The Sloan Digital Survey used data from NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX), to map out several parts of the universe where dead stars once exploded. Six of the galaxies that experienced these type Ia supernovae are shown above. From left to right (and top to bottom) these galaxies are NGC 6038 (SN 1999cc), UGC 5234 (SN 2003W), A112539+2249 (SN 2004as), A225942-0000 (SN 2005ku), M+05-54-41 (SN 2006en), UGC 14 (SN 2006sr), UGC 8162 (SN 2007F) and IC 807 (SN 2007cp).
This image shows a delicate blend of infrared and X-ray light as a bubbly cloud from an irregular 10 light year wide shock wave, generated by a supernova that would have been witnessed on Earth 3,700 years ago. The remnant itself, called Puppis A, is around 7,000 light-years away from Earth. The bright, lit up areas result from the shock wave slamming into surrounding clouds of dust and gas that fill the interstellar space in this region.
What's supernova Cassiopeia A made of?
Cassiopeia A (Cas A) is what remains of a supernova in the constellation Cassiopeia. Cas A is a massive star that exploded in a supernova more than 11,000 years ago and has long confounded astronomers and scientists.
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory took images (top) of Cassiopeia A using low-energy X-rays which showed certain elements, such as iron, that were heated by the shock waves released in the explosion of Cas A. The iron is seen mainly in the outer portions of the star.
A millennium ago, about 160,000 light years away from the Milky Way galaxy, a supernova exploded in the Large Magellanic Cloud (a satellite galaxy to the Milky Way). The Spitzer space telescope's advanced instruments picked up the infrared light emitted by dust from the remnants (red), the ambient background areas (green, yellow) and the remaining stars (blue). The closely grouped set of blue stars in the lower right of the image is the cluster known as NGC 1850. Spitzer's Infrared Array Camera (IRAC) was used to compile the data for this picture.
This very "psychedelic" looking image didn't originate in any human mind, no matter how stimulated. Instead it gives us a peek into the marvel that is our universe. This composite image was taken by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and shows a stunning supernova in a part of the northern constellation Cygnus, the Swan.
The bubble-like expanding blast wave is believed to have resulted from a colossal stellar explosion, that occurred about 15,000 years ago. The supernova remnant is within the plane of our Milky Way galaxy and is 2,600 light-years away. Data from Hubble allowed astronomers to directly compare the actual structure of the shock with their theoretical model calculations. The supernova image shows the blast wave overrunning dense clumps of gas, where the different colours represent different gases at certain temperatures (red=sulfur; green=hydrogen; and blue=oxygen atoms).


text:
A memorial to the victims of the Line 12 accident at Los Olivos Station, near where an overpass collapsed, killing 26.
New York Times probe finds faulty construction behind Mexico City Metro collapse
Poor welding of studs during construction appear to have caused the accident
Published on Monday, June 14, 2021
A New York Times investigation has found serious flaws in the construction of the Mexico City Metro overpass that collapsed on May 3, causing two train cars to plummet some 12 meters toward traffic below in an accident that claimed the lives of 26 people.
Published Sunday, the Times investigation said the subway disaster threatens to ensnare two of Mexico's most powerful figures: Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard, who was Mexico City mayor when the Metro line where the accident occurred was built, and billionaire businessman Carlos Slim, whose company Carso Infrastructure and Construction built the section of Line 12 that collapsed.
The Times said that its probe, which was based on years of government records, interviews with people who worked on construction of Line 12 and expert analysis of evidence from the site of the crash, "found serious flaws in the basic construction of the Metro that appear to have led directly to its collapse."
Thousands of photos of the crash site, located in the southeast of Mexico City, were reviewed by several leading engineers who reached the same conclusion, the newspaper said: "The steel studs that were vital to the strength of the overpass — linchpins of the entire structure — appear to have failed because of bad welds, critical mistakes that likely caused the crash."
The Times said it was told by people familiar with the official investigations that the conclusion that bad welds of metal studs connecting steel beams to a concrete slab caused the overpass to collapse is one of the main explanations for the crash that is under consideration by city officials.
The purpose of the studs installed during construction was to secure the overpass to its support beams and strengthen the overpass' integrity.
The apparently shoddy construction may be the result of rushing to complete construction because Ebrard wanted to open Line 12 before his term as mayor concluded in 2012 in order to boost his future political prospects, the newspaper said.
The approximately US $2 billion line, which runs across southern Mexico City from Mixcoac in the west to Tláhuac in the east, has been plagued by problems since it opened, and about half of the line was out of service for months in 2014 as structural repairs were carried out.
The rush to finish the so-called Golden Line resulted in "a frenzied construction process that began before a master plan had been finalized and produced a Metro line with defects from the start," the Times said.
It noted that federal auditors determined that the Mexico City government "authorized poor quality work" even as construction was taking place and that the new line was certified as safe less than an hour before it opened. That despite the fact that "thousands of pieces of work had not been completed, according to a 2014 investigation by the city's Legislative Assembly."
The Times also noted that the Mexico City government found errors in the section of the line built by Carso – which had no prior experience on rail projects – after a major earthquake in September 2017. According to an unreleased 2017 government document, those construction errors included incorrectly poured concrete and missing steel components.
A teenage girl who was badly injured in the crash and whose sister was killed told the Times that the Metro was shaking so much on the day of the tragedy that "it was like it was dancing."
In the days following the overpass' collapse, Mexico City residents protested on Tláhuac avenue for justice for the accident's victims.
In 2014, then Metro chief Joel Ortega made eerily similar remarks. "The line was dancing" and the train "was floating over the tracks," he said. After the line shut down that year, Ortega acknowledged that passengers' safety had been placed at risk on the line, which serves mainly poor neighborhoods in Mexico City's southeast.
Jorge Gaviño, Metro director when the 2017 earthquake occurred, said that Line 12 "was born with cancer."
"The definition of hidden defects is that you can't see them — on the surface, everything looks good, but there are problems underneath," he said.
Ebrard, considered a leading contender to succeed President López Obrador, told the Times in a statement that problems associated with the construction of the new line didn't affect its operation. The foreign minister suggested that the crash could be linked to maintenance, asserting that it was impossible to know whether his successor as mayor, Senator Miguel Ángel Mancera, "conducted all of the maintenance work required in the event of earthquakes of a certain magnitude."
"Line 12, which for years has benefited millions of people, is perhaps the most audited public work in the history of Mexico," Ebrard told the Times.
Countering his remarks, The Times said that "evidence from the crash site indicates that the Metro's flaws ran much deeper than maintenance."
The Times suggests that apparently shoddy construction on Line 12 may be the result of pressure on workers to finish construction before the term of then-Mexico City mayor Marcelo Ebrard, right, ended in 2012.
"… Photographs of the rubble point to a fundamental lapse during construction: The welds holding everything together were far too weak. Photographs show that the studs broke clean off the steel beams, creating what engineers called an unstable structure incapable of supporting the train," it said.
But Carso Group CEO Antonio Gómez García told the Times that he believed that the metal studs only detached after the overpass collapsed. The studs – and the apparent failure to weld them properly to the steel beams – "were not the cause of the accident," he said.
Gómez added that maintenance – rather than a lack thereof – could have caused the crash because equipment and materials used during repairs in 2014 were heavy and might have placed too much stress on the overpass.
"But several independent experts rejected that explanation, noting that the photographic evidence points directly to the weak welds as the likely cause of the accident," the Times said.
The Mexico City government contracted a Norwegian company to conduct an independent investigation into the May 3 tragedy.
If poor construction is determined to be the cause, much of the blame would fall on Ebrard's shoulders, potentially leaving the foreign minister with legal questions to answer and possibly derailing his presidential ambitions. The consequences for Slim and his company, which is building a section of the government's Maya Train project in Mexico's southeast, could also be dire.
At his Monday press conference, AMLO said in response to a question about the article that the conservative media was trying to "score political points."
Current Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, a López Obrador protégé and another leading contender to succeed him, could face serious consequences if a lack of maintenance is found to have contributed to or caused the crash.
President Lopez Obrador, when asked about the article at his press conference Monday morning, did not respond directly to any of the details of the story, instead implying that it was the result of leaked information and saying that the "conservative media" was using "sensationalism and yellow journalism to score political points."
He said the official investigation's report would be out this week "We have to wait for the findings … It will be resolved this week and let's not rush," he said.
Sheinbaum said Sunday on Twitter that her government had not leaked any information to The New York Times and that it was "responsibly" waiting for the professional technical reports into the cause of the crash.
"It's not our style to leak information and it never will be. We're characterized by telling the truth directly without any intermediaries," she said.
With reports from The New York Times
A year after Metro fire, dominoes help monitor location of system's trains
The operation and supervision of Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Metro system is 'literally a board game,' the newspaper Milenio reported.
Mexico highly regarded for administration's fight against corruption: foreign minister
Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard told diplomats Monday that the world respects the nation for its "moral authority and political prestige."
Schools get books celebrating AMLO's election victory, deriding 'neoliberal years'
Schools are set to receive federally-produced textbooks, praising the president and criticizing his least-favorite political philosophy.
Under AMLO, rights violations, impunity the norm: Human Rights Watch
The non-governmental organization lambasted Mexico in a new report, saying human rights abuses have continued under President López Obrador.
Reader forum
The forum is available to logged-in subscribers only.
Puebla prison in spotlight after baby's body recovered from garbage
Corrections officials say the child wasn't born in the San Miguel facility. Signs of recent surgery suggest the baby was used as a drug mule.
Riviera Maya condo sells for 5.7 Bitcoin
A condo on the Riviera Maya in Quintana Roo has been sold using Bitcoin, making it the first residential property sale of its kind in Mexico.
Luis Echeverría, president during the 'dirty war' years, celebrates his 100th birthday
A controversial and widely-despised president who ruled during the 'dirty war,' Echeverría is the first president to reach triple figures.
Citigroup's Banamex plan triggers a frenzy of activity in Mexico
The investment banking company's decision could tilt the internationally-dominated Mexican retail banking sector toward more local control.
Consumer group warns of 'toxic' ingredients in Cheetos
Packets of Cheetos corn chips violate food regulations and contain ingredients that could be toxic, a consumer advocacy group said.
Gifts for Mexico from the pope stolen at Mexico airport
Sticky-fingered opportunists made off with items given by his Holiness when the nation's ambassador to the Vatican landed in the capital.
MEXICO LIFE
Though it's not exactly profitable, CDMX organ grinders keep the faith
COVID's effects on tourism and chilangos' pockets make earning a living even harder, but tradition and family ties inspire them to carry on.
The peanuts are not grown in Japan, nor is the snack imported from there. But there is a Japanese connection. Leigh Thelmadatter explains.
This Japanese alternative for breading is lighter and flakier, yet packs a crispy, crunchy texture for which your mouth will thank you.
Try the death-defying descent to Matatlán's glorious hot river — if you dare
It's no newbies' hike, but the thermal pools and 26 waterfalls on this canyon path are worth the skill and concentration needed to get there.
New Maximilian biography takes different view on Mexico's maligned monarch
The doomed Hapsburg aristocrat who France installed as emperor here in 1864 had surprisingly liberal sympathies by 19th-century standards.
Doctor, lawyer, filibuster: William Walker's short-lived Mexican republics
With the Gold Rush over, this American turned his eye for fortune on Mexico and briefly controlled parts of Sonora and Baja California.
Two years of evading COVID feels like an unending dodgeball game
But in this pandemic scenario, we're all the reluctant kids at the back of the gym just hoping that the ball doesn't hit us too hard.
Navigating the line between speaking up and choosing not to fight
Dealing with Mexico's hit-and-miss customer service means figuring out when to fight the good fight and when to practice Zen acquiesence.
Beating the hornets' nest hasn't worked, but neither does letting them be
President Calderón's war against crime failed spectacularly, but AMLO's opposite strategy — leaving cartels alone — isn't a solution either.
Santa Rosa Cartel's El Marro sentenced to 60 years
Omicron fuels record-breaking COVID case numbers; deaths down but hospitalizations rise
AMLO isolates and his old friend stands in: the week at the morning press conferences
Daily new cases stay high as fourth wave of pandemic gathers force
Marines rescue 3 whales trapped in nets off Acapulco
Family services director dismissed after drinking and shooting incident
Avocado, lime and chile see big spikes in prices
At least 18 million drivers a year avoid paying highway tolls, costing over 1.5bn pesos
Super Bowl avocado exports expected to break record
Journalist offers sisterly advice to media lies of the week presenter
Man gives kidney to mother of girlfriend—who runs off and marries another
Video captures presumed extortion by transit police in México state
Tourists issue plea for help after being detained by Chiapas protesters
Receive Mexico news by email.
Sign up for The Whole Enchilada, our free daily digest of the latest Mexico news.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


