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Historical Society of Forest Park plans 'FoPa-Palooza'
January fundraising concert will feature six local acts
by Jean Lotus January 5, 2015 January 28, 2021
Alyssa Allgood
The Historical Society of Forest Park will present a musical journey through the history of Forest Park with a concert Saturday, Jan. 24.
The concert will feature Forest Park's oldest singing organization, the Harlem Maenner und Damen Chor Choir (founded in 1891 when Forest Park was still called Harlem).
Billed as "A musical trip through the ages for all ages," the concert will feature music from German folk songs through classical, Latin and American Folk and Jazz.
Sarah and Daniel Gasse, local string teachers, will perform classical string repertoire. Latin music will be performed by Claudia and Rosalio Medina. Also performing will be a children's Latin folk act called "Los Primos" composed of Forest Park children.
Madison Street guitar folk duo Tam and Dan will drop by. Also singing will be Forest Park jazz singer Alyssa Allgood, whose self-produced CD won DownBeat Magazine's national Student Music Award for best collegiate jazz vocal soloist.
The concert takes place from 6 – 8 p.m. at 1st United Church in Forest Park, 1000 Elgin Ave.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. so visitors can drop by the Historical Society exhibit at the church: Forest Park: A Love Story, said Historical Society Executive Director Diane Hansen Grah.
Tickets cost $10 for non-members of the society, $8 for members and $5 for children under 12. Advance tickets can be purchased via Paypal at the historical society website: http://www.forestparkhistory.org/Events.php


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Savback Helicopters to distribute Dufour Aerospace eVTOL aircraft in Scandinavia
Savback Helicopters, the expanding helicopter sales and marketing company and Dufour Aerospace, an innovative Swiss eVTOL company, announced Savback's appointment as distributor for Dufour's innovative eVTOL aircraft. Sweden based Savback Helicopters will exclusively represent Dufour Aerospace's 8-seater Aero3 tilt-wing aircraft in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland.
"We strongly believe that Dufour Aerospace's 8-seater Aero3 provides options for both today's helicopter market, as well as new use cases which its cutting edge technology opens up for us," said Reja Savbäck, CEO of Savback Helicopters.
"We are proud of this partnership, as it shows that Dufour Aerospace trusts both our vast experience and our network in the aviation industry," she added. Savback has identified the development of new markets across the countries of Scandinavia as being pivotal to success.
The agreement with Dufour Aerospace demonstrates the confidence that Savback Helicopters have in the future of eVTOL, and the advantages to be gained from being an early mover in the urban air mobility sector, worth an estimated $1.5 trillion by 2040 according to Morgan Stanley. Savback Helicopters has built up an enviable reputation with over 30 years of experience selling helicopters and provides a significant knowledge of user cases and market prospects coming into the vertical lift market.
The tilt-wing design of Dufour Aerospace's aircraft family combines the ability to take-off and land vertically like a helicopter with the efficiency and speed of a conventional aircraft. The Aero3 has a maximum take-off weight of 2800kg (6173 lbs), useable weight of 750kg (1653 lbs), maximum speed of 350 km/h (189 knots) and a range of 1020 km (551 nm). The aircraft is being designed to meet EASA's SC-VTOL (Special Condition for VTOL) standards, making use of a hybrid electric propulsion system to meet the requirements of operators in multi platforms.
Thomas Pfammatter, CEO and Co-Founder of Dufour Aerospace, added: "Savback Helicopters is a reliable, experienced partner, well-positioned to promote our Aero3 aircraft in Scandinavia. It makes us proud that such an experienced company strongly anchored in the helicopter market believes in the real potential of our vision, designs and team."
While the manned Aero3 is eminently suitable for addressing the needs of Advanced Air Mobility, Dufour Aerospace is initially focused on applications that do not require additional new infrastructure, such as Air Ambulance and Search and Rescue.
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Review: Uncharted (PS3)
By Dan Ryckert
Good: Amazing visuals, production value, sound effects, voice acting, platforming
Bad: Sometimes-odd collision detection, length, some too-lengthy gunplay sequences
As a lifelong Indiana Jones fan, I've always wanted a videogame that properly emulated the experience of being the adventurer himself. The actual licensed games were mediocre at best (although I played Last Crusade on the NES way more than I should have), and other games in the "adventuring" genre (Tomb Raider) never satisfied. Thankfully, Uncharted is easily the closest I've felt to controlling Harrison Ford as he searched the globe for untold treasures.
