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Review: A Hat in Time for Nintendo Switch
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Collectathons were some of my most favorite titles growing up, with Banjo-Kazooie standing out in particular. The genre may have fallen off, though Mario's 3D affairs and games like Psychonauts kept the dream alive in the meantime. Come 2017, though, and we had not one, but two throwbacks to the genre via Kickstarter: Yooka-Laylee and A Hat in Time. After some ambiguity, the latter of these is making its way to Switch, bringing its overflow of millinery and cuteness to a Nintendo platform for the first time.
The cutest collection around
A Hat in Time puts you in the wide-brimmed headgear of a little girl known only as Hat Kid, who makes her home on a spaceship and keeps a rather extensive collection of magical hourglasses on board. These Time Pieces end up jettisoned and scattered across a nearby planet, forcing you down to its strange sections on a scavenger hunt that lives up to its inspirations. While the premise itself is of minor importance, the world of A Hat in Time shines with its charm and variety – both strengthened by its The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker-esque visuals – that doesn't let up across its multiple chapters and areas.
The game's first world, Mafia Town, is an entire island run by big burly cooks who brag about punching seagulls. Nearly all of them are identical, and it creates this surreal and absurdist vibe from the get-go that the game runs with. After some progress, you'll be caught in the conflict of two rival, bird, film directors, have your soul stolen by a contract loving shadow wraith, and deal with an equally-plucky-but-much-more-mustachioed little girl. It's the kind of experience where every NPC has something quirky to say, and so long as you're on board with its brand of whimsy, you'll smile the whole way through.
As for the gameplay itself, platforming feels responsive and smooth. Hat Kid's mobility is evocative of Mario's own – jumps, dives, wall kicks and such – with a few added elements to make for its own, unique style. These come in the form of hats and badges, which give you unique actions to get around (an early hat allows you to toss explosives) or more passive abilities (like attracting nearby collectibles to you). Collecting these, on top of gathering up the all important Time Pieces, gives a fair amount to do in each of the game's worlds without over becoming overwhelming or tedious. Exploring is inherently enjoyable, so much so that it was easy to get a little sidetracked from main objectives just to have a greater look around its cel-shaded world.
The Switch version is also launching alongside the Seal the Deal DLC, which adds a complete chapter to the game's core offerings alongside some devilishly difficult challenges. For anyone that wants more of what the game is selling, they're a solid compliment and have their own sets of rewards and unlockables to gather up. The Switch version will also, eventually, be receiving the punderfully-named Nyakuza Metro DLC chapter, as well, similarly expanding the game. Without the DLC, the game is still a fun, five-chapter adventure that'll have you revisiting its areas with new objectives and Time Rifts – isolated platforming challenges ala the FLUDD-less sections of Super Mario Sunshine – to take on.
Well worn, but frayed
For all the praise I give the game on its own merits, the Switch port is unfortunately not the best way to experience it. There was much flip-flopping on if the game would even make it to the system, even more if you include the canceled Wii U port. It's a welcome addition to Nintendo's collection of indie titles and has been playable, but in my time with A Hat in Time I've encountered multiple cases of slow down and stuttering, as well as a more expected hit to the textures and edges while playing in handheld mode.
Some of the visual flaws in the port are mitigated by the game's own artstyle and throwback nature, but it's still a shame when it looks so good on other platforms. Some areas and specific chapters get it worse with respect to performance, the Time Rifts being particularly bad in this regard. While my system hasn't outright crashed at all while playing, there've been times I felt it was dangerously close both mid-stage and while loading. Playing while docked does a lot for the performance, with visuals improving, as well.
It's a shame, really, as the core game is a genuine delight. To its credit, I pressed onward through these troubles to see more of its world, its characters, and its tantalizing collectibles. A Hat in Time carries the spirit of its inspiration so well that I was willing to push through those technical hiccups, but I can't rightfully say this is the best way to play it. If you've a PC up to snuff, then that's where this collectathon shines: with a dedicated mod scene and a fanbase for multiplayer. Always playing while docked is certainly an option, and for A Hat in Time it's easily the best on a technical level.
Still worth your Time
One thing the Switch version does have going for it, though, is the console debut of co-op multiplayer. Two players are able to pair up locally with a quick toggle on the pause menu, bringing the also-adorable Bow Kid into the mix. While I never encountered any co-op specific challenges or areas, it's still a special kind of fun running around the game's worlds with a friend. Consider it a nice extra — and a good excuse to revisit the game if you've toured it before but never got to share. I was even able to play co-op while undocked, though the previously-mentioned performance issues were still a factor and in some situations more pronounced when doing so.
If you just gotta play on-the-go or in your bed, come into A Hat in Time on Switch with some patience and understanding. This is a lovely game with a dedicated button for blowing kisses. Though it may not have much depth in terms of an overall story, it successfully captures the episodic fun of a cartoon series and controls splendidly through its various worlds and platforming challenges. It may not be the best it's ever been here, but A Hat in Time on Switch is most definitely still cute as heck and worth taking notice of.
A loving throwback to collectathons with an identity all its own.
Smooth control and gameplay makes exploring and platforming a fun affair.
Lots to discover and unlock, both to help you on your way and purely for customization.
Performance takes a hard hit in some areas while playing in handheld.
Load times can take a while and are frequent due to the nature of the game's structure.
System: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: October 28, 2019 (Nintendo Switch eShop), November 11, 2019 (Physical Version)
Categories: Platform/Action-Adventure
Publisher: Humble Bundle
Developer: Gears for Breakfast
Written by Ricky Berg
When he isn't writing for Nintendo Wire, Ricky's anticipating the next Kirby, Fire Emblem, or if the stars ever align, Mother 3 to be released. Till then he'll have the warm comfort of Super Smash Bros. to keep him going.


"We are working this budget cycle and next budget cycle to secure the funds to retire the debt," he said.
Both environmental groups are looking forward to the establishment of the Great Redwood Trail and the dissolution of the NCRA through McGuire's Senate Bill 1029, which was signed into law last year by then-Gov. Jerry Brown.
But the path forward is a bit unclear.
While Marks believes there will be a transition period for the NCRA, the environmental groups are hoping for a new slate.
Tidwell said NCRA and its board might be helpful as part of the transition.
McGuire said it is too soon to know who is going to make up the future Great Redwood Trail Authority.
He added there would be members who would represent each of the counties the trail will wind through: Humboldt, Mendocino, Sonoma and Marin.