The Lankatilaka temple history runs back to the Gampola Kingdom era. King Buwanekabahu IV has built this temple in 1344 AD. The King's Chief Ministers Senalankadhikara was entrusted to carryout the construction work of this temple. The South Indian architect Sthapati Rayar has designed this with a blend of Sinhalese architecture of Polonnaruwa period and of Dravidian and Indo Chinese style is the opinion of late Professor Paranavitana. Considered to be a Gedige type of Polonnaruwa architecture, this temple which was of four stories earlier is constructed on the uneven surface of the rock with a granite based foundation. The plan of the temple protrudes to the four sides like of a cross. What is seen today is the Ground Floor and part of the First Floor of the earlier temple though the temple seems to have three stories. This temple is an example for the Buddha and God worship prevailed during Gampola era. Gods Vishnu, Saman , Vibhishana, Ganapathi , Skandhakumara and Kumara Bandara had been worshipped here.
The Lankatilaka temple can be approached from two directions. Here it is through the Sanghawasa which is situated at the bottom of the rock. There are Rice storage bins called 'Atuwa' at the Vihara premises. The Steps leading up to the temple starts from here.
There are two separate flights of steps cut into the living rock of Panhangala. One runs back to the time of the Gampola Kingdom of the 14th century and the other was constructed in around AD 1913. A beautiful view of the surrounding landscape could be seen from the stone stairway.
The rock inscriptions found in the temple is cut into the solid rock covering a large area. Both Sinhala and Tamil inscriptioned sections could be found here describing the facilities provided to the Temple and land gifted by the kings.
The vihara is entirely located on the rock surface and according to the Lankatilaka Copper plaque, the temple was built as a four storied building reaching a height of eighty feet. The stone foundation was built on to the uneven rock surface and brick was made used to build the structure on that. The thick outer walls are well designed with arches and sculptures which makes the Lankatilaka temple a unique architectural features of the fourteenth century design concepts which includes Gandharva and Gaja Lakshmi arts also.


Grayson signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on Tuesday.
Analysis: Grayson joined Chicago's practice squad after being cut by Houston. The LSU product has yet to see action in an NFL game, but he'll have a chance to change that in 2019.
Grayson was signed to the Bears' practice squad Tuesday.
Analysis: The LSU product was cut from the Texans' practice squad Oct. 30 before joining the Bears' practice squad Tuesday. Grayson has never suited up for a regular-season NFL snap, so he's unlikely to provide any fantasy value in 2018.
Grayson was cut from Houston's practice squad, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Grayson's departure created a spot for Steven Mitchell, who was signed to the practice squad Monday.
There are no videos available for Cyril Grayson. Click here to view all videos.


Day 27/28/29 of My Kindle Giveaway: Just a couple of days left!
Hi everybody, just a quick note to remind you there's still a couple of days to register for the Kindles. I'll accept entries until noon on December 22, which is a wildly appropriate day for me to have something big going on if you think about it being the day after the winter solstice. (You know, what with my new book being titled WINTER SOLSTICE and all…) I'll announce the winners (pulled from a hat by my beautiful 3-year-old baby girl) at 6 p.m. EST on December 22, so make sure you check back then!
Not much going on in my writing life. Lots of wrapping, lots of shopping, lots of mailing. And yoga. I had a class this morning and feel great! I wish you all light, love and breathing moments this holiday season.
This entry was posted in Kindle Giveaway by michellegflye. Bookmark the permalink.
I hope your precious little girl picks me!! 🙂 Have a great day tomorrow!


text:
Preet S. Aulakh
Professor of Strategy and International Business and
Pierre Lassonde Chair in International Business, Schulich School of Business, York University
E-mail: paulakh@schulich.yorku.ca
Preet S. Aulakh is Professor of Strategy and the Pierre Lassonde Chair in International Business at the Schulich School of Business, York University. He received his PhD in Business from the University of Texas at Austin, and B.S. (Mathematics) and M.A. (History) degrees from Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. His research focuses on three broad areas: the interactions of governance structures and relational dynamics in improving performance of dyadic as well as portfolio of firms' international alliances; international technology licensing with particular emphasis on studying the motivations behind using licensing as a foreign entry strategy, structuring of licensing contracts, and effective ways to transfer knowledge in licensing partnerships; and much of his recent research focus is to understand the internationalization of firms from emerging economies. Within the geographical contexts of India, China and Latin America, his research explores how firm and institutional factors influence the extent and diverse paths of organic and inorganic growth of organizations from these countries. His research on these topics has been published in journals such as the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Marketing, Journal of International Business Studies, Organization Science, Global Strategy Journal, Journal of International Management, Journal of Management Studies, Journal of World Business, Academy of Marketing Science Journal, among others. He has co-edited two books and edited journal special issues on emerging market multinationals. He is the past editor of the Journal of International Management and is serving as a consulting editor for the Journal of International Business Studies.
Keywords: Asian business systems; comparative state capitalism; emerging markets; Asian business groups


Alessandri, Chiara, I. Asselberghs, Y. Ban, C. Huyghebaert, J. Van Campenhout, Dries Van Thourhout, and M. Pantouvaki. 2018. "Broadband 20 Gbit/s graphene-Si Electro-absorption Modulator." In 44th European Conference on Optical Communication, 1–3.
Alessandri, C., Asselberghs, I., Ban, Y., Huyghebaert, C., Van Campenhout, J., Van Thourhout, D., & Pantouvaki, M. (2018). Broadband 20 Gbit/s graphene-Si electro-absorption modulator. 44th European Conference on Optical Communication (pp. 1–3). Presented at the 44th European Conference on Optical Communication.
Alessandri C, Asselberghs I, Ban Y, Huyghebaert C, Van Campenhout J, Van Thourhout D, et al. Broadband 20 Gbit/s graphene-Si electro-absorption modulator. 44th European Conference on Optical Communication. 2018. p. 1–3.
Alessandri, Chiara et al. "Broadband 20 Gbit/s graphene-Si Electro-absorption Modulator." 44th European Conference on Optical Communication. 2018. 1–3. Print.


