If you work in human resources, you may currently be in a position that pays a decent salary. However, you might be surprised to find out that a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in human resources can have the potential to help upgrade your job and possibly lead to a salary increase. But what is the HR MBA?
The human resources MBA is a graduate level degree that offers the best of both worlds: extensive study in both management and human resources. This degree can be completed in a variety of ways, either as a traditional master's degree or in the evenings, weekends or even online. You can earn this degree in as little as a year or take longer earning the degree part-time. But no matter how you do it, you will have acquired a great credential—the MBA in human resources.
There was a time when a human resources specialist was a strictly administrative role behind the scenes, but today the HR specialist is a critical element in the success of a company. The human resources specialist is now a strategic player, working as a liaison between upper management and employees and helping executives understand their employee's needs. HR specialists are a key part of helping the staff maximize its potential.
A human resources specialist right out of college can expect to earn an entry-level salary. Generally, this HR specialist needs to have at least an associate's degree in HR, although much more commonly, you would need a bachelor's degree.
Even with experience, human resources specialists may not command the kind of salary they are hoping for. However, depending on the company and skills of the individual, the human resources MBA degree can sometimes act as a gateway to increased career opportunities. A human resources manager often earns more than those in mid-level positions.
If you are a human resources specialist, the MBA in human resources might be the next step for you. Find out where your education can take your career. Make the investment. Get started today!


The upper of the Pelé Sports Radium Indoor Football Shoes is constructed from a supple full grain leather which will delivery great comfort and ball feel.
Pelé Sports Radium Shoes has a toe punt zone for more power when striking though the ball with reinforced stitching and a the toe box is angled for faster ball lift in dead ball situations. The Radium also has a softer forefoot pod zone to improve multi-directional flex over the ball and control of ball under foot.
A reinforced mid-foot TPU shank in the Radium Indoor Football Trainers gives greater propulsion off the forefoot whilst providing protection on hard surfaces. Pelé have incoprated a Internal heel raise for quicker ground contact and better force dissipation.
The outsole of Pelé Sports Radium indoor boots has a cleaver aesthetic design which links the boots back to the greatest footballer of all time. At the same time the design of outsole is non marking and offers fantastic traction on indoor courts.
where to find this shoes???
kasut ni ada stok lg?harge leh kurang lg x?klu poslaju ke jengka,pahang brp lama sampai? klu yg jenis radium stealth ada jual x,yg tu brp hargenyer?


text:
Q: Vagrant CoreOS box missing fleetctl I am following the CoreOS in Action book (and also CoreOS online instruction) to bring up a 3-node cluster using Vagrant and VirtualBox on MacOS.
It all goes fine, machines come up & running and I can ssh into one of them, but it looks like the boxes brought up are missing fleetctl (which makes no sense, as it's such a core component of CoreOS):
$ vagrant ssh core-01 -- -A
Last login: Thu Mar  1 21:28:58 UTC 2018 from 10.0.2.2 on pts/0
Container Linux by CoreOS alpha (1702.0.0)
core@core-01 ~ $ fleetctl list-machines
-bash: fleetctl: command not found
core@core-01 ~ $ which fleetctl
which: no fleetctl in (/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/opt/bin)

What am I doing wrong?
I have changed the number of instances to 3, created a new "discovery token URL" and updated the user.data file; Googling around I seem to be the one and only person having this problem.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions you may have!
PS -- yes, I have tried (several times!) to vagrant destroy and rebuild the cluster: even nuked the repo and re-cloned it.  Same issue every time.

A: The answer is going to make you a bit sad, here it is:
CoreOS no longer support fleet. It's gone. Ciao :(
https://coreos.com/blog/migrating-from-fleet-to-kubernetes.html

To this end, CoreOS will remove fleet from Container Linux on February 1, 2018, and support for fleet will end at that time. fleet has already been in maintenance mode for some time, receiving only security and bugfix updates, and this move reflects our focus on Kubernetes and Tectonic for cluster orchestration and management.

You are using Coreos 1702.0.0, fleet has been removed since Coreos 1675.0.1 https://coreos.com/releases/

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


The oceans can absorb roughly 1000x more heat than the atmosphere.
194 nations are on board with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming and adapt to climate change.
11% of the world's population (800 million people) are currently vulnerable to climate change impacts.
Great White Sharks don't chew their food.
Great Whites don't live at Neptune's. It is assumed they travel here purely for the feeding opportunity given the Sea Lion population.
Australian Sea Lions feed on a wide variety or prey including squids, fish, shark, rock lobsters and sea birds.


Member Pricing if registering after 1/29/2016.
The Pasadena Business Association will be devoting our February 3, 2016 General Membership Meeting to the MD 177 Mountain Road Corridor Study. We will have Councilman Derek Fink, Planning & Zoning and AA Economic Development in attendance to answer any questions.
For those not aware, this study is to add sidewalks, medians and a bike path to Mountain Road. The state will need additional right of way to achieve this so businesses may be impacted.


text:
Pregnant mother charged with drink driving on Warrego Hwy
DRINK DRIVE: A pregnant mother was pulled over by police on the Warrego Hwy, who later found out she was over the limit and was drinking a beer while driving. Pic: Supplied
Peta McEachern
25th Jul 2020 5:00 AM | Updated: 27th Jul 2020 6:27 AM
A PREGNANT mother a two was found to be driving while drinking a beer and over the limit, Chinchilla Magistrates Court has heard.
Danielle Marie Lanigan, 34, pleaded guilty to three charges on Thursday, July 23; drinking while driving, driving over the middle alcohol limit, and driving without a licence.
Police prosecutor senior constable Jodie Tahana said after being pulled over on the highway, Chinchilla police issued a road side breath test which returned a positive reading of 0.135.
"She was asked to show her drivers licence, but said she didn't have it in her possession," snr const Tahana said.
"She was taken to Chinchilla police station for further questioning, when entering the vehicle police observed an open… Great Northern beer and could smell liquor in the vehicle."
Snr const Tahana said Lanigan had failed to change her Victorian licence to a Queensland licence when she moved to the state four months ago.
The court heard the soon-to-be mother-of-three had been struggling with mental health issues, and the death of her father, and had since been attending the Queensland Traffic Offenders Program (QTOP).
Magistrate Tracy Mossop said Lanigan had shown a lack of care for her life, anyone else's life, and the life off her unborn child.
"That in itself in the cold light sober part of the day should be a message to you that, 'I should not have done that and I'm not going to again,'" Magistrate Mossop said.
"Alcohol is never the solution to a problem especially someone who is battling mental health issues."
Magistrate Mossop said she would take into consideration the early plea of guilty and Lanigan's participation in the QTOP program, discounting the penalty.
Lanigan was fined; $350 for driving unlicensed and drinking while driving, $440 for driving over the middle range limit, and was disqualified from driving for three months.
A conviction was recorded.
chinchilla magistrates court
drink driving charge
driving under influence
pregnant drink driver
unlicenced driving
chinchilla magistrates court drink driving charge driving under influence pregnant drink driver unlicenced driving

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


daily specials & event info now!
Join the Rosati's family & get a piece of the $40 billion pizza industry!
We are a Chicago-based, family-owned pizza franchise established in 1964 in Mt. Prospect, IL. The Rosati's Pizza franchise now consists of over 200 restaurants. Rosati's locations offer Chicago-style deep dish, thin-crust and double-dough pizzas along with calzones, a variety of pastas, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Catering is also available.


text:
The Solution Is Restless is a brand new collaborative album by Joan As Police Woman, Tony Allen and Dave Okumu. Joan was invited to Africa Express: The Circus in 2019, where Damon Albarn introduced her to Tony Allen for the first time and they played a version of Nina Simone's "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free". That same year she was invited to the Africa Express in Waltham Forest, where Damon Albarn came to see her collaborate. They got on so well, that besides it being the seed where this record started to grow, it also led to Joan lending guest vocals to the Gorillaz's track "Simplicity", off their 2020 album Song Machine album. Dave Okumu and Joan have known each other for a few years and worked together on "Pieces Of A Man: The Gil Scott-Heron Project" in March 2016. When Joan and Tony decided to record together, she invited her longtime friend to join from London and they ended up improvising all night in a Parisian studio. Then when the world shut down, she used those recordings to write this new record The Solution Is Restless.
Label: PIAS AMERICA
Solution Is Restless
Artist: Joan As Police Woman / Tony Allen / Okumu,Dave
1. The Barbarian
2. Get My Bearings featuring Damon Albarn
3. Take Me To Your Leader
4. Masquerader
5. Dinner Date
6. Enter the Dragon
7. Geometry of You
8. The Love Has Got Me
9. Perfect Shade of Blue
10. Reaction


Andaman White Beach Resort is a romantic holiday destination in Phuket, Thailand. The resort is located in a private and secluded white sand beach with endless views of the Andaman Sea extending in all directions.
Perfect for honeymooners looking for that unforgettable experience made of sweet memories. Andaman White Beach Resort is a tranquil oasis, far from the madding crowd, yet within easy reach of shopping and nightlife.
Situated roughly 250m from the white sands.
The perfect accommodation with the perfect view.
Our latest addition for families or a group of friends, composed of 2 bedrooms + 2 living rooms + 2 spacious bathrooms with separate showers, 1 balcony, 1 terrace and a private pool. These suites overlook the spectacular Nai Thorn Noi beach and its beautiful natural surroundings.
The beach is just a short walk away from the villa.
Every unit comes with a private lap pool, the interior is tastefully decorated with a southern Thai motif, self-contained and situated among the lush confines of the coconut plantation, ensuring total privacy for each occupant. At sunset the view becomes even more spectacular when the sea and sky are bathed in a warm picturesque orange glow that reaches into the faraway horizon.
The perfect view in a spectacular setting.
Each of our spacious units has its own private terrace overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Andaman Sea. From this vantage spot guests have an unparalleled panoramic seascape view during the day.
This cosy and comfortable unit comes with an indoor shower, no bathtub, it offers also a good size open terrace that overlooks the Sea and beach. Perfect for couples and single travelers.
Tom Yam Restaurant: Our specialty Thai restaurant serves mouth-watering fresh seafood dishes for which Phuket is famous along with an array of tasty Thai preparations, all made with the freshest local ingredients. The restaurant offers open-air seating and functions until 10.30pm offering a la carte dishes along with amazing views of the beach and the Andaman Sea.
Coconut Bar & Terrace: An open-air bar surrounded by three wooden decks overlooking the sea, just steps away from the beach. This all day dining venue offers (weather and season permitting) a daily American /Asian breakfast buffet, an exciting lunch menu with sandwiches, salads, pasta, Asian and Thai dishes, tropical drinks, fresh fruit juices and a nightly BBQ with fresh fish, seafood, steaks & salad bar (weather permitting). This is the ideal place to unwind and enjoy a magnificent sunset. Open from 10:00am until midnight.
The Beach Bar & Pizzeria: A refreshing, informal bar right on the beach with a wide variety of drinks, pizzas, grilled sandwiches and Italian ice-creams, daily from 12 noon to 9:00pm. Guests can relax and enjoy this magical setting while having a snack or sip their favorite drink while listening to sound of waves. The sunsets, of course, are spectacular.
Room Service: Enjoy tasty and classic dishes in the privacy of your room or terrace while enjoying the views. Available from 7:00am until 10:00pm.
There are 2 public pools. The outdoor pool is available for use from 7.30 am - 7 pm. There is a complimentary gym and sauna, both of which are open from 8.30 am - 8 pm. For an additional fee, guests may enjoy relaxing massages and soothing spa treatments, or alternatively, they may go diving or canoeing nearby.