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Public cash call to help keep Armada maps in the UK
The National Museum of the Royal Navy hopes to raise £600,000 to stop the export of a group of hand-drawn Armada maps to an overseas buyer.
Laura Chesters
A detail of one of the 10 hand-drawn Spanish Armada maps for which a buyer in the UK will need to raise £600,000 (plus VAT).
The 10 maps are the only known contemporary drawings of the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 and have been temporarily prevented from being exported by The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) on the advice of the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest (RCEWA).
As reported in Antiques Trade Gazette in July, there is a fundraising deadline of January 9, 2021 to raise the £600,000 plus VAT.
The museum has laid down £100,000 from a ring-fenced annual purchase grant from the Royal Navy but needs to raise a further £500,000 to bring the maps into public ownership and place them on display for the first time
The museum said that while applications to funders, including the National Lottery, are being made there is "no guarantee of success" so it is seeking wider public support.
The acquisition would provide "an important opportunity to explore the history of England and the influence of that history on the present day".
The maps, drawn by an unknown draughtsman, possibly from the Netherlands, relate to the most famous images of the conflict: a series of engravings completed in 1590 by Augustine Ryther.
The original drawings by Surveyor of the Queen's Works and military engineer Robert Adams (d.1595) which were used by Ryther have been lost. However, it is believed these maps are near-contemporary copies.
RCEWA committee member Peter Barber said at the time of the export bar: "Robert Adams was one of the most skilled cartographic draughtsmen of Elizabethan England, the delicacy of his work resembling the finesse of miniaturists such as Hilliard.
"His maps of the Armada, engraved in significantly amended form by Augustine Ryther, became the official image of one of the most celebrated episodes in English history. Their importance in the creation of England's historic self-image cannot be exaggerated."
Andrew Lambert, Laughton professor of naval history at King's College London, said: "Not only were these maps critical to the first attempt to record and publish English naval history as part of the national story, but they have influenced every subsequent account of the Armada campaign, in text, charts and tapestry."
"Defining moment in England's naval history"
Dominic Tweddle, director general of the National Museum of the Royal navy, said: "ATG can fairly claim to have originated the campaign to save these for the nation since I saw the maps reported there and then picked up the phone to the team to say we must save them. Fingers firmly crossed that we can achieve that aim."
He added: "The Armada maps represent a defining moment in England's naval history and speak directly to our identity as an island nation. This has been an incredibly tough year for the museum, with our Covid-19 enforced closure and loss of revenue. However, when we learned that the maps could be lost abroad into private hands we decided we were honour bound to step in and lead the fight to save them for the nation".
The maps had been owned by Roger Wilbraham MP (1743-1829) in 1828. The earlier provenance is not known. The Wilbraham family then sold the drawings at a Sotheby's sale in 1898 and they were bought by London bookseller J Pearson and Co and later sold to William Waldorf Astor (1848-1919).
They were then inherited by the Waldorf Astor family. More recently, dealer Daniel Crouch acquired the group and agreed to sell the maps to an overseas buyer, believed to be in the US, who applied for the export licence.
Anyone wishing to support the campaign should visit nmrn.org.uk/armada-maps to find out more.
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Ryssland. Russia is feeling an economic squeeze. Yet Moscow is unwilling to reform and incapable of doing so. Today's Russia is also an unsatisfied power, which has problems with most of its neighbors. But the veteran diplomat René Nyberg, who has served as Finland's ambassador to Moscow and Berlin, notes from his personal experience that there is still room for agreement with Russia – even on missile defense.
This article is a revised version of a lecture that the author gave at a the Swedish Institute of International Affairs on April 7. The seminar was affected by news about a terrorist act on Drottninggatan in Stockholm, which was committed the same afternoon.
The Swedish Institute of International Affairs is grateful for having the possibility to publish this revised version of René Nyberg's lecture, which he kindly prepared for Utrikesmagasinet.
Column. Terrorists do not form our lives. Only we do, writes Mats Karlsson, director at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs.
EU. Björn Fägersten, Director of UI's Europe and Hilda Grönvall, Intern at the Europe program, outline five key issues that will shape the EU@60 event and its outcome.


