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Russell Moore on Why Religious Liberty Matters
by Joseph Sunde • September 19, 2014
One of the most profound ironies in our current debates over religious liberty is the Left's persistent decrying of business as short-sighted and materialistic even as it attempts to prevent the Hobby Lobbys of the world from heeding their consciences and convictions.
Business is about far more than some materialistic bottom line, but this is precisely why we need the protection for religious liberty. If we fail to promote religious liberty for businesses, how can we ever expect the marketplace to contribute to widespread human flourishing — economic, social, spiritual, and otherwise?
In a marvelous talk at AEI's recent Evangelical Leadership Summit, hosted by Values and Capitalism, Dr. Russell Moore points to precisely this, arguing that we need to cultivate churches, businesses, institutions, and governments whose consciences "are not so malleable that they can be directed simply by the whims of the marketplace or…by government edict."
Watch the full thing here, which is followed by other insightful speakers, including Brian Grim, whose research on business and religious liberty aptly complements Moore's thoughts.
As Moore explains:
If we do not have religious liberty, this does not mean that we have a purely secular state. It means that we have a more religious state, and a state that is dictating religious terms. … If you give to the government the ability to differentiate between what religious convictions are really and truly important or not, then we will wind up with a state-established religion in which the government says, 'a vague concept of the divine is all that really matters, and all of your particularities can simply be wiped away like a building being plowed away by eminent domain in order to build a new business.
We instead need to have the sort of freedom and the sort of liberty where we are arguing with one another not because these things are not important, but because they are, and signaling in those arguments that there are things — important, crucial, even ultimate things — that are not part of the purview of the state and of the legislative process…We all ought to agree that the state cannot and should not be ultimate. And so when we have the sort of liberty that allows us to argue with one another, that signals not only to the government, "Caesar is not God," it also signals to us.
Moore also addresses the many evangelicals who, when it comes to the issue of religious liberty, urge us to mildly step away from such battles and surrender our rights as some form of Christian humility:
In a democratic republic, by doing that [by surrendering on religious liberty], it's not just that you are saying, "I'm willing to be persecuted." You are saying "I'm willing to be persecutor" by putting into jeopardy future generations of people based upon their consciences.
Keep them out of jail, but perhaps even more important, train up a generation who's willing to go to jail, who have consciences that are not so malleable that they can be directed simply by the whims of the marketplace, consciences that are not so malleable that they can be directed by government edict — congregations of people who know how to render to Caesar, but who know how to render to God, who know how to pledge allegiance when we ought and when we can, but who still know how to call Jesus "Jesus." I think that's what we need.
A society wherein businesses are free, emboldened, and empowered to call Jesus "Jesus"?
Joseph Sunde
is an associate editor and writer for the Acton Institute. His work has appeared in venues such as the Foundation for Economic Education, First Things, The Christian Post, The Stream, Intellectual Takeout, Patheos, LifeSiteNews, The City, Charisma News, The Green Room, Juicy Ecumenism, Ethika Politika, Made to Flourish, and the Center for Faith and Work. Joseph resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota with his wife and four children.
Posted in Freedom of Conscience, Individual Liberty, Politics, Religious Liberty, VirtueTagged business, ERLC, Hobby Lobby, religious liberty, russell moore
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If you're wondering what the initial comics-shop sales were for All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder, wonder no more. The second half of 2005 is now online at The Comics Chronicles, starting with July 2005.
Now less than nine years of Diamond-era sales to be posted. It actually gets a little easier going backwards, as there are fewer categories to calculate (we're already done with the ten-year comparisons).


Grate the Mango. Mix the grated mango, red chillies, jaggery and salt. Grind it to a fine paste.
Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds, methi powder, turmeric powder and the paste.
Let it boil well and become thick. The oil will be separated from the gravy.
Preserve it in clean dry airtight jars. It goes well with rice and chapattis.