Click HERE to visit The Simple Woman's Daybook blog and to participate.
I just learned how to needle felt - I'm hooked!
...to take a shower and go to bed!
Personalized stations on Pandora radio online - I'm hooked! Coolest thing ever... Also, podcasts on my ipod from Albert Mohler, and The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton from Librivox free audiobooks. Also currently loving the song "Your Hands" by JJ Heller.
Enjoying the new bookshelf I just refinished and set up; cleaning out closets and cabinets for a yard sale; moved some home decor accessories and pictures around and am enjoying the change; seriously need to shampoo the carpet, thanks to a disturbance in the force of the male dog population in the house. Ugh.
Grocery shop, shampoo carpet, send out resumes, clean out closets and cabinets, go to Bible study, attend a bridal shower and serve punch.
I nothing lack if I am His, and He is mine forever..."
By the way, do you have a problem with Pandora shutting off and then asking, "Are you still there? Should we keep playing?" I love Pandora, but I find that aspect annoying as I like to start the music and then go about my day elsewhere in the house - until I realize the music has stopped and I have to go click, "Yes".
I've had Pandora shut off, but it doesn't ask me anything. I haven't used it long enough to notice much yet though. And I'm usually sitting at the computer when I am, so it's not a big deal. That would get annoying though.


The accommodations have a total sleeping capacity of 15 persons.
In the 1st house there are 2 separate apartments.
They each have 2 bedrooms with sleeping arrangements for 4 -5 persons.
ATELIER FLAT The ground floor apartment is divided into 2 bedrooms, a 50sqm large kitchen and a bathroom. The large bedroom with 3 sleeping possibilities has an additional small outdoor seating area, surrounded by a hedge and a 2nd input. The large kitchen has everything you need for cooking utensils for your stay: dishwasher, stove and oven, microwave, refrigerator with freezer, Senseo, plenty of pots, cutlery and crockery ... In the living area there are: a large long dining table in the middle of the room, a separate seating area with sofa, armchairs and TV, board games and literature for all ages, a fireplace for the cooler season and firewood in the garden. The atmosphere of the apartment is dominated by her landlord, a visual artist. Pictures and objects of artist friends hang on the walls and give the room the atmosphere of a studio .. LAND apartment The apartment on the first floor has two bedrooms with 3 or 2 sleeps, a large kitchen and bathroom with tub and shower. The exposed natural stones give the apartment a rustic overall impression, supported by antique wardrobes and brass beds. The kitchen has everything you need to cook. Stove and oven, microwave, refrigerator with freezer, Senseo, plenty of pots, cutlery and crockery ... In the living room sofa, armchair, radio and TV. Board games and literature for all ages. A fireplace for the cooler season with firewood in the garden. A balcony (20 square meters) with seating and dining area and a magnificent view of meadow and fields. Barbecue and sunbeds on the balcony. The pool and the table tennis table in the meadow area, can be reached in a few steps.
are located in a free-standing natural stone mill, a historic water mill from the 18th century.
800 m from the village of Loué.
Between the village and the mill, on the river Vegre, lies the nature trail "Marais de Barigné". The Sarthe, a lake and river department, offers untouched France with many historic, picturesque villages and towns. The proximity to Atlantic and Loire is ideal for day trips.
Take a canoe from the house to the village for shopping.
The location is ideal for fishing enthusiasts.
We have created a basketball court, table tennis and pool, kayaks and bicycles belong to the houses.
We are a family of artists who, with a lot of dedication, have rebuilt and restored the mills after a long sleep.
The mill from the 18th century has become our family home.
For almost 25 years we spend the summer months in the Sarthe and love the untouched nature, the canoeing on the Végre, the special place, away from the hustle and bustle.
We are happy about our guests and want to let you participate in this peaceful, special piece of earth.
We advertise for years and are very popular.
Since we prefer private communication with our guests and an individual contact, we refuse the online payments, we are surprised about the banner in our ad but we do not want to be forced.


text:
creating for generations
PROSPERITY | JOBS | STRONG COMMUNITIES
Advocacy Submissions
Events & Academy
Forums & Events
Academy Courses
Our Committees 2019/20
States & Divisions
PROPERTY AUSTRALIA December 17, 2019
151 Property expands its team with Jillian Khoo and Sharon Woodley, Ben Parkinson takes the reins at JLL in South Australia, and CI Australia promotes Anthony Merrett and Todd Jackson as directors.
Jillian Khoo has been appointed chief operating officer at 151 Property. Khoo has two decades of industry experience, most more recently as COO at UrbanGrowth NSW and previously in senior roles at Frasers Property Australia and its predecessor Australand. Sharon Woodley joins 151 Property in a newly-created position as head of talent. For the last five years, Woodley has been group director of people and culture for Knight Frank. In this new role, Woodley will develop and implement the real estate management firm's people, talent and development agenda.
After 10 years leading JLL in South Australia, managing director Jamie Guerra will step down from the role to move his focus back to industrial and office capital markets. Ben Parkinson, formerly of Savills, will replace him as managing director for JLL in South Australia. Parkinson moves to to his home city of Adelaide from Melbourne, where he has held the roles of director capital transactions for Savills in Victoria and national head of retail sales.
Commercial real estate agency CI Australia has promoted two directors: Anthony Merrett and Todd Jackson. Merrett, director of commercial leasing in the firm's North Sydney office, joined CI in 2006. Jackson, director of engineering and operations, joined in 2011. Prior to this he held roles at Dexus, Five D and UGL.
Clayton Utz has appointed new partners in its real estate and construction business. Alison Close is responsible for major projects and construction in Melbourne, and Eva Oraham for real estate in Sydney.
Lim Swe Guan has retired from his role as non-executive director of The GPT Group. Lim has held the role since 2015. Mark Menhinnitt was appointed to the board in October and will stand for election in May 2020. Menhinnitt was with Lendlease for nearly 18 years, including two as managing director for property, urban regeneration and infrastructure development.
Dexus has appointed independent non-executive director Patrick Allaway to the board of Dexus Funds Management Limited. Allaway held executive roles with Citibank and Swiss Bank Corporation (now UBS). He currently holds non-executive directorships with Nine Entertainment Co, Domain Limited and Bank of Queensland.
Kirsty Kelly has been appointed inaugural CEO of the AITPM, Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management. The former long-time CEO of the Planning Institute of Australia, Kelly also leads IESANZ – The Lighting Society one day a week.
Kaitlyn Davidson is Built's new national strategy manager for clients and new business. Davidson has spent the last three years managing client relationships with Rider Levett Bucknall. Prior to this, she was national awards manager with the Property Council.
Nicholas Wolff has been appointed program director for Transport for NSW's Central Renewal Project, as the NSW ups the ante on major projects. Woolf was chief operating officer of Frasers Property Australia for six years, and then COO of Landcorp in Western Australia for three. He was also the project director for the $350m Sydney Modern Project at the Art Gallery of NSW, and was engaged by Infrastructure NSW to help deliver the $200m Walsh Bay arts precinct.
Global infrastructure, environmental and social development firm Cardno has appointed David Demillo as ESD team leader. Demillo has previously led sustainability initiatives at ADP Consulting and Wood and Grieve Engineers.
Danielle Wood has been appointed the new chief executive officer of public policy think tank, the Grattan Institute. Wood assumes the reins from Professor John Daley after he retires in July 2020, and currently oversees budget policy and institutional reform program.
Andrew Allsop, formerly director of architecture at GHDWoodhead, joins Gray Puksand's Brisbane studio as a partner, following recent education and retirement living project wins. Allsop has held roles with Woods Bagot, HBO+EMTB and led his own practice, Allsop Architects for several years.
Jennifer Cunich has been appointed a part-time independent director of the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute for the next four years. Cunich was CEO of the Australian Institute of Architects for two years, until August 2018, and was with the Property Council for 20 years, including 14 as executive director in Victoria. She is currently chairperson of WoodSolutions' mid-rise construction management committee.
And finally, in sad news, former City of Perth commissioner Eric Lumsden has passed away. Lumsden, who stepped down from his role in August, made an enormous contribution to Western Australia's property industry. Lumsden's 45-year career included five years as chairman of the WA Planning Commission, six years as director-general of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, and time as chief executive of the cities of Melville and Swan. "Eric was a courageous, outspoken advocate for Perth and its economic development," says Property Council WA president Scott Nugent. "He was integral to many of the improvements to WA's planning system, including development assessment panels, establishing the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority and, more recently, in backing a co-ordinated approach to developing long-term solutions to homelessness and anti-social behaviour in Perth's CBD. We are thankful for the extraordinary contribution Eric made to our state over so many years."
PROPERTY COUNCIL January 09, 2020
Why property is a people industry
Property Hall of Fame
Federal, state & territory advocacy
International & Capital Markets
Committee Nomination
Level 1, 11 Barrack Street,
propertycouncil.com.au
info@propertycouncil.com.au
ABN: 13 00847 4422


text:
El kiwikiu (Pseudonestor xanthophrys) és un moixó de la família dels fringíl·lids (Fringillidae) endèmic de l'Illa de Maui, a les Hawaii. És l'única espècie del gènere Pseudonestor Rothschild 1893.

