1. What is a "Gig City?"
A Gig City has citywide symmetrical gigabit internet available to its homes and businesses, preferably with no data caps to impede the experience. Because of the NextLight fiber-optic network, which allows uncapped gigabit uploads and downloads, Longmont is the first Gig City in Colorado.
2. Does my business need to get a W-9 from NextLight?
No. Since NextLight is a City of Longmont utility, your existing W-9 for the City's utility billing will be sufficient.
The "first light" came when Longmont started its own electrical service in 1912, in the face of considerable opposition from the existing utility companies, including legal action. That allowed the city to put light into glass in the form of incandescent bulbs. Since then, Longmont Power & Communications has provided electricity for light and much more at an extremely low cost with excellent reliability for over a century. Today, the "next light" is again about putting light into glass, this time through fiber optics.
1. When can I sign up for NextLight broadband service?
In most of Longmont, you can sign up right now. If you're in an area that's under construction, we'll contact you directly by mail when NextLight reaches your area.
2. How do I sign up for NextLight broadband service?
If service is available in your area, give us a call at 303-651-8386. After choosing either English or Spanish, push '2' to get a NextLight representative and we'll get you started.
3. Do I need to pay a deposit for my NextLight service?
For most of our customers, no. If you have a good payment history with the City of Longmont utilities (typically no more than one reminder-to-pay in the last 12 months), then we can sign you right up. If that's not the case, customers can provide us with either a Social Security Number or a $200 deposit, which is refundable after one year. We have these policies to ensure that the community's investment stays as secure as possible.
4. Can I get NextLight service to my apartment, townhome or condo?
Yes, once an access agreement has been signed that allows us to provide service to the property. To get that started, just have your landlord, property manager, or HOA board call us at 303-651-8386. When the agreement is signed and all the necessary equipment has been installed and tested, we'll let you know that NextLight is available.
6. I saw NextLight construction in my neighborhood a while ago, but I still haven't been told that service is available. Did I miss something?
Designing the network to effectively cover the neighborhood with minimum disruption.
"Locating" nearby utilities so that they can be avoided during the construction.
Major construction – by far the most visible part!
Installing, splicing and testing the fiber-optic cable once major construction is complete.
Certifying that the area is ready for service.
A lot of factors can affect the timing of all this, including weather, other construction projects, equipment availability, and the needs of other sections of the network. Because NextLight is an interconnected system, one area may be nearly complete but not yet certified because it's "fed" by another area that is still underway.
When NextLight is complete in your area, we will send out doorhangers and letters to let you know that the service is available. If you've signed up for our early notice, we'll also contact you before those notifications are sent out, to give you a head start on scheduling your installation.
7. Will NextLight sell my web browsing history to advertisers?
8. Can I combine the bill for multiple NextLight accounts?
No. Our billing system bills each address separately.
9. I'm in a contract with another provider. What can I do?
If you decide to break the old contract, NextLight can be a long-term savings. Our service doesn't have any "introductory" rates that balloon later, making it easier to see how quickly you make back any early termination penalties from your old provider.
A. What is prorating and how does NextLight use it?
Depending on when service is connected, new NextLight customers may already be partway through a billing cycle when they subscribe. To reflect that, we prorate the first month's bill, charging you only for the time period when you have NextLight service.
B. I didn't register for online billing. Do I still get my bill?
Yes, but you will need to register in order to login to your account and see it. Once you become a NextLight customer, your bill summary will be sent to your online account and you will be notified by email. If you are having difficulty registering or you wish to have a paper bill instead for an additional $2 charge, please call our customer support team at 303-651-8386.
1. What is the NextLight Charter Member discount?
The best price for a symmetrical gigabit connection in the state, and possibly the nation, offered to residential customers during our initial buildout of the NextLight system. Charter members receive that connection for $49.95 a month. Our normal rate for that service is $69.95. If you have moved into a home whose previous owner had the Charter Member discount, you are now a Charter Member as well.
2. When does the NextLight Charter Member discount signup window start?
Charter Members must sign up within three months of NextLight being available to their home. The three months doesn't start until our fiber reaches your neighborhood and the service is made available. Once your home is eligible for NextLight service, we'll let you know, by letters, postcards, and emails. That's when the clock begins ticking.
3. How long does the NextLight Charter Membership last?
The status doesn't expire. A Charter Member will always have the best rate available.
4. Are there other discount options if I miss signing up for the NextLight Charter Member discount program?
Yes. If you sign up for residential gigabit service at the regular $69.95 rate and keep it for twelve months, we'll lower it to $59.95 a month afterward as a loyalty incentive.
5. Will my Charter Membership price never, ever, ever change? Ever?
Never-ever-ever-ever is a long time. Our $49.95 Charter Member rate is not an "introductory rate," so it's not triggered to automatically balloon after a certain time period. We will regularly review our rates, but since NextLight is a not-for-profit service, those are driven by the needs of the network – everything collected goes right back into maintaining, operating, and enhancing the system. We're proud of our gigabit deal, and we're not in any hurry to change it.
1. How is a NextLight fiber connection installed?
To do this work, installers use a variety of excavation methods, such as hand digging or directional boring. In some cases, the line may be laid directly on the ground as a temporary measure. This is usually due to either frozen ground during the winter, or to a high volume of installation requests; in both cases, crews will return to bury the line after the customer is connected, so that enough time can be taken to do the work well. Once the excavation work is done, the crew will do their best to restore the lot to the way they found it.
An overhead line will connect from the nearest utility pole, running down the side of the building.
In both cases, the line will connect to a terminal access point, or TAP box, that will be mounted on the outside of the home or business. From the TAP box, workers will then run a fiber line inside the building, connecting it to an optical network terminal (ONT), a desktop "fiber modem" that translates the light pulses of the NextLight network into a form that your computer can use. Users that have Digital Voice will also have a desktop battery backup installed.
Workers may have to drill holes in drywall, studs or floor boards to install the interior fiber line; all installations are coordinated with the customer.
2. Where will the TAP box be mounted on the outside of my home or business?
Our crews will typically place it with the other communication boxes or entry points that the building already has. If you need the TAP box in a different location, be sure to tell our customer service representative when you first sign up for NextLight service, and then confirm that location with the NextLight installer.
3. What's an Optical Network Terminal?
It's the device that turns light into electric impulses and vice-versa, so that your computer and our fiber-optic system can talk to each other. So, basically a fiber modem.
The wireless gateway is an optical network terminal (ONT or "fiber modem") that has a wireless router built in. Specifically, the router has four 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports and a dual-band 802.11ac wireless access point.
5. Will the wireless gateway be fastened onto my wall?
No. While the first ONTs we installed were wall-mounted, all of our fiber modems – both with and without wireless capability – are now desktop units instead.
6. Why are you changing to desktop fiber modems?
It's more convenient for our customers, who can more easily put the unit in a spot that suits the room best. It also allows you to unplug the unit and bring it to us if your ONT needs an upgrade, instead of scheduling a technician. Finally, it means we don't have to attach a mounting bracket to your wall for the modem. Instead, the fiber line can emerge from a small wall plate, similar to the ones used by your electric outlets.
7. I still have a wall-mounted ONT. How do I get a desktop unit?
We are contacting all our existing customers to schedule their upgrade to the new desktop fiber modems. If we have not yet reached you, please feel free to call our customer service representatives at 303-651-8386.
8. I have the old ONT, without a built-in router. How do I get one of the new ones?
Call our customer service representatives at 303-651-8386.
9. Why do I need a wireless router?
While a wireless router isn't required to use NextLight on a single computer, having one can add to its versatility and is highly recommended. With a router in place, you can operate a computer – or multiple computers – from anywhere in your home, whether it's a laptop in the bedroom or a smartphone in your pocket. Having a router also lets those computers communicate with each other and allows you an extra "firewall" of security between your home's computers and the larger Internet.
A. Do I have to pay for a modem or router for my NextLight service?
Your modem – actually an optical network terminal or ONT – is free when you sign up for NextLight.
You have the choice of either providing your own wireless router, or of leasing an upgraded ONT that has a "wireless gateway" built in for $8.95 a month. A lease saves you the extra work of researching and purchasing a router, while also reassuring you that you can get a free replacement if the router fails.
If you do decide to purchase your own, a list of high-speed routers known to work well with NextLight can be found here.
B. How can I get the fastest speed from my NextLight connection?
Even with our gigabit service, the equipment used by the customer can make a difference. Three things to check in particular are the computer itself, the Ethernet cable (which is preferably Cat 5e or Cat 6) and, for wireless connections, the router used. We provide some more detailed information below, but makes and models can change quickly; it's best to check with someone whose advice you trust to see if you're up to speed. Click here to learn more.
C. Does NextLight have a 'recommended vendor' list for any technology upgrades to my home or business?
We don't. A NextLight team will install and activate your NextLight service but if you desire any additional improvements to your home network, please research your best options, just as you would for any purchase.
D. I have an Apple router and I can't figure out how to set up my connection. What do I do?
If you continue to have difficulties, please call our technical support personnel at 303-651-8386 for assistance.
E. I'm doing some renovations inside my home. How can I prepare my home to make a NextLight installation easier?
Since our NextLight team will be running fiber into your home, it can help to put in a half-inch conduit as a pathway for it. The conduit should start near the existing communication boxes on the outside of the house (such as for phone or cable service) and run to the "communication area" where you want the fiber to end up and the ONT to be installed (such as a den, office, or a basement communications room). Remember, there must be an electrical outlet in the room used by the ONT.
F. What time is my NextLight installation?
We will give you a four-hour time range to expect your installer: either 8 a.m. to noon, or noon to 4 p.m. This will be emailed to you in advance and we will also contact you the day before your appointment to verify the time. You may also call us at 303-651-8386 to double-check the appointment. If the installer is able to arrive sooner, he or she will call.
G. What time will the installer show up?
The installer will call you about 30 minutes before arriving.
H. Can I have the installation done at a specific time?
We cannot guarantee a particular time, though we can request it on the work order. The arrival time depends on a number of factors, including how long previous appointments have taken and where those other appointments are located. If you cannot make the appointment, we can reschedule.
I. Do I have to be home for the installation?
Yes. Before our installer can do any work, someone with responsibility for the property who is 18 years or older must be present – either you or a co-owner, roommate, spouse, or co-leasee. A friend, neighbor, or relative cannot meet the installer for you.
J. How do I prepare for my installation appointment?
If you are providing your own router, have it ready so you can use your new NextLight service right away. (If you will not be providing your own router, we will be glad to lease you one for $8.95 a month.) Otherwise, just make sure to be there during the time slot.
K. I have my own router. Can the installer set it up for me?
Due to liability issues, our installers cannot handle your own equipment. However, you can call our technical support staff for assistance at 303-651-8386.
L. I have my own router, but I'd rather lease one from NextLight. Can I make the switch?
Absolutely. Just call our customer-support representatives at 303-651-8386 and they'll be glad to help you.
M. When will my pre-install appointment be completed?
Typically within three to five days of the scheduled installation appointment. This may vary depending on construction needs, and will sometimes be completed on the day before the installation. If you call us at 303-651-8386, we can verify the timing.
N. I didn't ask for phone service when I scheduled my NextLight installation, but I want it now. Can I still add Digital Voice?
Yes, you can! If this will be a brand new phone number, we can install the service at the same time as your Internet connection. If you want to keep your old phone number, it usually takes us 10 to 15 days to "port" the number over to your new service. If your NextLight service will be installed before then, we will schedule a second visit to connect Digital Voice.
O. I have questions or concerns with how the pre-install was done. Who do I call?
Please call us at 303-651-8386 and we will make sure any issues get taken care of as quickly as possible.
P. Once NextLight has finished the outside "pre-install," can I change my mind and cancel service before my scheduled installation?
Yes, but if you do, you forfeit any prepayments or deposits that have already been made. In addition, if a customer wants to move the TAP box after a pre-install has been completed, there will be a charge to do so. NextLight represents a significant community asset and it's important that we recover any additional costs incurred in providing it to Longmont's homes and businesses.
Q. If I have a wireless router, where is the best place to put it?
The specific location will depend on your equipment and your home's layout. It's usually best to place your router as close to the middle of your home as possible, so that you can get the signal distributed throughout the house.
Keep your router at desk height or higher. Routers on the floor generally perform poorly.
Routers in basements are not recommended as you may not get sufficient Wi-Fi signal to the floors above.
Keep your router at least three feet away from other computer components or electronic devices, such as DVD/Blu-ray players, cable TV boxes, TV sets, florescent lighting, or audio equipment.
Pay attention to other barriers in the straight line between the router and your device location. For example, signals can travel through a wooden desk easily, but can be blocked or impeded by a metal desk, appliances, metal wall decorations, mirrors, HVAC ducts, tile, or brick (such as fireplaces).
Try using a longer Ethernet cable rated at either Cat 5E or Cat 6 to test different locations in your house and see where a router would work best. Note that the maximum Ethernet cable length is 100 meters (328 feet).
If you still need assistance, please call our NextLight technical support team at 303-651-8386.
R. If I need my ONT in a different place after NextLight is installed, can LPC move it?
Yes, but there will be an installation fee charged for the additional work to cover our costs. Only the initial installation of a standard NextLight residential connection is free. Deciding where you want your ONT before service is installed will save you both time and money.
S. Can my ONT be placed behind the television if I decide to drop my cable service and go with a TV option that takes advantage of NextLight?
We do not recommend putting the ONT behind or near the television. If the ONT has a built-in wifi router, or if an attached wifi router is nearby, the TV can shield the wifi and prevent optimum signal strength. If the router or router/ONT must be somewhere nearby, we recommend putting it somewhere readily visible - such as on an end table or on top of an entertainment center. There are many television services that can take advantage of NextLight's speed that do not require the ONT to be relocated.
T. Will there be any charges for installing my NextLight service?
Our standard residential installation is free and typically follows the most direct route from the TAP box to the ONT inside your home. If additional work is required – such as an alternate underground path route, interior wall fishing, or installing extra wall jacks – there may be an installation charge as listed on our residential rate card.
U. If I have my lawn aerated, do I need to do anything to protect the fiber-optic line to my house?
No. We bury our lines below the standard depth for aeration equipment. If you believe the NextLight line on your property has been damaged for any reason, please call us at 303-651-8386.
1. What is a gigabit?
A gigabit (or sometimes just "a gig") is equal to 1,000 megabits. A gigabit per second – NextLight's top residential speed – is fast enough to download the entire Harry Potter movie series in high definition in about 5 ½ minutes. By contrast, a 10 megabit per second connection, the minimum speed to be considered "broadband" in the U.S., would take more than eight and a half hours.
2. Is NextLight the only 100% fiber-optic network in Longmont?
Yes! NextLight is the only all-fiber network in Longmont. Some telephone and cable systems will include fiber as part of their architecture, but will use copper wire or coaxial cable to get from a central point to the home or business itself, reducing the speeds available to the customer. With NextLight's 100% fiber network, there is no loss in speed or bandwidth.
3. Does NextLight have any monthly data caps?
4. Does NextLight offer phone service?
We do! Customers can subscribe to our Digital Voice service by calling 303-651-8386. The base rate is $25 per phone line; a more detailed rate card can be found here.
5. Does NextLight offer traditional cable service?
We do not, but NextLight's high speeds mean that our customers have a number of alternatives for viewing programming directly over their NextLight internet connection, including services such as Amazon Prime, Sling TV, CBS All Access, Layer3TV, and many others. Because television audiences have been steadily shifting away from traditional programming and toward direct internet viewership – also known as "over the top" content – we decided against the additional investment required to create our own video service, leaving us well-positioned to take advantage of new options as they arise. Customers who want to move beyond their old cable service now have several choices for cutting the cord.
6. What about wireless? I heard the city provides free WiFi.
Longmont does have free WiFi service in some locations, including several parks where it was installed in 2012 as a thank-you to local voters for freeing Longmont to offer broadband services. Presently, free WiFi is available at Clark Centennial Park, Garden Acres Park, Kanemoto Park, Roosevelt Park, and Sandstone Ranch as well as at the Longmont Library.
7. What is the "Subscriber Line Fee" that I see on my bill?
This FCC-approved fee is for local phone providers to recover some of the costs of building and operating a phone network. In the case of NextLight, it helps LPC cover the costs specifically related to Digital Voice. This fee is only charged to our Digital Voice customers.
8. What happens to Digital Voice if my power goes out?
Extended outages are rare for Longmont Power & Communications; our electric system has an average service availability of nearly 99.999%. As a precaution, your Digital Voice fiber-optic phone service comes with a battery backup to keep your telephone working – including your 911 emergency service. This backup is normally good for four to eight hours; the battery will beep when it needs to be replaced or is experiencing other issues; replacement is the customer's responsibility.
Remember, if the power does go out, call the LPC outage line at 303-776-0011 or the main office at 303-651-8386 so we can work to restore your power as soon as possible.
9. Does my business need more than one static IP address?
A single static IP address is usually sufficient, with each of a company's services operating off of different "ports" on the same server. The cost goes up to reserve a block of addresses, so having more static IP addresses than you need can be expensive! To discuss whether your business needs additional addresses, contact Commercial Broadband Sales Coordinator Jon Keen at 303-651-8455.
A. What is a static IP address and does my business need one?
An IP address is a set of four numbers that allows your computer to be located on the internet. Most internet users have what's called a dynamic IP address – a location that's automatically assigned from a pool of available addresses when you log onto the network. For NextLight, this is true for all residential customers and many business ones.
But some businesses do need to be found at the same "place" every time by devices connecting from the outside. These companies purchase what is called a static IP address – a location that will use the same four-number grouping every time. This is an added cost, since there are only so many IP addresses to go around.
To discuss whether your business needs a static IP, and other features of your commercial service, contact Commercial Broadband Sales Coordinator Jon Keen at 303-651-8455.
B. Will my security system work with NextLight's Digital Voice phone line?
Digital Voice is compatible with any alarm service that uses a standard phone line, such as security systems, fire alarms, or "life alert" services. Once your security system is operating on Digital Voice, call your vendor to verify that the system is working. As with any alarm, always perform periodic checks to make sure the system is still operational and in good repair. If you experience any difficulties, call your alarm vendor, or our own technical support representatives at 303-651-8386.
D. I saw a popup ad online, urging me to take a survey about NextLight or Longmont Power & Communications in exchange for a reward offer. Do you conduct surveys, and did this one come from you?
We do send out surveys to our electric and NextLight customers, but they are either mailed or emailed, and the email will come from "lpc@longmontcolorado.gov via surveymonkey." Our surveys include NextLight customer satisfaction surveys that are sent after an installation or a technical support call, and an annual survey about LPC's electric and internet services.
These popup ads do not come from us and are not endorsed by us. Unsolicited surveys are common on the Internet, automatically filling in the name of the user's service provider, and it is not unusual for them to be an identity theft scam. If you are uncertain about whether a communication came from us, please call us at 303-651-8386. To file a complaint about an online scam, call the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-382-4357 or go online to ftc.gov.
E. Will changes in "net neutrality" affect my NextLight service?
We do connect to a number of long-haul providers that tie Longmont's local network into the larger internet. While those companies can choose to provide their services in any manner consistent with the regulations, they do not dictate Longmont's policies.
F. When should I replace my Digital Voice battery backup?
In general, it's a good idea to replace the battery every three to five years as a precaution, since older batteries tend to slowly lose their charge. The battery will beep if it has a low charge or other issues. The customer may either replace the battery at their own expense, or opt to remove the battery entirely if they feel it unnecessary.
1. How much tax money was spent on NextLight?
None. Funding for Longmont Power & Communications comes from a city enterprise fund, meaning that LPC utilities each support themselves through the electric and broadband rates collected. By leveraging our excellent electric utility, we were able to obtain favorable interest rates for NextLight's $45.3 million bond issue, reducing the overall cost of building the system. As with LPC's electric utility, NextLight is expected to pay its own way through its own revenues.
1. If I end my NextLight service, do I have to return any equipment?
If you have a wall-mounted ONT, please call us at 303-651-8386 and we will schedule a time to remove the unit. If your ONT is a desktop modem, please follow the instructions found here. If you have Digital Voice phone service, you will also need to unplug and return your battery backup.
2. If I end my NextLight service and come back to it later, can I get my Charter Membership back?
No. To keep your Charter Member discount, you have to continue to take the service and pay your monthly bill on time.
1. What is that flag in my yard?
It's called a locate flag. It's used to indicate where an underground utility line is, so that construction crews can avoid it while they work. Painted marks are also used – in fact, they're required – but a flag helps keep the "locate" in place if snow covers the mark, or painted grass gets cut, or a painted rock gets moved.
2. Who put the flag there?
A locating contractor working for the utility. By law, when underground work is being done in an area, the company doing the excavation has to call the Utility Notification Center and ask for "locates" to be marked. Every utility in that area then has to mark their lines. Each utility hires locators to do this work, whether the lines are owned by the City or by a private company such as Xcel or CenturyLink. Information about this process can also be found on the city's "Before You Dig" page.
3. How much notice do I get before locate flags or markings are placed?
The flags are placed in utility easements – areas where the utility has the right to enter for purposes of maintenance, repair, or other necessary work – so no notice is required. City-owned utilities will often give an advance notice as a courtesy.
4. What do the colors on the flag or markings mean?
5. Can I remove the locate flags?
6. How long will the flags be in place?
A locate flag is good for up to 30 days, after which it has to be re-authorized. Some utilities will remove the flags before then if the related project has been completed.
7. How do I know if a flag or marking has been out there too long?
Call the Utility Notification Center of Colorado (UNCC) at 1-800-922-1987. They can tell you how long a flag or marking has been out and whether it's safe to remove them.
8. Once it's safe to remove the markings, does the paint wash off?
Yes, the paint is water soluble.
9. Who should I contact about locate flags or markers?
In addition to the identifying color, each locate flag will identify the specific utility that had it placed. Call that utility for any additional information or concerns about the flags and their placement.