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Ridal, Martin orcid.org/0000-0002-2716-1571
Publications (7 of 7) Show all publications
Ridal, M. & Dahlbom, M. (2017). Assimilation of Multinational Radar Reflectivity Data in a Mesoscale Model: A Proof of Concept. Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, 56(6), 1739-1751
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Assimilation of Multinational Radar Reflectivity Data in a Mesoscale Model: A Proof of Concept
Ridal, Martin
SMHI, Research Department, Meteorology.
Dahlbom, Mats
2017 (English)In: Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, ISSN 1558-8424, E-ISSN 1558-8432, Vol. 56, no 6, p. 1739-1751Article in journal (Refereed) Published
urn:nbn:se:smhi:diva-4143 (URN)10.1175/JAMC-D-16-0247.1 (DOI)000403093300013 ()
Lindskog, M., Ridal, M., Thorsteinsson, S. & Ning, T. (2017). Data assimilation of GNSS zenith total delays from a Nordic processing centre. Atmospheric Chemistry And Physics, 17(22), 13983-13998
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Data assimilation of GNSS zenith total delays from a Nordic processing centre
Lindskog, Magnus
Thorsteinsson, Sigurdur
Icelandic Meteorological Office, Reykjavík, Iceland.
Ning, Tong
Lantmäteriet.
2017 (English)In: Atmospheric Chemistry And Physics, ISSN 1680-7316, E-ISSN 1680-7324, Vol. 17, no 22, p. 13983-13998Article in journal (Refereed) Published
urn:nbn:se:smhi:diva-4450 (URN)10.5194/acp-17-13983-2017 (DOI)000416151800001 ()
Olsson, J., Simonsson, L. & Ridal, M. (2015). Rainfall nowcasting: predictability of short-term extremes in Sweden. Urban Water Journal, 12(1), 3-13
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Rainfall nowcasting: predictability of short-term extremes in Sweden
Olsson, Jonas
SMHI, Research Department, Hydrology.
Simonsson, Lennart
2015 (English)In: Urban Water Journal, ISSN 1573-062X, Vol. 12, no 1, p. 3-13Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Our current knowledge of the character of rainfall events in Sweden associated with extreme short-term accumulations and their predictability by forecasting, is very limited. In this study, observations from automatic stations and weather radars in Sweden were analysed to identify and characterise extreme short-term events. Often shorter-duration (1-6 h) extreme events were associated with small-scale structures, dominated by single cells, and longer-duration (12-24 h) events with less variable, larger-scale fields. For lead time 3 h, similar to 20% of the events were forecasted at the correct place with an error of <25% by the operational Swedish nowcasting system. If allowing for a 25 km displacement of the forecasted events, the hit rate increased by 10-15 percentage points. Some predictability was found for lead time 8 h but not for 24 h. The results suggest a potential added gain of increasing the temporal resolution of the Swedish flood forecasting system to sub-daily steps.
urn:nbn:se:smhi:diva-2019 (URN)10.1080/1573062X.2015.987428 (DOI)000346568900003 ()
Olsson, J., Simonsson, L. & Ridal, M. (2014). Rainfall nowcasting: predictability of short-term extremes in Sweden. Urban Water Journal, 11(7), 605-615
2014 (English)In: Urban Water Journal, ISSN 1573-062X, Vol. 11, no 7, p. 605-615Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Our current knowledge of the character of rainfall events in Sweden associated with extreme short-term accumulations and their predictability by forecasting, is very limited. In this study, observations from automatic stations and weather radars in Sweden were analysed to identify and characterise extreme short-term events. Often shorter-duration (1-6 h) extreme events were associated with small-scale structures, dominated by single cells, and longer-duration (12-24 h) events with less variable, larger-scale fields. For lead time 3 h,,20% of the events were forecasted at the correct place with an error of <25% by the operational Swedish nowcasting system. If allowing for a 25 km displacement of the forecasted events, the hit rate increased by 10-15 percentage points. Some predictability was found for lead time 8 h but not for 24 h. The results suggest a potential added gain of increasing the temporal resolution of the Swedish flood forecasting system to sub-daily steps.
precipitation, runoff, flood forecasting
urn:nbn:se:smhi:diva-154 (URN)10.1080/1573062X.2013.847465 (DOI)000338103000008 ()
Ridal, M., Lindskog, M., Gustafsson, N. & Haase, G. (2011). Optimized advection of radar reflectivities. Atmospheric research, 100(2-3), 213-225
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Optimized advection of radar reflectivities
Gustafsson, Nils
Haase, Günther
SMHI, Research Department, Atmospheric remote sensing.
2011 (English)In: Atmospheric research, ISSN 0169-8095, E-ISSN 1873-2895, Vol. 100, no 2-3, p. 213-225Article in journal (Refereed) Published
A nowcasting system for generation of short-range precipitation forecasts has been developed at the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI). The methodology consists of utilising a time-series of radar reflectivity composites for deriving an advection field, which will give a better representation of the motion of the precipitation pattern compared to a model wind field. The advection field is derived applying a 4-dimensional variational data assimilation technique. The resulting field is then used for a semi-Lagrangian advection of the latest available reflectivity field forward in time. During the forecast, the advected field is gradually replaced by a numerical weather prediction forecast in order to include the onset of convection and advection into the radar coverage area. In an idealised example with simulated observations the functionality of the method is demonstrated. For a case study of a full scale example the resulting precipitation forecast shows large improvements compared to the operational numerical weather prediction model used at SMHI, especially for forecasts up to three hours, where the largest influence from the radar advection occurs. In an objective validation of the structure, amplitude and location of modelled precipitation, where the forecasts are compared to radar observations, these findings are confirmed. The same validation of model runs over a longer time period also clearly indicates that the amplitude, structure and location of the precipitation patterns are significantly improved as compared to a short-range forecast from the operational forecast model used at SMHI. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Nowcasting, Radar, Advection, Variational data assimilation
urn:nbn:se:smhi:diva-521 (URN)10.1016/j.atmosres.2010.12.016 (DOI)000290501600007 ()
Ridal, M. (2002). Isotopic ratios of water vapor and methane in the stratosphere: Comparison between ATMOS measurements and a one-dimensional model. JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES, 107(D16), Article ID 4285.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Isotopic ratios of water vapor and methane in the stratosphere: Comparison between ATMOS measurements and a one-dimensional model
2002 (English)In: JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES, ISSN 0747-7309, Vol. 107, no D16, article id 4285Article in journal (Refereed) Published
[1] A one-dimensional model simulating the transport and chemistry of methane and water vapor including their isotopic ratios in the tropical stratosphere is compared to measurements by the Atmospheric Trace Molecule Spectroscopy experiment (ATMOS) instrument. The model and measurements show good agreement in the isotopic ratio profiles. The deltaD depletion for water vapor is -600parts per thousand to -500parts per thousand at the tropopause with a small increase up to similar to10 hPa. Above this altitude the modeled isotopic ratio shows a strong increase due to methane oxidation. The measured profiles are rather noisy above 10 hPa but give an indication of a stronger increase in the isotopic ratio than modeled. If the isotopic ratio of water vapor is allowed to vary at the tropopause simulating an annual cycle in the input values, a wave pattern that is transported upwards arises on the vertical profile. This is a similar effect as the "tape recorder'' for water vapor. A wave pattern can also be detected in the tropical deltaD profiles from ATMOS. The methane isotopic ratio shows behavior similar to that of water vapor but without the wave pattern. The increase in methane deltaD above 10 hPa is very strong. The measured profiles are again rather noisy above this altitude, but measurements from inside the polar vortex show that the methane isotopic ratio in the upper stratosphere is very high. The deltaD values are in the range of +300parts per thousand to +500parts per thousand at altitudes as low as 40 hPa (similar to25 km) in the polar vortex.
HDO, CH3D, tropical stratosphere, isotopic ratio
urn:nbn:se:smhi:diva-1376 (URN)10.1029/2001JD000708 (DOI)000180325800001 ()
Ridal, M., Murtagh, D. P., Merino, F., Pardo, J. R. & Pagani, L. (2002). Microwave temperature and pressure measurements with the Odin satellite: II. Retrieval method. Canadian journal of physics (Print), 80(4), 455-467
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Microwave temperature and pressure measurements with the Odin satellite: II. Retrieval method
Murtagh, D P
Merino, F
Pardo, J R
Pagani, L
2002 (English)In: Canadian journal of physics (Print), ISSN 0008-4204, E-ISSN 1208-6045, Vol. 80, no 4, p. 455-467Article in journal (Refereed) Published
The millimetre receiver on the Swedish satellite Odin, will be used for detection of the 118.750 GHz oxygen line. The temperature and pressure will be determined from the output of a three-channel filter bank measurement. One frequency bin is centred over the emission-line frequency while the other two cover parts of the line wing, where the opacity is less, providing a useful signal at lower altitudes. The bandwidth of each channel is 40 MHz. The signal in the frequency bin covering the line centre is modeled by a high-resolution model including the Zeeman effect, developed by the Observatoire de Paris-Meudon. The other two 40 MHz bins are modeled using the much faster standard Odin forward model, developed at the Department of Meteorology at Stockholm University together with Chalmers University of Technology. The operational retrievals employ an iterative method that uses simulated signals from a reference atmosphere as a lookup table for the pressure. The temperature is then calculated from the equation of hydrostatic equilibrium, and a new lookup table computed. This process is repeated until a convergence criterion is reached. Simulations, including known error sources, show that the temperature can be retrieved with a root mean square (rms) around 3 K, in the altitude range similar to25-90 km using the operational temperature retrieval method (the filter bank method). A sub-millimetre receiver on board Odin will also be used to observe the oxygen line at 487.249 GHz. Both this line and the 118.750 GHz line can be observed in high resolution (150 kHz) for detailed studies of the Zeeman splitting. Retrievals from the high-resolution measurements are expected to give a precision of +/-2 K rms at that resolution. However, this kind of observation will occupy an entire spectrometer and will not be made on a regular basis.
urn:nbn:se:smhi:diva-1389 (URN)10.1139/P02-021 (DOI)000176500700011 ()
SMHI, Research Department, Meteorology
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Entertainment Bollywood 26 Mar 2019 Sunny Deol creates a perfect debut for son
Sunny Deol creates a perfect debut for son
THE ASIAN AGE. | LIPIKA VARMA
Published : Mar 26, 2019, 1:40 am IST
Updated : Mar 27, 2019, 6:21 pm IST
Interestingly, the original song featured Karan's grandfather Dharmendra (Blackmail, 1973).
Karan Deol
Actor-director-producer Sunny Deol is set to launch his son Karan Deol with a romantic film titled Pal Pal Dil Ke Pass and he is leaving no stone unturned to make it successful. From car chasing sequences to a love triangle, this movie seems to have all.
Produced by Sunny Sounds PVT Limited and distributed by Zee Studious, the film is being made under the banner of Dharmendra's Vijayta Films. And, if sources are to be believed, about 90 per cent of the film has been shot already in Manali and Delhi-NCR. The last leg of the film is scheduled to be shot in Mumbai and it is a five-day shoot.
Adding more about this last schedule of the film, the source says, "The sequence of a hookah parlour has been created here (Hotel Horizon, Juhu). It will have an intense action sequence between the hero (Karan Deol) and the villain. In fact, at the crux of this story is a love triangle. The villain belongs to the same college as the heroine but his love is one-sided. When the college organises a trekking trip to Manali, the heroine meets the hero and falls in love." And, of course, a clash is bound to happen between the two men.
Sharing more details, the source adds, "There are many car-chasing scenes in the film. Sunny Deol is not leaving any stone unturned to make this film commercial as well meaningful."
The source further adds, "Karan has done his homework excellently and has portrayed the character very well." So, who does Karan look like when he is on screen? "Not one but everyone from the team says that Karan Deol has the talent of both grandfather Dharmender and father Sunny Deol. In some scenes, the onlookers will see him as Dharmender paji and in some, he looks like the replica of Sunny Deol... No, he is not doing anything like 'Dhayi Kilo Ka Hath' or the infamous hand-pump scene, that talent remains only with Sunny," concludes the source.
Well, only time will tell how impactful the debut of this third-gen Deol would be at the box office. We only wish him well.
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Using the Settings/Additional Settings command line entry box is giving me mixed results. Some of the commands function perfect the first time used, and then fail on subsequent flights, only to function again at a later time. Others just will not function at all. Command lines for weather and HUD options, used on all flights, function with one aircraft, and not another. Starting locations, with the entries format double-checked, will function in one location, and not another. Any thoughts/suggestions on this will be appreciated.
Command lines for weather and HUD options, used on all flights, function with one aircraft, and not another.
Many of the commandline options (in particularly those not covered by the graphical launchers) are rather legacy code and, dependent on what settings you run, may not be used (Advanced Weather certainly doesn't care a lot about commandline weather settings...).
Also, aircraft may have use their own HUD technology (canvas) and/or controls (in terms of cockpit clickspots, power switches, brightness settings) and are entirely free to override what you specify for the default HUD on the commandline.
Basically you're supposed to know rather well what you're doing when using commandline options.
I can understand everything except, why work one time and not the next? The UFO may or may not respond to the commands for a particular location. Which brings up another issue. The old system worked for version after version (I started with 0.9 or something like that), so it was changed and may or may not work. It wasn't broke, so why fix it?
I think without specific examples of the commands in question your not going to get much of an answer.
The UFO may or may not respond to the commands for a particular location.
Reliably does for me, and has done for ages.
What old system? There's no new system for the commandline, all the various launchers do is assembling a commandline.
Which prompts then the question of whether you create inconsistent input from launcher GUI and commandline - if you select a location in the launcher and add one to the setting box and in addition specify an airport there, FG might just not know what you really want.
I was wondering about that, but how to select "nothing" in the launcher GUI, or rather how to edit out the location in the Launcher?
I don't think you can select 'nothing' in th launcher, but the solution seems fairly simple - if you don't like the launcher, don't use it and start FG from the commandline. Starting the launcher and expecting support for a pristine commandline environment kind of defeats the purpose.
Got it! I was hoping the solution would be something simple. Thank you, Thorsten!
It turns out this is not as simple as I thought it would be. Seems like its been decades since I used the command line...wait, it has been decades since I moved from MS-DOS to Windows 3.0. Right about now I'm thinking the GUI in FG 3.2 or .4 gets the job done much easier than going back to a system that was discarded by the masses over 20 years ago. So much for "progress". I must be missing the point somewhere along the way.
So much for "progress". I must be missing the point somewhere along the way.
This is OpenSource development, not commercial development, which means you're in for the really good news: Also FGRun (which you think of the GUI in FG 3.2) is just a fancy tool to assemble a commandline and... still works.
So does a handful of other launchers like FGo - which are... also just a fancy way of assembling the commandline.
than going back to a system that was discarded by the masses over 20 years ago.
Given that you complained about the lack of a commandline environment, that's kind of rich. FWIW, a good shell like bash beats the crap out of any click-it GUI in terms of what you can do and how fast you can do it if you know what you're doing.
The previous launchers worked quite well. No command line required. Seems like we're not on the same page.
Seems like we're not on the same page.
Ask yourself how this can happen, when your thread title is about 'command line failures' and a few posts down we learn that commandline is not /actually/ what you want to see solved.
Maybe you should have started describing what you actually want to do - and then we'd be on the same page by now.