Descripció
 És un dels majors fringíl·lids nadius de les Hawaii, amb una llargària d'uns 14 cm i un pes de 20 - 25 grams.
 Color groc al pit, galtes ventre. Color verd oliva a les ales, capell, cua i dors. Línia superciliar groc brillant.
 La mandíbula superior del bec, de color gris fosc, té forma de ganxo i l'inferior és més clara.
 Els mascles són majors que les femelles.

Hàbitat i distribució
Nadiu del bosc humit de les muntanyes de l'illa de Maui, a les Hawaii. Actualment a les vessants del Haleakala.

Estatus i conservació
Avui es considera en perill crític d'extinció, debut a la pèrdua del seu hàbitat natural transformat per a l'aprofitament per l'agricultura, la ramaderia i la silvicultura, a més de la introducció de mosquits transmissors de la malària aviar, rates que preden sobre els ous i els joves, i grans herbívors que destrueixen la vegetació.
Segons un recompte realitzat en 2009 en la Reserva Waikamoi s'estima que hi ha prop de 20 ocells per quilòmetre quadrat a les zones favorables, i que la població es manté estable o augmenta lleugerament gràcies a les mesures proteccionistes emprades els darrers anys.

Referències

Drepanidins

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


April 8 (Renewables Now) - US private equity firm Greenbacker Labs said on Friday it has invested in Exergy Energy, a provider of renewable energy and back-up generation.
Terms and details about the equity investment were not provided. Greenbacker Labs' investment is expected to support Exergy Energy's planned expansion and enable its management to focus solely on servicing its customers, said Ely Greenberg, director of business development at Greenbacker Labs, adding that the deal was triggered by the target's "unique" approach to microgrids and strong value proposition.
Set up in 2018, Exergy Energy says on its website it operates more than 600 MW of solar and biomass plants. The distributed utility also designs and builds microgrids, supplying on-site standby and backup generation at zero upfront cost for customers.
"With Greenbacker Labs' support and capital investment, Exergy will accelerate its growth and bring its exclusive 100%-green utility services to more organizations seeking to reach their sustainability goals," said David March, CEO of Exergy Energy LLC.


Always a little cooler – even when it gets real hot!
Our IMS PCBs ensure optimum thermal management, especially for high power LED applications.
Additionally, the aluminium core PCB offers a higher mechanical strength and a reduced moisture absorption.
We offer much more than just the PCB. We will be happy to design the PCB layout for your special applications and take over the individual PCB mounting. Naturally, we also offer complete product assembly.
For cool-headed calculators: Efficient IMS solutions by technoboards!


text:
Taylor Wimpey expects 5% rise in completions despite uncertainty
15 January 2020 | By Neil Gerrard
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has increased home completions by 5% in the year to 31 December 2019, despite political and economic uncertainty.
The company revealed in a trading update that it completed 15,719 homes during a year in which it attempted to improve its build quality as well as its operational capacity.
Including joint ventures, it delivered 3,548 affordable homes, which equated to 23% of completions. Average selling prices on private completions increased by 1% to £305,000, with the overall average selling price increasing to £269,000.
Build cost inflation was around 4.5% although Taylor Wimpey said that over the past few months it had seen a "softening" in the cost pressures it experienced in 2019.
Operating profit margin for the year is expected to be 19.6%, down slightly from 21.6% in 2018.
Taylor Wimpey - I think rather than TW focussing on increasing the number of properties they are building, should actually take a step back and look at the quality/safety of these new builds, this is a subject close to my heart as an owner of a newly built TW home I still have outstanding snags from March last year with some items been repeatedly looked at and some items just ignored, even after emailing directors on a number of occasions. It looks like margin or shall I say once they receive the money for the new home then everything else goes slow of falls on death ears. Poor show Taylor Wimpey
ian stewart, 16 January 2020
Latest articles in News
Scientists develop eco-friendly self-growing bacterial bricks
Private sector continues to lag behind on cladding remediation
Carillion PFI hospitals cost investors and insurers £603m
Winners of £3bn MMC schools framework revealed
Lighthouse charity sees 56% rise in demand for support
View all articles in News


Browse and compare business directories of Air Conditioner Parts In Boerne, TX for bad control board. Find and browse through deals on home heat and cool system, replacing propane gas furnace, troubleshooting ductless air condition units for repairs, air heat pump maintenance and installation for a house or business use. Feel free to also riffle through free blog pages to seek help and ask queries, use cost calculating program on our website and request price estimates from prominent air conditioning specialists in your area.
6 gal. Evaporative Humidifier for 2300 sq. ft.


Timber Decking, Flooring, Structural . Structural Pine and Hardwood Auction . Information; . BOXES OF SOLID STRAND WOVEN BAMBOO T&G FLOORING 1850X122X14MM BOARDS .
WOW! Super Promotion: only $5.40/meter of dark grey color 135*25mm decking, include GST, the decking's end section size: width 135mm * thickness 25mm, one .
online auction deck boards composite - Outside Decking online auction deck boards composite. As a leading global manufacturer of wood plastic composite product, we .
auction deck boards composite. As a leading global manufacturer of wood plastic composite product, we offer advanced, rational solutions for any size-reduction .
Plastic decking boards for sale: SAMPLE PACK Fake Plastic Wood Composite Decking Inc . But could arrange for it to be delivered if discussed before auction ends .
Find great deals on eBay for decking boards and timber decking. Shop with confidence.
online auction deck boards composite,WPC Wood Plastic Composite Decking. Composite Deck Boards. Composite decking brands say their products are reliable, mimic the .
Composite Decking Board 2.2m Grey - Ultrashield UH05 .
UltraShield is a true game changer in the composite decking industry. . Price match excludes items sold on auction sites or by private sellers; Contact Information.


Crohn's can't slow crime-fighting cop!!
Battling Crohn's tough work for youngster!
Living with Crohn's disease is all Ranger Leary knows.
Speech given by Lady Janine during her visit to "Camp Purple Live".
Original generation time 0.8004 seconds.


text:
Posted on January 5, 2022 January 17, 2022
New pump tracks for Fraser Coast
TWO new pump tracks have been earmarked for the Fraser Coast.
An artist's impression of one of the new pump tracks planned for the Fraser Coast. IMAGE: Supplied.
The facilities will be built in Hervey Bay and Maryborough.
The Fraser Coast Regional Council said Hervey Bay's track is planned to be built at the Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct in Nikenbah, while local residents are being encouraged to have their say on two proposed sites in Maryborough.
NOW READ: Reds to scrum down in Hervey Bay ahead of Super Rugby Pacific season
Division 5 Councillor Jade Wellings said Council had recognised that pump tracks were becoming popular across the country.
Cr Wellings said a recent feasibility study highlighted there was a demand for pump tracks in the region.
"A pump track is a circuit of rollers, banked turns and jumps designed to be ridden by generating momentum by up and down body movements, instead of pedalling or pushing," she said.
KEIRA STEPHENS: 'I kept checking my bags to make sure my medals were there'
The proposed tracks in Hervey Bay and Maryborough will include three distinct sections to cater for beginners, intermediate and experienced users.
Cr Wellings said a range of potential sites had been identified for the tracks and Council was asking residents for feedback on the options in Maryborough.
"Council would like to see the Hervey Bay pump track built at the Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct in Nikenbah, subject to community consultation on a revised Sports Precinct Master Plan in early 2022.
"For Maryborough, we are seeking feedback on two proposed options – ANZAC Park and Brendan Hansen Park. We want to hear from residents which location they would prefer.
"The tracks would be a great outlet for locals, as well as another feature we could use to attract visitors to the region. Competitions have started, and a number of councils host annual events.
"Red Bull started the Pump Track World Championship in 2018. In 2019, the Championships were expanded as a series of 26 events across 22 countries including Australia while a Queensland events company wants to set up competitions.
ALSO READ: AFL umpire urges other juniors to grab a whistle
"Council is determined to support an active and healthy community through providing parks and open spaces that are enjoyable for people of all ages and abilities.
"We are excited to be developing these new facilities to bring locals and visiting families together."
Member for Hervey Bay Adrian Tantari said the Queensland Government was investing $1.3-million through the Works For Queensland Program to design and build the tracks over the next three years.
"The region has received almost $65-million for community infrastructure projects through the job-creating Works for Queensland program that is benefitting people in the Fraser Coast region," Mr Tantari said.
"Families and locals of all ages will be able to enjoy the new pump track at the Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct."
Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders encouraged the community to have their say on the two proposed sites for the Maryborough pump track.
"The Works for Queensland program provides funding to get projects off the ground that will create jobs and make a big difference to regional communities," Mr Saunders said.
ALSO READ: New disc golf course opens in Maryborough
"Not only will the pump track encourage people to get out and be more active, jobs will also be created during construction which is great for our community."
More information on the proposal, including dates and locations for drop-in sessions and an online survey, is available on the Council Engagement Hub page.
Community consultation closes on Sunday, January 16.
Hashtags: #goodnewsfrasercoast | #frasercoastnews | #frasercoast | #frasercoastbusinessdirectory
Keywords: Good News Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast News | Hervey Bay news | Maryborough news | Fraser Coast Business Directory
Posted in SportTagged Adrian Tantari, Anzac Park, Bruce Saunders, Business News, development, engagement hub, Fraser Coast, Fraser Coast News, Fraser Coast Regional Council, fraser coast sports and recreation precinct, Good News, Good News Fraser Coast, Hervey Bay, Jade Wellings, Maryborough, nikenbah, pump track, Sports News, sports tourism, works for queensland
Previous Local fishermen reel in festive spirit
Next FLOODING: Stay off the roads if possible
Archives Select Month January 2023 (2) December 2022 (13) November 2022 (22) October 2022 (20) September 2022 (14) August 2022 (34) July 2022 (12) June 2022 (8) May 2022 (21) April 2022 (19) March 2022 (47) February 2022 (35) January 2022 (12) December 2021 (12) November 2021 (25) October 2021 (34) September 2021 (35) August 2021 (43) July 2021 (47) June 2021 (40) May 2021 (57) April 2021 (47) March 2021 (69) February 2021 (52) January 2021 (9)