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Our Nation's Foundations – Lesson One: Bedrock of the Constitution
by Oletta Branstiter
The representatives of United States citizens take an oath to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution". We can't hold them accountable to this oath unless we know Constitutional principles.
Abolitionist Wendell Phillips is correctly attributed with the quote:
"Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty; power is ever stealing from the many to the few."
After teaching my Intermediate public school students that they are born with unlimited Liberty, I ask them, "How much liberty would you like to keep?" They all answer enthusiastically, "All of it!". Then, I teach them how to be vigilant. It starts with a large blank wall. Play along at home with your own family. Let's learn how to be Patriots, together. This is the first of an eleven-part series.
Provide a wall to build a giant graphic that will grow to illustrate the way our nation was founded. For the first layer, tear the top edges of landscape-oriented brown construction paper, staple these, side by side, to the bottom portion of the wall to represent the layer of bedrock. Add the words: Natural Law, Unalienable Rights – Life, Liberty and Property. Older students can design a similar graphic using a drawing or graphics app on a tablet. Have students add 3×5 cards, or text-boxes with facts from the lesson beside the bedrock layer.
Lesson One – Bedrock
Our Revolutionary nation was founded on July 4, 1776. The United States of America began as an experiment to form a new type of government. The Founders were like innovative architects designing a building they hoped would last forever.
Let's imagine what they were thinking when they created our great country.
The first step of erecting a building that will last for centuries is finding stable ground. Our nation's founders and framers of the Constitution gave us a solid one – we'll call it bedrock.
Our Founders and Framers wanted our new government to withstand every possible challenge, so they made it simple, but strong. They called it the Natural Law of Unalienable Rights. Today, we might call them Human Rights.
They knew that a government must be ordained for the purpose of protecting the rights guaranteed to every person just by being born – that's what "unalienable" means. These rights defined by our Founders and Framers of the Constitution are Life, Liberty, and Property.
You've probably always heard the list of Unalienable Rights as Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. That's an interesting and shameful story. Before the United States of America became a nation, it consisted of 13 colonies that participated in the slave trade. The first slaves in the colonies were whites, from Ireland and England.
White Slavery
Young Irish and English citizens were kidnapped or purchased during the early 1600s to sell to owners in the North American colonies. Often, these slaves were promised that they were merely "indentured servants", meaning that, after serving their masters for seven years, they would be freed. Too often, however, this promise was not kept. Black slaves from Africa soon began to be bought and sold in the colonies.
Our Founders, even those who owned slaves, wanted their new government to eventually make slavery illegal, in keeping with the commitment to protecting the Unalienable Rights of all people. But there was a problem to overcome. Three of the colonies – North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia did not want to give up slavery.
In order to fight a war for independence from Britain, the colonies had to be united to show strength against King George of England. So a compromise was made: participation in the slave trade would legally end after 1800, but because the new government would guarantee States' rights to govern themselves, owning slaves would not yet be banned under the new Constitution.
The northern states began phasing out slavery soon after we became independent from Britain, but southern states kept the practice. This disagreement led to a Civil War from 1861-1865, to abolish slavery. Did you know that we are the only nation in history to fight a war to do this?
Because there were three southern states that considered slaves to be "property", the Founders and Framers didn't want to approve of this by establishing our fundamental rights to include the South's idea of Property. That's why they changed it to "Pursuit of Happiness", which actually means the right to obtain and protect private property – NOT people!
3/5 Compromise
It wasn't long before another compromise had to be made with the slave-holding states. They wanted it both ways – to define their slaves as property and to claim them as persons for the use of increasing representation in Congress.
Well, the Founders and Framers knew that this would guarantee the survival of slavery because the southern states would gain more representatives who would vote to continue this shameful practice! So they made what the Constitution defines as the 3/5 Compromise. Slave owners could count each slave as 3/5 of a whole for the purposes of counting residents to determine district representation.
Now, don't let anyone fool you – the Founders and Framers were NOT saying that slaves were only worth 3/5 of a person! They did this to ensure that sooner, rather than later, the northern states would have more representatives opposing slavery than southern representatives voting to continue it, and as a way to force the southerners to admit that slaves were people, not property. Pretty smart, huh?
Our Forefathers knew that compromise should move you toward the best solution, not away from it. Unfortunately, the minds of the southerners were not changed quickly enough, and our nation went to war with itself to stop it.
Slavery is incompatible with Liberty outlined in our Constitution.
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Ken Molloy says:
Wonderful! I loved lesson one. I look forward to the following lessons.