The Scorpion class has a long history at Porthpean, going back to the first boat being launched from our beach.
Following a bit of a slump in numbers, the class at Porthpean has seen a revival of interest, with six boats that sail on a fairly regular basis meaning that most races see at least three of us on the water.
This leads to some quite competitive races. We sail in the slow handicap fleet which means we compete against Lasers of all rig types, and Supernovas. These can be extremely hard to beat on the water let alone on handicap. However it has been a Scorpion that has won most of the fleet trophies this year.
The highlight of the season, at least for me, was the class Open Meeting at the beginning of September that saw all six of the boats racing over two days. We sailed championship courses set well out in the bay and benefited from good weather with the sun actually shining on the second day. Although no one from outside of the club came to join us this did not stop us having a great time.
All in all, it has been a good year for sailing with all types of weather and sea states with, occasionally, some really big seas coming from the south east. These varied conditions have proved what a versatile boat the Scorpion is in coping with all sea states and wind types.


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Prisoners care for abused animals at former jail
Phoenix, United States Lucy Nicholson
Updated 11 May 2017 15 images
Kristina Hazelett had cats, birds and hamsters growing up, but she never knew much about dogs until she started serving a several-month jail sentence for drug possession.
The 35-year-old inmate is part of a small team of women prisoners in Phoenix, Arizona who work with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Animal Safety Unit (MASH). The program is designed to help comfort and train mistreated and neglected animals rescued from deplorable conditions.
25 Apr 2017 . Phoenix, United States. Reuters/Lucy Nicholson
But the rehabilitation goes much farther than helping the abused animals.
"Along the way, we provide the rehabilitation for not just the animals but for the inmates as well," William Sibole, a detention officer with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, told Reuters.
Six days a week the women in the program are transported to the animal shelter in a former men's jail where rows of cells, some adorned with dog portraits and animal murals, have been renamed Bow Wow Way, Purr Lane, 2nd Chance and Ruff Road.
Since the former men's jail was converted into a holding center to provide a safe haven for the animals in 2000, thousands of mainly dogs, cats and horses have been cared for and adopted.
Tiger, a pit bull terrier rescued from a dog fighting ring, became the beloved mascot for MASH during his nearly nine-year stay, before leaving to live with a family.
Once the animals are healthy and social some of them may be taken by detention officers to another program at the Maricopa County jail facilities to interact with other prisoners.
MASH said it is the only agency in the United States that investigates animal cruelty complaints, rescues the animals, houses and cares for them and arranges adoptions.
Hazelett and the other women in the female-only program that lasts at least 30 days are interviewed and rigorously screened before they are accepted. They work with detention officers and animal care technicians to acquire the training skills necessary to get the dogs ready for adoption. Some of the hundreds of graduates have gone on to jobs in the pet industry. Two are studying to become vet technicians.
"I get so much out of it, probably more than the dogs do," Hazelett said in an interview. "It's very therapeutic for me as well, not just them, which was an unexpected, pleasant surprise."
For Aubrey Herrera, a 31-year-old woman serving time for a probation violation for theft and drug charges, caring for the dogs is the highlight of each day.
Patience is what she said the program has taught her.
"These dogs are locked up just like we are and they need love just like we do," she explained. "It's not about us when we come here. It's about the dogs and making sure they're taken care of and loved and bathed - that they know what it's like to feel loved."
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Women are under-represented in music in general. Even more so when it comes to pub songs. I'll be honest. I can't think of one women from Ireland focusing on pub songs. In fact, the first place I think of women singing drinking songs is at Renaissance festivals. And so, you'll note several bands in this show from there. Get FREE MP3s at http://pubsong.net.
Do you have a favorite female musician or band? Post in the comments.
There are new Irish & Celtic Music Podcast t-shirts. Once again designed by James McDaniel II, these feature 2 Celtic women playing fiddle and flute. It reads "Reel Celtic Music" and of course the podcast name. These shirts are limited release. You can only get them in 2017. So order soon.
You can order autographed CDs and swag directly from me when you buy them in my Bandcamp store. Go to celticmusic.org to easily access them. Autographed CDs will only be available for purchase this summer. After that, CD Baby is your best bet. Or if you're concerned about getting CDs in a timely fashion, then definitely go to CD Baby.
I have new videos on my YouTube. I have a new Video Marketing Strategy. I'll be releasing new videos every week. Some will be podcasts. Some are travel videos. Some are promo or news videos. Some are music videos. My goal is to have 2 videos featuring my music every month. But there may be more. Subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don't miss any of them. I'm still developing them. If there's something you'd like to see or learn from me, please post a comment below.
The Gunn Runners Club is my home on Patreon. Right now, 119 people generously pledge $1 per month or more to support my life as a musician. Patrons get free music, early versions of songs and lyrics, behind-the-scenes podcasts, a stereo version of the Pub Songs Podcast and first look at new videos. You can see all the cool gifts you get for just $1 at http://marcgunn.com/us/. You don't just get all of the amazing goodies I mentioned earlier. You also get a digital copy of my next album. It's for the Browncoats, fans of Joss Whedon's Firefly and Serenity. It's called "As Long As I'm Flyin'". It'll be out this Fall. And yours as a gift for subscribing. Special thanks to my newest patrons: James Slaven and James Galik. Join the Gunn Runners Club now!
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Jamaica 2019 | ENERGY | INTERVIEW
Yaadman is revolutionizing Jamaica's low-tech LP industry by collaborating with credible partners and deploying crucial technologies and analytics.
Greg Beck, General Manager for Yaadman, has a diverse background with innovation being a common theme. After receiving a bachelor's of science in technology from Purdue University and a master's in health from Indiana University, Beck successfully implemented the first comprehensive telemedicine program in the state of Indiana at IU Health. He also has worked in the medical software field to provide evidence-based medicine at the bedside and deliver predictive analytics solutions for clinicians and insurance companies to proactively target at-risk populations.
What have been the main highlights for Yaadman in Jamaica?
Yaadman is GB Energy/Texaco's partner in Jamaica's cooking gas market. GB has not been in the LPG business in the past but is making a big push for LPG in Jamaica, including auto LPG and power generation. Additionally, we are entering the market with larger-sized cylinders and selling them for the same price as their smaller counterparts. Instead of an 11-kg cylinder, we are introducing a 12.5-kg cylinder that will provide the consumer with approximately three additional pounds of LPG. Another differentiator is that we are experimenting with the blend of propane/butane that we are using. For us, bringing that differentiator to the market will give people more value and cooking time with the same amount of gas.
Is using LPG fuel for vehicles a way to embrace environmental changes in Jamaica?
Absolutely; it is a cleaner fuel so the resulting emissions from one's vehicle are reduced. Economically, it is also great for the people of Jamaica as the cost to fill up your tank with LPG is approximately half the cost of traditional auto fuels. Based on the current cost of the LPG conversion kits, consumers will likely realize a payback period of less than one year. Jamaica should continue to look at all environment friendly technologies, such as electric cars.
How is the partnership with GB Energy increasing the market share in Jamaica?
GB Energy/Texaco brings a brand recognition and level of experience that is second to none. We will leverage the long-standing credibility it has established while also building loyalty for a local, Jamaican-owned LPG distributor. We are also introducing more technology and analytics into an industry that has traditionally been very low-tech. To that end, we are partnering with GB's partner Amber Connect to tag all our cooking gas cylinders with special RFID tags. There are many advantages to this, such as inventory control and maintenance. If we can see when a customer started using the cylinder, we can analyze the history of the customer and make fairly accurate predictions for when a new cylinder will be needed. As a result, this will add a great deal of credibility to us as a company. The use of analytics and technology is exciting, and GB's leadership is highly motivated in deploying this technology across all its markets.
Are there any priorities to go to more parishes and territories?
We plan to serve the entire country, starting with the western and northern parishes. We want to be strategic and not follow all of the traditional distribution and deployment models that have been used by our competitors in the past. Moving forward, we will look for innovative and cost-effective ways to distribute gas around the island. We may be looking for miniature filling plants or even depots where there is a high population density to justify the investment. In the end, we are counting on using local distributors and dealers and leveraging the loyalty they have built in their distribution networks over the years.
What are your targets and expectations for 2019?
Over the next two to three years, we are looking at capturing 20% market share of the entire domestic cooking gas market. From there on, we will work on increasing our market share incrementally.
Audley Shaw , Minister, Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and Fisheries (MICAF)
Improving road networks and expanding logistics infrastructure are two of MICAF's many initiatives to unleash Jamaica's true potential.
Vicente Fox Quesada , Former President , Mexico
There are many things Mexico canlearn from Jamaica and vice versa, and by strengthening cooperation, both countries will mutually benefit, in particular from the nascent medical cannabis sector.
Focus: Foreign investment
Expanding Frontiers
Reaching out to regional economic powers, Jamaica is boosting its commercial ties with Mexico and the Dominican Republic in a number of key sectors, most importantly tourism, energy, and mining.
Juan José González Mijares , Ambassador, Mexico to Jamaica
Mexico and Jamaica have cultivated a strong friendship, marked by an open political dialogue and continued effort to strengthen commercial and cultural ties.
Josep Maria Bosch, Ambassador of Spain, Jamaica
The second-largest foreign investor in Jamaica, Spain has a great deal to offer to Jamaica, and vice versa.
Brian Wynter , Governor, Bank of Jamaica
The country's positive debt dynamics have allowed the Bank of Jamaica to reduce domestic interest rates while achieving its inflation target.
Diane Edwards, President, JAMPRO
JAMPRO is focused on doing as much as it can to advance projects in crucial sectors for Jamaica's economic growth.
Aubyn Hill , CEO, Economic Growth Council (EGC)
Though Jamaica is on the road to recovery, there is a great deal to accomplish, and EGC is one of the driving forces for the country.
Michael Lee-Chin, Founder and Chairman, Portland Holdings, Chairman, Economic Growth Council, Chairman, National Commercial Bank (NCB)
Portland Holdings manages public and private equity and strives to build strong businesses that support the well-being of the communities in which they operate.
Galina Sotirova , Country Manager, The World Bank
The World Bank has been a long-time supporter of Jamaica's efforts to stabilize its economy, reduce its debt, and create the conditions for strong and sustainable growth.
Multilateral Funds
Leading development banks agree that SMEs need more financing, that disaster risk management should be embedded into the state's DNA, and that interest rates should better reflect risk levels.
Dr. Eric Deans , CEO, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA)
The goal is to focus on improving Jamaica's key port and airport infrastructure, as well as developing its special economic zones.
Focus: JSEZA master plan
As a strategically located country in the Caribbean, Jamaica has huge potential in development and attracting foreign direct investment.
Dr. Wayne Henry, Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ)
PIOJ seeks to build on Jamaica's recent successes from a planning standpoint.
By investing in areas where Jamaica has a natural advantage, holding companies are not only creating jobs, but also generating wealth for the country.
Lloyd W. Distant Jr. , President, Jamaica Chamber of Commerce
A strong advocate for the country's business community, JCC seeks to lobby for the simplification of business processes and facilitate cross-border trade.
Garth Walker , General Manager, Business Access TV