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## CocoaAsyncSocket

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## MIKMIDI

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Nnamdi Kanu Vows to Shutdown Ebonyi State for Three Days
Tony Odijie July 28, 2017
In a show of influence, Nnamdi Kanu has threatened to shutdown government activities in Ebonyi State as he pushes for the Biafra State.
Pro - secessionist crusader and leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has sensationally declared Ebonyi state, a free Biafran state and vowed to shut down governance in the 'salt state' for three days on his next visit.
Kanu, made the controversial declaration while addressing thousands of Biafra agitators during his tour of Ebonyi state on Monday. "I have come to declare Ebonyi a Biafra state and when next I come, I will shut down the state for three days", he declared amidst cheers from his supporters.
During his stop in Enugu, the Abia state born Biafra agitator had declared that the Anambra state governorship election slated for November 18, would not hold unless the federal government organises a referendum for the Igbos on October 1, 2017.
Kanu issued the veiled threat while fielding questions with newsmen at a brief event where he received awards from three Igbo groups- the Eastern Consultative Assembly (ECA), the Igbo Students' Association (ISA) and the Igbo Women Assembly (IWA), in Enugu.
Kanu said "There will be no election in Anambra state come November 2017 and going forward there won't be any election until they give me date for a referendum. They know what to do; convene a meeting, I will send my rep, give us a date for referendum, that is the only way.
"In which part of this earth have you ever found a measure of self-determination to be equated to war except in Nigeria because the political leaders do not understand the difference between self-determination and war?
The Biafra activist, who was released from prison custody on health grounds last June, denied allegations that he was using the illegal Radio Biafra to propagate hate speech.
He argues: "Self-determination does not mean hate speech; the status quo can no longer remain. Like my brother Evangelist Eliot Ugochukwu-Uko said, if on or before October 1 nothing happens in terms of substantial restructuring, then there won't be any election; the people will support us."
On oppositions to his call by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo and other Igbo leaders, Kanu said their stand makes no stand because "the people are with us; we have their support 100 percent and come 18th of November 2017, the world will be amazed.
However, while describing Nigeria as a 'failed state' and a 'zoo', Kanu urged Ebonyians, to boycott the 2019 general election and all subsequent elections in the state by the federal government until the demand for referendum is granted.
"Nigeria is a zoo and a dead country that will be buried tomorrow. No one from Ebonyi should vote for Nigeria in 2019", he said.
The tough-talking IPOB leader, who stopped briefly at at Yaweh Church for a brief prayer before proceeding to Abakaliki in a motorcade amidst tight security, assured his supporters that Biafra has come to stay. "I will teach our enemies what they do not know. I will teach them that nobody can stop Biafra because Biafra has come to stay", he boasted.
Kanu equally vowed to continue his tour of what he called Biafraland, insisting that nothing will stop him from his secessionist crusade. His words: "I will traverse all parts of Biafra land and other areas without anybody stopping me including police and soldiers who are always in the habit of harassing people. I will continue to walk in the midst of these security agents as you can see and nobody will arrest me. They know they cannot stop Biafra.
Earlier in a presentation termed "Enugu Declaration", different Igbo groups at the event called on the government not to make further delay towards restructuring the country. The declaration was signed by Dr Alfred Udokwu; South East Elders Union; Rev Fr John Odey, Eastern Consultative Assembly; Bishop Mike Ibenene, South East Christian Network; Chief (Mrs) Maria Okwor:Igbo Women Assembly; Evangelist Elliot Ugochukwu-Uko, Igbo Youth Movement, among others.
They noted that the struggle by the ruling clique to sustain the present centralist federal system imposed on Nigeria by the military was no longer acceptable to Ndigbo.
Their joint statements read in parts: "Their arrogance, and ruthlessness has no place in the 21st century. It can only lead to the death of Nigeria. Nigeria must be restructured if Nigeria is to survive, and egalitarianism, equity and merit-based system enthroned.
The groups also declared support for IPOB's planned boycott of Anambra poll; insisting that they "will not participate further in any elections whatsoever until Nigeria is restructured to true fiscal federalism anchored on regional autonomy."
The statements read further: "We restate that if genuine processes towards restructuring Nigeria are not embarked upon by the federal government on or before the 1st of October 2017, our people will find it extremely difficult to continue to participate in the Nigerian project.
According to the Igbo groups, continuing to vote in elections in what they called 'dysfunctional land' will be "deepening the hole the country has fallen into".
"We will no longer vote in any elections whatsoever until Nigeria is restructured. This is the demand, desire and decision of the masses of Eastern Nigeria. We, therefore, conclude, that apart from the political class and their structure and the elite club who live in comfort zones, 99% of our people do not see any benefits of electing leaders the structure makes it impossible to hold accountable.
"The imposed unitary structure simply makes it impossible for the hapless electorate to choose their own leaders. Restructure now, or count us out of your elections."
This Post Was Published By: Tony Odijie


On June 26, the Canadian Senate passed Bill C-33, which requires Canada to include 5 percent renewable content in gasoline by 2010 and 2 percent renewable content in diesel fuel by 2012.
In the wake of the landmark biofuels bill, Canada's biodiesel industry is now embarking on a new era to produce sufficient volumes of the renewable fuel that's expected to expand a nascent marketplace, according to Canadian Renewable Fuels Association President Gordon Quaiattini. "We're quite excited about the fact that we now have a national standard that will be brought into effect," he said. "Pursuing larger targets in the future becomes that much easier now that we have a legislative mandate and a framework in place."
There are currently six biodiesel plants operating throughout Canada with a combined production capacity of 101 MMly (26.7 MMgy), according to data compiled by BBI International Inc. According to CRFA spokesman Robin Speer, approximately 600 MMly (159 MMgy) of biodiesel will be needed to meet the standard. Combined with the demand for ethanol, the CRFA expects the creation of 10 new biofuels facilities to meet this requirement. "[The federal biodiesel mandate] creates a new market for Canadian farmers, as well as for those who primarily grow canola, the main feedstock used for our biodiesel production," Speer said. "About 80 percent of the canola in Canada is exported, so this provides a new market for them to do some value-added processing at home, to create jobs, and to revitalize rural communities while producing a cleaner-burning fuel and giving consumers a choice."
Quaiattini added that provincial biofuel mandates could be enacted in addition to the federal standard. Currently, British Columbia is the only province with a biodiesel mandate (B5 by 2012). "What's important about the national mandate, of course, is that we're going to create over time a national footprint for biofuels use versus a patchwork of provincial standards that create pools of boutique fuel, which doesn't make it easily transportable and movable around the country," he said.
In what seems like perfect timing, Regina, Saskatchewan-based Canadian Green Fuels Inc. will be breaking ground on a 50 MMgy biodiesel facility in McLean, Saskatchewan, this summer. The plant is expected to be fully operational by June 2009 and have the capacity to crush 1,200 metric tons per day of any oilseed, including canola and soybeans.
In addition, Calgary, Alberta-based CR Fuels Inc. has obtained all of its key permits for the development of an integrated biofuels complex in Strathmore, Alberta, where it plans to build a 30 MMgy biodiesel plant and 25 MMgy ethanol plant on the same site. Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2009, according to CR Fuels President and Chief Executive Officer Gordon Hart. "Even if there wasn't a mandate, there should be a desire for [renewable fuels] because of our limited carbon footprint and the way we've put this package together, although the national mandate definitely helps," he said.