text:
An event every day that begins at 11:00am, repeating until February 28, 2022
« Seattle Arts & Lectures and Langston Seattle presents Cathy Park Hong in Conversation with Ijeoma Oluo: In‑Person & Online
"Nostalgic Landscapes" an exhibition »
In the month of February, Gallery North will be showcasing local artist, Lonni Rae Flowers with "ARTISTIC EXPLORATIONS". The exhibit features a wide array of Ms. Flowers' artistic expressions in acrylic, watercolor, colored pencil, jewelry, silk and other textiles. The show will be available from February 1st through the 28th.
Ms. Flowers has been a member of Gallery North for over 7 years and has been a professional artist for over 20 years in Central California. Her explorations in creativity began from early childhood, and from the beginning, her favorite subjects were animals that frequently decorated her school assignments and won awards. Her repertoire quickly expanded to include florals, landscapes, and more.
This show is a display that took a number of years to develop since it incorporates such a variety of mediums and styles of art. Among the pieces will be several hand- painted and hand-quilted silk wall hangings, a crocheted blanket with multiple colors and complex stitch patterns, as well as traditional and non-traditional paintings in various mediums. About her jewelry Ms. Flowers says, "My life-long fascination with color and texture eventually led to creating unique jewelry and I love the tactile qualities of this art form."
The exhibit is open daily at Gallery North with a "Meet the Artist" reception on Saturday, February 5th from 1-4 pm. Art Walk will be Thursday, February 17th from 5 – 8 pm. These events are open to the public so come meet the artist and enjoy the exhibit. Due to Covid restrictions refreshments will be limited.
Gallery North Edmonds has been in operation for more than 60 years as it continues its mission to promote and sell local art in the heart of beautiful downtown Edmonds. Gallery North is located at 410 Main Street, Edmonds, WA and is open seven days a week. For further information, please visit the Gallery North website at www.gallerynorthedmonds.com or call the gallery at 425-774-0946.
Show Open, February 1–28, 2022
Artist Reception, Saturday February 12, 1-4 pm
Artwalk, Thursday February 17, 5-8pm
Art Sale, Gallery Exhibition
http://gallerynorthedmonds.com/
www.gallerynorthedmonds.com
Is part of the following artwalk
Edmonds Art Walk
The Window, Oil Paintings by Abigail Drapkin
January 19 @ 11:00 am - February 25 @ 3:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 11:00am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until February 25, 2023
"Mommy" – an Exhibit by Melissa Monroe
An event every week that begins at 11:00am on Friday and Saturday, repeating until January 28, 2023
One event on December 1, 2022 at 5:00pm
"In With the New, Out with the Old"
An event every day that begins at 11:00am, repeating until January 31, 2023


Selling real estate can expose you to a number of unknown variables. The advice in this article will get you through many of these difficulties. Begin by reading the tips provided in the article below so that you can learn ways to earn more money.
Add some energy efficient items in your home before you put it up for sale. Certain items such as LED bulbs and an energy monitor could raise interest in the home among buyers. This is because they don't have to pay for these thrifty items themselves, and it also indicates that the home is energy efficient.
When pricing your home, you should set the price based on homes that have recently sold in your neighborhood. Check out recent comparable home sales in your area, and set a sales price that is somewhat in the middle. If your home is initially priced too high, you might have to reduce the cost.
Have someone check your air conditioner and heater before listing your house. Buyers will shy away from a home with a damaged AC unit.
You will probably have to negotiate with your buyer. If you want to make a quick sale, remain open-minded, and be willing to take any reasonable offer that you are given. If you don't need to sell the home quickly, hold out for an offer which is more advantageous to you.
When painting the interior of the home before selling it, don't pick colors just because you like them. Always use a traditional color palette, such as off-white, taupe or eggshell. A freshly painted room will make your home loom more appealing to buyers, but only if the color of the room doesn't scare them off.
When you decide to sell your home, make sure you carefully choose a real estate agent you can trust. Selling and buying of properties are very important transactions and can be very complicated, so be sure that the agent you link up with knows the real estate business very well and can explain it to you easily. An experienced real estate agent will help ensure that you home is sold quickly and at the best price.
Keep appliances and counters clean and wiped down. Clean the bathroom, and sweep and mop the floors. Also make sure your kids toys are put away, too. Put away laundry that is laying around on the floor and place it in an appropriate location. Potential buyers will be able to concentrate on the positive aspects of the house if they are not distracted by how messy it is.
Buyers and sellers alike will benefit by setting goals as to what they expect when they jump into the market for real estate. By committing to ideal prices, locations and amenities, buyers can resist being swayed by undue eagerness. Sellers can set price floors in advance to avoid taking bad offers because they are desperate to sell the property.
When it comes to selling real estate, you have to research the right moves and markets in order to actually gain a profit in the field. If you use these tips, you can cash in on the real estate in your area.
If you happen to own a piece of real estate, it very likely makes up a large chunk of your overall net worth. When you're selling your property, you should ensure you receive the very best deal that is possible. Closing a transaction as a seller is easier and more rewarding if you possess the sort of information contained in this piece.
Small kitchen updates can have big returns in the value and appeal of your home. Rather than taking a sweeping approach to updating the entire kitchen, which can be expensive, chose one visible kitchen appliance to update and use as an "eye-catcher." Islands and hanging storage areas are wonderful and popular upgrades you can do to your kitchen. Replacing the cabinets is expensive, but a fresh coat of paint can give your kitchen a visual overhaul.
Keep all information handy that a buyer may find helpful when purchasing a home. For instance, have the repair records for work done on your home, as well any improvements you have made. This list will show the buyer the amount of care you took to maintain and improve the home.
In many regions of the country, the housing market shows significant seasonal swings. Maximize your chances of making a sale by using appropriate seasonal decorations, such as fall accents for regions with an autumn buying season. Clear fallen leaves from the yard so that late season buyers aren't turned off my a messy garden.
Bidding wars sometimes can be to your advantage. You will want to get a realistic idea of current selling prices for similar homes in your area. Then set a competitive price to draw a lot of interested buyers. If you can incite a bidding war then you will come out the winner!
Do not limit yourself to only one search avenue when selling real estate. By using a variety of mechanisms, such as the Internet, a real estate agent, and newspaper listings, you will multiply the avenues through which you can attract buyers to property you have for sale. To be the most effective, you have to stay open minded and explore all options to reaching your target market.
Real estate markets can be pretty daunting, especially for those people who only need to engage them rarely. If you don't know what you are doing, it can be a gamble. This article should serve to help you do just that. Knowledge is the key to making your sale as profitable as possible.


text:
Adrian is a Partner at Michael Kyprianou and based at the Malta office. He joined the law firm in 2018. Michael Kyprianou LLC is a leading Legal Consultancy Firm in Cyprus with offices also in Greece, Ukraine, UAE and UK. Michael Kyprianou has over 250 employees worldwide.
He was previously an associate and senior associate at one of the major law firms in Malta, followed by a number of years as a partner in his own law firm.
Between the years 2010-2011, he was responsible for advising the Foundation for Medical Services on the drafting, issuing, adjudication and negotiation of the contract leading to the award of a design development and build contract for the purposes of the completion of the Mater Dei Oncology Unit. He was also responsible for advising the Foundation for Medical Services on related tenders issued for the purposes of procuring medical equipment necessary for the Mater Dei Oncology Unit.
In the year 2010, he led negotiations relating to a substantial contract on behalf of the Foundation for Medical Services aimed at the procurement of a number of Linear Accelerators to be used for the treatment of cancer patients.
In the year 2008, he led the legal team responsible for the procurement by the Government of Malta of a National Identity Management System (NIDMS), handling public procurement aspects and tender documentation/contractual drafting and negotiations.
He formed part of the legal team responsible for the procurement by the Government of Malta of an Integrated Health Information System (IHIS), handling both procurement issues and contractual drafting and negotiations.
He led contractual negotiations for the Department of Health in July 2009 prior to the conclusion of contracts aimed at the procurement of the equipment necessary for the roll-out of the National Breast Screening Programme.
He led contractual negotiations on behalf of the Foundation for Medical Services with Melita Cable plc for the provision of bedside entertainment services to patients at the Mater Dei Hospital. This assignment included the provision of assistance required to draw up the requisite tender documentation.
He led the legal team engaged by Melita Cable plc to conduct negotiations with a foreign company contracted to lay a submarine cable for Melita Cable plc.
He led the legal team engaged by the Accountancy Board to ensure the transposition of the Services Directive into Maltese laws regulating the Accountancy Profession. This entailed drafting numerous amendments to legislation intended to ensure compliance with EU regulation.
He has experience in litigation, both before the Maltese courts and specialised tribunals such as the Public Contracts Review Board, where he has led litigation both for and against Government and Government Entities. On a number of occasions, he has represented the Foundation for Medical Services, the Central Procurement and Supplies Unit within the Ministry of Health and the Naxxar Local Council before the Public Contracts Review Board. He has also represented private clients before the Public Contracts Review Board.
Maltese (mother tongue)
English (fluent)
Italian (fluent)
Expert in:
Adrian Mallia
Show contact details please
Back to listing page