Business Access TV plans to expand its social media services and products to other countries in the Caribbean.
With investors eyeing the many opportunities on offer across the Caribbean nation, there is a growing need for research and consulting firms to give incoming companies the leg up they need.
John Gregory Leiba , Managing Partner, DunnCox
DunnCox seeks to provide an excellent service to its clients and be a part of facilitating the legal and economic upgrades in the legal system.
A Legal Introduction to Jamaica's SEZ Regime
A special economic zone (SEZ) is as a geographical demarcated area within a country's national borders that is governed by trade and business laws that are distinct from the laws of the rest of that country. The objective of an SEZ is usually to attract investment to a nation's shores, and thereby increase employment and economic growth.
Daryl Vaz, Minister with responsibility for Land, the Environment, Climate Change, and Investment, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation
The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is working hard to ensure Jamaica's growth doesn't come at the expense of its environment.
Damian X. Lyn , CEO, Alternative Power Sources (APS)
A pioneer of solar energy, APS is optimistic about the future, with the renewable energies market picking up significantly.
Jason Robinson , CEO, Solar Buzz Jamaica
Solar Buzz is looking at getting solar panels installed in Jamaican homes and offices from the very beginning to reap the most benefits.
Maxime de Villemandy, Project Manager, Neoen
Neoen strives to produce the most competitive electricity on a sustainable and local basis.
Though Jamaica's tourism has traditionally been centered on sun, sand, and sea, ecotourism has become a new and emerging sub sector.
Green Entrepreneurship
Jamaica offers entrepreneurs an excellent ground to implement their products and services before expanding further into the region.
Waste-to-energy solutions could be the one proverbial stone to kill several of Jamaica's proverbial birds—energy problems—if they are ever implemented.
Scheed Cole , Founder, 360 Recycle Manufacturing Ltd.
TBY talks to Scheed Cole, Founder of 360 Recycle Manufacturing Ltd.on Green Economy sector.
Eric Hosin , President, Guardian Life Limited
2019 promises to be an exciting year for Guardian Life Limited, with its 20th anniversary in the country and a major real estate project set to launch.
Focus: Debt reduction
Debt Diet
Reducing debt for the Jamaican government is paramount to achieving the country's fiscal goals.
Courtney O. Campbell , Group President & CEO, Victoria Mutual
Victoria Mutual is continuing its expansion into the countries of the Jamaican diaspora and helping Jamaica's economy by opening doors to greater financial opportunities.
Investment funds with a client-first approach and top-drawer digitalization efforts are the reason why the Jamaica Stock Exchange continues to be among the best-performing stock markets globally.
Mariame McIntosh Robinson, President & CEO, First Global Bank
First Global Bank is employing mini-branch models and agency banking to serve Jamaica's underbanked and unbanked population.
Marlene Street Forrest C.D, JP, Managing Director, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE)
The JSE is expecting a solid 2019 on the back of a decreasing unemployment rate and is planning to introduce a green market by 2020.
Kadeen Mairs , CEO, Dolla Financial Services Limited
TBY talks to Kadeen Mairs, CEO of Dolla Financial Services Limited on Finance sector.
SMEs and small investors are playing a bigger role in Jamaica's economy on the back of efforts undertaken by credit unions such as FHC and JCCUL.
Emanuel DaRosa , President & CEO, Jamaica Public Services Company Limited (JPS)
JPS is focusing on efficiency to deliver energy at the lowest possible cost so that its customers are competitive locally, regionally, and internationally.
Mauricio Pulido, CEO, GB Energy – Texaco
Already the number-one distributor of fuel and LNG in Jamaica, Texaco is now aiming to make its mark on Jamaica's logistics sector and other regional markets.
Greg Beck , General Manager, Yaadman
Hugh C. E. Hart , Partner, Hart Muirhead Fatta (HMF)
HMF law firm has stayed afloat through the multi-year downtrend of the Jamaican economy, but as the country grows into a healthy growth trend, HMF's belief in Jamaica's potential has further strengthened.
Lion Zion Dreams of Crude
Better known for its reggae, world-class track runners, and beautiful sandy beaches, Jamaica might be holding other kinds of riches in its subsoil.
Homer Davis , Mayor, Montego Bay
Every city carries its unique set of challenges. Montego Bay's success in tackling challenges in recent years boils down to the local government's focus on achieving prosperity for all.
Winston Lawson , President, Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce
The Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce's mission is providing advocacy and promoting the key features of the Jamaican and local economy.
A City on the Move
Montego Bay's infrastructure is undergoing upgrades, making Jamaica's fourth-most populous city the fastest-growing city in the Caribbean.
Montego Bay Ambassadors
Jamaica's tourism potential is a no-brainer but the government and initiatives under its umbrella are leaving no stone unturned to further cement the country's place on the global tourism map.
André Dixon , COO, Viking Productions
Viking Productions has been in business for only around 12 years, and the company's ability to reach out and touch people through a wide variety of brands has been a key differentiator.
IT & BPO
Jason Wright , Managing Director, Red Key Solutions
Renowned for its quality and speedy service, Red Key Solutions is banking on its unique offerings to expand into other markets.
Valrie Grant , Managing Director, GeoTechVision
GeoTechVision is the premier geospatial technologies company in the Caribbean, beating the competition through a user-requirements analysis geared at providing the best customized solutions.
Odetta Rockhead-Kerr, General Manager, Sutherland
The biggest factor behind Sutherland's success in Jamaica is its resolute focus on its employees, pushing them to consistently deliver against expectations.
Yoni Epstein, Executive Chairman, Itelbpo
itelBPO is a golden example of the competitive advantages Jamaica offers in the wider BPO sector.
Robert Dechant , CEO, Ibex Global
In becoming a key leader in Jamaica's BPO industry, Ibex continues to be a catalyst for growth and prosperity in the region.
The BPO sector in Jamaica is fast becoming the employer of choice for the youth, but only in the country's primary parishes; however, once adequate infrastructure is in place, the sector is primed to further uplift the economy.
Focus: Digitalization
Digitalization is a key factor for expanding companies and strengthening the Jamaican diaspora abroad.
Parris Lyew-Ayee , Director, Mona Geoinformatics Institute (MGI)
MGI is collaborating with public- and private-sector entities and using the power of data to help solve issues related to social justice, crime, and most importantly, environment.
Voices from the Sector
Voices from the Sector: HealthIT & BPO
Donovan Leigh James , General Manager, DHL Jamaica
Through aggressive e-commerce pricing, strong retail presence, and key partnerships, DHL confirming its status as the best logistics company and one of the best employers, globally.
Focus: Air transport
Vernamfield Aerotropolis is a key project to boost and diversify Jamaica's air transportation and logistics.
Shippıng
An increasing number of global shipping companies are realizing Jamaica's potential as a regional logistics hub, resulting in an influx of FDI and upgrade of the local workforce.
Ground Transport
Jamaica is poised to remain a top-rated tourist destination for the foreseeable future, ensuring an endless flow of tourists and healthy competition between ground transportation companies.
Focus: National Farm Road Rehabilitation Program
The National Farm Road Rehabilitation Program is essential for enabling local farmers to strengthen the sector and the community.
Agricultural Investment
Jamaica's agriculture sector is showing signs of immense growth, as evident from PPPs, building agro parks, providing better access to financing for small farmers, and utilizing emerging technologies.
Lenworth Fulton , President, Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS)
This 124-year old institution supports farmers across the country, whether they be growing traditional products such as sugarcane, or modern crops such as cannabis for the medical cannabis sector.
The majority of Jamaican coffee is shipped to Japan, though coffee producers are now eyeing China as a market with tremendous potential on offer.
Bruce Linton , Founder, Chairman & CEO, Canopy Growth Corporation
As one of the first companies to enter the legal cannabis industry, Canopy Growth Corporation has the required human resources and strategies to excel in years to come.
Metry Seaga , Chairman, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association
Exploiting Jamaica's niche market provides far more opportunities than challenges.
Daniel Caron , Country Manager, Nestlé Jamaica Limited
Having an ear to the grindstone helps businesses innovate in more ways than one.
Foreign Flavors
Jamaican producers are mastering foreign technologies, logistics, and production methods to drive the production of sustainable and market-beating Jamaican products.
The art of smarter distribution systems is as much about people as it is technology.
In a rapidly growing region with growing demand, water companies are fighting hard to expand quickly enough.
A combination of first-rate materials, master craftsmanship, and traditional blend techniques are ensuring that Jamaican rum is as sought after today as any time in history.
Brian Jardim, CEO, Rainforest Seafoods Ltd
Sustainable fishery methods are but one of the ingredients to success in a niche but high-demand market.
Douglas Gordon , CEO, CanEx JamaicA
Though the industry is moving at breakneck speed, obstacles remain, and emerging players must remain as nimble and aggressive as possible.
Dr. Henry Lowe, Executive Chairman, Medicanja
Only funding issues are holding the cannabis giants of tomorrow from taking their place in the international sun.
T'Shura Gibbs, CEO, Zimmer & Co.
Though a storied cultural pastime, the legalization and commercialization of one of the world's favorite habits offers Jamaica truly unique opportunities.
Hyacinth Lightbourne , Chairman, Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA)
The regulator is fully aware of the challenges, and even more so of the opportunities, that lie dormant in the country's budding cannabis industry.
Smart firms are harnessing brand Jamaica for far more dynamic commercial pursuits.
Dr. Guna Muppuri, CEO, Indies Pharma
Certain players remain as visionary as they are useful to the populace, with just as much research and development devoted to helping patients as turning a profit.
Samuel Afonso , Country Manager,
A strong and sustainable business is one that evolves with the needs of its customers.
Fritz Pinnock , President, Caribbean Maritime University (CMU)
CMU is training students to transform Jamaica and the world.
Focus: Brain drain
Holding on to the Best
Given its close proximity to North America's economic powerhouses and its warm relationship with its former colonial power, Jamaica's best and brightest have long decamped for more developed shores. The government is now fighting to encourage them to stay at home.
Dr. David McBean , Executive Director, Mona School of Business & Management (MSBM)
A bevy of smart partnerships and new programs are keeping MSBM at the forefront of regional business schools.
Dr. Lincoln P. Edwards , President, Northern Caribbean University (NCU)
Through international collaboration and a spirit of service, NCU is raising the region's medicinal bar.
TOURISM & ENTERTAINMENT
Ron McKay , Co-Founder, HailX.APP
More than a mere ride-hailing app, HailX has unveiled sophisticated e-commerce and public safety platforms for the whole country.
John D. Lynch , Chairman, Jamaica Tourist Board
By expanding vital links with Russia, Germany, and France, among others, Jamaica hopes to reach 5 million visitors in 2020.
Dr. Carey Wallace , Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF)
The country is fully aware that any increase in demand and development must come in a sustainable and environmentally friendly fashion.
Kingsley Cooper , Chairman, Director of Special Projects, Pulse Investments Ltd
Pulse has honed its eye for profit, beauty, and talent to make Jamaica and the wider region a more exciting place to do business.
Focus: Music as an alternative source of tourism
Soul Rebels
The Jamaican lifestyle and reggae are becoming unexpected breadwinners for the island nation.
Capitalizing on the country's remarkable talent pool, cultural vibrancy, extraordinary love of life, hospitable attitude, and strong and prosperous diaspora, it is no surprise the island has become a Mecca for festivals of every kind in recent years.
Saul Nuñez , General Manager, Zoëtry
Some places are simply more unique than others.
Ian Dear , CEO, Margaritaville Caribbean Group
Despite ambitious regional expansion plans, the group's biggest opportunities are right in Jamaica.
Jason Russell , General Manager, PIER 1
Certain landmarks make life more amenable for tourists and locals alike.
The government has taken major steps in recent years to bolster the island's cultural outreach to the world, a move that has been warmly welcomed by its burgeoning film industry and the young talent that sustains it.
Janette Taylor , Executive Director, Devon House Development Limited
TBY talks to Janette Taylor, Executive Director ofDevon House Development Limited, on Tourism and Entertainment sector.