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Vishakhapatnam , Andhra Pradesh
Vishakhapatnam, known as "Vizag" is surrounded by 3 hills, each of which has a shrine dedicated to a different religion.
Vishakhapatnam is built along the seashore of the Bay of Bengal, and is bounded and broken by the bold headland called the Dolphin's Nose. The city boasts of a beautiful beach with a long beach road ending at nearly Bheemunipatnam on the northern end. The surrounding area is dominated on the west by the well-forested Eastern Ghats and numerous rivers, among them the Godavari and Indravati, drain farther east. The city is also known as "Vizag" and is surrounded by three hills, each of which has a shrine dedicated to a different religion - Venkateswara temple on Venkateswara Konda, Baba Ishaq Madina Dargah on Dargah Konda and Church of the Virgin Mary on Rose hill.
The city was named after the god of 'Valor-Vishakha'. It was a part of the Kalinga Kingdom, under Ashoka's rule in 260 B.C. It passed on later to the Andhra Kings of 'Vengi'. After this Pallava, Chola and Ganga dynasties ruled the city. In the 15th century, Vishakhapatnam became a part of the Vijayanagar Empire. The Europeans, the Dutch, the French and the English established themselves from the 17th century onwards and used this as a major trading center to export textiles, ivory, tobacco, indigo etc. This port is well documented in the histories of these colonial powers as well as in Indian historical records. This coast played a major role during the reign of the Asaf Jahis and the Golcondas.
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park:
The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is located in Vishakhapatnam amidst the scenic eastern ghats of India, flanked by hills on either sides and Bay of Bengal on the east.
Ramakrishna Beach:
One of the loveliest beaches on the East Coast, the Ramakrishna beach is a favorite resort for tourists visiting Vishakhapatnam. One of the loveliest beaches on the East Coast, the Ramakrishna beach is a favourite beach resort for tourists visiting Vishakhapatnam. The Ramakrishna beach presents a picturesque and beautiful scenic beauty. The vast stretch of water and the accompanying calm is in sharp contrast to the scurrying activity on the road and the apartments on the other side. On the shores, it is a virtual fair with a colorful crowd of tiny tots, young and old having a fun filled time on the sand bed. It is Vizag's favourite evening sojourn. An aquarium, the Kali temple, Visakha Museum, Roadside restaurants offering seafood is the other attractions.
Rishikonda Beach:
Located at a distance of 8 km. from Vishakhapatnam this beach is ideal for those seeking fun, away from the city crowd in a cool atmosphere at a reasonable price. This beach presents a picturesque and beautiful scenic beauty having golden sands, surf, sea and hill cottages overlooking the grand vista.
Kali Temple:
This is a small temple beautifully constructed situated near Rama Krishna Beach.
Vishakha Museum:
Situated on the shores of the Rishikonda beach, this museum gives historic insights of the past.
VUDA Park:
Located in Vishakhapatnam, VUDA Park is a heavy crowd puller and has a dancing musical fountain. This park is a heavy crowd puller and has a dancing musical fountain. The fountain dances to the tunes of popular Hindi and Telugu film songs. Boating facility is also available over here. There is also a skating ring, where one can enjoy skating. Coaching is given too for those interested in skating. Also take pleasure in riding on camel and horsebacks. This is the best place for kids in Vishakhapatnam. This park is a heavy crowd puller and has a dancing musical fountain. The fountain dances to the tunes of popular Hindi and Telugu film songs. Boating facility is available over here. There is also a skating ring, where one can enjoy skating. Coaching is given too for those interested in skating. Also take pleasure in riding on camel and horsebacks. This is the best place for kids in Vishakhapatnam.
The Harbour:
It is one of the natural harbours in the world. A temple, mosque and church are located on hills overlooking the harbour.
Dolphin's Nose:
A huge rock, 357m high, is shaped like a Dolphin's nose. The rock juts out into the sea, forming a headland on which is the lighthouse. The powerful beacon of the lighthouse set on a rock at sea has a beam that can be seen 65-km out at sea. The captivating symbol of Vishakhapatnam that charms the young and old alike is the headland Dolphin's Nose. At 358 meters above sea level, with a lighthouse atop the hill, Dolphin's Nose is aptly named.
Kailasagiri:
Kailasagiri is located on a hilltop and is a must to visiting place for all people visiting Vishakhapatnam. The charming hill on the seafront, affords a breath taking scenic view, especially towards Bheemunipatnam. A charming hill on the northern side of the city, Kailasagiri offers a spectacular view of the long shoreline and the cityscape of Vi zag. Viewpoints with roof and cement seats are located at different places on the hill to enjoy the serene atmosphere and scenic beauty. It has been developed as an attractive picnic spot. The magnificent Shiva Parvati statues with lighted mountains in front are worth seeing. 'Sankaram', 'Chakram' and 'Namam' fully lighted in the night are visible from almost all parts of the city.
Mudasarlova Water Works And Park:
Situated 10-km from the city, it is beautiful valley framed by hills with a lake that supplies water to the city. There is also a scenic 18-hole Golf course belonging to East Point Golf Club. Mudasarlova is a large water tank located at a distance 5 km from Visakhapatnam. The site consists of park (for picnics) fountains, birds and peacocks in cages, water tank and a beautiful garden.
Borra Caves:
At a distance of about 90-95-km from Vishakhapatnam are the Borra Caves, which attained historical and religious importance. Borra Caves are located at distance of 90 km from Vishakhapatnam. They are spread over the Eastern Ghats and occupy an area of 2 square kilometers. The one-million-year-old Borra Caves are situated at a height 1400 feet above the sea level. These limestone caves were formed as a result of the action of Gosthani River. The river, which now flows through these caves, was once upon a time flowing over the limestone area. Due to the pressure exerted by the river water on the mineral deposits, the limestone dissolved and gradually the caves were formed. In the process, giving rise to several interesting structures like - a mushroom, a temple, a mosque, a church and many more.
Submarine Museum:
Another Attraction to Vizag is the recently setup submarine museum, one of its kind in the country and the first Museum in Asia to be build off a Submarine.
Bheemunipatnam:
About 25-km from Vishakhapatnam is Bheemunipatnam. Bheemunipatnam is a place seeped in mythological lore. It has got its name after the legendary figure Bhima (second among the 5 Pandavas). According to a legend, during the Aranyavasa period, Bhima killed Bakasura and installed Sri Lakshmi Narasimha idol atop the hill. The most important aspect of interest at the place is the beach, which is perhaps matchless for its beauty all along the east coast. The 25 km stretch of road literally hugging the coastline from Visakhapatnam to Bheemunipatnam is simply breathtaking. Go back to the 17th century. Discover the remains of a Dutch settlement, ruined fort, armory and the oldest Dutch cemetery.