Welcome to Amazon Preview. Amazon Services LLC ("Amazon Services") owns and operates the Amazon Preview service ("Amazon Preview"). Amazon Services is a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. (together with its affiliates, "Amazon").
Use of Amazon Preview is subject to the same Conditions of Use as Amazon.com. By visiting Amazon Preview, you are accepting the Amazon.com Conditions of Use.


text:
HomeTop-200 NFL Players: 81-100
Top-200 NFL Players: 81-100
81. OLB Terrell Suggs (Baltimore)
The NFL's Defensive Player of the Year in 2012, and a deserving one at that, Terrell Suggs missed 8 games with injury in 2012 and struggled mightily when on the field. I'll give him somewhat of a pass though since he was somehow playing through two otherwise season ending injuries, a torn Achilles and a torn biceps. Assuming he hasn't ruined his body going into his age 31 season, he should have a bounce back season.
82. S Devin McCourty (New England)
A first round pick out of Rutgers in 2010, McCourty burst onto the scene as a rookie, making the Pro-Bowl and the All-Pro team, and receiving 2 Defensive Rookie of the Year votes, the only player to steal votes away from Ndamukong Suh. McCourty had a down year in 2011, along with the rest of the Patriots' defense, but bounced back to an extent in 2012. Still, with Alfonzo Dennard emerging as a starter and Aqib Talib coming in, the Patriots moved McCourty to safety. Ordinarily, this is a positional downgrade for a cornerback, but it turned out to be one of the best things that could happen to McCourty as he emerged as one of the top deep safeties in the NFL, allowing just 5 completions in 8 games at the position and showing ball hawking abilities as a center fielder. In his first full season at the position in 2013, McCourty has the chance to break out as one of the top few safeties in the NFL.
83. CB Tim Jennings (Chicago)
On paper, it would appear that Tim Jennings broke out last season, leading the NFL in interceptions with 9, after accumulating only 7 thus far in his career, but that's the flaw with only looking at interception totals. Jennings was actually a great cornerback the year before, starting all 16 games and not surrendering a touchdown all season. He just didn't get any recognition because he only had 2 interceptions. He's unlikely to even come close the matching those 9 interceptions in 2013, but he won't need to do that to have a successful season in coverage.
84. RB LeSean McCoy (Philadelphia)
LeSean McCoy looked like the 2nd coming of Brian Westbrook, only healthier, in 2010 and 2011 with the Eagles, playing 30 of 32 games and totaling 3296 yards from scrimmage and 29 touchdowns. McCoy struggled by his standards along with the rest of the Eagles' offense in 2012, averaging just 4.2 yards per carry and scoring just 5 times (3 of which were in the air). He also was limited to 200 carries and 12 games by injury. However, he's an excellent fit for Chip Kelly's offense and should have a bounce back year and then some in 2013, on what should be a better Eagles offense.
85. TE Greg Olsen (Carolina)
A 1st round talent, Olsen finally put it all together last season, catching 69 passes for 843 yards and 5 touchdowns. Once Cam Newton got over his 1st half of his sophomore season slump, Olsen got even better, catching 40 passes for 496 yards and 4 touchdowns in his final 9 games. Steve Smith is another year older so Olsen could see even more targets and if Newton starts passing on the goal line more often instead of running to preserve his body, look out. He's also an adequate run blocker.
86. DE Jared Allen (Minnesota)
A likely future Hall of Famer, Jared Allen is credited with 117 sacks in 9 years, including 22 in 2011, which almost broke the single season record. He's only behind John Abraham, who is 4 years older, among active players in sacks. Like the other 4 active NFL players with 100+ sacks, Allen is getting older, going into his age 31 season and he wasn't quite as good as he usually is in 2012, but he's still one of the better defensive ends in the NFL. I have him ahead of the slightly older Julius Peppers, but behind the slightly younger DeMarcus Ware. John Abraham and Dwight Freeney, the other two members of that group, took a while to get signed this off-season and are off this list. Allen will be a free agent next off-season and he should be greated by a much stronger market, barring injury, even if he doesn't end up returning to the Vikings.
87. DT Henry Melton (Chicago)
Drafted as an oversized defensive end in the 4th round out of Texas in 2009, Henry Melton, at one time a collegiate running back, has since been converted to defensive tackle. The 6-3 290 pounder is undersized, but he's a great fit for Chicago's defensive scheme and he actually isn't bad against the run. He's also a rare pass rusher for an interior defensive lineman and has rare movement abilities, as you can expect out of a one-time collegiate running back. He's emerged as one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL over the past 2 seasons, leading to the Bears franchise tagging him this off-season. He wasn't able to reach a long-term deal, so he'll be a free agent again off-season, but he'll get paid somewhere.
88. QB Ben Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh)
Sure, he's never made the playoffs without a top-3 scoring defense supporting him, but he's also 8th all-time in career QB rating, 6th among active quarterbacks, and he was a very big part of 2 Super Bowl winning teams and a Super Bowl runner up. He's not a top-top level quarterback, but he's right in that Joe Flacco tier.
89. MLB Luke Kuechly (Carolina)
After the Panthers moved Luke Kuechly from outside linebacker to inside linebacker, the Panthers allowed just 21.2 points per game over the final 12 games of the season, which would have ranked 12th in the NFL over the whole season, despite playing 8 top-16 scoring offenses in that time period. They allowed 27.3 points per game in their first 4 games. That's not all Kuechly, but a lot of it is. Kuechly is a little overrated based purely on his tackles total. Of his 161 tackles, only 67 of them were within 4 yards of the line of scrimmage on first down, 6 yards on 2nd down, and the full distance on 3rd and 4th down. I argued that Casey Hayward and Bobby Wagner were more deserving of Defensive Rookie of the Year, but you'd still have a hard time finding a handful more promising young defensive players than Kuechly.
90. S Troy Polamalu (Pittsburgh)
Troy Polamalu has missed 22 games over the past 4 years and in those 22 games, the Steelers have allowed 20.2 points per game. With him, however, they allow just 15.5 points per game. As good as their defense is, he might be their single most important defensive player when healthy because he can impact the game with his mere presence. He's only going into his age 32 season, so he shouldn't be done and luckily injuries haven't sapped his abilities when he has been able to suit up. He's still been very effective when on the field. It's just a matter of staying healthy.
91. WR Andre Johnson (Houston)
Going into 2012, Andre Johnson was 31 years old and coming off a season in which he played in just 7 games with injury. However, the Texans unexpectedly got a vintage year from Andre Johnson in 2012, as he caught 112 passes for 1598 yards and 4 touchdowns, leading the NFL in yards per route run with 3.01 and ranking 2nd in the NFL in yards overall behind Calvin Johnson (who played over 200 more pass snaps). Those yards were actually a career high and those catches were 2nd in his career, pretty impressive considering he has 818 catches for 11,254 yards over 10 seasons. He's probably a future Hall of Famer, but Johnson has still missed 12 games in the last 3 seasons and is going into his age 32 season. The concerns about him before last season had merit. They just didn't prove to be an issue, but they could be this season.
92. QB Joe Flacco (Baltimore)
Throughout his 5 year career, Flacco has been a very inconsistent week to week quarterback, but an incredibly consistent year to year quarterback, proving himself to be a slightly above average quarterback and nothing more. His completion percentages have always fallen between 57.6% and 63.1%. His YPAs have always fallen between 6.7 and 7.4. His touchdowns have always fallen between 20 and 25 (with the exception of his rookie year) and his interceptions have always fallen between 10 and 12. Of course, that all changed in the post-season last year, as he completed 57.9% of his passes for an average of 9.1 YPA, 11 touchdowns, and no interceptions, en route to a Super Bowl victory. While I don't expect him to keep that up, I do expect him to have his career best regular season this year. Bryant McKinnie and Jim Caldwell will continue to have a big impact. He's not a top level quarterback like Manning or Brady or Rodgers or even Brees, but I consider him an elite quarterback comparable to guys like Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger.
93. WR Vincent Jackson (Tampa Bay)
When the Buccaneers signed Vincent Jackson for 55.5 million over 5 years last off-season, I didn't think it was a good move. Jackson had been showing for years that he cared about money more than anything, even holding out for 10 games in 2010, and, after going to what seemed like an inferior team with an inferior quarterback, it was very possible he could coast. Besides, the history of wide receivers switching teams was not good. Instead, Vincent Jackson proved to be a great fit with Josh Freeman, a better downfield thrower than Philip Rivers, a physically declining quarterback playing behind a poor offensive line. On top of that, the Buccaneers now seem like a better team than the Chargers. Jackson caught a career high 72 passes for 1384 yards and 8 touchdowns. We'll see if he can keep that kind of play up in his age 30 season in 2013.
94. OLB Brian Orakpo (Washington)
Before going down for the season with a torn pectoral week 2 last season, Brian Orakpo was one of the better emerging young pass rushers in the NFL. Fortunately, he suffered that injury in the season before his contract year. Orakpo will need a strong performance in 2012 to prove he's still the same player, but I have little doubt he can bounce back. He'll get paid somewhere this off-season and the Redskins may have no choice but to franchise tag him, as a team starved for talent defensively.
95. C Mike Pouncey (Miami)
The lesser known of the two Pouncey twins, Mike broke out as one of the top level centers in the NFL in 2012, the player brother Maurkice supposedly is. The 2011 15th overall pick was the highest drafted interior offensive lineman in 13 years at the time. Whenever you take a center in the first round, especially that high, you have to hope he becomes one of the best players in the NFL at his position and Pouncey looks well on his way towards doing so. The future is very bright.
96. MLB Lawrence Timmons (Pittsburgh)
In 2010, Lawrence Timmons looked like someone who could possibly challenge Patrick Willis to be the top middle linebacker in the NFL, or at least on the same level as Willis. He struggled in 2011 thanks to injury, both his own injuries and injuries to rush linebackers that forced him to move to rush linebacker, where he struggled mightily to get to the quarterback, playing out of position. He bounced back to an extent in 2012, but he wasn't quite the same player he was in 2010. Still, he's firmly in that 2nd tier of middle linebackers, with the incomparable Patrick Willis on his own in the top tier.
97. G Ben Grubbs (New Orleans)
A rare first round pick as an interior lineman in 2007, Ben Grubbs lived up to expectations with the Ravens, showing himself to be one of the consistently top level guards in the NFL. He signed a 5-year, 36 million dollar deal with the Saints as a free agent last off-season and picked up right where he left off. Considering the type of money other top level guards like Jahri Evans and Carl Nicks have gotten, Grubbs was a great value.
98. DE Mario Williams (Buffalo)
Despite coming off a torn pectoral, Mario Williams received the richest contract ever for a defensive player last off-season, signing a 6 year, 96 million dollar contract with the Bills. It wasn't completely undeserved, but the Bills definitely had to pay a "Buffalo Tax" to get him to come to a non-premium NFL destination. Williams got off to rough start, but was much better after getting wrist surgery during the Bills' bye and it showed. After their week 8 bye, the Bills allowed just 23.1 points per game, as opposed to 32.4 points per game before the bye. Even that 23.1 points per game figure is skewed by two very poor defensive performances against two of the better offenses in the NFL (New England and Seattle). Excluding those two games, they didn't allow more than 24 points after the bye and they were generally a solid defense. Williams had 8 sacks in those 9 games, after 3 in the first 7, and was significantly better against the run as well.
99. OT Trent Williams (Washington)
The 4th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, Trent Williams has turned into everything the Redskins were expecting him to be in 3 years in the league, joining a large group of talented young left tackles that will be protecting blindsides for the next decade. An excellent offensive lineman in both facets of the game, Williams is one of the few bright spots on Washington's offensive line. The only knock on him is he's already been suspended once for substance abuse and is one slip up away from a season long ban.
100. QB Matt Ryan (Atlanta)
Matt Ryan is my highest ranked quarterback who hasn't won a Super Bowl. He's just 1-4 in his career in the playoffs, but I think it's unfair to judge his entire career just on 5 games. I think it's absurd to suggest that 5 games is enough evidence to prove that a quarterback who is generally great in the regular season randomly becomes worse in the post-season. He's faced the eventual NFC Super Bowl representative in all 4 losses. In his career in the regular season, he's completed 62.7% of his passes for an average of 7.2 YPA, 127 touchdowns, and 60 interceptions and has a career regular season record of 56-22. He's coming off the best season of his career, under new Offensive Coordinator Dirk Koetter. He was also the most efficient he's ever been on a per play basis, ranking 5th in the NFL with a 99.4 QB rating. I don't think the Falcons' defense is good enough for them to win a Super Bowl this year, but Ryan will get his ring soon enough.
← August 31st Fantasy Football Stock Report
Top-200 NFL Players: 61-80 →