A series of relentless, creative, and hungry ventures are stirring up the capital's cultural scene, saving older gems from oblivion and putting lesser known or previously stigmatized ones on the map for the first time.
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Dolores Park: A Historical Landmark?
by Heather Smith September 16, 2011 September 29, 2020
The draft of the plans for Dolores Park, as of the last community input meeting.
A year after community meetings began on the $7.9 million renovation of Dolores Park, a new wrinkle has developed. As it turns out, the park is old.
I mean, we knew the park was old. We knew this even though, on any warm day, the park is covered with a thick layer of humans too young to remember what a tape deck is, lying in the sun like beached seals.
But according to a draft of a Historic Resource Evaluation Report commissioned by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, Dolores Park has seen such minimal alteration since its design, in the early 1900s, by famed park superintendent and master gardener John McLaren, that it is actually eligible to be included in the National Register of Historic Places.
What this means for plans to renovate the park — the new bathrooms, the new maintenance shed, the new bike polo court, the new ADA accessible pathway, the old clubhouse that many community members expressed the desire to blow up — remains to be determined.
"I'm not clear on it yet," says Cara Ruppert, senior associate landscape architect at Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey, the firm hired by Rec & Park to combine the department's plans for the park and input from the last year of community meetings into formal renovation plans. "It's so complicated. There are so many factors."
Meanwhile, the report itself makes for fascinating reading. It appears to catalog the history and origin of every lamp post, Muni stop and slanted patch of dirt in the park.
Those 1,600 refugees who lived in the park after the 1906 earthquake? They paid rent to stay there. The kids' playground? It's shaped kind of like a wading pool because it was one, from 1909 through the 1920s. That enormous bell? Gift from the Mexican government, circa 1966. That level ground beneath the tennis courts? Thank the Barnum and Bailey Circus, which in September 1905 struck a deal with the city in which it agreed to — at its own expense — dump hundreds of carloads of clay mixed with sand into the wetlands in the northern area of the park, in exchange for the privilege of staking its circus tent there. That's right: Fixie meadow is built on circus sand.
If the park was actually listed in the National Register of Historic Places, any changes would need to be cleared with the state Office of Historic Preservation. An archaeologist would need to be brought in to consult on the project.
Any plans that involve digging up sections of the park have already resulted in anxiety among some parties involved in the renovation — the park covers territory that was, at various times, a Jewish cemetery, an Ohlone settlement and the southern end of the original Mission Dolores. There are rumors that not everyone buried in the park was dug up and moved to Colma, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation has very strict guidelines [PDF] on dealing with building sites that also happen to be burial sites.
The report is not available on any city websites. Instead, it's posted on the website of the Mission Dolores Neighborhood Association (MDNA), an organization that has consistently argued in favor of renovating the park while making as few changes as possible to its existing layout and structures — up to and including the much-maligned clubhouse. "No one was notified that it was completed," says Peter Lewis, co-president of MDNA, of the report, which Rec & Park agreed to do after a unanimous vote of the Historic Buildings Commission. "The only way we got Rec & Park to give it to us was by writing them an email that they were required to give it to us, because of the public records act."
The relationship between Rec & Park and the neighborhood association has not been a smooth one. Lewis, initially invited to be a member of the Park Renovation Steering Committee, resigned after three meetings. "We supported the bond for the rehabilitation of the park," says Lewis. "We supported the renovation of the playground. There are many things they can do to fix the park without ruining it. We said that the Historic Resource Evaluation Report should have been considered before all these meetings began. Instead, Scott Wiener's office was telling people, 'Everything's on the table! Let's brainstorm!'"
What constitutes damaging the park's original design? The path. Or, as as Lewis describes it, "the road." At the most recent community meeting, the path was described as 10 to 12 feet wide, and completely necessary to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The reasoning behind the specific numbers was this: On a 12-foot path there's room for a truck and a person in a wheelchair to pass each other safely. On a 10-foot path there's room for a wheelchair and a smaller vehicle, like a Toro lawn mower.
But Lewis says that ADA guidelines only require paths to be 4 feet wide. The bit about the trucks and the lawnmowers is Rec & Park's own invention. "They just want to drive their trucks," he says. "They want to drive maintenance trucks down it."
Ruppert confirms that the ADA does require a new path that would connect most of the park's major elements. But the guidelines are flexible, she says. The path won't extend up the steep slope that surrounds the children's playground (the section of the park commonly referred to as "gay beach" or "the fruit shelf"), because an ADA path up a slope that steep would require so many switchbacks that it would be a fundamental alteration to the park.
And it's true, Ruppert says, that the path only needs to be 4 feet wide, though a path that narrow would need to widen to 5 feet every so often, to provide wheelchairs with a space to pass each other, or to pass people with canes or walkers or seeing eye dogs. "It would be a kind of funky path," she says. At 5 feet wide, the path would not need to widen any further, and at 6 feet wide, it could also serve as a platform for extras like benches and water fountains.
Both Jake Gilchrist, project manager for the Dolores Park renovation, and Eric Anderson, manager for the park itself, are on vacation and could not be reached for comment.
Much of the current renovation design, says Ruppert, would probably meet historic preservation guidelines, since the bulk of the project involves restoring what is already there, and standards are looser for restoration than they are for new construction. Placing the new maintenance shed underneath the tennis courts would go over well, since the preference is for new buildings to be hidden from view.
Also fascinating is the report's description of prior attempts to alter the park. After World War II, San Francisco became obsessed with organized sports and recreation centers. At one point, Dolores Park nearly got a swimming pool, and at another, a baseball diamond. Each time the additions were fought back by neighborhood residents who said they liked the park just the way it was.
A year ago, at one of the first meetings about the Dolores Park renovation project, that was the overarching theme: Don't change it. Don't change it. Don't change it. Each time, Rec & Park seemed to react with disbelief, like a suitor who had arrived at the door with flowers only to find that the object of their pursuit was already madly in love with someone else. Someone marshy, and a little trashy, and — let's just push that metaphor to its breaking point — someone with really insufficient bathrooms.
It's because of those cranky stick-in-the-mud types that the Mission has a park that has barely changed shape since the early 1900s. If it becomes a historical landmark now, it will be very much in keeping with this newly discovered history. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
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Heather Smith covers a beat that spans health, food, and the environment, as well as shootings, stabbings, various small fires, and shouting matches at public meetings. She is a 2007 Middlebury Fellow in Environmental Journalism and a contributor to the book Infinite City.
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John Mclaren was not a Landscape Architect he was a horticulturist and a good gardener.
4 foot wide path is the minimum width of an ADA path, minimum as in for one person with disabilities. At times Delores Park may have a few dozen people on that path, a 4′ path is just stupid w/ these kind of volumes. All your going to get is eroded dead lawn at the sides of this path because people will walk on it.
Heather Smith says:Article author
Albert. You're right about John McLaren. He was indeed superintendent of Golden Gate Park for almost 60 years, and – though he designed Dolores Park – not a landscape architect. Thanks for writing in…
jsonie says:
It is a damn shame that the entire park has to be chopped in half to provide a road to comply with ADA. Its actually ridiculous. There need to be some limits on the ADA. Its insane to change every structure in the nation to comply with a regulation that servers an infinitesimally small population. How about escalators everywhere for fat people? How about every park having step-ladders for little people…. Its just ridiculous. Wheelchairs can access the park via sidewalks.
Time cannot be stopped in its tracks, but there is no consideration in the arsenal of preservation of how its effects should be managed, how the 'preserved' could stay alive, and yet evolve.
Keepin it real says:
Is it possible to Rec and Park for violating and lying?
michael pistorio says:
I hope someone is documenting this story in a non-fiction narrative style a la John McPhee.
Can anyone point to the actual ADA language governing these decisions? I always hear ADA this and ADA that, but what does the law actually say?
I think it's very important that everyone have access to the various public amenities — stores, bathrooms, muni, etc — but there are certain amenities — like grassy open areas — that by their very nature are going to be tough on wheels. what does the law say? why not smooth the whole thing over and pave it?
from a different perspective, we have more than enough paved surfaces in the mission; it seems like a real loss to pave over more of our scarce public grass.
it's certainly already possible (minus the stairs) for someone on wheels to get from one side of the park to the other using the sidewalk that goes all the way around it.
Gregory –
These are the current standards: http://www.ada.gov/2010ADAstandards_index.htm.
The language that people kept using to describe ADA accessibility is that the park provide access to "major elements" – so there is room for debate as to what that access would look like and what the major elements of the park actually are.
Peter Lewis says:
Dear Gregory and all:
To clarify, while it is correct that ADA requires only a 4′ path (with a pullout every 200′), please note that you're also NOT allowed to combine a maintenance ROAD with ADA access. Otherwise a handicap person can be injured by one of the maintenance trucks. This information has been verified by a respected architect who specializes in historic preservation and ADA compliance.
In addition, putting a 10-12′ ROAD through a park that has been clearly identified as an historic resource (by an unanimously adopted historic survey and professionally researched HRER) goes against CEQA. By the way, Rec & Park's original proposal was for a 14' ROAD.
Please read the conclusion of the Draft HRER below. (The last sentence is especially important):
IX. CONCLUSION
"Mission Dolores Park has been previously identified in a locally adopted survey as a contributing
resource to the Mission Dolores Neighborhood 1906 Fire Survivors and Reconstruction Historic
District. This study also finds that the park is individually eligible for listing in the National Register
of Historic Places at the local level of significance as a designed historic landscape under Criterion A
(Event) and Criterion C (Design/Construction), with a period of significance from 1905 to 1966.
Designed in 1905 by master gardener John McLaren, Mission Dolores Park is a significant example
of a San Francisco "reform" or "rational" park designed in accordance with Progressive Era ideals in
park planning. The park is also associated with several other historically significant trends and events,
including the advent of the Mission District as a potent force in San Francisco politics; the relief
efforts following the 1906 Earthquake and Fire; and the evolution of the Mission District as a
strongly Latino neighborhood. The period of significance for Mission Dolores Park is identified as
1905 to 1966, beginning with the year that it was formally acquired by the City and County of San
Francisco for use as a park, and ending with the installation of the Mexican Liberty Bell plaza.
The park retains integrity of location, setting, design, materials, workmanship, association and feeling.
The vast majority of the park's contributing features were all installed prior to World War II, and the
park has experienced relatively few alterations since 1966. Significantly, John McLaren's initial 1905
design for the park remains readily identifiable despite the accretion of various features over the
Because Mission Dolores Park has been identified as a contributing historic resource in an adopted
local survey, as well as an individual historic resource in this study, it is considered to be a historic
resource for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Any projects which
contemplate alterations to the park are therefore subject to review by the San Francisco Planning
Department, and should be carried out in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Properties pursuant to CEQA."