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The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported: "On February 3, overflying the Idlib de-escalation zone, which was being carried out to monitor the ceasefire, the Russian Su-25 aircraft, led by Major Roman Filipov, was shot down by terrorists from a portable anti-aircraft missile system. The pilot tried to keep the plane in the air until the last and managed to report to the command that he was attacked by a missile. "
The Aviationist website translated from an Arabic language video where "a journalist who introduced himself as Moazom Al-Chamie says that the plane was hit by a rocket by people from a car that appeared from nowhere." They were not bandits who control the territory around the city of Mazaran.
The journalist reports that after the incident, "unknown" attackers wanted to shoot down another Russian Su-25.
Eyewitnesses noted the unusual absence of flares from infrared traps ejected from the Su-25. It is common knowledge that this means of protection "is a countermeasure against defeat from a portable anti-aircraft missile system," notes The Aviationist.
Vladimir Shcherbakov, military expert of the Independent Military Review magazine, said that "if not all the means of defense of the aircraft could work - heat traps, laser systems for irradiation of the homing head, maneuvering - then, perhaps, it was the newest portable antiaircraft missile system ... The further, the smarter the missiles become and the harder it is to run away from them. "
As reported by the Balkan Network of Journalistic Investigations "(BIRN) and the" Project for the Investigation of Corruption and Organized Crime "(OCCRP), since the escalation of the Syrian conflict in 2012 to July 2016, eight European countries have organized arms exports worth 1.2 billion euros to Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. According to journalists, weapons, including portable anti-aircraft missile systems, were purchased for further transfer to mercenary terrorists in Syria and Yemen. The American CIA was responsible for supply logistics.