One of the first things you'll notice is the top-notch production value. Naughty Dog did a fantastic job of making the entire game feel like a Hollywood action movie from beginning to end. Everything from the voice acting to the camera angles to the lack of an annoying HUD lends itself towards a fully immersive experience.
You control adventurer Nathan Drake as he travels in search of a legendary treasure that his ancestor wrote about. You'll be accompanied at times by Elena, a woman working on a documentary, and your partner "Sully". The narrative itself isn't anything special, but the way it's presented is fantastic. One moment in particular will give you Raiders of the Lost Ark flashbacks, when Drake finds a treasure only to be immediately confronted with rival adventurers.
The interesting thing about the gameplay is that it doesn't really introduce anything specifically new to action/adventure controls. There's no re-inventing of the wheel here, just general shooting and platforming that you've been used to for years. Gunplay is decent in Uncharted, but jumping around and exploring various ledges and cliffs was my favorite part. You'll get the occasional Sixaxis implementation, but these moments are few and far between.
With gunplay being the weakest part of the game, I did get a little tired of the frequent firefights. Enemy A.I. is pretty weak and doesn't take cover well at all, but you'll still die frequently. These foes will grow in numbers and difficulty as the game progresses, and you'll encounter a completely new type of enemy near the end.
I'd compare Uncharted to a movie like Big Trouble in Little China. That movie was by no means a "groundbreaking" or "brilliant" piece of film history, but it was a hell of a lot of fun the whole way through. Likewise, Uncharted doesn't introduce anything revolutionary or brilliant that hasn't been seen before in gaming, but what is there is solid. And most importantly, it's a blast from beginning to end.
Sony fanboys are understandably thrilled about this game, because it's honestly one of those titles that will give you pause when debating whether or not the 360 could handle it. Everything from facial features to textures to the unbelievable-looking water is beautiful in high-definition. I can't think of another game I've ever played on a console that was this close to photo-realistic. The trees cast lifelike shadows, Nathan's shirt wrinkles slightly as he walks, and anything involving water is fantastic. The visual aspect of Uncharted combined with the stellar sound effects and music makes it one of the best audio/visual presentations seen yet on a home console.
Uncharted is a short experience, but it's almost completely free of any kind of fetch quests or backtracking. It also features a great rewards system that is almost similar to Xbox 360's achievements. The game is a fantastic rental based on the length, but it also features enough replay value and overall quality to warrant a purchase.
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Sound: 9.5
First Play: 8.5
Replay Value: 8.0
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The State of Cybersecurity Education in K-12 Schools
Results of a national survey conducted by the EdWeek Research Center show that less than half of K-12 students in the U.S. are currently receiving some type of cybersecurity education, and access to those resources varies considerably.
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Cybersecurity is a critical and rapidly growing field in which the demand for jobs is increasingly outpacing the supply of qualified employees. K-12 education has a key role in addressing this shortage both by raising awareness and interest in cybersecurity and by providing students with the fundamental knowledge they need in order to pursue cybersecurity career pathways. A new, nationally representative survey from CYBER.ORG, administered by the EdWeek Research Center, examines the prevalence, forms, and perceptions of cybersecurity education, according to more than 900 K-12 teachers, principals, and district leaders. Results suggest that students and educators alike have limited knowledge of cybersecurity. Less than half of respondents report that their districts or schools offer cybersecurity education. Access is uneven, with the cybersecurity education less likely to be provided in small and high-poverty districts or in cybersecurity deserts that lack cybersecurity companies or universities that study or offer coursework on the subject. When cybersecurity education is offered in K-12, it is typically infused into the existing, broader curriculum rather than taught as a standalone course. In addition, providing cybersecurity education through extracurriculars such as clubs, competitions, or camps too may spark a deeper interest in pursuing cybersecurity as a career. Many key topics, including cryptography, systems engineering, artificial intelligence, and electricity are rarely taught in schools. Likely as a result of this infrequent and uneven access, educators say most students are not well-informed about the educational and career requirements associated with cybersecurity jobs. The report concludes with suggestions for expanding and improving access while also making it more equitable.