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Modelling study of the effects of suspended aquaculture installations on tidal stream generation in Cobscook Bay
Recent endeavours have focused on the possibility of developing multi-use marine areas that integrate aquaculture with marine renewable energy device deployment. This work investigates both the individual and the combined impacts of suspended long-line mussel farms (canopies) and tidal stream devices. An amended version of an existing three-dimensional hydro-environmental code was used to describe the effects of both the aquaculture canopies and the tidal energy devices. The model was applied to a designated tidal energy test site on the East Coast of the United States, Cobscook Bay, ME. The quantifiable energy production capacity of the tidal stream devices with and without suspended canopies was considered. The effects of both types of structures on hydrodynamics and solute transport were analysed including flushing studies to quantify renewal timescales in the bay. Results demonstrate potential to optimise energy generation by combining turbine arrays with suspended aquaculture canopies. Combining MHK and aquaculture installations did not significantly impact the physical environment beyond the effects of the aquaculture canopies alone. Moreover, the potential energy production capacity was increased by up to 19% due to flow diversion and acceleration induced by the aquaculture canopies.
Fearghal O'Donncha
Scott C. James
Emanuele Ragnoli
Statistical and machine learning ensemble modelling to forecast sea surface temperature
Stefan Wolff, Fearghal O'Donncha, et al.
Journal of Marine Systems
Characterizing observed circulation patterns within a bay using HF radar and numerical model simulations
Fearghal O'Donncha, Michael Hartnett, et al.
Designing environmentally efficient aquafeeds through the use of multicriteria decision support tools
Ronan Cooney, Alex H.L. Wan, et al.
Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health
Parallelisation of hydro-environmental model for simulating marine current devices
Fearghal O'Donncha, Scott C. James, et al.
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Are you planning a visit to other European countries in the near future? Your observations can be a valuable help to fill gaps in the coverage of the new European Breeding Birds Atlas, particular in east and south-east European countries. On the EBCC website you can find guidelines on how to report your observations. For additional questions please contact Verena Keller. If you plan to record your observations using the soon to be released ornitho app (for Android-smartphones only!), please contact our Biolovision support for a pre-release version. Are you currently planning a trip for next year? The atlas coordination team under Petr Vorisek is happy to provide you with more information!
During the past months quite a few users were already able to test the new ornitho-app for smartphones. A lot of records have already been entered successfully. Currently, some minor problems are still being solved. The app will be officially available in a few weeks. Right now we would like to inform all potential users, that until further notice the ornitho-app will only be available for android smartphones (version 2.3 and higher). We will inform you here as soon as the app is generally available over Google Play.