text:
Work and Play in Fellini's "8 1/2"
Right out of the gate, Federico Fellini's cinematic milestone, 8 ½ (1963), displays its surreal, tragicomic analysis of the dichotomy between responsibility and escapism – work and play – with iconic imagery and endless imagination. In the film's famous opening scene, artistically frustrated and creatively drained film director Guido Anselmi (Marcello Mastroianni) sits in his car, locked in a traffic jam – inside of a dream. As Guido grows increasingly claustrophobic and as his breathing becomes heavier, he notices that he is being watched. Becoming frantic, Guido climbs out of his car's window and stands on the roof. Spreading his arms to catch the wind, Guido begins to fly. While soaring through the sky, Guido notices a string is attached to his ankle, triggering his realization that he is being used as a kite by some condescending fellows on horseback, who are gallivanting on a beach. Guido's tormentors then tug his string, causing him to crash into the ocean, resulting in his awakening from his fantasy, as he lies in bed, thrusting his outstretched hand into the air, full of desperation
In the dream sequence, the extent to which the pressure and strain of Guido's job invade his life is expressed succinctly and clearly. Even in Guido's fantasies – his supposed moments of liberation – he cannot escape the constricting demands of his overseers. Guido seeks freedom from the confines of his smothering work (his car) and when he is able to fly away, to experience the joy of escape and play, he is only made to realize that he is still the object of someone else's playtime: he is a kite that forgets he is a slave to the whims of his controller. Guido's recreation can never reach its idealized potential; the bonds of employment pull him down, sinking him in an abyss of drudgery and stress. As 8 ½'s narrative progresses, Guido continually slips into extravagant reveries, each combining humor and melancholy, during his charmingly destructive attempt to complete his current film amidst the chaos of his dissolving marriage, strained friendships, inconsolable sexual appetite, and Catholic guilt. Guido's fantasies are always given dark, unusual facets, while upholding an unsentimental nostalgia for innocence and idealism – as in his imaginings of the perfect woman, Claudia (Claudia Cardinale), his visualized wish for an obnoxious critic/script doctor to hang himself, and, most notably, his hallucinatory harem of all of the women in his life, in which he dictatorially designates to them their places and responsibilities. During his fantasies, Guido adopts the role of the employer, doling out responsibilities and attaining the freedom that allows him to truly be at play; his desires do not illustrate a sympathetic portrait of the "working man," but rather the cynical structure of power that even the subjugated and shat-on wish to sit on top of.
Making Guido's situation even more ironic is the fact that he bosses so many others around, considering he is a film director, but can't stand to be pushed around by anyone else. Guido's attitude exemplifies a realistic and surprisingly endearing megalomania, which Fellini describes using an incredibly personal and honest script, milking Marcello Mastroianni's irresistible warmth and intelligent masculinity. Guido's ambitions to autonomy and power set-up a difficult problem – hinging on his lofty expectations – without an easy solution. In fact, the film's solution to Guido's struggle for freedom and recreation is perhaps one of the most thought provoking and ambiguous in film history.
As Guido's film spirals out of control into a state of universal ridicule and artistic mire, the troubled director's options seem limited and dismal. Failure looming, Guido caves in, deciding to crawl underneath a table during a hectic press conference for his film and shoot himself. Or does he? The film's repeated fluid transitions between reality and fantasy make the scene hard to pin down as being Guido's true fate or an imagined extension of his anxiety. What follows Guido's "suicide" is the film's ultimate dream (or afterlife) sequence, in which Guido plays a sort of ringleader, organizing basically every character in the film into a huge dancing line, full of cheer and gusto.
Tellingly, the carnivalesque finale is sparked by post-suicide Guido's sight of his younger self as a marching flautist with a band of clown musicians. Guido can only attain control over his life and can only reach a state of contentment after witnessing himself as a playful child – forgetting the weariness of the world, his work, his romantic entanglements, and his guilt, by losing himself in the celebratory tunes created by his happier self. Following the raucous dancing extravaganza that ensues, the young Guido is left alone, marching in a circus ring; his fellow musicians gone and all of the lights out, except for one spotlight which follows the chipper boy as he marches off screen in the film's last shot. Is Guido's youthful incarnation victorious, marching to freedom beyond the limits of the screen and the pressures of work and responsibility, or are the fading lights intended to notify the audience of the fantasy's inevitable end? Fellini doesn't answer so that the audience must define the situation for itself. Work or play?
by Brandon Colvin
This article originally appeared in Rise Over Run Magazine.***
Posted by James Hansen at 12:02 AM
Labels: 8 1/2, Frederico Fellini, Repertory Reviews, Rise Over Run
Brandon Colvin said...
There totally used to be a comment here.
James Hansen said...
Yeah...I had to repost this piece because somewhere in the original html was the issue that made the site all messed up for a while. The comment was from me...I can write the same thing here about my current battle with "8 1/2" and whether I really like it very much. I need to revisit it to say too much though...
It sort of blows my mind that you downgraded "8 1/2" to 4 stars on Netflix.
It's definitely in my top 5, and on most days, I consider it my favorite film (it alternates with "Mirror," "Au hasard Balthazar," "Magnolia," and "Taxi Driver").
Maybe we should have a discussion of our cinematic canons on the site sometime - seems like it would inspire some lively debate.
Nostalgia Kinky said...
Great post...I alternate on my favorite Fellini films. This one is near the top although I must admit that TOBY DAMIT is the one I would take on my desert island if I had to choose.
What do you think of LA DOLCE VITA guys? I have been surprised the last couple of years to read and hear a lot of negative reactions to it, as I always held it in pretty high regard.
I really love "Toby Dammnit" as well.
My Fellini top 5:
1. 8 1/2
2. Juliet of the Spirits
3. La Dolce Vita
4. Toby Dammit
5. Amarcord
I haven't really experienced much of the "La Dolce Vita" backlash, but it's shocking just hearing about it.
1. 8 1/2 ( probably my favorite film period)
2. I vitteloni
3. La strada
4. Nights of cabiria
I have to admit that I haven't seen all that much Fellini. We visited "8 1/2" in a couple of my classes this semester and I felt like it was very overbearing. We skimmed through basically the entire movie, but it just didn't resonate with me like it did the first time I saw it, which is why I bumped it down on Nflix. It's hard to formulate a complaint about the film, and by all means I "like" it, but its loud cinematic self-indulgence and copious ending made me question the film's strategies.
I'm not trying to backlash for debate's sake (although questioning the "canon" and its films is always healthy) but the film just didn't work for me when I saw it again recently. The next week, we watched clips of "Roma" and it worked much better for me. Who knows...
A canon discussion would be interesting for sure. I don't know if we could do it in a post, or just carry on a long conversation in a comments section, but I am all for it.
I feel like lots of backlash against canonical films these days ("La Dolce Vita" included, I suppose) is just to keep in question what should be canonized, as if we can take things out so simply. It's a healthy thing to do, but can get very frustrating as it just continues to show that not everybody can agree on any film. Oh wellz.
For what it's worth (maybe I should have mentioned these when we were talking about gaps in our viewing a while back) I went and looked and found out I have seen only 4 Fellini films. Here's my rankings, keeping in mind I have seen most of them only once and that these are the only ones I have to choose from...
1. I Vitelloni
4. The White Sheik
PS- Is it funny that when I reposted this is started this discussion and response? The first time I posted it it was up for 5 days with only one comment...that means more hits and visitors! Keep on coming!
PPS- Brandon...interesting top 5. "Balthazar" would be the only overlap with mine, although I muchly l ike "Mirror" and "Magnolia"...speaking of canon discussion though, I think "Taxi Driver" is vastly overpraised. Maybe that's a discussion for another time.
My top 5/10 is in a constant state of flux, especially lately with all the amazing films from decades ago that I have just seen for the first time (Gehr's "Side/Walk/Shuttle") or in theaters for the first time ("Jeanne Dielman", "Contempt")...I
ll work on a top 5 and then we can do a mass email session about it...or something.
Regardless of any overbearing elements or undue extravagance, "8 1/2" moves me as very few films can.
In some ways, it represents my view of a desirable afterlife or sense of spirituality, but that's a lot to get into in a blog comment.
I'm beginning to recoil from "Taxi Driver" a bit as well, sort of like I did with "Eraserhead" and "The Seventh Seal," although I still love them.
Again, I'm not trying to bring "8 1/2" down or so its not effective in any way. It brings a lot to the table. I would argue, at this moment, it might overdo it, but that is totally a matter of opinion so...yeah...
I have yet to recoil from "Eraserhead" although these days I prefer "Mulholland Drive." It's in my top 5 for sure. I try and select one film per director for those top film things, so lately I defer to "Mul. Drive" although I can just as easily move to "Eraserhead." I just never cared for "Taxi Driver" much, and am not all that big on Scorsese in general to be honest.
Of the ones I have seen:
Not to just jump in on the convo, but in the bigger picture--not just Fellini films--8 1/2, I'd say, is top 5 any film ever.
1. Citizen Kane
3. Persona
5. The Searchers
...just sayin'.
And someone mentioned La Dolce Vita...great, of course, but not so much WOW good. Sorry I can't be more technical...
_ryan
Yeah, I'd put it in my all-time top 5.
About Out 1 Film Journal
Out 1 Film Journal was founded in 2007 by James Hansen. All writers retain copyright for their material published herein. If you wish to contact the editor, please do so at out1filmjournal@gmail.com.
Experimental Film Reviews
Daredevils (Stephanie Barber)
The Extravagant Shadows (David Gatten)
The Dark, Krystle (Michael Robinson)
Has-Been History: On Lewis Klahr
Hug Me Tight: Tom Rhoads (1987-1989)
Archived Film Reviews
2009 Film Reviews (by title)
Repertory (Essays, Festivals, Reviews)
"Jennifer" Director Stewart Copeland (Hansen)
"Loren Cass" Director Chris Fuller (Colvin)
"Police, Adjective" Director Corneliu Porumboiu (Hansen)
"Trash Humpers" Director Harmony Korine (Hansen)
David Lynch Week
Short Films You Must See
Forgotten VHS
Opening Shots
Overlooked DVD
Brandon Colvin
Chuck W
Crimson Femininity
Short Films You Must See: "Girls Just Wanna Have F...
Blindness Trailer
Give Us Today Our Daily Terror
It's Got Sails
Unforgetting an Unforgotten VHS!
Forgotten VHS #9- Rosselini's "Paisan"
The Return of the Red Balloon
Jacques Rivette Poll Results