It is the second oldest municipality in India and the first in the state of Andhra Pradesh established in 1861 AD. Bheemunipatnam popularly known as Bheemli is situated at the confluence of river Gosthani and Bay of Bengal. Here one can find a big laterite topped hill with temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha.
Simhachalam:
About 16-km from Vishakhapatnam is Simhachalam, famous for the temple of Sri Varaha Lakshminarasimha. Architecturally this ancient temple deserves high praise. One of the most exquisitely sculpted shrines of Andhra Pradesh, Simhachalam temple is situated 16 km from Vizag among thickly wooded hills. The Eastern Gangas built this temple in 13th Century A.D. The beautifully carved 16-pillared Natya mantapa and the 96-pillared Kalyana mantapa bear testimony to the architectural brilliance of the temple. The image of the presiding deity, Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy, is covered in a thick layer of sandalwood paste. And the real shape of the deity can be viewed only during Chandanayatra Festival (March - April).
Araku Valley:
About 115-km from Vishakhapatnam is the beautiful Araku Valley, with its bracing climate, orchards, and the Ananthagiri Ghats, which present an enchanting view to the visitors, is attracting tourists not only in India but from abroad too. The picturesque Araku Valley popularly called as Andhra Ooty is situated at an altitude of 3,100 feet on the Eastern Ghats at a distance of 112 km. from Visakhapatnam. A visitor to the valley will be greeted by smooth flowing silvery streams and 46 tunnels & bridges by a train journey. The famous attraction of Araku valley is the 1 million year old Borra Caves. Even the traditional folk dances like the Dhimsa and Mayuri are still performed here by the native Adivasis. Bus service is available to visit the valley from Vishakhapatnam. A.P. Tourism conducts an excursion trip everyday from Vishakhapatnam. Trekking facility is available from Borra Caves to Araku Valley.
Ananthagiri Hills:
Ananthagiri is a breathtakingly beautiful resort sheltered in the lush undulating ranges of the Eastern Ghats. It is considered to be a perfect head off to get away from the blistering summer months. The Ananthagiri hills are on the way to Araku Valley and are famous for coffee plantations. Ananthagiri is a breathtakingly beautiful resort sheltered in the lush undulating ranges of the Eastern Ghats. It is considered to be a perfect head off to get away from the blistering summer months. Ananthagiri is perched at an altitude where the panoramic vista unfolds stunning viewpoints.
Driving through picturesque coffee plantations the road to Anantagiri with its ups and downs on the Ghat route is literally enveloped with mango groves, waterfalls that gush and flow into the ravines. The Eastern Ghats rail route on this stretch is one of the highest broad gauge tracks in the world. Train travel is an exhilarating experience as lush landscapes of forest and coffee plantations afford a memorable spectacle. The swift flowing streams are another sight to behold.
Lawsons Bay:
A beautiful beach that falls on the way to Kailasagiri Hill, Lawson's Bay is an ideal spot for sea bathing and surfing. Lawson's bay presents a picturesque and beautiful scenic beauty. The vast stretch of water and the accompanying calm is in sharp contrast to the scurrying activity on the road and the apartments on the other side. On the shores, it is a virtual fair with a colorful crowd of tiny tots, young and old having a fun filled time on the sand bed.
Tourist Information officer
Regional Tourist Information Bureau, Vudda Building, Siripuram, Visakhapatnam - 530 003 Phone: 91-0891-2754716.
Andhra Pradesh Tourist Information Counter
Visakhapatnam Railway Station.
How to reach Vishakhapatnam
Air: Indian Airlines flies daily to Hyderabad and five times a week to Chennai, New Delhi and Kolkata.
Rail: Visakhapatnam is a major junction on the commercially important Chennai Kolkata rail line. As such the city is well connected by rail with New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. Daily express trains are available to all these four major cities connected with Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, New Delhi and Bhubaneswar.
Road:Vishakhapatnam is 650 km from Hyderabad and 350 km from Vijayawada. Regular bus services are available to Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Bhubaneswar, Chennai and Tirupati.
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Bogue Street protected bike lane pilot program approved by East Lansing City Council
By Ben Goldman | July 28, 2019
A proposed bike lane on Bogue Street is inching closer to a reality, as the team behind the proposal updated members of the council at a meeting on July 16. The team behind the proposal presented at the Traffic Commission meeting the previous evening, on July 15, and presented to the council an update on the project, which has tentative installation date of mid-August. "We're redoing the trail from Farm Lane to Bogue," said project manager Tressa Wahl. "We studied it long and hard, and we came up with this solution, and that's why we're rolling with it."
"We looked at a lot of other options, too," said team member Robert Rayl, of RS Engineering, LLC, "and this was the safest one."
A pilot program of a new bike lane on Bogue Street was approved and supported by council at the July 16 meeting. The team aims to complete installation mid-August, with an October removal.
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The numbers Bk appearing in the summation expansions of tan(x) and tanh(x) are the Bernoulli numbers. The Ek in the expansion of sec(x) are Euler numbers.
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King George called the American Revolution "the Presbyterian Revolution" because so many Presbyterian ministers were influential in starting and supplying American independence. At least eleven of the fifty-six signers of the Declaration of Independence were Presbyterians.
Woodrow Wilson, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Ronald Reagan are among ten Presbyterian presidents of our country. Abraham Lincoln, though he never joined any church, regularly attended the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington during his years as president.
Presbyterians were active in the abolition of slavery and were at the forefront of the civil rights movement. As early as 1946, the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) adopted the concept of "non-segregated church in a non-segregated society."
Famous Presbyterians include actors John Wayne and Jimmy Stuart, late-night talk show host David Letterman, author Mark Twain, and astronaut John Glenn. Fred Rogers, better known as "Mr. Rogers" was an ordained Presbyterian minister.
Presbyterians value education very highly. There are over 80 Presbyterian-related colleges in the United States. Here in Texas are Austin College in Sherman, Trinity University in San Antonio, and Schreiner College in Kerrville. Our own church has the oldest continuously operating pre-school and kindergarten in Lamar County and it celebrated fifty years of service in September 2009.