Those were the inspiring words of Second World War shipyard electrician Janet Harvey. The 96-year-old was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Engineering in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the war effort with the Glasgow shipyards, and her commitment to the common good.
As an electrician in the River Clyde's shipyards, Janet played a crucial role in Britain's war effort and helped break down gender barriers. She was one of just a handful of women working as an electrician alongside the 100,000 men toiling around the clock in the city's shipyards.
She said: "I was just a girl, but I learned to appreciate the value of hard work. My fingers were nimble back then. Being an electrician was like knitting, just following the pattern! I was good at it and showed that you didn't need a Y chromosome to be a successful sparky.
At the same ceremony, Street Soccer founder and CEO David Duke MBE was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science, in recognition of his outstanding commitment to social enterprise in line with the University's mission for the common good.
He said: "My mission today is to help people who have fallen on hard times. Street Soccer provides a platform for people to come together, to build relationships. The solution to people's problems is other people.
The honorary guests joined over 450 students graduating from the School of Engineering and Built Environment and the School of Health and Life Sciences.


The first 12 weeks of a human being's life is a time of transition from the womb to the outer world. For an adopted infant it is also a transition from Birth mother to adoptive parent. The physical body of the baby is still adjusting from leaving the warm massaging waters of the womb and the noises of the womb to being in the air and noise filled environment of the outer world. The first 18 months is the optimum time to bond and attach and learn about safety and security with their new parents. It is useful to find a baby carrier that allows you, to 'wear' your baby so that she can experience the body warmth of the parent and the simulated containment of the womb. It has been shown in research that wearing a baby can significantly increase the development of a secure attachment. It is also useful, if you are able, to have at least some time off work after the adoption, 3 months is optimum. for the 'getting to know eachother' and the bonding process.
The work of integration for your foster/adopt child involves the integration of past, present and future into a cohesive timeline narrative, with an integration of what I call, 'the good', 'the bad' and 'the ugly' of the past events before they were adopted or placed in fostercare.
This is not to say that all adoptees have the same paths to developing into healthy adults or the same intensity of traumatic events in their past to process. Some adoptees can move fairly fluidly around the present time boulders in the stream of life, if they have established a secure attachment with their adoptive parent/parents. In my experience of working with adoptees over the years I have heard and witnessed many different life journeys.
However, all adoptees have the same irreplaceable loss to try to understand and negotiate. The loss of Birth mother and Birth father and possibly siblings and possibly Birth family ancestory. Along with this loss comes the question "why was I adopted? No matter how much an adoptive parent rationalizes,or denies, or sugar-coats or simplifies or tells the truth each time it is asked - this question does not go away, nor does the loss for an adoptee. Embracing all of your adopted child, the good , the bad , and the ugly- the joys and the saddness- will not answer the question or take away the loss; but it will give a secure foundation from which your child can find her own answers over the life span. That is the best we can do as adoptive parents.
I have been reading all sorts of blogs recently, specifically those by adult adoptees. The feelings and opinions are extremely intense for these adoptees and it is important to recognize that their experiences and stories are very subjective and specific to each one of them. Under their anger and righteous words is a profound sense of saddness. Their writing is clearly, an important mouthpiece for them to vocalize and organize their own integration of Self and assert who they have become. However, each of these adult adoptees emphasize in different ways, how essential it is to have knowledge and contact with their past and their Birth families and their Birth culture to be able to feel more whole and integrated. Some of them returned to live in their Birth culture when adults, while others sought out their birth family for a one time visit; others have had brief contact during the years to maintain contact no matter how infrequent. These are the voices of adoptees who have become adults.
Recently, I have been talking about how important it is for a child adoptee to have some kind of gradual integration of past,present and future to have a cohesive sense of Self going forward into life. And, how important it is for the adopt/foster parent to be aware of and sensitive to this integration. Behaviorally, this can look like a pushing away or a strong criticism of the foster/adopt parent or a denial of the birth parent/family. In the face of such behavior , the most important stance for the foster/adopt parent is to stay confident in your job as a parent and guardian of this child and clear in your love and compassion. Not so easy to do at times, but when the boat is rocking you need to take the wheel, to maintain a steady course during the storms.
I work with many adopted children who are growing up in families with parents who have a different cultural, background than the one of their birth family. The Birth culture of your child is definitely part of your child and the question for parents is often how much of this culture do you retain and expose your child to while growing up in America?
Is it beneficial for adopted children from China to learn Chinese when the adoptive parents do not speak Chinese? Should your child go to a Chinese/American school? Should you celebrate all the Chinese holidays? I have found that all adoptive parents, if they are asking themselves these important questions in the service of helping their child have a bi-cultural or tri-cultural identity then there are no right or wrong answers. You do the best you can with the resources you have and keep the cultures alive in a real way as much as possible, to help your child integrate the past , present and future. Not easy, if you are a parent who has have never lived in China. Not so easy if you are adopted and have no memory of your birth culture and are living in America with a psuedo-Chinese cultural experience.
My perspective on cultural identity was opened up one day in a discussion with a Chinese friend. From an insiders point of view as a Chinese person seeing the adopted Chinese babies dressed up in 'Chinese embroidered silk suits' , she says that it is a strange phenomenon, as Chinese people do not dress their children like this!! It made me realize that we can not make our daughters more Chinese than they are. I realized that the best person to teach my daughter about Chinese culture and what it is like to be Chinese is my Chinese friend.