text:
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2008
Registration Nos. 333-146273
333-146273-01
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Post-effective Amendment No. 1 to
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
NORTEL NETWORKS CORPORATION NORTEL NETWORKS LIMITED NORTEL NETWORKS INC.
(Exact name of registrant
as specified in its charter) (Exact name of registrant
as specified in its charter)
Canada Canada Delaware
incorporation or organization) (State or other jurisdiction of
98-0535482 62-12-62580 04-2486332
Identification Number) (I.R.S. Employer
195 The West Mall
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9C 5K1
(905) 863-7000 195 The West Mall
(905) 863-7000 2221 Lakeside Boulevard
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code,
of registrant's principal executive offices) (Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code,
of registrant's principal executive offices)
CT Corporation
3500 North St. Paul Street, Suite 2900
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
Gordon A. Davies, Esq.
Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Nortel Networks Corporation
(905) 863-7000 Craig B. Brod, Esq.
Sandra L. Flow, Esq.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
One Liberty Plaza
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: Completed.
If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following box. o
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following box. þ
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o
If this Form is a registration statement pursuant to General Instruction I.D. or a post-effective amendment thereto that shall become effective upon filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 462(e) under the Securities Act, check the following box. o
If this Form is a post-effective amendment to a registration statement filed pursuant to General Instruction I.D. filed to register additional securities or additional classes of securities pursuant to Rule 413(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box. o
DEREGISTRATION OF SECURITIES
Nortel Networks Corporation (the "Company"), Nortel Networks Limited ("NNL") and Nortel Networks Inc. ("NNI" and, together with the Company and NNL, the "Registrants") filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration Nos. 333-146273, 333-146273-01, and 333-146273-02) on September 24, 2007, as amended on December 21, 2007 (the "Registration Statement"), pursuant to the terms of a registration rights agreement filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 28, 2007 (the "Registration Rights Agreement"). The Registration Statement became effective on December 21, 2007. The Registration Statement registered the resale by certain selling securityholders named in the prospectus included therein or in related prospectus supplements of up to $575,000,000 principal amount of the Company's 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2012 (the "2012 Notes") and up to $575,000,000 principal amount of the Company's 2.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2014 (the "2014 Notes," and together with the 2012 Notes, the "Notes"), the related guarantees by NNL and initially NNI (the "Guarantees") and the Company's common shares issuable upon conversion of the Notes (the "Common Shares," and together with the Notes and Guarantees, the "Registrable Securities").
Pursuant to the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement, the obligation of the Registrants to keep the Registration Statement effective has expired. In accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement and in accordance with the Registrant's undertaking under Item 512(a)(3) of Regulation S-K, the Registrants are filing this Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement to remove from registration all previously registered and unsold Registrable Securities.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Toronto, Province of Ontario, Canada, on the 31st day of March, 2008.
/s/ Gordon A. Davies
Gordon A. Davies
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed below on behalf of Nortel Networks Corporation by the following persons in the capacities indicated on the 31st day of March, 2008.
Principal Executive Officer
Mike S. Zafirovski*
(Mike S. Zafirovski) President and Chief Executive Officer, and a Director
Principal Financial Officer
Paviter S. Binning*
(Paviter S. Binning) Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
Principal Accounting Officer
Paul W. Karr*
(Paul W. Karr) Controller
Authorized Representative in the United States
NORTEL NETWORKS INC.
/s/ Lynn C. Egan
(Lynn C. Egan) Assistant Secretary
II-1
J.H. Bennett*
(J.H. Bennett) R.D. McCormick*
(R.D. McCormick)
M. Bischoff*
(M. Bischoff) C. Mongeau*
(C. Mongeau)
J.B. Hunt, Jr.*
(J.B. Hunt, Jr.) H.J. Pearce*
(H.J. Pearce)
K.M. Johnson*
(K.M. Johnson) J.D. Watson*
(J.D. Watson)
J.A. MacNaughton*
(J.A. MacNaughton) M.S. Zafirovski*
(M.S. Zafirovski)
J.P. Manley*
(J.P. Manley)
By:* (Gordon A. Davies, as attorney-in-fact March 31, 2008.)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Toronto, Province of Ontario, Canada, the 31st day of March, 2008.
NORTEL NETWORKS LIMITED
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed below on behalf of Nortel Networks Limited by the following persons in the capacities indicated on the 31st day of March, 2008.
Karen E. Sledge*
Karen E. Sledge
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed below on behalf of Nortel Networks Inc. by the following persons in the capacities indicated on the 31st day of March, 2008.
(Karen E. Sledge) President and a Director
Kimberly P. Poe*
(Kimberly P. Poe) Treasurer
(Karen E. Sledge)
(Paul W. Karr)
By:* (Gordon A. Davies, as attorney-in-fact
March 31, 2008.)