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Samson is a city in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2000 census the population was 2,071.
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Integrating Nature Into the Built Environment – Impressive Practice and Resources
The Challenge of integrating nature into our buildings and cities has been forever changed by the biophilia hypothesis. Such integration would nurture that elusive and shy direct connection to our essential human nature. We dearly need that connection on a daily basis for our development and on-going well being. A Biophilic approach also creates a package of lower-order but more tangible value, such as habitat and biodiversity enhancement, ecosystem functioning, lower cost ecosystem services, recreation, community development. Ultimately, this integrative approach creates the higher quality places (buildings, blocks, districts, cities, regions) now desired by residents, businesses, and municipalities.
The Practice. The leading practitioners and communities have been wrestling with how to respond effectively for the past decade, or more (for example, ILFI, EcoDistrict.org, and Singapore). It is a work in progress that is being informed by a creative cross-pollination of the planning and design professions. At the heart of this innovation is understanding and using the principles of nature–our regenerative, self-organizing, complex, living system. This innovation will forge a new body of knowledge and practice from a synthesis across the disciplines of restoration ecology, urban design, landscape architecture, architecture, urban planning, and ecological urbanism.
Singapore—A City in a Garden. For more than 50 years, Singapore has been on a long slow path of creating a "City in a Garden." As a result, they are a leading practitioner with many lessons and resources for the rest of us. Singapore has more than 2 million trees along roadsides, in parks and nature reserves. To achieve its "City in a Garden" vision, various greening policies have been pursued over the past five decades. These policies ensure trees are being planted along streets and within development sites. They also protect and conserve trees within development sites and in designated areas of the city with mature trees. Beyond tree planting and conservation, the City also recognizes the importance of green recreational spaces, which not only contribute to the expansion of the urban forest, but also serve as important community spaces and rich biodiversity sites. More recently, other exciting initiatives have also been developed to create habitat in less traditional "spaces" of the built environment. They promote roof gardens, vertical green walls and mid-level gardens. Together, these policies, schemes, and incentives help to create a city with close to 50% green cover. The various policies have helped Singapore grow into a "City in a Garden."
Resources on Singapore include the following:
Parks and Tree Act – http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/aol/search/display/view.w3p;query=DocId%3Ac6871e24-cb16-417e-8dd5-81bdd6c1ff3c%20Depth%3A0%20Status%3Ainforce;rec=0
Development Guidelines – https://www.nparks.gov.sg/~/media/nparks-real-content/partner-us/developers-architects-and-engineers/development-plan-submission-requirements/handbook_12-july-2011_full-version.ashx?la=en
Nature Ways – https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/nature-ways
LUSH Program – http://www.ura.gov.sg/uol/circulars/2014/jun/dc14-lush20.aspx
Green Mark Certification – http://www.bca.gov.sg/greenmark/green_mark_buildings.html
LEAF Certification – https://www.nparks.gov.sg/partner-us/landscape-industry/leaf
LEAF Certification Award Winners 2014 –https://www.nparks.gov.sg/~/media/nparks-real-content/news/leaf2014factsheetalldevelopmentsupdated_14oct.ashx?la=en
Green Roof Guidelines – https://www.skyrisegreenery.com/index.php/home/research
"Super" Green Buildings. In addition, the leading edge of green buildings are often aptly characterized as super green high rises The following are three inspiring examples.
http://architizer.com/projects/jardin/media/1058792/
http://awards.ctbuh.org/media/ctbuh-announces-2015-urban-habitat-award-winner/
http://capitagreensingapore.com/about-capitagreen/
Two other examples of noteworthy buildings are the award-winning Bosco residential tower in Italy and the Commerzbank building in Frankfurt. The latter building has a series of nine 4-storey sky gardens spiraling up the building that are integrated with the natural ventilation scheme. It's been operating for almost 20 years now, so should also be a good source of lessons learned.
Good images of the Commerzbank gardens. https://www.commerzbank.de/en/hauptnavigation/presse/mediathek/bilddaten/buildings/buildings_1.html
A detailed case study of the Commerzbank. http://www.mbenkert.com/arend.benkert.defilippis.tillmaand.pdf
Another Singapore example: http://perkinswill.com/work/create.html
The Big Challenge of this emerging theory/practice area is going beyond the aesthetics of ornamental landscape on a big scale, often vertically. That will involve not replicating nature in all its complexity, but creating a simpler "constructed" nature in the built environment of the city-region. What part of that larger, necessarily simpler, constructed habitat will this new "nature" play in the class A office buildings?
This new practice area will not forsake ornamental landscape, but extend it and modify it in a variety of ways. Obviously, it will need to be rooted in "native" plants of the city and its historical ecology, but with an eye to what can work in a city, and a city of the future under climate change, increasingly scarce resources/high demand, equity, even to the point of what role does the nature-in-building play in a 21st century regenerative city. These questions will be addressed in practice over time. The young research area of biophilia hypothesis, the young practice area of biophilic design, and the budding area of biophilic city planning and design are systematically embracing the challenge and advancing practice. Some resources follow from Professor Timothy Beatley's international research project on biophilic cities that lead to the launch of the Biophilic Cities Network.
Biophilic Cities Network (BCN) Home Page: http://biophiliccities.org/
Stephen Kellert Yale Bio: https://environment.yale.edu/profile/kellert/ (I actually talked a bit to Stephen and just read his recent book, Birthright—People in Nature in the Modern World, which is exceptional (link to NPR interview here: http://www.npr.org/2013/01/20/169523283/connecting-with-nature-to-reclaim-our-natural-birthright
Recording of Kellert's Keynote to the Biophilic Cities network Launch Event: http://biophiliccities.org/launch/ (includes link ot Jennifer Wolch's also)
BCN Singapore Profile, including link to the film on BioP Singapore: http://biophiliccities.org/what-are-biophilic-cities/singapore/
Film links: http://biophiliccities.org/films/
Biophilic Design – Architecture for Life (also their site: http://www.biophilicdesign.net/)
Others . . . see list at the URL
You might like these links to Terrapin too (See "About Terrapin" below):
All reports: http://www.terrapinbrightgreen.com/publications/
14 Patterns of Biophilic Design: http://www.terrapinbrightgreen.com/report/14-patterns/
The Economics of Biophilia: http://www.terrapinbrightgreen.com/report/economics-of-biophilia/
About Terrapin. Focusing on transformative action for society, Terrapin utilizes whole-systems thinking to develop integrated design strategies, Terrapin challenges design and ownership teams to create restorative, regenerative environments. Terrapin believes in finding solutions that reconnect people with nature and mimic natural systems as this focus offers boundless opportunities to improve the quality of life for all. They also believe that high performance design means fundamentally improving health and productivity, while improving overall economic and environmental performance.
[Contributors to this post include (1) Kate Howe, AICP, Director, SF Office, VIA Architecture, (2) Kirsten Weeks, LEED AP, CEM, GRP Energy and Building Ecology Specialist, AURP, and (3) Stephanie Ng, Urban Planner (green public spaces, urban greenery and green infrastructure), Singapore National Parks Board and Masters Degree Candidate, Environmental Management at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Post prepared by Scott T. Edmondson, AICP, is founder/past co-director and Research Program Lead of the Sustainability Committee, one of the APA Sustainable Communities Division's Sustainability Champions, and a strategic sustainability planner-economist at SF Planning, Information and Analysis Group and Sustainability Planning Group.]
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"Franchisors" offer and sell franchise opportunities to prospective "franchisees". A Franchisor, pursuant to an FDD, offers and sells franchises whereby a franchisee is granted the right and obligation to establish a franchised location using the franchisor's systems, know-how and licensed marks. A Franchisee, through a franchise agreement, is granted the right and obligation to establish and operate a franchised location. Franchisees typically pay franchisors a one-time upfront franchise fee and ongoing royalty fees.
Below learn more about the role of the franchisor, the role of the franchisee and the differences between franchisors and franchisees.
A Proven Business Model – In order to become a franchisor, you must have reached a point in which your business model irrefutably works. Consumers recognize your brand and seek out your products or services.
A Recognized Trademark – Registered trademarks are among the most valuable assets that a franchisor has acquired through careful research as well as trial and error. Establishing a recognized trademark and securing the federal rights to that mark often requires a great deal of time and dedication.
Established Business Systems – The franchisor has developed a system of conducting business that produces reliable results. From working with customers and clients to delivering products services, the franchisor has an established business model that franchisees will follow.
Training and Support – One of the most important contributions that the franchisor provides is extensive training and on-going support. With the guidance of an experienced entrepreneur, the franchisees learn from someone with proven success.
Paying Franchise Fees – Franchisees are required to pay a franchise fee in order to obtain the right to establish a franchised business location as well as a percentage of gross revenues and a fee for advertising costs.
Management of Franchise Location – Franchisees take the franchisor's business systems, training and know-how and put it into practice in their location. Franchisees essentially have a framework for making their franchise location a success, but control the day-to-day operations independently.
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The party rests and recuperates after the trial of the hook horror. Now it's on to sweep the rest of the tomb by the city of Daggerdale. Will they find the source of the night sickness or will they be lost in the tomb forever?! Find out as we sit down and wrap up ADnD: the Doom of Daggerdale!
ADnD: Doom of Daggerdale Episode 2!
Our heroes discover that all is not well in the town of Daggerdale, but none of the villagers care to investigate what is causing the strange illness to occur. As our heroes start to poke around and investigate the town the law fights back! Will our heroes discover the cause of the illness, and what of the creatures that attack only from the fog of night? Find out today as we play Advanced Dungeons and Dragons: The Doom of Daggerdale!
Advanced Dungeons and Dragons: Doom of Daggerdale Episode 1!
With the group heading to the city of Baldur's Gate we decided to take a short interlude and jump back in time to a different edition of Dungeons and Dragons! As a subscriber goal that we reached, we sat down one evening to play ADnD . We have to apologize for the audio quality, since we streamed this actual play out as well. It's been cleaned up as much as possible, so please don't hold too much against us. We thank you so much for being our fans and we hope you'll continue to help us grow in the future!