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With Nature Thanxs, the Society for Applied Business Ethics (GfaW) has introduced a new standard for skin care cosmetics for neurodermatitis and other skin diseases.
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Urea and panthenol are standard as moisturizers in neurodermatitis creams, panthenol also has an anti-inflammatory and wound healing effect. Allantoin is considered to promote wound healing and softens the cornea. Biotin has been proven to improve nail quality.
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first off i have to say i have absolutely no idea how anyone manages to make and blog at this time of year. but at least i've been doing the making, the blogging will catch up eventually.
i've had great fun swatching cashmere. cavalierly tossing it into the washing machine with casual glee was possibly the highlight, although sitting with the washed swatch draped across my arm all evening because i just couldn't put it down (i've never touched pure cashmere before) was another.
it turns out that i should read auctions a little more carefully. what colourmart lists as 4ply actually varies significantly in weight. this is fully detailed in the auctions but until you have it in your hand the difference between 2/16 and 2/13 is rather opaque. eventually i worked out a balance between my various "4ply" yarns and the triple wound white laceweight that turned up at the last moment to save the day (white isn't available very often, apparently, and they weren't expecting any new 4ply for a while).
i'm using the pink and green yarns (both 2/13) singly and the orange and blue (4/28 and 2/16 respectively) doubled, which balances weight-wise pretty well with the white (triple-wound 2/36). the first number refers to the number of plies, the second to the meterage per gram, so it's logical and equivalents can be calculated, but the real world difference between the weights has to be felt i think. for those in less of a purchasing frenzy (if i didn't jump all at once i probably would have had sober second thoughts and not bought at all :)) the sample set of different weights would be a very wise investment.
i knitted the swatches on old uk size 10s (3.5mm) which i think were just a mite too large, i've ordered some addi turbos in 3mm. the finished fabric is uber-drapey and could take a little more body. the cashmere itself is much flatter than an equivalent wool - the moss stitch borders have flattened significantly after washing. it's also quite crushable, without so much of that wooly spring (although the knitted fabric structure still gives it reasonable stretch and recovery).
the difference before and after washing is amazing. because the yarns are oiled for machine knitting they bloom significantly after a swim. the main thing i wanted for a baby blanket was machine washability so i'm treating my swatches mean, a full 40 degree wash minimum, although tumbling's not so important to me. i'll wash at least another couple of times before i set to work on the real deal, to see how well it's likely to hold up. it's shrunk exactly as predicted: 10% in the length, but barely at all across the width.
i just can't get enough of the softness, and i love the colours, although i'm not overly taken by the way the colours interact in the moss stitch border. am wondering if it's even slightly possible to put a white border all around, but the practicalities of that (and the additional ends i guess it would entail) makes my head hurt. i might go for plain stockinette and crochet the border instead.


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Катра́жка — село в Україні, у Синельниківському району Дніпропетровської області. Населення за переписом 2001 року становить 94 особи. Орган місцевого самоврядування - Старовишневецька сільська рада.

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Село Катражка знаходиться на лівому березі річки Нижня Терса, вище за течією на відстані 1,5 км розташоване село Луб'янка, нижче за течією на відстані 2,5 км розташоване село Старовишневецьке, на протилежному березі - село Ясне. На відстані 0,5 км від села розташоване селище Вишневецьке. Поруч проходить залізниця, станція Вишневецьке за 1 км.