Gunpowder was one of the biggest discoveries the world ever saw in its time. But the Invention of Fireworks plays a massive part in almost everything we celebrate. But, Who invented them? and Why were fireworks invented? Here you can read all about the History of Fireworks and the traditional use of them.
Believe it or not, fireworks, or more importantly the gunpowder used in them. Was used centuries before The Gunpowder plot. There is speculation as to the exact date, but we know for sure it was within the medieval China era. While it is a bit of a grey area to exactly when the invention of Fireworks was. Some suggestions can be seen below.
A few studies show it in the Tang Dynasty, over 2,000 years ago in the 7th century China, around (618 to 907). With an accidental experiment trying to create the elixir of life.
In the Taoist text "Some have heated together sulfur, realgar and saltpeter with honey" it was observed to do dangerous things, it even burnt down the house it was created in. So the Chinese worded it Fire Medicine meaning Gunpowder.
While the life of a firework begins with the Song Dynasty (960-1279). When two generals in 969 invented tubes (a bamboo tube) filled with gunpowder for propellants strapped to arrows. These fire arrows then transitioned to rockets.
Another popular story is about a Chinese cook. Working in a field kitchen, who happened to mix charcoal, sulfur and saltpeter. (all commonly found in the kitchen in those days, apparently).
The mixture was discovered to when compressed in an enclosure (a bamboo tube), exploded.
One credible person who needs pointing out is a monk called Li Tian. He lived near the city of Liuyang in Hunan Province, China. It is one of China Biggest producers of fireworks anywhere in the world. It is believed, that in the Song Dynasty, a temple was built to worship Li Tian who created the first Firecracker. On every April 18th people of China, offer sacrifices to Li Tian and set off fireworks.
It is more credited that a person called Marco Polo was responsible for bringing Chinese gunpowder to Europe. He was an Italian explorer in the 13th Century. But, some argue that it was Crusaders who brought the powder back from the holy war.
They saw how powerful this Gunpowder was. It was quickly adapted for military purposes, first in rockets, then cannons and in guns. The Italians were Europe first country to produce fireworks from the black powder.
This was followed by the Germans in the 18th century.
But his formula has been criticised over the years for having low saltpetre within it. But, with that in mind, he did have the other 2 main ingredients right.
The Tudors Love fireworks, this was the turning point for England. A firework show performed for the wedding of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York in 1486.
They went viral in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. They were enjoyed that much, the Queen herself Made a title "Fire Master of England".
A fireworks display was performed for James II coronation, he was that happy that he knighted his firemaster after.
William Shakespeare himself makes mention in his plays, alongside effects from fireworks. It was the misguided use of them, which caused the destruction of the original Globe Theatre.
Fireworks hold this mythical baggage with people. From being happy to scare off evil spirits. We use them for almost every occasion we can think of, this can be Funerals, to celebrating life. In gender revealing.


Hazardous Waste Hauler's GA network of treatment and hazardous waste disposal services offers safe and affordable solutions for all your hazardous waste removal needs. Many people don't know where to start because they have several unique hazardous waste hauling issues. That is why we offer all kinds of hazardous waste removal services in Columbus to handle every type of predicament you and your business has. Give us a call at 888-606-7763 and see how we can help you today in Columbus, GA. For additional information browse through our website or call us.
We carry out hundreds of domestic hazardous waste removal and pesticide collection programs throughout Columbus, GA gathering paints, solvents, batteries, fluorescent lamps, pesticides, cleaners and other hazardous materials during our programs. Hazardous waste hauling does not have to be challenging, you just have to locate the right company. Hazardous Waste Haulers follows all the state and federal codes while dealing with your hazardous waste disposal challenges for a low economical price.
Hazardous Waste Haulers is committed to recycling and reclaiming wastes using a variety of methods in Columbus, GA. We identify opportunities for waste reduction and provide several options that may have previously been unavailable to you. Hazardous waste removal does not have to harm the environment. We will recycle and reuse items safely when we can.
How Do We Handle Hazardous Transport in Columbus, GA?
Before anything is final, we map out a transport route and ensure every thing fits the clients specifications. We do this by sending a hazardous waste removal expert for an on location consultation with each customer in Columbus, GA. Our hazardous waste hauling comprehensive fleet of licensed transportation vehicles is crucial to offering complete environmental management services to our clients. We have a number of hazardous waste disposal systems that make the transportation process easy for all our consumers in Columbus.
We work with each community to teach consumers about the basic dangers associated with common household items and can provide hazardous waste removal supplies upon request. If you have any other questions about your hazadous waste disposal in Columbus, call 888-606-7763. Let our hazardous waste hauling professionals help you with your problem in Columbus, GA.
Hazardous waste removal in Columbus, GA can be tough if you've never done it before. The most important thing you can do is learn which questions to ask. Hazardous Waste Haulers can help you do just that. Client service and safety is our main priority for our hazardous waste diposal solutions. Our objective is to help our clients in Columbus make affordable and successful hazardous waste hauling decisions. Contact Hazardous Waste Haulers to see how you can get ready for your removal. Call us right now to talk with one of our professionals in Columbus, Georgia at 888-606-7763.
Many people want to know how they can prepare beforehand for their disposal. The truth is, the earlier you start preparing your hazardous waste removal in Columbus, GA the easier it will be. It is best to try and schedule your hazardous waste hauling reservation at least four to six weeks in advance. You should also follow-up with the hazardous waste disposal business to be sure everything is running on time too. This allows you to plan for problems and take challenging situations into consideration to save you time and money.
First, try to get an on-site estimate. This is going to allow you to obtain a better price for your hazardous waste hauling. Always ask about hidden charges beforehand. That way when a hazardous waste removal company adds a charge on your bill, you'll understand what it is. Don't let unreliable hazardous waste disposal companies in Columbus, GA take advantage of you. Do not agree to services you do not need.
The most effective way to understand the hazardous waste removal approach in Columbus, GA and discover what questions to ask is to contact Hazardous Waste Haulers. It doesn't matter to us how big your company is in Columbus, or what amount of waste you have. From the pre-removal approach until the last waste is disposed of, our hazardous waste hauling enterprise handles every last detail as the leading Columbus, Georgia based hazardous waste disposal organization. Call Hazardous Waste Haulers at 888-606-7763 to schedule a free evaluation for your disposal job.