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Mark A. Snodgrass (born March 16, 1964) is an American politician and educator who served as a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives for the 20B district from 2002 to 2008.

Early life and education
Snodgrass was born in Boise, Idaho, earned a Bachelor of Science in history for secondary education from Boise State University in 1989. He later received a Master of Arts in economics education from Boise State in 2002.

Career
Snodgrass has worked as an American government and Economics teacher at Eagle High School since its opening in 1996. Also for the school, he coaches the girls' golf team. He also works as a real estate agent. He appeared on the reality court show Judge Judy.

2010

Mark Snodgrass founds the educational group known as "Snodgang"

2022

Mark Snodgrass taught the best AP microeconomics and AP Government classes at Eagle High School. During this year he also started his new podcast called the "Snodcast".

Elections

Idaho Senate

2008
Snodgrass challenged arch nemesis Senator Shirley McKague for District 20 Idaho Senate. He took 46.6% of the vote.

Idaho House of Representatives

2006
Snodgrass defeated Marv Hagedorn in the Republican primary with 59.2% of the vote. Snodgrass defeated perennial candidate Rex Kerr Libertarian nominee with 81.22% of the vote in the general election.

2004
Snodgrass defeated Dan Hollowell in the Republican primary with 54.10% of the vote. Snodgrass defeated David H. Slack Libertarian nominee with 84.7% of the vote in the general election.

2002
Snodgrass defeated Sean D. Moorhouse in the Republican primary with 55% of the vote. Snodgrass defeated Wayne Foster Democratic nominee and Libertarian nominee Wendy Lieberman with 68.1% of the vote.

References

1964 births
Living people
Republican Party members of the Idaho House of Representatives
Boise State University alumni