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3:14 (from the verse 2 Timothy 3:14) was started about 4-5 years ago. There was a need to have something for the college and career aged students to feel connected. The 3:14 group meets at one of our member's house every Sunday night for a light meal with games, devotions, bonfires, or whatever sporting event happens to be on that night. They have become a close group and enjoy spending time together. We periodically do outings like bowling, corn mazes, or trips to Chicago or the Indiana Dunes. Most of them are involved in various ministries throughout the church.
Mark & Jama are leaders of the 3:14 college and career group at Mount Tabor. They are also very involved in other areas of the church and Mark is also a Deacon.
They enjoy working with the 3:14 group because they are close to their grown kids' ages. They try to understand this stage in life and know these young people are the future of the church. Having seen so many leave the church in the past because they felt a bit lost in where they belonged, the Powers strive to keep them connected and involved in various activities. They want this group to feel loved and valued and try to be a source of help for them.


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Wiesengrund (Lower Sorbian Łukojce) is a municipality in the district of Spree-Neiße, in Lower Lusatia, Brandenburg, Germany.

History
From 1815 to 1947, the constituent localities of Wiesengrund were part of the Prussian Province of Brandenburg. From 1952 to 1990, they were part of the Bezirk Cottbus of East Germany. On 31 December 2001, the municipality of Wiesengrund was formed by merging the municipalities of Gahry, Gosda, Jethe, Mattendorf and Trebendorf.

Demography

Subdivisions
The city districts are:

 Gahry (Gari)
 Gosda I (Gózna)
 Dubrau (Dubrawa)
 Klinge (Klinka)
 Jethe (Jaty)
 Smarso (Smaržow)
 Mattendorf (Matyjojce)
 Trebendorf (Trjebejce)

The Mattendorf district (Matyjojce) is a designated Sorbian settlement area (Sorbisches Siedlungsgebiet).

References

Populated places in Spree-Neiße


It's exactly 75 years since Pan American World Airways completed the first round-the-world trip by commercial plane. It wasn't easy. The Boeing 314 flying boat, named "Pacific Clipper", which made the journey, had already flown from San Francisco to Auckland when, on the morning of December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbour came under attack. The airline's Pacific facilities - and even some of its planes - came under assault, so captain Robert Ford was told to return to the US by flying west. Specifically, via Darwin, Indonesia, Sri Lanka (where Christmas Day was spent making repairs), Karachi, Bahrain, Khartoum, Kinshasa, Brazil, Trinidad and New York. Total flight time was 209 hours (read the full story here).


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Q: Getting a Objects are not valid as a React child error even though I am not trying to render an object As the title states, I am making an api request, and then returning a component with the contents of the api request as the prop. However, idk why I keep getting this error.
App.js
showPicture = async () =>{

        //console.log(KEY)
        const response = await picOfTheDay.get('',{
            params: {
                date:this.date,
                hd: true,
                api_key: 'KEY'
            }
        });

        //console.log()
        this.setState({picDayFullDescription: response}, ()=>{
            return <PictureOfTheDay date = {this.state.date} picture= {this.state.picDayFullDescription.url} description={this.state.picDayFullDescription.explanation} />
        })
    }

render(){
        return(

                {/* <PictureOfTheDay date = {this.state.date} picture= {this.state.picDayFullDescription.url} description={this.state.picDayFullDescription.explanation}/> */}
                {this.showPicture()}

        )
    }

PictureOfTheDay.js

class PictureOfTheDay extends React.Component{
    constructor(props){
        super(props);

    }

    render(){
        return(

                Hello?

        )
    }
}

Can someone please point me to the right direction

A: Instead of calling the function in the render, I would rather put the component on the render and then call the fetch function on some lifecycle hook like componentDidMount.
This updates the state, hence re-rendering the component and the PictureOfTheDay... If the component does not work with an empty description etc which might be a cause of you wanting to make sure the fields are there, render it conditionally based on the needed information e.g {this.state.picDayFullDescription && ...}
// App.js

componentDidMount() {
  this.showPicture();
}

showPicture = async () => {
  const response = await picOfTheDay.get("", {
    params: {
      date: this.date,
      hd: true,
      api_key: "KEY",
    },
  });
  this.setState({ picDayFullDescription: response });
}

render() {
  return (

      <PictureOfTheDay
        date={this.state.date}
        picture={this.state.picDayFullDescription.url}
        description={this.state.picDayFullDescription.explanation}
      />

  );
}

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What's happened to employment since the vote to leave the EU?
Before the EU referendum George Osborne claimed up to 820,000 jobs could be lost within two years if Britain chose to leave.
Correct. Mr Osborne did claim this. He was referring to Treasury analysis which said the worst case scenario following a leave vote could increase the number of unemployed people by 820,000.
More foreigners have jobs than before the EU referendum.
Correct, the number of people born outside the UK in employment has increased over the past two years.
A record number of Britons are now in work.
Correct. Around 32 million people are in work, the highest since records began. Around 76% of all adults aged 16-64 are in work.
Correct. More Britons are in work now than at any time since records began. In the first three months of this year about 32 million people over the age of 16 were in work.
Similarly the employment rate was also at its highest—around 76% of UK adults aged 16 to 64 were employed (or around 31 million).
Just before the referendum (from April-June 2016), the employment rate for people aged 16 to 64 was about 74%.
The employment rate has also increased among people aged 16 to 64 born overseas (both from other EU countries and the rest of the world). It was 72% before the referendum and was almost 74% at the start of this year. The proportions are the same when looking at people with citizenship of other EU countries and the rest of the world.
The total number of over 16 year olds born outside the UK in work has increased by around 390,000 from January-March 2016 to January-March 2018.
Increased employment contrasts with some predictions that a vote for leave in the EU referendum would increase unemployment. Before the referendum, the then-Chancellor George Osborne said that "across Britain as many as 820,000 jobs could be lost." He was quoting Treasury analysis which said that the number of unemployed people would increase by that number in the two years following a vote to leave.
That's not the same as the number of jobs as one person can have more than one job.
The Treasury analysis estimated that under different scenarios following a vote to leave between 520,000 (in a "shock scenario") and 820,000 (in a "severe shock scenario") more people would be unemployed by June 2018.
The number of unemployed people over 16 and actively seeking work in the last four weeks has decreased by around 216,000 since April-June 2016.
That means about 4% of over 16s, who are seeking and able to work, were unemployed in the first three months of the year, down from 5% before the referendum. That's the joint lowest rate since 1975.
We have clarified the exact time period the Treasury analysis referred to.


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What would you choose?Joining powerful aliens attacking earth in order to survive or fight against them and perish?
I'll love to fight against them and perish. Even if I want to join them but they should allow me first and behave with respect.But I think aliens will be aliens,then won't make humans their friend.
The survival instinct shall prevail. 'If you can't lick them, join them' - thats the adage.
Fight against them; it's better to die on your feet than live on your knees.
Fight against them and perish.
What would it take to make you believe in aliens?
If aliens came to your home what would you first ask them?
Do you think people make up ideas such as ghosts and aliens in order to comfort themselves, to avoid knowing that we might be all alone out there? Or do you think that these things might really exist?
If you were taken by aliens and they told you that you could take up to 2 persons with you to live before they destroy earth, who would you take?
I saw a blog that proposed drafting illegal aliens into military service, and then sending them to fight in Iraq or Afghanistan. If they survive their tour of duty, they will be granted citizenship. Do you think this is a good way to legalize them?
If aliens suddenly attack Earth and you fought bravely but still lost, and the aliens admired your bravery and asked you to rule the world with them, would you follow them or die?
If Aliens came to our planet, wouldnt we be the aliens because we look diffrent to them. So, maybe, we are the aliens?
If Aliens probed your brain, what would they discover ?