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Q: How does (?=[A-Z]) regex work with split() function? I tried
var str = "thisIsATest";

var newStr = str.split(/(?=[A-Z])/);

console.log(newStr);

The result came out as I wanted:
['this', 'Is', 'A', 'Test']

but the function of
?= is

x(?=y)

Matches x only if x is followed by y.
So shouldn't split happen at the last letter of each word.
['thi', 'I', '', 'Test']

something like this... or not .
since if i do split(' '); it will split at every "space"

A: When you try to split, don't imagine that it looks at each character. Instead, try to imagine that it works kind of a like a cursor, going from:
|thisIsATest

to:
thisIsATest|

The reason why it works like a cursor is because you are telling it to match every empty string "", so obviously, you only need to consider the stuff "between" the characters.
Each time it moves, ?= tells it to look at the characters ahead, without moving ahead. If the characters ahead matches [A-Z]. If it matches, split the string!
Here:
this|IsATest

the character after the cursor is I, so it matches and it splits.
It also splits at the following positions:
thisIs|ATest
thisIsA|Test

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Nominated for Volunteer Ireland's National Volunteer Awards-Victim Support at Court (V-SAC)
Published December 5th, 2019
Our outstanding volunteer group nominated for this year's VI Awards: Victim Support at Court
Victim Support at Court (V-SAC) is the only voluntary organisation in Ireland that is dedicated solely to providing court accompaniment to victims of crime and prosecution witnesses when they are attending court. V-SAC trained volunteers accompany victims to court, give practical advice and access to a private area within the courthouse away from the general public. They support victims of all types of crime, their family and friends and witnesses when they are attending court. To become a 'full-fledged V-SAC Volunteer, it takes 3-4 months from application, training and shadowing an experienced volunteer, to being assigned a case to support on their own. They ensure that anyone looking for support at court has access to V-SAC and liaise with the Gardai, DPP's Office and other support agencies.
V-SAC supported 1,365 people in 2018, an increase of 27% since 2016 and on the busiest day in Dublin alone, 96 people received support across 17 cases. Irrespective of the outcome of their case, victims were so appreciative for the support provided as well as inundating the group with thank you cards. The victim support area is often referred to as a 'sanctuary' or a 'safe haven' because of the informal and friendly atmosphere the volunteers provide.
Without the volunteers V-SAC would not have such a high-quality, professional and much needed service for victims of crime. V-SAC involves their volunteers in striving to provide a safe and supportive environment for victims of crime, their families or witnesses while they attend court. The volunteers always put the victims first.