Please note: Unless otherwise noted, all items offered in this shop are written in German.
(1) The provider is: Schwaneberger Verlag GmbH, Industriestr. 1, 82110 Germering/Germany; Telephone: + 49 (0) 89 323 93-02, Telefax: + 49 (0) 89 323 93 248, E-mail: vertrieb@michel.de; Managing Director: Hans W. Hohenester (in the following context: Publisher). Our customer service is also available under this address, telephone number and e-mail address.
(2) Scope of application: These general terms and conditions apply to any orders from the MICHEL Online Shop as well as to any orders of products offered in the publisher's catalogue. Complementary terms may apply to specific products, such as software, etc.
(1) The presentation of the services offered on the website or in the catalogues is not in itself an offer for the conclusion of a contract but merely an invitation to send an order. An order may be placed by telephone, by mailing out or faxing an order card or by e-mail, addressed to the Publisher or ordered through the MICHEL Online Shop.
(2) If you order through the MICHEL Online Shop, the following applies: You may place an order either through an existing customer account or without registering. In the first step of the ordering process, the customer may choose to register through an existing customer account, obtain a new customer account or order as a guest without registering. The customer may check all data before placing a binding order by clicking the button "Zahlungspflichtig bestellen" (binding order). Prior to that step, the customer may go back at any point to correct his or her data or to cancel the ordering process by closing the browser window. The Publisher will confirm the receipt of the order by e-mail without delay. This confirmation does not yet constitute a declaration of acceptance.
(3) The following applies for any means of ordering: The sales contract will be concluded if the publisher has explicitly accepted the order or implicitly delivered the ordered goods. If payment is made by prepayment or PayPal, however, the sales contract is in force as soon as the sales price has been paid.
(1) The delivery will be made to the delivery address given by the customer. Concerning the administration of customer data, storage and delivery, the Publisher cooperates with Sigloch Distribution GmbH & Co. KG.
(2) The delivery period is one week as of the receipt of the order.
(3) The Publisher reserves the right not to deliver the service as promised in case it is not available. In the case that the Publisher is unable to deliver a service due to non-availability, it will inform the customer without delay and immediately reimburse any payment that may have already been made.
(1) Payment by prepayment (bank transfer): The customer must pay the sales price into the following account within one week after the date of order: Account holder: Schwaneberger Verlag GmbH, Stadtsparkasse München, IBAN: DE51701500000000404905, SWIFT: SSKMDEMM. The order ID (in accordance with the confirmation of order) and order date must be listed in the reference of the money transfer so as to enable the Publisher to identify the order. If the payment is not received within the term and without sufficient order identification data, the sales contract will be obsolete. In that case the Publisher will return the payment received without delay.
(2) Payment per PayPal (only for orders placed through the MICHEL Online Shop): After the order has been sent, the customer will be forwarded to the registration page of PayPal. After the payment has been made by PayPal, the customer will be redirected to the confirmation page of the MICHEL Online Shop.
(3) Payment by credit card: The credit card listed by the customer will be debited when the payment of the sales price is due.
(4) Payment by SEPA direct debit: The sales price will be collected from the customer's bank account when it is due. The direct debit will be received by the customer's bank one day after receipt of order at the earliest.
(5) If the customer has not paid by prepayment or PayPal, the following applies: The sales price will become due as soon as the customer has received the delivery and the invoice. The customer will be in arrears with the payment 30 days after having received the goods and the invoice. As of that date, interest at the statutory rate will become due on the outstanding amount. The invoice explicitly indicates that consequence. Should the Publisher provide evidence to the fact that it has suffered any damages caused by delay exceeding the invoice amount, the Publisher will be entitled to claim same.
(1) The legal warranty provisions apply. Claims that may arise from any defects will become invalid within two years after the goods have been delivered.
(2) If the sales items have a defect the Publisher is responsible for, the Publisher will, at its discretion, be entitled to either remedy the defect or to provide a substitute. The Publisher has the right to decide on the remedy. If the Publisher fails to fulfill its warranty obligation or if it is delayed for a period that exceeds the appropriate deadlines or if the warranty fails in any other way, the customer will, at his or her discretion, be entitled to either cancel the contract or request an appropriate reduction of the sales price.
(3) The Publisher will only be liable in the case of gross negligence or intent. This limitation of liability shall not apply to damages to body, life or health. The limitation of liability also shall not apply in the case of a culpable violation of a major obligation (i.e. an obligation, the fulfillment of which is required to meet the contract purpose and which the contractual partner may rely on); however, liability in the case of the violation of a major obligation due to slight negligence shall be limited to typical damages that could be predicted, insofar as these are no personal injuries. The above limitations shall apply accordingly to the liability of the Publisher's organs, agents and employees.
The customer principally has the right to cancel the contract for a period of 14 days. For details and exceptions, please note the information regarding the right to cancel an order.
Delivery (including mailing costs) shall only be made against payment per debit, PayPal or credit card. The country catalogue will be produced after the payment of the sales price has been credited to an account the customer has been informed of. If the payment has not been made within four weeks (as of the date of order), the order will be considered obsolete.
The contractual text is not stored in our computer system. If an order is placed through the MICHEL Online Shop, the contractual text (contents of order and these general terms and conditions) will be transmitted in the e-mail that confirms the receipt of the order, or otherwise it will be enclosed in the delivery.
The Publisher reserves the right to any and all copyrights, competition rights and other reproduction and distribution rights. These also include the reproduction and distribution by special processes, such as photomechanical reprints, photocopies, microcopies, electronic data recording including programming, data storage and the transmission to other data carriers or memory media as well as the translation into other languages. Furthermore it includes the reproduction and distribution of excerpts insofar as the copyright does not provide for a quotation or such as an exception.
In particular, this applies to any texts, illustrations (insofar as the copyrights are not the property of third parties), MICHEL® price quotations and additional information as well as the MICHEL® numbering system for stamps. The use of the MICHEL ® stamp numbering system in dealers' price lists that are distributed free of charge is permitted.
The Publisher shall not be held liable for any mistakes, setting or printing errors. Articles that list the names of their authors do not necessarily reflect the Publisher's opinion.
Contracts for the delivery of goods that are not pre-manufactured and the production of which requires the individual selection or specifications provided by the customer or goods that are tailored to the customer's specific needs.
Contracts for the delivery of sound or video recordings or computer software in a sealed package if the seal was removed after the delivery had been made.
Contracts for the delivery of newspapers, magazines or journals (single issues; the right of cancellation covers subscriptions).
The right of cancellation shall expire prematurely if the customer has given his or her explicit consent that the Publisher may start to carry out the order prior to the deadline of the cancellation period as soon as the Publisher has started to carry out the order (activation of the customer's account). The customer was informed about this provision prior to placing the final order and had to explicitly confirm that he or she had been informed about the expiration of his or her right of cancellation.
You have the right to cancel the sales contract within fourteen days without giving reasons for your cancellation.
The cancellation period is fourteen days as of the date on which you or a third party listed by you that is not the deliverer have / has accepted the (last) product.
To exert your right of cancellation, you have to inform us (Schwaneberger Verlag GmbH, Industriestr. 1, 82110 Germering; Telephone: + 49 (0) 89 323 93-02, Telefax: + 49 (0) 89 323 93 248, E-mail: info@michel.de) about your decision to withdraw from the contract by means of an unambiguous notification statement (such as a mailed letter, a fax or an e-mail). You may use the enclosed sample cancellation form, which is not mandatory, however.
To keep the deadline for your cancellation, it it sufficient for you to mail your notification of cancellation of order prior to the deadline of the cancellation.
If you withdraw from the contract, we must return any payments we received from you, including the costs of delivery (excluding the additional costs that become due if you select another mode of delivery than the low-cost standard delivery offered by us), without delay and no later than fourteen days as of the date we received your notification that you cancel your order. For the return of your payment, we use the same mode of payment you used for the original transaction unless our agreement with you explicitly states a different mode of payment; in no case will you be charged any bank fees for said repayment. We may refuse to return your payment before the goods have been returned to us, or you may provide proof of the fact that you have returned the goods, depending on whichever date is the earlier date.
You must return the goods by mail or in person without delay and in any case no later than within fourteen days as of the date you informed us of your cancellation of the order. The deadline shall have been kept if you mail out the goods prior to the end of the 14-day deadline. You will bear the direct costs of the return of the goods.
You will only have to pay for the possible loss in the value of the goods if this loss in value can be attributed to the handling of the goods in a manner that was not necessary in order to examine the condition, qualities and functions of the goods.
If you withdraw from the contract, we must return any payments we received from you, including the costs of delivery (excluding the additional costs that become due if you select another mode of delivery than the low-cost standard delivery offered by us), without delay and no later than fourteen days as of the date we received your notification that you cancel your order. For the return of your payment, we use the same mode of payment you used for the original transaction unless our agreement with you explicitly states a different mode of payment; in no case will you be charged any bank fees for said repayment.
To: Schwaneberger Verlag GmbH, Industriestr. 1, 82110 Germering; Telephone: + 49 (0) 89 323 93-02, Fax: + 49 (0) 89 323 93 248, E-mail: info@michel.de.
(*) Please delete if not applicable.


Alexandra Lenkiewicz graduated from RMIT with a double degree in Health Science and Applied Science (Osteopathy).
Alexandra has a keen interest in women's health, pelvic health and autonomic disorders, as well as food chemistry and herbal medicine.
Over the 5 years of studying, she spent a lot of time completing additional courses outside of university to further her expertise. These courses included, myofacial release, dry needling, and sports training.
Alexandra also attended numerous workshops on pelvic health, pregnancy, chronic low back pain and cranio-sacral techniques.
For two years during her university study, she also worked at the RMIT health sciences clinic, where she treated a range of different musculoskeletal injuries and provided education and management advice to patients.
Alexandra has experience working with men and women's football clubs as well as primary school students involved in sport.
A little known fact about Alexandra, being brought up by 2 polish parents, as well as English, she can also speak fluent Polish!
In her down time she loves hiking around mountain ranges, swimming at the beach, cooking and catching the sunset.