On January 22, 2015 the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced that they had turned the hands of the Doomsday Clock to three minutes to midnight.
So, you might ask, what is the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, what is the Doomsday Clock, and why is this news?
The Bulletin is an award-winning journal which has been published every two months since 1947. It evolved from a newsletter published by scientists at the University of Chicago who were involved in the development of nuclear weapons.
Although published by scientists, the Bulletin's purpose is political rather than scientific. It is concerned with the dangers of science and the human potential for self destruction. Originally focussed on the threat of the nuclear arms race, it now also comments on climate change, biotechnology and new fields of research such as cyber technology.
The Doomsday Clock, which is shown at the head of this article, originally appeared on the front page of the first issue of the Bulletin in June, 1947. This simple but powerful graphic showed the upper left quadrant of a clock face with the small hand at midnight and the large hand at seven minutes to midnight, with midnight representing the point of no return, the day of doom when the human race would finally succeed in committing suicide.
Two years previously, the United States had dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and now the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. were embarking upon a nuclear arms race. The driving force behind the arms race was to become Mutually Assured Destruction. MAD locked the two superpowers into a deadly chess game in which each believed that if they had enough nuclear weapons to blow the other into oblivion, neither side would be willing, or insane enough, to drop the first bomb.
The clock was thus a direct visual representation of how close the world was to global nuclear war. Since June, 1947 the Doomsday Clock has been shown on the cover of every issue of the Bulletin, with the minute hand at various positions on the clock face, and moving away from and towards midnight in response to global events.
As the arms race heated up, the hand was moved gradually closer to midnight. The closest it has ever been was in 1953 when the superpowers began developing the hydrogen bomb. At this time the Bulletin predicted that "Only a few more swings of the pendulum, and, from Moscow to Chicago, atomic explosions will strike midnight for Western civilization."
However by 1960 the minute hand stood at seven minutes to midnight and the world seemed to be breathing a little more easily as the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. attempted to avoid direct confrontation and moved towards diplomacy and scientific cooperation.
In spite of the fact that in 1962 the Cuban Missile Crisis briefly seemed to bring the world to within 30 seconds of global thermonuclear war, the minute hand continued to move back. It stood at twelve minutes to midnight in 1963 after the U.S. and U.S.S.R. signed the Partial Test Ban Treaty, but returned to seven minutes to midnight in 1968 during the Vietnam War when France and China became nuclear powers. The furthest that the minute hand has ever been from midnight was 17 minutes in 1991 at the end of the Cold War. That year the Bulletin stated that "the illusion that tens of thousands of nuclear weapons are a guarantor of national security has been stripped away."
Since 1991, the minute hand has been gradually creeping back towards midnight. India and Pakistan entered the nuclear club in 1998, followed by Communist North Korea in 2007.
In 2010 the clock was reset at 6 minutes to midnight. The Bulletin expressed optimism about progress on planned reductions in the U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals, and international cooperation on global warming. However, it also expressed concern about the easy availability of nuclear technology, the possibility of terrorist attacks on nuclear facilities, and new biological threats arising from advances in genetics and bioengineering.
In January, 2015, in the first adjustment to the clock in three years, the Bulletin moved the minute hand to three minutes to midnight, the closest it has been since 1983. Their justifications for this decision included insufficient efforts to prevent global warming, the slowing of nuclear arms reduction by the U.S. and the U.S.S.R., and the failure of international leaders to protect the people of the world from catastrophe.
In the latest press release announcing the clock's readjustment, Atomic Scientist board members pointed out that in spite of the fact that the atmospheric level of global greenhouse gases in 2015 was 50% higher than in 1990, corporations and governments were investing in fossil fuel development at an unprecedented rate. They recommended that world leaders act to cap greenhouse emissions, refocus on nuclear disarmament and address the issue of nuclear waste. They also encourage citizens to pressure their leaders to take action on these vital issues.
Because the Doomsday Clock is the creation of scientists, it is tempting to wonder what scientific logic, formula or algorithm they use to determine the position of the minute hand. But apparently there is none. According to their recent press release, "The decision to move the minute hand is made by the Bulletin's Board of Directors in consultation with its Board of Sponsors." In other words, the decision is made through a process of political debate in which the board simply hashes out the issues until they reach a decision.
The time changes on the clock are symbolic political statements. The Doomsday Clock originated to jolt the conscience of the world by making the nuclear threat a visible and concrete reality. The Atomic Scientists maintained and perhaps even increased its relevance by adding terrorism and biotechnology into their considerations.
Thanks to the instantaneous communication of the internet there is no hiding that fact that the world is a dangerous place. Nuclear disasters like Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and most recently Fukushima, Japan in 2011 demonstrate that even the peaceful use of nuclear energy poses a potential risk. In addition, the rise of terrorism and the unpredictability of groups like ISIS makes nuclear proliferation a serious concern.
In January, 2017, with Donald Trump as the new U.S. President, the Clock was moved 30 seconds closer to midnight based on his campaign rhetoric. The clock is traditionally only reset at the beginning of the year. However, in a July, 2017 update, the Bulletin pointed out that in the first six months of office Trump had withdrawn from the Paris Climate Agreement, undermined NATO, increased the risk of natural pandemics, biological warfare and the impact of climate change by cutting both health care funding and scientific research, and increased the risk of nuclear warfare by making reckless threats against North Korea. The article concluded by calling on both Democrats and Republicans to lay aside partisan politics to limit Trump's ability to threaten the world.
Cassandra was a Trojan princess with the gift of prophesy who was cursed by the god Apollo because she spurned his advances. Although she could accurately foresee the future, Apollo's curse guaranteed that those who heard her prophesies would never believe them. Consequently, when she predicted the conquest of Troy by Greeks hiding in a wooden horse she was locked away because the king thought she was insane.
Like a modern day Cassandra, the Atomic Scientists and their Doomsday Clock continue to predict that the world will come to an end at midnight. Troy fell to the Greeks because the Trojans ignored Cassandra. Will our civilization fall because we are ignoring the prophesies of the Doomsday Clock? Or are the Atomic Scientists' predictions exaggerated or misplaced?
Well done! This is indeed food for thought and you have presented a well researched and scary forecast of doom. Perhaps we should appreciate the now - while it lasts. The world has been trying to end itself for decades.
Thanks for reading and commenting, Yindee. On the bright side, I thought we would all be blown to smithereens during the Cuban missile crisis, but we survived and we're still here to enjoy this precious life.
Thanks for reading and commenting, Yindee. On the bright side, I thought we would all be blown to smitheens during the Cuban missile crisis but the world survived and we are all still her to enjoy this precious life!


I am always looking to leverage my most commonly used tools and Dropbox is among those. Some call it using the API, others a product eco-system; leveraged properly, a powerful tool.
One of the Holy Grails of my existence is a simple text editor to use for taking notes and it appears that on the Android, Epistle fits the bill.
It links your notes in a folder called epistle in Dropbox and syncs easily. Simple Text Editor, powerful to use. I edit on the other end with Notepad ++ which has its own ecosystem.
Now I may have to use tools to be able to generate scripts and actions with these simple files, for now, easy notes.


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Does AMLO blame the attack against Ciro Gomez Leyva on the opposition? it said
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador suggested that "groups opposed" to his government may be behind the attack on journalist Ciro Gómez Leyva.
The President also put on the table in his 'morning' on Monday that the assault against the driver formula group This could have happened because of a report published by Gómez Leyva.
"But he who group against us To impress us, has done a task with these characteristics. In this particular case, I would tell them that apart from being vile, it would not have an effect, possibly if this intention had existed, it would have affected our government," he said at the National Palace.
López Obrador's statement came after noting that his administration has faced constant "attacks" from the opposition.
The president said he asked the head of government, Claudia Sheinbaum, to ask the capital's authorities to "thoroughly investigate" the assassination attempt that took place on Thursday night.
"I think that the only hypothesis to rule out, although it would suit the authorities, it is we, the government that I represent (it had to do with it). This is not an oppressive government, we don't silence anyone", he remarked.
With regard to the attack against journalist Ciro Gomez Leyva, @lopezobrador_ He says he has already ordered a thorough investigation to look into all hypotheses and that this could be a case of rejection of change. "The government that I represent is not tyrannical." #EnLaMananera pic.twitter.com/mvkP0dPi39
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This is what we know about the attack against Ciro Gomez Leyva
According to the investigation, two vehicles (a black and orange motorcycle and a black car) were involved in the attack, Omar García Harfuch, the capital's security secretary, said.
The bullets at Ciro Gomez Leyva's truck were fired by the co-pilot of the motorcycle. The journalist said that the armor of his transport protected him from the bullets.
Harfuch said images from video surveillance cameras showed the assailants fled into the state of Mexico. The authorities also indicated that, so far, the motive of the attack has not yet been defined, which is already being investigated as an assassination attempt.