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Music education:a model of best practice
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Hackney borough youth choir
Hackney children are top of the tree when it comes to musical education. The services have been praised by the independent Federation of Music Services as 'outstanding'.The inspectors were particularly impressed by the opportunities provided for young musicians to play alongside professional musicians and ensembles. The Hackney music service supports an astonishing 90 ensembles in 71 schools during or after school hours.
The Hackney Borough Youth Orchestra, now three years old, provides valuable training for those with grade 5 or above and , and a borough youth choir has also been established which works regularly with Voces8.
James Thomas, Acting Head of the Music Service, said:
"There is a considerable range of imaginative and inspiring music teaching going on in Hackney and I'm extremely proud of our colleagues, teachers, support staff and young musicians."
"We try to provide as many opportunities as possible for pupils to learn music, whether that's singing with their classmates at our summer Music Festival or learning a new instrument. If children are exposed to music at school from an early age, they will develop a love of playing and learning that stays with them into adulthood. Our vision is that music becomes a 'normal' activity for all young people in Hackney schools."
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Home > covenant of works, justification, theology	> Norman Shepherd: What's All the Fuss?
The debate about justification arose from concern that Professor Shepherd was making obedience as well as faith instrumental to justification. This was occasioned originally by Professor Shepherd's effort to deal with James 2:24. His argument was that since good works are not the ground of our justification, just as faith is not the ground of our justification, and since both are necessary for our justification, we may question the legitimacy of speaking of faith as the alone instrument of justification (WCF XI:2). Good works, too, may be said to be instrumental.
The thrust of his lectures is to show that the Bible does not teach a works-merit paradigm. He presents his position as the "faith-grace" or "covenantal" paradigm and he opposes this to the "works-merit" paradigm.
In lecture 1 he insists that the biblical doctrine of justification consists in forgiveness of sins only.
According to Paul, justification is simply the remission of sin. Justification is the forgiveness of sin. A sinner is justified when his sin is forgiven so that he is accepted by God and becomes an heir of eternal life.
It does not provide a righteousness not our own, it only forgives our sins. And forgiveness alone is insufficient to eternally save anyone. It merely makes us eligible for eternal life.
By his death and resurrection, Jesus once and for all paid the death penalty for sin so that we could be forgiven. By his death and resurrection, Jesus gave us the power of a new life so that we could really live in communion with one another and with the Lord as covenant keepers. He wrote his law on our hearts so that we would obey and live.
Proverbs 12:28 "In the way of righteousness there is life. Along that path is immortality" That is salvation by grace in the Old Testament and it is also salvation by grace in the New Testament. The works-merit paradigm has no way of accounting for those words in Proverbs 12:28. In terms of that paradigm this is nothing but salvation by merit or works, but it's presented to us in the bible as gospel.
Faith is not belief in the work of Christ. Faith is our obedience.
Through faith in Jesus Christ, faith in his blood, we can know now that we will stand forgiven, justified, in the day of judgment. This faith is an ongoing reality in our lives. We live every day and every hour of every day by faith. And that faith is a living, active penitent and obedient faith. [Inaudible] By the grace of God we have a living and active faith. The good news of the gospel is that the just will live by faith, even though they do not deserve, in themselves, to live. We are pilgrims on the path of life, the narrow path that leads to eternal life. The Bible calls it the way of holiness. By the grace of God alone we have been placed on that path and we stay on that path and we will reach our ultimate destination.
Yes we have tended to do that [separate the two hinges of justification and sanctification]. And the reason we do that is because of this works-merit paradigm that lies at the bottom of the way that we have structured this doctrine. Because in this paradigm where the meritorious ground for our salvation is the active obedience of Christ imputed to us and not anything that we do for ourselves. And again, within that paradigm that make sense. That's what makes it evangelical. But it creates a situation in which now we hear any demand for righteousness in the bible, any demand for repentance, as, which of course is a matter of sanctification, as conflicting with justification by free grace so that the stress on sanctification becomes a threat to justification by free grace, within that paradigm. And the way in which people try to account for it is to say, well, the good works, the obedience will automatically flow once we have believed and been justified, then the sanctification will come along. But that isn't the way that the bible presents it. We're constantly exhorted to persevere in righteousness and holiness, without which we will not see the Lord. Then I say, what is the paradigm that accounts for that kind of biblical language?
The active obedience of Christ is not the meritorious ground of our salvation because, not because of any inadequacy in it or anything like that, but because there is no such thing in the bible as obtaining salvation by the merit of works. Salvation after the fall or the gift of eternal life before the fall was never granted on the basis of the merit of works but was always a free gift that is received by faith. That is why Adam was tested on the point of faith. Will we live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God?
19.6._____ Although true believers be not under the law as a covenant of works, to be thereby justified or condemned, yet it is of great use to them as well as to others, in that as a rule of life, informing them of the will of God and their duty, it directs and binds them to walk accordingly; discovering also the sinful pollutions of their natures, hearts, and lives, so as examining themselves thereby, they may come to further conviction of, humiliation for, and hatred against, sin; together with a clearer sight of the need they have of Christ and the perfection of his obedience; it is likewise of use to the regenerate to restrain their corruptions, in that it forbids sin; and the threatenings of it serve to shew what even their sins deserve, and what afflictions in this life they may expect for them, although freed from the curse and unallayed rigour thereof. The promises of it likewise shew them God's approbation of obedience, and what blessings they may expect upon the performance thereof, though not as due to them by the law as a covenant of works; so as man's doing good and refraining from evil, because the law encourageth to the one and deterreth from the other, is no evidence of his being under the law and not under grace.
11.1._____ Those whom God effectually calleth, he also freely justifieth, not by infusing righteousness into them, but by pardoning their sins, and by accounting and accepting their persons as righteous; not for anything wrought in them, or done by them, but for Christ's sake alone; not by imputing faith itself, the act of believing, or any other evangelical obedience to them, as their righteousness; but by imputing Christ's active obedience unto the whole law, and passive obedience in his death for their whole and sole righteousness by faith, which faith they have not of themselves; it is the gift of God.
With all of that in mind, it is particularly troubling to see people continue to recommend Greg Nichols' book as a faithful representation of the system of doctrine taught in the London Baptist Confession. Nichols' book is idiosyncratic and not representative of the confession, nor its signatories (see, for example, here and here). Confessional Reformed Baptists should stop recommending his book as representative of our confessional views.
One of the primary points emphasized in the Sandy Cove lectures (July, 1981) is that the obedience required of Adam in the "Creation Covenant," had he rendered it, would not have been meritorious. Adam was a son, not a laborer. The concept of wages earned, reward merited, is not appropriate to the father-son relationship. This is not a point made somewhat incidentally by Mr. Shepherd along the way, but a point that is evidently fundamental in his theology of the covenant.
He describes the requirement of our covenant-keeping obedience in terms drawn from his description of Adam's covenant-keeping. We have resources that Adam did not have, Mr. Shepherd shows. We have forgiveness of sins in the blood of Christ; we have the Spirit to move us to obey; but we also have the same covenant condition to meet, and the same threat for disobedience.
The 'covenant dynamic' of Mr. Shepherd makes the function of our obedience in the covenant to be the same as the function of the obedience of Adam in the covenant before the fall. … Adam's covenantal obedience in the garden did not merit any reward; neither does our covenantal obedience. But both are required by the covenant command. The threat for disobedience is eternal death. This threat is as real for us as it was for Adam in the garden. The warning of the New Covenant must not be blunted or made hypothetical in any way. God's threat to Adam or to Israel was not idle, and the same sanction of the covenant is directed against us in the New Covenant.
5) Defines faith as including obedience (faithfulness).
6) Argues that the process of sanctification (regeneration) is prior to justification.
7) The "works of the law" that we are justified apart from are works done in an attempt to merit a reward (Rom 3:28). This does not have reference to "good works" of the believer (obedience of faith), which is necessary for justification (Gal 5:6).
8) Christ's covenantal righteousness was his living, active, obedient faith. This faith was credited to Christ as righteousness.
10) Argues there is a "not yet" aspect of justification.
11) Our works will be judged on the last day to determine if we go to heaven or hell.
Could the similarity between the two stem from their dependence on Murray?


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