Rubber Bullets: Less Lethal for Whom? Rubber Bullets: Less Lethal for Whom?
December 5, 2016 (Fault Lines) — Amid the national discussion on the use of lethal force by police officers, one Sheriff in Arizona claims he has a solution in the form of a multipurpose non-lethal Russian-made pistol. The pistol, known in Russia, as the pistolet travmatichyeski or Traumatic Pistol, is the Osa M09, the latest incarnation of the Osa PB-4-2 nonlethal pistol. Along with rubber jacketed steel rounds in an 18.5mm cartridge (12 Gauge), the pistol (which resembles a crude version of a pepperbox derringer) is also capable of firing pepper gel, flare, illumination and concussion rounds.
The pistol can also electronically "see" which chambers are empty and fire only a chamber with a round in it rather than cycle through them like a standard revolver. The manufacturer claims it has an effective range of around 90 feet. The pistol is being purchased from Defenzia, a Brazilian company with a contract to manufacture and sell the weapon in the US.
But are these weapons really less lethal? Images from Ferguson Missouri in the days following the Michael Brown killing by a white officer, and more recent reports from the Standing Rock protest in South Dakota, indicate that these weapons have plenty of potential to kill or maim a person for life. In Boston in 2004, a young Red Sox fan was hit in the eye and killed by a round designed to release pepper spray on impact.
Inaccuracy of rubber bullets and improper aiming and range of use resulted in severe injury and death in a substantial number of people. This ammunition should therefore not be considered a safe method of crowd control.
Like the Taser, which is also supposed to be non-lethal, misuse can result in fatalities or permanent debilitating injuries. If police are trained thinking these weapons are less than lethal, they might be inclined to use them than is deemed necessary for a given situation. There have been enough deaths through the use of Tasers that it is clear they are deadly. Perhaps "non-lethal" should not be used at all to describe these weapons. The nationwide discussion is not just about police killing people with guns, although that's at the top of the list: It's about police brutality in general. Plenty of brutality can be distributed with something that is less-likely to kill you than a standard bullet from a gun.
Another question that comes up is just how much room there is on a police officer's utility belt and consequences for an officer in a deadly encounter should he hesitate as a result of the varying choices of weapons attached there. Police love new toys as much as anyone, but how many is too many?
It is somewhat difficult to get a good impression of what police officers think about less than lethal options other than the Taser. The police-oriented magazines and websites have very few articles about them, and without that, you can't drop down to the comments section to get much of an impression. The Taser, on the other hand, has a fairly comprehensive presence on the websites, product guides and equipment belts. With Taser International moving into the body-cam market, it seems like the company and its products are unlikely to be phased out by another less-than-lethal alternative any time soon.
Is it really big news that a sheriff in Arizona is outfitting his deputies with a generally untested new type of weapon? Maybe if he's running for congress and/or reelection as sheriff at the same time. Babeau, no stranger to controversy at all, appears politically savvy enough to jump on the anti-police brutality bandwagon and gain some public support with a less-than-lethal weapon program.
However, his bid to keep his job and his run for a congressional seat both eluded him, and he's out of a job. No word yet on whether new Pinal County Sheriff Mark lamb will continue the Osa pistol program or drop it.
This is a national conversation that's going on, and it's not going well for law enforcement.
I seem to recall rubber bullets were originally intended to be fired *not* directly at a person but at the ground, with the intention of their bouncing upward to impact the legs and/or trip the subject. Other than the occasional random bounce or the unapproved use against a sit-down demonstration, there was little risk of a headshot.
Of course, the bullets' original intended targets were massed demonstrators, not individual criminal suspects, so the uncertainty of bounce targeting was less of an issue.
Yes, impact munitions or baton rounds — originally wood, then rubber-coated deforming bullets — were designed to be skip-fired, as the ricochet angle will always be shallower than the incidence angle (think of skipping rocks across water), likely never getting above shin-level (assuming a flat surface). The impact is roughly on par with taking a PGA tee shot to the body.
Many modern impact rounds, however are be designed for lower and upper body impact. That seems to be case with the OSA.
A quick calculation shows the impact is on par with getting hit with a Greg Maddox or Glavin fastball*, which kinda seems like it's usable for those situations you'd be okay with a cop chucking a baseball or four at a suspect. And it's useful range seems about 20 feet (according to the Sheriff) — which makes it a good choice against EDPs, but for everyone else, that's point where you'd already transitioning to a firearm.
*Having played baseball for 20 years — as a catcher, no less — and been hit by *many, many* such objects, the comparison seems simultaneously unimpressive yet quite potentially dangerous.
I guess the point I now realize I didn't actually make was that when I (and, I assume, other greying members of the public) hear mention of 'rubber bullets,' what comes to mind are crowd dispersal baton rounds, which arguably *were* non-lethal and unlikely to cause serious injury. (Although I seem to remember an outraged article in Rolling Stone about a protester who'd lost an eye when such a round took an eccentric bounce.) What I *don't* ordinarily envision are police officers firing hard rubber pellets at my head.
It almost seems like bait-and-switch, somehow, appropriating the name of the world's friendliest munition for something far less cuddly — kind of like Nerf brand squash balls. As a result, when I read of someone killed or blinded by a rubber bullet, I'm more likely to chalk it up to extremely poor luck rather than extremely poor judgement.
What do you want to bet getting struck with a bean bag round isn't the immediate jolt of kindergarten joy the name suggests?
1. I seem to remember surreptitiously reading it in my lap, hidden beneath a lab table — so I'm thinking 9th grade physics, 1973-74….


text:
Home > Things to Do > Outdoor Fun > Biking > Mountain Biking > John Muir Trails
John Muir Trails
Favorite (4) N9097 County Road H - Whitewater, WI 53119
Park hours are fro 6:00am to 11:00pm daily.
High-quality single-track mountain bike trail system within an hour Madison and Milwaukee and two hours of Chicago make these trails the most popular in the state. Add top-notch trailhead facilities, ample rider services in area communities, plus the attractions and hospitality of the region and you've got an unbeatable riding destination. A big part of the attraction is one-way trails in the challenging terrain of the beautiful Kettle Moraine State Forest. The one-way trails make the experience seem almost private. You may pass or be passed by a few people, but you won't believe you're sharing the trails with a thousand other riders. The rugged terrain, hills and kettle-like depressions make for some tough riding, and may not be for everyone. But for riders looking for challenging, technical riding - this is the place. These trails are not suited for road or touring bikes, or bikes with trailers. During the winter, these trails are open to hikers and snowshoers. Fat-tire bikes do use this trail in the winter as well. A state park vehicle sticker is required. Anyone 16 years and older riding a mountain bike will require a state trail pass as well.
Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit
Waukesha & Pewaukee CVB
Trail Length (miles)
Fireside Stars In Concert with Creg Sclavi 1/23/2021 Fort Atkinson - 14.26 miles away
A Tribute to Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers 1/30/2021 - 1/31/2021 Fort Atkinson - 14.26 miles away
What Happens In Vegas 2/25/2021 - 4/11/2021 Fort Atkinson - 14.26 miles away
Spring Jefferson Auto Swap Meet & Car Show 4/23/2021 - 4/25/2021 Jefferson - 17.36 miles away
Waukesha Art Crawl 3/06/2021 Waukesha - 23.13 miles away
Flannel Fest Craft Beer Experience 2/27/2021 Janesville - 23.36 miles away
Spring Treasures Craft and Art Fair 2/13/2021 - 2/14/2021 Waukesha - 23.72 miles away
VIRTUAL - Dip for Dozer & Lil'D Fisheree 2/13/2021 Cambridge - 24.1 miles away
Get Ready to Shred These Summer Mountain Biking Trails Wisconsin's Top Mountain Biking Trails A New Set of Wheels: Fat Tire Biking in Wisconsin Mountain Biking Heaven: 11 Top Trails In Wisconsin Spring Biking, ATV and Horseback Trails in Wisconsin 5 Charming Day Trips in Southeast Wisconsin 11 Ice Age Trail Hikes to Explore This Winter 5 Fall Hikes Perfect for Your Pup B&Bs Near Kettle Moraine State Forest


Now is a great time to update or refresh a space! This month the BHGLiveBetter Blogger Network was challenged to update their office, living room, bedroom or bathroom and we love the outcomes.
Taryn Whiteaker of Design, Dining and Diapers sets the perfect example of how to use a neutral color in the bathroom by using new decor such as the Thick and Plush Towel Set in gray shadow, the Numbered Wall Hooks Set and a Black Picture Frame.
Anna Moseley of Ask Anna freshens up her office space by adding texture and style to the room with the Parsons Tufted Dining Chair and the Indigo Damask Area Rug.
We love how Marie Chorak of Blooming Homestead designed her basement office with modern and farmhouse furniture like the Crossmill 5-Shelf Bookshelf and a white-painted Maddox Crossing Campaign Writing Desk.
Add colorful bath accessories to your bathroom! Shannon Fox of Fox Hollow Cottage creates a summer setting with aquifer-colored Thick and Plush Bath Towels.
Refreshing your bedroom on a budget? Beth Hunter of Home Stories A to Z knows how to do it! See how she mixes the colorful Jeweled Damask Bedding Quilt Collection with the White Pintuck Bedding Comforter Mini Set and then finishes with White Finished Frames.
Gloribell Lebron of I Don't Know How She Does It gives her all-in-one room a summer update. She brightens up the room with the Oxford Square TV Stand and Console along with a Greek Key Indoor/Outdoor Rug, Galvanized Vertical Planter and Palm Fronds Green Velvet Flocked Pillows.
Kelli Mullins of Lolly Jane refreshes her farmhouse style family room. See how she stages the Crossmill End Table with flowers and photos while also adding a touch of color with the Hello Heart Crewelwork Pillow.
Jen Migonis of Migonis Home uses the Crossmill Desk along with bold colors and stripes to update her son's bedroom from a baby's room to a "big boy's" room.
Check out this glam bedroom! Monica Benavidez of Monica Wants It refreshes her bedroom with 300-Thread Count Wrinkle Free Sheets (Vintage Floral), a King Chain Stitch Loop Bedskirt and Solid Cotton Euro Shams.
Rejuvenate your bathroom by changing colors and decor! Stacy Risenmay of Not Just a Housewife uses blue Thick and Plush Towels, along with the Indigo Arabesque Covered Jar and Glass Bathroom Vanity Apothecary Jars to liven up her bathroom.
Create a beachy vibe in your bedroom in just five simple and easy steps! Amy Bell of Positively Splendid spruces up her guest bedroom with the Textured Classic 5-Piece Bedding Set, Beach Bicycle Decorative Pillow, Woven Fringe Throw – Gray Herringbone. For the final touch, she adds a beautiful flower arrangement on an Acacia Tray.
Debbie Westbrooks of Refresh Restyle uses the Waffle Stripe Fabric Shower Curtain, as well as the Thick and Plush Towels, to create a comfy bathroom that would make any guest feel right at home.
Kierste Wade of Simply Kierste prioritizes office organization by labeling the Wire Baskets with Chalkboards and placing them in the 8-Cube Organizer, along with Small Galvanized Bins for extra storage.
Kim Demmon of Today's Creative Life knows how to organize the cosmetics in her bathroom. She does it easily with the Glass Bathroom Vanity Apothecary Jar.