text:
We Measure Our Success in Smiles: Meeting the Rough Riders of LI Sled Hockey
One glance at the LI Sled Hockey website reveals that – while they do seem to win quite a bit – it's about a lot more than that.
2021 Athletics Bryan Blomquist Determination differentlyabled Disabled Frank Martin ice hockey Kevin LI Sled Hockey NHL November November 2021 O'Neil Paraolympic Resilience Rough Riders Sled Hockey Theodore Roosevelt Travel Sports Volunteer Volunteering
A Day in the Life: Veteran Kevin McNeil
Kevin McNeil is an Army Veteran who served for eight years as a paratrooper for the Army. While hie's got his share of challenges, he's more interesting in doing whatever he can to help.
2021 Applebee's Army Art Brett's Bicycle Recycle Cheers Deborah Porretto Determination Disabled Firefly Artists Island Harvest Kevin LI Sled Hockey Lisa Karrer Little Shelter Northport VA November November 2021 O'Neil Paratrooper Resilience The Firefly Artists Veterans Administration Volunteer Volunteering
Grateful Thanks, Trudy
"A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow." Shakespeare
I have an announcement! Many, actually, but this comes first: After 10 years as Vice President of Laible & Fitzsimmons Inc, Trudy is retiring. I feel a bit like Dumbo without his feather. Even more, I am grateful for Trudy's friendship, support and more as we've worked together in one capacity and another for over 20 years "to serve and celebrate folks who care for Art, Science and the Common Good on LI and Beyond."
As Founder Emeritus of the Synchronicity Network Newsletter, Trudy will be the first member of an honorary advisory board that we look forward to inviting others into soon. For now, though, let us focus on Trudy.
She will tell you that since coming into this world in 1952 she "has done every crazy job that was legal and moral." In the last 20 years I've known her to serve as a field manager, a seamstress, an architectural assistant, interior designer, bus driver, snowplow operator, cleaning lady, and a receptionist. She has worked with microchips and in product testing. She often serves as a poll worker during election season. In 2009, she informed me that she "wanted to volunteer somewhere she was really appreciated." She then proceeded to become a nanny that gave Mary Poppins a run for her money, magic carpet bag and all. It was around then that she also became my business partner.
That story actually begins in 1997, three years before I met her when Charles Agius of Cablevision went through Long Island's only community leadership program, Leadership Huntington. As he was her employer, Trudy ended up learning a lot as she assisted his participation. The nine-month intensive program was designed to Develop, Connect and Engage diverse community leaders using the Town of Huntington as a living laboratory, fostering stewardship across diverse perspectives. Once graduated, Charlie came back to Trudy – who was already an entrenched volunteer in her church, for local theater and in organizations surrounding her children — and said he would nominate her to go through the young program.
She did it, while at the same time fighting cancer.
Trudy became an ardent volunteer for Leadership. She attended in her own way to every class, save a few when she was caring for her mother and after completing her service in 2014. She was a board member for years. In 2010, when Leadership was suffering the Great Recession, she found herself almost single-handedly coordinating the program. She and Dianne Parker pulled me in. Trudy and I quickly ended up becoming Program and Acting Director together. She got to know many graduates of classes she'd missed and for a long time also volunteered in diverse capacities for the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce whose Chamber Foundation founded the organization. In 2015 the Chamber bestowed upon Trudy its prestigious "Klaber Award" to honor her deep and enduring service to the Town.
Through Leadership, Trudy became involved in Vision Long Island, a regional force for Smart Growth with a particular focus on down towns and local endeavors, and a champion of education and relationship development across interests. One of her Class of 1999 fellows, Ron Stein, was planting the seeds of this organization that first germinated as Vision Huntington. As a founding Vision Board Member, Trudy tended to every Board and Huntington Smart Growth Steering Committee meeting and did a lot of the organization's early videography. I myself became involved when they hired me in 2000. Trudy played a meaningful role in early community planning processes and provided thoughtful, practical support to the development of the Smart Growth Awards and Summit. Since Vision's maturation as a regional force for smart growth planning and policy, Trudy has served Vice President, Treasurer, and now Co-Chair. The role she really plays, tho, and probably always will, is deeper…
Trudy also served as Chair of the Ladies Auxiliary of both the Huntington and Suffolk County VFWs. In addition to much basic support to both bodies, she played a key but quiet role in securing State funding for much needed roof, electrical and other repairs to her local VFW Hall. She then served on the board of the Huntington Township Housing Coalition, as well as the Huntington Housing Authority. She was also an early board member of The Moonjumpers Charitable Foundation, which was founded by Larry Kushnick, Robert Benson and Peter Mazzeo.
In the worst of circumstances, Trudy has been there for her community with soup, a blanket and informed guidance. FEMA certified, she served Suffolk Country Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), acting as both a trainer and a support provider in times of local crisis, as well as assisting in the creation of the organization's Standard Operating Procedures. While Superstorm Sandy came the same day as her latest grandchild, she still did not hesitate to also lend a hand to that monumental cleanup effort.
Trudy Fitzsimmons is a loving mother, grandmother and an extraordinary friend. She has been a dearly appreciated sounding board and guide to countless folks who have endeavored to make a positive difference on Long Island. I am grateful for this opportunity to celebrate her, and look forward to great things going forward. I love you, Trudy.
2021 Advisory Council Cablevision CERT Charles Agius Class of 1999 EditorLetter FEMA Fitzsimmons Grateful Thanks Gratitude Housing Authority Huntington Chamber Huntington Township Chamber Foundation Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Huntington Township Housing Coalition Katheryn Laible Katie Katie & Trudy Katie Laible Klaber Award Ladies Auxiliary Laible & Fitzsimmons Leadership Huntington Mary Poppins Moonjumpers October October 2021 Program Director Reemergence Relaunch Retirement Ron Stein Synchronicity Trudy Trudy & Katie Trudy Fitzsimmons vision long island Volunteer
Nikola Tesla: The Man, The Myth, The Legacy
We are grateful the rain held off as we traipsed about the site of Nikola Tesla's last and only surviving laboratory, "Wardenclyffe." There, board member Neil Baggett talked about the great scientist and his time on Long Island, and plans to advance his legacy. While nothing can replace an in-person tour – we highly recommend taking one if you can! — here is a bit of what we learned:
2019 3 AC Power AC vs DC ACDC Agfa Photo Aster Bauer Residence Birthday Reports champion Columbian Exposition Continental Edison company corporate bandits Death Ray edison Edison Award Winner El Paso Electric Company electrical engineer Elon Musk engineer Extraordinary Electrician Feature Fragments from Olympus free power Friends of science East General Electric George Westinghouse great electrician Greatest Geek who ever lived history Incubator induction motor Innovation inventor James Warden John Jacob Astor JP Morgan July Last remaining laboratory legacy Legend Long Island Marc Alessi Marconi Matthew Boyd Inman mechanical engineer Miracle Museum mystery mystic seer mythos Neil Baggett neon Nikola Tesla patent Peerless Photo phosphorescent light physicist physics radio Room 3327 serbia Shoreham Shoreham Tower Shoreham Village STEAM Tesla Tesla Science Center Tesla Village The Current War The Oatmeal thomas edison three Truth behind legend TSCW venus venusian citizen Volunteer War of Currents Wardenclyffe Westinghouse wizard Worlds Fair Worldwide Wireless Network x-rays
Huntington Klaber Award Given for First Time Since 2015. Congratulations, Sheila Pariser!
2018 Klaber Award recipient Sheila Pariser
Trudy here! I want folks to know about The Klaber Award and its latest recipient, Sheila Pariser. The award is given by the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce. It honors long term dedication to the Town of Huntington, NY and is bestowed upon an individual, age 60 or older, who has spent more than 15 years building a record of distinguished and exceptional voluntary service to the community, including key leadership positions with diverse town-wide organizations. The award is not given every year. It was recently given for the first time since 2015, when I was honored to be selected!
The honor itself memorializes a prominent local architect named John Klaber. Born in 1884, Klaber did not make his home in Huntington until 1945. Despite the late start, he had a profound impact, endeavoring to both improve the quality of life and preserve the existing beauty and charm of his adopted community. In his 26 years as a Town resident, John served as Vice President of the Old Village Green and Vice President of the local chapter of the NAACP. He was a member of the Huntington Historical Society, Historical Sites Preservation Committee, Huntington Lions Club and the American Legion. Mr. Klaber continued to be an active member of the community until his passing in 1971 at the age of 87. At that time he was serving on the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce's Planning and Zoning, Human Resources, and Town and County Affairs Committees. Throughout, Klaber maintained a fascinating scrap book that was donated to the archives of the Town of Huntington in 2014.
This past August, I was pleased to join the Huntington Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the organization's latest Klaber Award recipient, Sheila Pariser, who has been a volunteer on Long Island for 40 years. Sheila's community endeavors began with becoming a Board Member of the Huntington Chapter of the American Red Cross in the late 1970s, where she served for five years. Since 1980 Ms. Pariser has been a member of Soroptimist International of Huntington (now Soroptimist International of Suffolk County), with roles including President, Vice President and Director. The organization has also honored her as a Woman of the Year.
In the 1980's and 90's Sheila served the Huntington Freedom Center (now Head Start), and volunteered at Huntington Hospital on Sundays. From 2006-2011 she served on the Board of Managers of the Greens at Half Hollow, then as Secretary of the Homeowners Association in 2011. From 2012-2014, Pariser was Vice President of the Homeowners Association of the Greens in Melville. In 2013, she was appointed Chair of the Special Needs Committee for the Community. From 2016 to present, Ms. Pariser has been member of Condo 3 Board of the Greens in Melville. She has also been appointed Government Liaison for its Government Affairs and Public Relations Committee.
Since 2010 Ms. Pariser has volunteered for the Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice Center of Suffolk. Since 2015, she has been a Board Member of the Friends of Oheka, serving on their artistic scholarship selections committee.
Previous honorees of this award honoring Klaber's spirit include:
Clayton F. Mugridge – 1973
Bryon Sammis – 1974
John Ficker – 1975
Richard E. Allen – 1976
Honorable Fred Munder – 1977
Jack Lee – 1979 Jane M. Sullivan – 1981
Robert Mitchell – 1984
Ruth F. Concoran – 1986
John Jazombek – 1988
John Staib – 1989
Quentin Sammis – 1991
Anthony Mastroianni – 1992
Walter Spilsbury – 1997
Arthur Goldstein – 1998
Vaughan Spilsbury – 1999
Mary C. Cary – 2000
Libby Hubbard – 2001
Clifford Starkins & Joy Squires – 2002
Duncan Elder – 2003
Kenneth A. Christensen & Eleanor Casey – 2004
Dolores Thompson – 2010
Robert Scheiner – 2014
Trudy Fitzsimmons – 2015
If you know someone who should be considered for this award in the future, please contact the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce at 631-423-6100, info@huntingtonchamber.com.
2018 HTCC Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Klaber Award Leadership Long-time volunteer September Sheila Pariser Trudy Fitzsimmons Volunteer
Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds: LI Human Services Champion
Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds is a passionate, accomplished, deeply knowledgeable Human Services Executive. In this, he is as interested in aligning the systems of "doing good" to be more effective as he is in making sure that he stays in direct contact with the diverse populations his agency, the Family and Children's Association, serves. There's a lot that goes on in between. We sat down with him recently to talk about it…
2017 Addiction Family and Children's Association FCA Gangs Human Services Jeff Reynolds Jeffery Reynolds Local Hero March Opioid Crisis Safety Net Social Services Volunteer


text:
In the News: CureARS, Pigment Production, TBCK
in Cornerstone Blog
Read the latest findings and new grants from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia researchers.
In the News: Mitochondrial Disease, ALL, Type 2 Diabetes, Sleep Apnea
This week's In the News highlights research on mitochondrial disease, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, type 2 diabetes, and sleep apnea.
In the News: Emily Whitehead Anniversary, Buchanan Lectureship, Hyundai Young Investigators, Yi Xing, New York Auto Show
Learn about new grants and awards for our cancer researchers in this week's edition of In the News.
(-) Division of Neurology (5)
(-) Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (4)
(-) Center for Applied Genomics (2)
(-) Cancer Immunotherapy (CAR-T) (1)
(-) Clinical Futures (1)
(-) Sleep Center (1)
Center for Mitochondrial and Epigenomic Medicine (12)
Center for Injury Research and Prevention (6)
Center for Childhood Cancer Research (4)
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine (3)
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (3)
Division of Infectious Diseases (3)
PolicyLab (3)
Anderson Laboratory (2)
Center for Data-Driven Discovery in Biomedicine (2)
Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics (2)
Division of Human Genetics (2)
Division of Oncology (2)
Center for Autism Research (1)
Center for Computational and Genomic Medicine (1)
Center for Spatial and Functional Genomics (1)
Division of Allergy and Immunology (1)
Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes (1)
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (1)
Division of Protective Immunity (1)
Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine (1)
Division of Rheumatology (1)
Lifespan Brain Institute (1)
mHealth Research Affinity Group (1)
Minds Matter Concussion Program (1)
Ortiz-Gonzalez Laboratory (1)
PEDSnet (1)
Wolfson Family Laboratory for Clinical and Biomedical Optics (1)
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (4)
Center for Applied Genomics (2)
Clinical Futures (1)
Sleep Center (1)
(-) Mitochondrial Medicine (9)
(-) Center for Injury Research and Prevention (6)


We promote and produce Film and Media incorporating High-Level Consciousness Concepts that activates a resonance within people and awakens them to alignment with their own Divine Source Energy.
Please join us, we are just getting started and looking for like-minded souls!
Log in or sign up with ProductionNext to contact Lisa.