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Next-gen fertilizer contest begins
The Next Gen Fertilizer Challenges competition recently was launched by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The agencies are seeking to find new and existing fertilizer technologies to maintain or improve crop yields while reducing adverse environmental effects.
The competition is being coordinated with The Fertilizer Institute, the International Fertilizer Development Center, the National Corn Growers Association and The Nature Conservancy.
The first competition – "EEFs: Environmental and Agronomic Challenge" aims to identify existing enhanced efficiency fertilizers that meet or exceed certain environmental and agro-economic criteria. Enhanced efficiency fertilizers is a term for new formulations that control fertilizer release or alter reactions that reduce nutrient losses to the environment.
Winners will receive scientific evaluation of their product and recognition from the EPA, the USDA and other collaborators and participants.
The second contest – "Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge" – aims to generate new concepts for technologies that help address environmental concerns while maintaining or increasing crop yields.
Each winner will receive at least $10,000. Registrants must submit their entries by Oct. 30 for the first challenge and by Nov. 30 for the second challenge. Winners will be announced in winter 2021. An informational webinar will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Central Daylight Time Sept. 24. Visit epa.gov and search for "Next Gen Fertilizer Challenges" for more information.
Help track deer population
Operation Deer Watch is an annual citizen-science survey that collects information on Wisconsin's white-tailed deer and gives residents an opportunity to assist with deer-herd management efforts.
Participants can report their deer sightings to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources through an online form. Data collected provide insights into the reproductive status of Wisconsin's deer herd. Now through Sept. 30 participants are asked to record all bucks, does and fawns seen during the day.
A printable tally sheet is available to help citizen-scientists record sightings and enter results online at a later time. Data from the survey also are used by County Deer Advisory Councils to develop deer-season framework, harvest quotas and permit-level recommendations. Visit dnr.wisconsin.gov and search for "Operation Deer Watch" and dnr.wisconsin.gov and search for "County Deer Advisory Council" for more information.
Organic-enforcement rule comments sought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program's Strengthening Organic Enforcement proposed rule recently was published in the "Federal Register." The proposed rule significantly updates the USDA's organic regulations to strengthen oversight and enforcement throughout the organic-supply chain. It proposes changes that implement provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill. It also addresses recommendations from the National Organic Standards Board and the USDA Office of Inspector General. The deadline for public comment is Oct. 5.
The National Organic Coalition is publishing a series of blog posts to provide information about the proposed rule. Visit ams.usda.gov and search for "strengthening organic enforcement" and nationalorganiccoalition.org for more information.
Antimicrobial resistance-monitoring meeting set
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in cooperation with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, is releasing the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System Strategic Plan: 2021-2025. The program examines bacteria isolated from humans through Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, raw retail meats through FDA data, and animals at slaughter through Food Safety and Inspection Service data to analyze and report patterns of resistance to the most important antimicrobial agents.
Registration is open for the 2020 Public Meeting of the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System, which will be held virtually Oct. 13-14. Visit fda.gov and search for "meetings, conferences and workshops" for more information.
Conservation-partner applications accepted
Applications for federal funding through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program are being accepted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service. The agency will award a total of as much as $360 million to public-private partnerships that work to improve water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability.
Applicants may request between $250,000 and $10 million in funding. The funding is available to private industry, non-government organizations, tribes, state and local governments, water districts and universities.
Proposals are due Nov. 4. Visit nrcs-sites.secure.force.com and search for "Regional Conservation Partnership Program Partner Portal" and grants.gov and search for "Funding for NRCS's Regional Conservation Partnership Program" for more information.
Farmworker assistance provided
United Migrant Opportunity Services recently implemented a Farmworker Protection Project to assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers and employers in Wisconsin and several other states.
Sectors within the U.S. food-supply chain such as agricultural-field work have been deemed essential. Migrant and seasonal farmworkers have been deemed as essential workers. But industry-wide worker-protective measures, safety equipment, safety standards, monitoring efforts and hazard pay haven't been uniformly implemented, according to United Migrant Opportunity Services.
The organization plans to provide as much as $623,000 through 2021 in financial and food assistance for immigrant and seasonal farmworkers impacted by COVID-19. Farmworkers and their families can receive a one-time COVID-19-related payment that can be used for loss of income due to delays in farm or food-processing plant openings or permanent or temporary closings to allow for deep cleanings in plants or farms. The payment also can be used for loss of income as a result of death in one's family due to COVID-19, quarantining or hospitalizations, according to Lupe Martinez, president and CEO of United Migrant Opportunity Services.
Financial assistance, personal protective equipment supplies, and COVID-19 resources have been made possible through a $1-million contribution from an anonymous donor-advised fund at the Chicago Community Foundation. The Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation and Justice for Migrant Women also have provided support.
There are more than 4,000 migrant and seasonal farmworkers in addition to H2A workers who contribute to Wisconsin's agricultural industry, according to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Visit umos.org for more information.
Farm-family fund expands
Harvest of Hope provides financial help and hope to Wisconsin farm families to address common farm-financial problems. That may involve power cut-offs or impending power cut-offs, medical or veterinary bills, house or barn fires, feed for cattle, machinery repair, farm accidents, severe weather events, or troubles affording food or fuel.
The Harvest of Hope fund previously provided gifts of as much as $1,500 to help address such situations. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Harvest of Hope has temporarily increased funding to $2,000 per family.
Harvest of Hope since 1986 has distributed more than $1.14 million to Wisconsin farm families through a total of 1,705 grants. The fund uses five guiding principles when making grant decisions to farm families.
Keep Wisconsin family farms in the hands of family farmers.
Respond to farm families in difficult situations that could lead to disaster.
Respond as quickly as possible, usually in two to five days.
Especially sensitive to needs of farm families with small children.
Link farm families with local resources for financial or management assistance.
The fifth guiding principle requires the farm family to work with one of three advisers – either a University of Wisconsin-Division of Extension educator, a technical college farm-business management instructor or a farm adviser with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's Farm Center.
The fund was created by and remains supported by the Madison Christian Community, an ecumenical Christian community. No religious or church-community affiliation is asked or required to receive a grant. Visit madisonchristiancommunity.org and click on the "serving" header or call 608-836-1455 and press 8 for more information.
Local Farmer Act introduced
U.S. Rep. Alma Adams, D-12-North Carolina, recently introduced The Local and Regional Farmer and Market Support Act – Local Farmer Act – H.R. 8096 to provide aid to farmers, ranchers, and local and regional food systems businesses. Highlights of the legislation are listed.
Create an alternative coronavirus-relief payment program for farmers who sell in local and regional markets based on their historic revenue rather than price loss.
Provide emergency-response grants for farmers markets and local-food enterprises to implement public-health protections and coronavirus-smart marketing practices. The Local Farmer Act includes $25 million for emergency grants through the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program for farmers market operators and local-food enterprises.
Provide emergency response grants to direct-marketing farmers to help them respond to shifting markets and adopt new socially-distant practices and sales models. The Local Farmer Act includes $25 million for emergency grants through the Value Added Producer Grant Program to assist producers' efforts to adapt to new market environments.
Advance equity by prioritizing assistance funding to Black, Indigenous and People of Color farmers and low-income communities of color through set-asides and requiring data reporting from U.S. Department of Agriculture for accountability.
Provide expanded outreach and technical assistance to Black, Indigenous and People of Color farmers and ranchers and resources for organizations serving them. The Local Farmer Act includes $50 million to support outreach and technical assistance through the Sec. 2501 program. Visit congress.gov and search for "H.R. 8096" for more information.
Food, farm support fund grows
The Wisconsin Beef Council recently joined Rural Mutual Insurance and the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation as a partner in raising awareness for the Wisconsin Food and Farm Support Fund. The fund recently matched the American Food Group's donation of 5,000 pounds of ground beef to Feeding Wisconsin with an additional 5,000 pounds of beef.
The beef will be distributed to food banks across the state. The donation will help neighbors in need during challenging times as well as support Wisconsin's cattle producers, said Mark Winter, vice-president, fresh meat at the American Foods Group.
The donations of employees, the public, corporate sponsors and Rural Mutual Insurance agents have totaled more than $45,000 to help support Feeding Wisconsin and Harvest of Hope. Rural Mutual Insurance is focused on collecting funds for Feeding Wisconsin, the statewide association of the Feeding America food banks. The Wisconsin organization provides food to more than 1,000 local food programs in all 72 counties of the state.
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau is focused on collecting funds for Harvest of Hope, a farm-family crisis relief fund supported by the Madison Christian Community. Wisconsin farm families experiencing financial stress can complete an application requesting as much as $1,500. Visit ruralmutual.com and search for "donations" or wfbf.com and search for "food and farm support" for more information.
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The Property Buyers Hawaii website was outdated, wasn't mobile-friendly, and included real estate listings from the MLS. Bill Jardine, the Principal Broker for Property Buyers Hawaii, decided that he wanted his site to be all about his business of representing buyers only in real estate transactions, without the distraction and hard-sell of including listings on the site. He wanted the colors to be bright, the photos (by Ethan Tweedie) to be incomparable, and the message to be clear and concise.
Bill is unquestionably sincere about his dedication to representing buyers, exclusively, in their real estate transactions. Bill knows Big Island real estate and he knows the pitfalls of "dual agency" where the agent for the seller represents the buyer too. Working with Bill Jardine is always great. From his extensive experience in real estate to his knowledge about the island (the people, the land, the history), to his creativity and sense of humor, Bill takes you on a journey you don't forget.