The EdWeek Research Center, a non-profit, non-partisan research organization, provided the content for this report. CYBER.ORG was the sponsor. EdWeek Research Center publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of its research clients and sponsors. References to sponsors in this white paper do not constitute endorsements by Education Week or Editorial Projects in Education.
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Alternatives for partially hydrogenated oils need to provide the desired texture in confectionery fillings.
KANSAS CITY — The Food and Drug Administration has given the food industry until June 18, 2018, to remove partially hydrogenated oils (phos) from their products. The F.D.A. in the June 17, 2015, issue of the Federal Register said it had made a final determination that there is no longer a consensus among qualified experts that phos, which are the primary dietary source of industrially produced trans fatty acids, are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for any use in human food.
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A functional ingredient, such as an emulsifier or a hydrocolloid, might replace the functionality of phos, such as crystallization and structure, in applications, said John Neddersen, senior application scientist, emulsifiers/fats and oils, DuPont Nutrition & Health, New Century, Kas.
While emulsifiers may contain phos, DuPont Nutrition & Health offers both non-hydrogenated and fully-hydrogenated emulsifiers, he said.
Corbion last year launched its Ensemble line of non-pho emulsifiers.
Corbion last year launched its Ensemble line of non-pho emulsifiers, which Mr. Doucet spoke about in his March 1 presentation. Taking phos out of emulsifiers often means using oil blends, which may be more expensive, he said. Corbion, however, has found a reduced dosage may offset the cost increases.
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Ms. Morehart added if companies are not too concerned about saturated fat content, they may use commodity palm oil in place of phos when solid fats are needed. Palm oil is more comparable in price to phos than some other oils.
Palm oil is more comparable in price to phos than some other oils.
"Oftentimes the alternatives can have more costs, but not all the time," Ms. Morehart said.
Monica Zelaya-Brown, customer innovation manager, AAK USA, Inc., Edison, N.J., said extended shelf life may equate to cost-savings.
"For example, if an application is highly susceptible to oxidation and has no supporting storage conditions, we may recommend using a custom blend with the right amount of trait-enhanced oils to rise up to the challenge," she said.
She added formulators should know they have many options when choosing pho alternatives.
In confectionery, AAK now offers Confao, a non-hydrogenated, zero trans fats brand of high performance filling fats. It provides the desired texture, from creamy and caramel-like to the melt-a-way sensation of a decadent truffle, for non-hydrogenated confectionery fillings, according to the company.
Archer Daniels Midland Co., Chicago, also provides a range of pho alternatives.
Bunge North America offers a web site where companies may find possible pho alternatives based on target application, product form, key ingredient and saturate content..
Several companies have web sites focused on pho alternatives. Bunge North America, St. Louis, offers www.transfatsolutions.com where companies may find possible pho alternatives based on target application, product form, key ingredient and saturate content. The company offers pho replacers that eliminate trans fat, have lower saturated fat content, and provide a balance of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
Bunge has developed a patented trans-free bakery shortening without the hydrogenation processed. The company offers saturate-sparing fats that use a new technology that combines restructuring of fatty acids and added fiber.
Loders Croklaan, Channahon, Ill., has a go-no-pho.com web site. The company has developed more than 200 pho-free free systems that offer functionality across a range of applications leveraging the versatility of palm oil.


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HomeChild WelfareOklahoma Governor Signs Faith-Based Foster Care Bill, Kansas is Likely Next
Oklahoma Governor Signs Faith-Based Foster Care Bill, Kansas is Likely Next
May 14, 2018 John Kelly Child Welfare, Featured, Subscriber Content, Youth Services Insider Comments Off on Oklahoma Governor Signs Faith-Based Foster Care Bill, Kansas is Likely Next
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) signed into law a bill that permits the state's faith-based child welfare partners to discriminate against same-sex couples, single or unmarried people, and possibly even LGBTQ youth.
The law protects faith-based groups by permitting them to decline foster parent and adoption services to people or couples based on the religious principles of the organization.
The law "allows faith-based agencies that contract with Oklahoma to continue to operate in accordance with their beliefs," said Fallin, in a statement. "In a day and time when diversity is becoming a core value to society because it will lead to more options, we should recognize its value for serving Oklahoma also because it leads to more options for loving homes to serve Oklahoma children."