Are you looking for a professional dumpster rental Burbank provider? Is your house cluttered with undesirable junk? Is it time for an essential spring cleanup? Then why don't you book a reputable trash dumpster rental for all your rubbish. Whether you want a roll off dumpster rental in Burbank, CA for a small or large project, we provide you with the equipment and personnel to get the job done right. You can relax knowing your unwanted rubbish is going to be disposed of in an environmentally conscious method.
Enjoy the least expensive Burbank dumpster rental prices with many easy payment solutions. When you rent a dumpster in Burbank, CA, it'll be delivered and picked up when you want - you don't even need to be home! Our professional drivers strive to protect your property. Spotless Burbank roll off dumpsters delivered to your property!
If you want to reserve a dumpster, here are some valuable tips to get the most out of your Burbank, CA dumpster When you contact us, we will supply you with a lot of beneficial planning tips to ensure an effortless rental.
To receive a proper price, collect the details below first prior to calling our dumpster rental agents. That way, you will be assured a precise cost estimate.
Trash dumps have rigid laws concerning many types of debris. It is therefore important to let us know what kinds of junk you need to get rid of.
Our bin rental consultants will ask you about the forms of rubbish you want to get rid of. If risky materials are located in your dumpster after pickup, additional penalties will be added. If that's the case, our staff will advise alternative disposal options.
To help you determine your waste volume, a standard 12 yard dumpster is comparable in size to a mid-sized car. The vast majority of dumpster rental companies offer conventional dumpster sizes. These range between Ten cubic yards for smaller sized jobs up to 40 cubic yards for larger construction projects.
If you aren't certain just what dumpster rental measurements to decide on, we highly suggest selecting the bigger size to prevent running out of space.
Since we receive numerous bin rental inquiries, make sure to contact us at least 7 days before to guarantee availability of the right dumpster for your job. By doing so, we can easily ensure providing the perfect size trash bin for your job.
What's The Total Dumpster Rental Time Span You Need in Burbank, CA?
A regular dumpster rental duration is approximately 5 to 7 days. We can also give shorter rental periods. If you require a longer rental duration beyond seven days or need a dumpster for several months, please get in touch with our bin rental specialists to make adequate arrangements.
Deciding on and preparing the best location where the trash dumpster will be placed will make the whole process go properly and prevent any undesirable property damage. If the trash bin is dropped off on the street instead of your driveway, don't forget to obtain a city parking permit for the entire rental duration.
Since dumpsters can get rather heavy, you can guard your property by putting timber panels below the trash bin to prevent markings. Trash containers become very heavy after being loaded, and so a hard surface area such as asphalt or concrete is best. Use extra care when placing the dumpster on asphalt driveways during the warm months. The high heat will make the asphalt softer then may cause the dumpster to make ground dents. Soft grass isn't a good area for placing your container. As the dumpster gets heavier, it will settle into the soil and will be hard to remove.
The delivery vehicle must have an unblocked route to transport your dumpster. Make sure that there are no cars or other objects hindering accessibility to your driveway. It is a sensible idea to take measurements of your driveway ahead of time. The roll-off dumpster truck driver will want adequate width and height clearance to deliver your bin.
Because the roll-off dumpster truck driver will need to back up the dumpster onto your driveway, make sure there is at least 50 feet of unblocked driving distance in front of your property. Make sure there are no overhead obstructions such as electric and phone cables. Low hanging wires which are below fifteen feet from the ground will prevent rolling off the dumpster from the truck and will cause many dangers. Considering that the width of a standard dumpster pickup truck is 11', make sure that there is adequate width clearance for loading the bin on your property.
If the roll-off dumpster truck driver needs to enter your neighbor's residence, be sure to acquire your next door neighbor's written permission well before drop-off day. Before drop-off day, check that any parked vehicles that may prohibit entry to your premises are transferred elsewhere.
Do not scatter your junk in numerous spots. Instead, transfer your debris to only one area in your garage or front yard. This makes it simpler to load the dumpster rental bin when it arrives. Do not place your debris in a location that obstructs access to other items you might need like your power tools or garden equipment. In case you have lots of debris that will take up most of your garage, transfer all lawn equipment and storage bins in the garage to another spot until all of the junk is removed.
If you will be outside your house at the planned drop-off time frame, make sure the driver understands where you prefer to place the bin. Place a sign or timber boards the place where you require the dumpster positioned. This makes it easy for the truck driver to roll-off the container in the right spot.
Given that the truck driver will need to conceal the bin's contents with a tarp as they are taken to the landfill, make sure to fill the bin as evenly as you can. Be careful not to stuff the container to the uppermost edge. Instead, keep the trash items underneath the uppermost edge. If your dumpster has a fill mark, make sure you do not go over it. No waste items should be hanging over past the sides or protruding out.
Landfills will charge extra charges whenever any prohibited items are found in your dumpster. So ensure that you avoid disposing of any unsafe waste materials including asbestos, automotive batteries, brakes, paint, engine oil and various other items. If you're not certain if your waste is considered harmful, you should contact our leasing professionals for support.
The maximum permitted weight of waste materials differs according to the trash bin dimensions. Heavy materials including soil, plaster, concrete, brick, asphalt, and tree stumps will lead to an overweight dumpster.
A 30 square yard bin usually weighs 2 tons when packed with normal household trash.
As soon as the rental time period is over, the roll-off truck will come to pick-up your Burbank, California dumpster. Should you require an extension, take the time to get in touch with our rental agents twenty-four hours before your booking time period terminates. We'll be pleased to increase your rental period. If we have a vehicle on hand, we might have the capability to pick-up your bin on the same day.


Medallion Macrame'- Lovely macrame tailored tier curtain with decorative scalloped bottom hem. Round circle macrame loops at top. Should be shirred only slightly to expose the beauty of the lace. Easy care. Washable, drip dry, little or no ironing. No bleach. Fabric content: 55% combed cotton, 45% polyester. Available in White or Ecru.


text:
While Some Support Medicare-for-all, Other Lawmakers Embrace 'State Public Option'
Janet Ybarra 0 February 25, 2019 2:44 pm
While much attention on Capitol Hill for the future of progressive healthcare reform is focused on Medicare-for-all, a group of lawmakers is pushing an alternative.
Since Democrats took control of the House in January, many have been looking at how to move beyond the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, and achieve universal coverage.
A single-payer Medicare-for-all approach has been popular among many Democrats, including some of those running for the 2020 nomination for president.
However, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) have joined Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) to introduce the State Public Option Act to create a Medicaid-based public health care option.
The State Public Option Act would allow states to create a Medicaid buy-in program for all residents regardless of income, giving everyone the option to buy into a state-driven Medicaid health insurance plan. At least 14 states are exploring the implemention of a Medicaid public option within their legislatures, the supporters of the federal bill say.
A recent Kaiser Family Foundation survey found broad, bipartisan support for a Medicaid public option, the lawmakers add. Medicaid is a popular and cost-effective program with a large provider network, according to the bill supporters. The program has the same positive ratings as private insurance, but provides health coverage at a much lower cost, they add. Based on partnerships between state and federal governments, Medicaid also gives states the flexibility to adapt services and models of care based on their individual needs, the bill supporters say.
"In the last nine years, the ACA has made progress to reform America's health care system, but we must do more to help cover 30 million Americans who remain uninsured," says Durbin. "The State Public Option Act will help expand health care options so that everyone has an opportunity to find affordable coverage. While the current Administration works to do everything they can to tear down the ACA, this bill will advance the fundamental right of affordable and accessible health care for all Americans."
Dozens of other Democrats have signed on to co-sponsor the legislation in both the House and Senate, including presidential candidates Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.).
In at least a couple of cases, Gillibrand and Warren, they seem to be straddling the reform fence as they also have signaled support for Medicare-for-all.
Not surprisingly, not a single Republican lawmaker is associated with the State Public Option Act.
That means that, like much left-leaning reform legislation now taking shape in Congress, this bill could well pass the Democratic House, only to be probably never considered in the Republican Senate.
Democratic Lawmakers Seeking Fresh Corruption Probe at Beleaguered EPA
Trump Counter-punches Cancer Patient Reid After Criticism


You can buy sterling silver jewelry online India from Traditionandbeyond.com. They are the online shop which offer modern and ancient Indian jewelry. Their prices for sterling silver jewelry online India are attractive and best compare to other online jewelry shopping sites.
There are many jewelry shops in India because wearing Jewel is the culture of India. According the culture and state jewelry gets differ. Some Jewelry shops are listed in below link.
How can I buy Sterling Silver Men's Jewelry online at best prices in Delhi NCR, India ?
How can I Buy Sterling Silver Men's Jewelry USA Online ?


Twisted Fate by Jessi Elliott Cover Reveal & Giveaway!
You can find Jessi at www.jessielliott.com, on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay up to date on book news and upcoming releases.
I think the cover is absolutely Stunning! Let me know what you think of the cover in the comments below! Will you pre-order the book? Enter the giveaway?


The most important thing when working with TIBCO Spotfire is your data. All data is accessed by clicking Files and data on the authoring bar.
If you are a consumer user you will only have access to predefined analysis files, whereas author users can access data from multiple different sources. You reach all the different ways to add data via the Files and data flyout (reached by clicking + on the authoring bar).
Use the search field at the top of the flyout to find data from the library or in databases. Use the Browse local file option to locate files on your computer.
For more information, see Loading data.


text:
Listen to James Blake cover Don McLean's 'Vincent'
The 'American Pie' singer has responded to the new version on Twitter
Rhian Daly
James Blake has recorded a cover of Don McLean's tribute to Vincent Van Gogh, 'Vincent'.
The London musician recently previewed new material at a handful of US West Coast dates, while he is reported to have also performed this cover at those shows.
You can listen to Blake's new version of the classic below. He also recorded a live video of the cover at Los Angeles' Conway Studios yesterday (December 23), which can be viewed here.
McLean has responded to the cover on Twitter, praising Blake's talent. "Just listened to @jamesblake version of my song 'Vincent' and I'm struck but what an extraordinarily good musician he is," he wrote. "His singing and piano playing are superb.. Thank you James for recording my song so beautifully."
Just listened to @jamesblake version of my song 'Vincent' and I'm struck but what an extraordinarily good musician he is. His singing and piano playing are superb.. Thank you James for recording my song so beautifully.
— Don McLean (@donmcleanonline) December 24, 2017
Earlier this year, Blake appeared on a bonus track from Jay-Z's '4:44' album. He features on a track called 'ManyFacedGod', which was released alongside another bonus track called 'Blue's Freestyle/My Family' that features the rapper's daughter Blue Ivy.
Blake will join Kendrick Lamar as a support act on his upcoming UK and European arena tour. The run of dates kicks off in Dublin on February 7, before concluding in Berlin on March 5.
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/?bctid=775346740001
The pair will play:
7 – 3Arena, Dublin
9 – Genting Arena, Birmingham
10 – Arena, Manchester
11 – SSE Hydro, Glasgow
12 – The O2, London
15 – Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany
20 – The SSE Arena, Wembley, London
22 – Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany
23 – Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Holland
25 – AccorHotels Arena, Paris, France
27 – Sportpaleis, Antwerp, Belgium
1 – Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark
2 – Telenor Arena, Oslo, Norway
3 – Ericsson Globe, Stockholm, Sweden
5 – Mercedes-Benz Arena, Berlin, Germany


text:
Hadi Safaeipour: Muqarnas...
Hadi Safaeipour: Muqarnas Rediscovered: Domes' Making in Tenth- Through Fourteenth-Century Iran
Muqarnas have attracted much attention from scholars over the years. This distinctly Islamic element has various manifestations in the interiors as well as the exteriors of buildings. Some monuments introduce muqarnas as the squinches, vaults, domes, mihrab hoods, cornices and capitals within the interior spaces, while others present it as the minaret balconies, as well as tomb tower cornices on the exterior. More importantly, these projecting elements play different roles varying from loadbearing members to fully decorative ornaments: the element's changeable character has complicated our understanding and interpretation of the historic life of muqarnas. Accordingly, this talk focuses on the structural essence of the muqarnas cases in Tenth- through Fourteenth-Century Iran, and suggests a more comprehensive and genuine understanding of this element as a vaulted and domed structure. Data about these cases has been collected by surveying the corpus of selected examples, by in-depth interviews with contemporary master masons, and by studying the limited secondary sources. By analyzing the three-dimensional modeling of these case studies, a new picture about the structural features of the muqarnas and its function for spanning the space will be presented.
Hadi Safaeipour is assistant professor in the Center for Architectural Studies and Documentation at Shahid Beheshti University (former National University). His primary teaching and research interests encompass the study of the design and construction of historic load-bearing structures, especially vaults and domes, on the Iranian Plateau including their documentation and analysis, as well as their morphology and meaning. This line of inquiry led him to a more comprehensive typological study of historical structures in Persian architecture. He followed up on this work by co-editing a book entitled Persian Architecture: its Structure and Construction, which was awarded the annual Iranian Book Prize in 2014. In the same year, he spent a research leave at the University of Pennsylvania studying the vaulting traditions and craftsmanship in Medieval-Iran. Since 2016, he has been one of the members of the "Getty Connecting Art Histories Project: Crossing Frontiers: Christians and Muslims and their Art in Eastern Anatolia and the Caucasus" led by the Courtauld Institute of Art of University of London and founded by the Getty Foundation. On the whole, his investigation of structural and constructional features has been achieved through close field studies and through continued presence at the buildings, direct observation of their material fabric, and communication with their restoration master masons and builders.
Department Alessandro Nova
E-Mail: sekr_nova@khi.fi.it