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It was a cold day in November last year when I arrived at Mitland Hotel in Utrecht, the Netherland. I was really exhausted after a long flight and felt really much better when I headed with my two daughters to the lobby terrace to watch an amazing lake. We stood there for a moment listening to the sound of some distant caws of seagulls squawking and making a background symphony to a moment that felt like the eternity of heaven. I remember I made a long sigh and was heading back to reception when my eyes met Miffy's!
You know how it feels when you are a mother of precious daughters who happen to love kittens and all cute fluffy stuff of life? It was a similar ultimate long-lasting attraction upon the first sight of her 🙂 Never saw a rabbit as cute as miffy bunny and I wanted to know everything about this cute Dutch character who happened to be an uncomplicated and innocent girl who has a positive attitude and is always open to new experiences.
Miffy Bunny is forever a Toddler
Miffy bunny was the creation of the Dutch illustrator and writer Dick Bruna – (born August 23, 1927, Utrecht, Netherlands—died February 16, 2017, Utrecht). Miffy Bunny was born on 1955. It was back in a holiday home in Egmond aan Zee, a village on the North Sea Coast of North Holland. Dick Bruna would tell his eldest son, bedtime stories about a little white bunny, who scurried around the garden of their holiday home, and later this bunny was the inspiration for Miffy to happen and be.
Miffy Bunny has grown and developed in her appearance and looks throughout the years, but one thing about her never changed, she remained forever young. In "Miffy and the new baby" (2003), Miffy became a big sister and looked like a real little girl bunny 🙂
Miffy was featured in 32 books that were translated into more than 50 languages. It was and still remains to be one of the most children's beloved character.
Miffy Bunny "The Name"
In Dutch, Miffy is called "Nijntje" which derives from a word meaning "Little bunny". "Miffy" as a word doesn't have any particular meaning, but since it was easy to pronounce, it is now used worldwide instead of other names that were used earlier in different countries.
The "X" is for The Little Rabbit nose
Some would probably think that the "x" would represent an old saying – that children were meant to be seen and not heard! Well, this is a bit tough and they are totally mistaken. If you look closely to any rabbit, you will see their nose looking mostly like the letter X, and this is really very cute. To simply draw an X for a nose would bring any baby, and even an adult, to really giggle with joy.
Where to Find Miffy?
You definitely won't find Miffy scurrying around the garden of your holiday home, or will you?! 😀 To find a Miffy, you will have to look around in specific places, unless you live in the Netherland then you can find it almost everywhere. Let me help you find a Miffy Bunny here. Miffy Bunny can be found in the UK at Miffy Shop and of course can be ordered online as well. It's available in Denmark as well at the Cplg, in Hong Kong at valueimageplus, in Japan at dickbruna, in Malaysia at clicklicensingas, Russia at
brand4rent, in South Korea at smckorea, and in the US and worldwide on Amazon at " target="_blank"> Get it Here!
Mitland Hotel, Utrecht… Keep our sweet memories in your warm trees, running water in your canals, flying birds, and everywhere…♥
7 thoughts on "Miffy Bunny – Love At First Sight – Where to find it? :)"
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Andy Zeus Anderson says:
Miffy Bunny is cute as heck and reminds me of a British cartoon called Max and Ruby which no doubt gathers some inspiration from this beloved children's character. I like that they have created a range of products collectors will love as much as kids. It allows people of all ages to enjoy Miffy.
Oh yes totally agree… Collecting some cute products has this joy to it, and most of the times it's about the meanings or memories this product may add to what we believe can bring us a bit of happiness :)…
Salsa says:
How cute is that? :)?
Karim Machlab says:
Very cute and lighthearted post. In Utrecht you can also find hidden Miffy's in traffic lights.
Cutest thing Ive heard today 😀 ♥
Nisreen says:
Ohhh that was very touching…


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Crewe Alex's Dario Gradi cuts the cake for Sainsbury's 140th birthday in Nantwich
CREWE Alex legend Dario Gradi was the guest of honour as Sainsbury's celebrated 140 years of business at its Nantwich store on Saturday.
It was part of an olde world day which included vintage lorries, vans, tractors and a wind-up organ. Numerous employees at the store were dressed in Victorian clothing.
Alex technical director Mr Gradi, who is a long-time customer at the Middlewich Road store, and 15 of the store's longest serving colleagues were on hand to cut the 140th birthday cake.
The store also managed to raise more than £1,300 for Macmillan Cancer Support by raffling off a 40 inch Samsung TV worth £700, and holding a tombola.
Simon Leadbetter, store duty manager, said: "We would like to thank Dario Gradi for helping us to celebrate our 140 years, and also send a special 'thank you' to our customers who helped us to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support."
As part of the company's 140th celebrations, Sainsbury's in Nantwich is looking for a South Cheshire charity to partner with. Nomination forms are available in store at the customer service desk until this Friday.


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13 Thomas Street, Clinton, MA, 01510
Listing Agent: William Cazaropoul | Agent phone: 508-735-1866
Courtesy of: Collins & Demac Real Estate | Office phone: 508-842-1600
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Address: 13 Thomas Street
County: Worcester
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New construction!! Centrally located in the desirable Burditt Hill neighborhood. This to-be-built modified Colonial boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, an open floor plan, kitchen with shaker style cabinets and granite countertops, and fireplaced family room. Other amenities include central A/C, a bonus room off the Primary Bedroom perfect for an in-home office or exercise room, a first floor laundry room, and attached 2-car garage. The unfinished walk-out basement has heat and A/C and can be finished during construction as an upgrade resulting in an additional 425 sq ft of living space. Enjoy the tranquil outdoors from your own private deck. A short drive to downtown Clinton restaurants, recreational activities, shopping and schools. Easy access to highways. Your brand new dream home awaits!!
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