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Gent-Wevelgem 2020 - Mads Pedersen conquers cobbles to win Gent-Wevelgem
Mads Pedersen (Trek Segafredo) judged his final effort to perfection, overhauling Florian Senechal (Deceuninck-QuickStep) and Matteo Trentin (CCC Team) to win the 82nd Gent-Wevelgem in Flanders Fields.
Mads Pedersen of Denmark and Team Trek
Mads Pedersen timed his sprint to perfection to take the 82nd Gent-Wevelgem in Flanders Fields.
The 2019 world champion emerged from an elite group containing – among others – Wout Van Aert (Team Jumbo–Visma) and Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin–Fenix), to add the prestigious Belgian classic to his palmares.
'I'm a realist' - Cavendish not expecting fairytale 2021 season
Pedersen launched his sprint at 200m to go and it was Sénéchal who took second with Matteo Trentin (CCC Team) in third.
Watch Gent-Wevelgem finish as riders play thrilling 'game of cat and mouse'
Alberto Bettiol (EF Pro Cycling) created the final race-winning move when he attacked from the elite section of nine riders. Pedersen did not make that move initially, but responded just in time with a late surge to cross the gap between the van der Poel group and the Bettiol group.
The two most-fancied riders pre-race, van der Poel and Van Aert, effectively marked one another out of the game. With 400m left, Van Aert stuck rigidly to the wheel of the Dutch national champ, refusing to help him try and close the gap. The eventual result was that they took eighth and ninth places on the day, the last two riders of the lead group.
The race erupted into life not on the first ascent of the Kemmelberg as many expected, but rather on the comparatively 'easy' roads that followed it. Crosswinds and crashes created gaps in the peloton and provided a spur for riders to attack and forge on. Some of those to be brought down in crashes were Daniel Oss (Bora Hansgrohe), Dimitri Claeys (Cofidis) and Jasper Philipsen (UAE Team Emirates).
'Death ridge' and vicious crosswinds combine at Gent-Wevelgem
From there, two roughly equal-sized groups formed, totalling about 40 riders. It was an acceleration from Welshman Luke Roew (Ineos) that formed the next significant group, with eight other rides joining him to create a new breakaway with an advantage of a bout a minute at its most.
They stayed away until the third and final ascent of the Kemmelberg when a brutal acceleration from van der Poel obliterated the gap. From there, a leading group of 14 was formed, with Stefan Kung (Groupama FDJ) joining to make it 15 soon after.
Mads Pedersen - Gent-Wevelgem win is one of the biggest of my career
The Swiss TT rider was one of the most active in the final 10km, trying to force a move that would shake loose some of the superior sprinters. In the end his efforts were enough for fifth place, one place behind Bettiol.
The next major target for the classics men will be the Tour of Flanders next Sunday, with Scheldeprijs to come in between now and then on Wednesday 14 October.
'I just know I'm still good' - Cavendish looking forward to 2021 with Deceuninck-QuickStep
Vuelta a San Juan cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
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Braid: Enhanced medical centres offer promise
Don Braid, Calgary Herald 06.05.2013
Don Braid
When aspiring premier Alison Redford promised something called family care clinics during the Progressive Conservative leadership race two years ago, it looked like a stunt to outflank Gary Mar, a former health minister.
She seemed to be playing risky politics with health care again during the 2012 election campaign, with her promise to build 120 of those clinics, also known as FCCs.
Redford's promises were certainly both of those things — a striking stunt, and pure election politics.
But now, one more year later, another possibility emerges.
Maybe they were also a great idea.
Redford announced a second wave of 24 more family care clinics on Tuesday, including four in Calgary.
Three will be in communities, and one will be part of the University of Calgary medical school.
Both the U of C and University of Alberta enthusiastically applied to create clinics. A big group of towns, cities and villages also wanted them.
The government picked the first projects based on the need and community readiness, all the way from Beaverlodge to Medicine Hat.
FCCs are clearly catching on, both with local authorities and the medical community.
Dr. Michael Giuffre, president of the Alberta Medical Association, feels that if FCCs are done right they can "certainly fill a need, especially in high needs areas."
A year ago, the AMA was adamantly opposed to FCCs, fearing that Redford's clinics would replace primary care networks that doctors have worked for years to build.
Doctors and the government were fighting bitterly over alleged AHS intimidation of physicians. The AMA even took out anti-government ads during the election campaign.
"There was a lot of suspicion and mistrust, a lot of feeling that we were going to replace primary care networks," said Alberta Health spokesman Bart Johnson. "But it's never been either-or. The goal was always just to enhance primary care."
The AMA, and many family doctors, are now persuaded that primary care networks will endure and even expand. They're reassured by a clause in the recent deal with the government that guarantees doctor consultation on all reforms.
So the family care clinics will launch — maybe more slowly than Redford promised, with final costs yet to be determined, but they're on the way.
Which begs the question: What the heck are they, exactly?
Why do we need another form of clinic, and how do Redford's FCCs differ from primary care networks?
The PCNs are associations of doctors who loosely unite with other specialties to provide care over a geographic area.
The one my family is lucky enough to belong to — the Calgary Foothills network — has a clinical pharmacist, a dietitian, a health management nurse, a respiratory expert and a behavioural psychologist.
Network patients get ready access to such specialties, and many other benefits of which they're often only vaguely aware.
PCNs, in fact, aren't very visible because they're seldom single physical places where people can go to for a range of services under one roof.
Family care clinics will be.
They promise everything from diagnosis to treatment and counselling in one building, open for long hours every day.
Imagine something a big step up from a walk-in clinic, but less elaborate than an urgent care centre such as the Sheldon Chumir.
If these clinics work, they could radically reduce the pressure on emergency wards, thus saving a great deal of money while improving health and access for hundreds of thousands of Albertans.
For Redford, the clinics simply must work. A fiasco on such a crucial promise could defeat the government.
And now there are signs that she will pull this off — maybe because, when you strip out the politics, family care clinics were an inspired idea from the start.
Don Braid's column appears regularly in the Herald.
dbraid@calgaryherald.com


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The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 4.23.19
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Kenneth Hirtz
Kenneth C. Hirtz has joined Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman as Of Counsel. He focuses his practice on the defense of motor vehicle, premises, and professional liability, commercial litigation and medical malpractice defense.
Miguel Quiñones
Miguel "Mickey" Quiñones has been appointed dean at the Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond, effective July 1. He is with Southern Methodist University. He has degrees from Texas A&M University and Michigan State University.
Andrew Lacey has been named men's basketball coach at Richard Bland College of William and Mary. He had been with Varina High School and is a graduate of Bridgewater College.
Dennis A. Walter has been named Hanover County attorney, effective May 1. He is the county's deputy county attorney.
Melanie Banton has joined the Bon Air office of Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville Real Estate as marketing manager.
Lindsey Downes
Joining Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer:
Mike Dawson is senior project manager. He had been with Carr Properties in Washington, D.C., and is a graduate of Radford University.
Lindsey Downes is a human resources generalist. She is a graduate of James Madison University.
Jeff Finch has joined the Alliance Group as senior vice president. He had been with the Virginia General Assembly and has degrees from Virginia Tech and Virginia Commonwealth University.
Jeff Finch
Joining M.L. Bell Construction:
Andrew Griffith is project manager. He had been with Graybeale Construction Inc.
Roger Klitsch is superintendent. He had been with Virtexco Corp.
Louise Lockett Gordon is director of Bike Walk RVA. She had been lead organizer and has degrees from College of William & Mary and Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Bonsai Ashleigh, Antonio Bradshaw, Steve Sanderson, Andy Tapscott and Chanel Woodson have joined Networking Technologies + Support as deskside support specialists.