We were approached by a developer who was looking to install a lift in a residential building he had recently refurbished, Kings Lodge, on Kings Road, in Reading. The Kings Lodge building has a number of luxury flats across 5 floors in central Reading. The client was looking for a lift to supply access to all floors of the building. The client also wanted to use the lift to provide a way of transporting heavier items throughout the building when the new residents move in. Before we arrived on site the builder had already created a purpose built lift shaft running through the centre of the building. We inspected the lift shaft and completed a survey, taking critical measurements to create technical drawings for the client.
We discussed with the available options with the client and after a couple of weeks came up with a detailed plan for the lift. The client accepted our technical drawings and we installed the lift as to the plan. This platform lift in a residential building travels over 12 metres across the 5 floors with the cabin interior measuring 1100mm x 1400mm. The lift has a rated load of 400kg (5 persons) so it can be used to move luggage and some items of furniture throughout the building when the new residents move in. The platform lift has stainless steel automatic doors on each floor. The lift was finished with a mirror back wall in order to create a spacious airy feel in the lift.
To see more examples of our lifts in flats click on the following links: Lift in Flats in Weymouth and Small Passenger Lift in Townhouse in Mayfair.
To see examples of our residential lifts click on the following links: Home Lift in External Shaft in Branksome Park, Home Lift in Torquay, Home Platform Lift in Whitecliff and Indoor House Lift in Chichester.
Posted in Home & Garden, Projects.


text:
Subscribe: $11 / Month
Education Watch
Culture Cafe
Monitor Weekly PDF
Get the best of Monitor Journalism in your inbox
See our other FREE newsletters.
Select free newsletters:
A selection of the most viewed stories this week on the Monitor's website.
Hear about special editorial projects, new product information, and upcoming events.
An update on major political events, candidates, and parties twice a week.
Stay informed about the latest scientific discoveries & breakthroughs.
A weekly digest of Monitor views and insightful commentary on major events.
Latest book reviews, author interviews, and reading trends.
Culture & Learning
A weekly update on music, movies, cultural trends, and education solutions.
Christian Science Perspective
The five most recent Christian Science articles with a spiritual perspective.
In Kashmir, police open fire on protesters
The shooting marks yet another violent confrontation this year between Kashmiris and Indian authorities.
Mukhtar Khan/AP
Kashmiri protesters throw stones at Indian paramilitary soldiers during a protest against the killing of four villagers Wednesday night, in Srinagar, India, Thursday, July 18. Police in the Indian portion of Kashmir say government forces have killed at least four people and injured dozens more who were protesting the alleged desecration of the Muslim holy book by border guards.
By Jeremy Ravinsky Correspondent
@jravinsky
Indian paramilitary forces opened fire on demonstrators today, killing at least four people and injuring dozens more, after protests erupted at a security base in Kashmir. The incident, which took place in Ramban district, marks yet another confrontation between Kashmiris and Indian occupying forces this year in the contested Himalayan region.
The protests started in response to an incident yesterday, when Indian Border Security Forces (BSF) allegedly entered a mosque looking for militants, according to The Associated Press. Protesters claim the BSF troops assaulted a caretaker and desecrated a Quran.
BSF Inspector General Rajive Krishan denied that the incident happened, saying protests began because of "antinational elements," reports Reuters.
[Mr. Krishan] told a news conference the deaths occurred when his men and police fired to disperse a violent mob trying to get into a post where arms and ammunition were stored.
"Our men used the force for self defence," Krishan said.
After rumors of the allegations spread, protesters gathered in front of BSF headquarters when shots were fired into the crowd. Tensions have since been high in Ramban, where a group of angry demonstrators tried to set the district magistrate's office on fire, writes the Times of India.
Local authorities have imposed a curfew in Ramban, reports NDTV. They have also shut down mobile Internet access.
Kashmir has a long and troubled history with curfews. In 2010, nonviolent demonstrations were violently put down by police forces and curfews were subsequently imposed, reports The Christian Science Monitor. In response, young men started pelting stones at authorities. Members of the community worried that the retaliatory cycle could renew violence in the war-torn northern region.
Kashmir, whose population is majority Muslim, has been the subject of numerous wars between India and Pakistan, which both claim sovereignty over the territory. Today, a de facto border called the "Line of Control" divides the areas of Indian and Pakistani authority.
In the 1990s, militants from Pakistan joined with Kashmiri separatists, and a bloody guerrilla war broke out that lasted more than a decade. In recent years the violence has petered out as Kashmiris turned to nonviolent tactics for gaining independence. But India still maintains an enormous counterinsurgency force in Kashmir, effectively creating a police state.
Now, people are worried that the violence of the '90s may be returning. In March, heavily armed rebel militants attacked police headquarters in Srinagar, resulting in seven deaths. And in June, rebels attacked a military convoy, killing eight soldiers and injuring 14 more.
Get the Monitor Stories you care about delivered to your inbox.
The shooting in Ramban today has only aggravated tensions. Protests broke out as far away as Srinagar today, 110 miles' distance, reports Reuters. Other demonstrators blocked a main highway.
Meanwhile, the Indian government is appealing to people to maintain calm, according to the Hindustan Times.
In New Delhi, Union home minister Sushilkumar Shinde ordered an inquiry into the firing incident in Ramban district and said any excessive use of force will be dealt with strictly.
"I have ordered an inquiry to be conducted without any loss of time to ascertain the circumstances leading to the firing. I assure that any use of excessive force or irresponsible action shall be dealt with strictly," he said in a statement.
Kashmir 101: Decoding Kashmir's conflict
Protests erupt after Indian Army kills two in Kashmir
Armed resistance reemerging in Kashmir
A top cop in Kashmir arrested for recruiting - then killing - rebels for awards
For India, worries of another 1989 moment in the region
How political tribalism is leading to more political hypocrisy
Taming an American icon: A plan to curb wild horses, and save the West
Revolutionary thinking? Colleges let students opt out of admissions exams.
As Roberts enters fray, legacy of judicial independence at stake
From rockets to cuddly foxes, kids books that inspire scientific curiosity
Closer ties with China? Taiwan's voters look likely to say, 'No thanks.'
Less noise. More insight.


To be environmentally sound, power-to-gas must be based on fully, or close to fully, renewable electricity.
Power-to-gas could hardly be a green mobility option without relying on renewable electricity. The access to renewable electricity for power-to-gas production plants implies some constraints on their operating conditions (i.e. number of yearly operating hours, price of electricity).
On short ranges, power-to-gas is out-competed by the battery electric option which is inherently more energy efficient and benefits from a higher development status on the market. The development of power-to-gas mobility should thus focus on long range uses where battery-electric vehicles are not suited due to range constraints.
Whatever the market segment, renewable power-to-gas mobility will hardly compete with fossil options or with the cheapest renewable options (i.e. batteries and biomethane) without significant policy support. The regulation on renewable fuels in transport should at least include higher requirements in terms of share of renewable fuels at the distribution infrastructure level. In parallel, an exemption of taxes on electricity consumed and on fuel produced should be granted to power-to-gas plants running on renewable electricity. Subsidies for hydrogen distribution infrastructure, Green Public Procurement and direct financial support to private fleet operators are other recommended policy measures for power-to-gas deployment at larger scale.
This article is available on ENEA Consulting.
The previous study on the potential role of Power-to-Gas can be found here. The report of this study is available on IEA-RETD's website or you can download it here.


President Gets His First Birthday Wish From A Secret Admirer Called "Ranil Wickremesinghe"
President Mahinda Rajapaksa is known for his early morning birthday wishes and almost all the members of Parliament, regardless of their party, are on the birthday wish-list of the President. Usually, the President calls birthday boys and girls early in the morning and some even go to the extent of "publicizing" birthday wishes from the President – through their journalist-friends – merely for publicity purposes.
President Rakapaksa, who celebrated his 69th birthday yesterday, started his day with a "special telephone call" that came from Hong-Kong. And he heard a familiar voice from the other end, wishing him "happy birthday". He was none other than his old friend Ranil Wickremesinghe – yes, the Leader of the opposition. In fact, it was the first telephone call received by him on his birthday. It was testament to the camaraderie that exists between the two leaders, despite political exigencies.


The product Oxbow Critical Care for Herbivores is available in the following zones : EU for deliveries outside the EU please email info@vetark.co.uk.
Critical Care is a premium recovery food which can be given to herbivores that are unwilling to eat their normal diet due to illness, surgery or poor nutritional status.
This specially formulated product contains all the essential nutrients of a complete diet as well as high-fibre timothy hay to ensure proper gut physiology and digestion.
Shake well before using. Mix 1 part Critical Care with 2 parts warm water to the desired consistency. The volume of water may be adjusted depending on feeding method.
Herbivorous mammals: Mix 3 Tbsp per kg of body weight daily. (1 Tbsp is equal to approximately 9 grams.) daily.
Amounts are general guidelines. Divide into 4 to 6 feedings unless specified by your veterinarian. Water should be available to the animal at all times. Prepare fresh at each feeding; discard after 24 hours. Store in a cool, dry place.