follow up on Corona-like symptoms.
Hotel tycoon Petter Stordalen, who also sits on Hurtigruten's board, sat as defensively as Hegnar at the press conference, with arms folded tightly as they had to answer embarrassing questions from the Norwegian media. PHOTO: Hurtigruten
Fougner criticized Hurtigruten for being "too eager" to start cruising again when Norwegian authorities reopened for it during the summer. Hurtigruten assumed way too much risk during a pandemic, Fougner said, as he pointed to poor communication and, most of all, a poor "culture" within the company and on board.
The ship's two doctors were also criticized, but it emerged that the doctor from the Philippines recommended that sick, isolated crew members be tested for Corona. The Norwegian doctor reportedly disagreed and testing was dropped. That turned out to be among the biggest mistake. The ship's doctor on board the Nansen also failed to suggest testing or even mention the possibility of Corona infection, even though the virus was spreading quickly around Europe at the time.
The low-paid Filipino crews flown into Norway to work on Roald Amundsen did not undergo adequate testing themselves before boarding and reporting for duty. Quarantine rules on board were carried out not by an educated legal expert but by a man trains as a cook, and risk management appeared to be almost non-existent. Passengers were allowed to simply disembark upon arrival back in Tromsø, without being told of the infection on board.
Hurtigruten remains under investigation by Norwegian police and health authorities in Troms and Finnmark. The actions of the ship's doctors are believed to be an important part of their probe. Crew members on board the Amundsen have claimed that Hurtigruten officials lied to them about the Corona outbreak and Norway's seafarers' union has complained. Ill crew members also allegedly served food to passengers in the Amundsen's restaurant, without wearing any anti-infection gear.
Skjeldam said he was "glad" that Hurtigruten's board still "has confidence in me," even after he led the company into its worst public relations crisis ever. He claimed Hurtigruten now "must navigate out of the crisis" and acknowledged that he has "big and long" job ahead. Results of a police investigation are pending, however, and they may involve criminal charges of negligence and endangering the public. PHOTO: Hurtigruten
NRK reported Wednesday that Filipino crews have also complained that Hurtigruten's management put their lives in danger, but they were afraid of losing their relatively low-paid jobs that help them support their families back home. Several have claimed they had to sign agreements not to talk to the media, even though Skjeldam has promised honesty and openness.
The crew members confirm that even though they arrived from a country that otherwise would require minimum 10 days of quarantine, they were ushered directly on board the Amundsen and put to work. They were aware that Hurtigruten was violating World Health Organization regulations, and as many as 16 crew members shared one large cabin in the crew quarters.
Crew were also told not to show themselves on the harbour side of the ship when it was docked in Tromsø, "because there were so many people from the press there." No one was allowed to speak to journalists and crew was told not to post any information about the situation on board on social media. "They tried to cover it up," one crew member told NRK.
NewsInEnglish.no/Nina Berglund
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