Freedom Oklahoma, an LGBTQ rights group campaigning against the law, said in a statement before Fallin's signing that it will "codify discrimination and make it more difficult to place the over 9,000 children and youth in … the foster care system," and would have a "detrimental effect on our state's already struggling economy."
Oklahoma is the eighth state to pass such a law since 2015, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage was to be recognized in all of the 50 states and territories. Kansas will likely soon become the ninth: a similar bill has passed through the legislature, and Gov. Jeff Collyer's (R) administration has already voiced support for the bill.
The seven states with such legislation already on the books are Alabama, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia, Mississippi, Michigan and Texas.
The Oklahoma Fosters campaign helped grow the state's roster of available foster and adoptive parents
Fallin's statement lays clear the motivation for such laws: the ability to tap into the faith community to recruit and retain enough foster and adoptive parents to meet the number of placements needed. The overall number of youth in care has risen steadily since 2012, and a report by The Chronicle of Social Change last year highlighted the capacity challenges currently faced by many states.
"Other states that have declined the protection to faith-based agencies have seen these agencies close their doors, leaving less options for successful placement of children who need loving parents," Fallin said.
But some child welfare advocates have questioned that argument in Oklahoma, where the number of foster homes has increased sharply without these faith-based protections. The state had a non-relative foster bed capacity of 2,310 in 2012. That had risen to 5,612 by 2017.
The surge has been attributed in part to Oklahoma Fosters, a state-funded campaign to raise the state's capacity.
"When we started Oklahoma Fosters, Catholic Charities [one of the law's proponents] chose not to be involved in that," said David Hall, a foster youth advocate and student at Oklahoma City University, in a March interview with The Chronicle. "Now they want to be involved by having this bill."
Hall also voiced concern that while the bill's aim is to permit discrimination against adults interested in fostering and adoption, it could empower faith-based groups to decline services for foster youth based on LGBTQ status or religious background. It would be difficult to accomplish legally, though, as youth are not required to provide that information to child welfare officials.
Freedom Oklahoma voiced its intention to contest the legality of the law on its Facebook page:
Our message to Governor Mary Fallin and and the lawmakers who championed this travesty is simple: we'll see you in court!
There is a lawsuit pending in federal court now that challenges Michigan's version of a faith-based protection bill.
Georgia's legislature also moved a faith-based bill during its 2018 session, which was openly opposed by Gov. Nathan Deal (R) and did not pass.
On Capitol Hill, Congress has bills supporting and forbidding faith-based protections. The Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act would empower the Department of Health and Human Services to financially penalize a state that takes "adverse action" against "a child welfare service provider on the basis that the provider has declined or will decline to provide, facilitate, or refer for a child welfare service that conflicts with, or under circumstances that conflict with, the provider's sincerely held religious beliefs or moral convictions."
Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) has introduced a bill that would do the exact opposite. Lewis' Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R. 2640) prohibits any recipient of federal assistance for adoption and foster care placements from discriminating against any potential client.
There is also a related lawsuit moving against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). A same-sex couple hoping to foster and/or adopt a refugee was declined for approval by a faith-based grantee of HHS because the couple did not "mirror the holy family."
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April 23, 2018 Christie Renick Education, News Comments Off on Colorado Leads Nation with Bill to Pay for Foster Youths' Rides to School
A $2.9 million bill aimed at improving the educational success of students who are foster youths cleared a key committee in the Colorado legislature in April. If the bill is signed by the governor, Colorado […]
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EMK Press, a publisher of tools and resources for families formed by adoption, foster care or kinship, is currently inviting submissions from foster care teens, alumni and adoptees to share recipes and food-related stories for our […]
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South Carolina is set to become the 20th state to establish an autonomous office to hold its child welfare agency accountable. If Gov. Henry McMaster (R) signs the bipartisan S. 805, the Palmetto State will establish […]


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Q: ROI lpsolve plugin gets wrong result with binary constraint I am trying to use lp_solve solver through ROI interface (ROI.plugin.lpsolve) and get random result on MIP problem.
Here is my example where I was expecting 0/1 binary solution:
library(slam)
library(ROI)
library(ROI.plugin.lpsolve)
library(lpSolve)
solver = "lpsolve"
volume <- c(1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 3L, 3L,
            3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 10L, 10L, 10L,
            10L, 10L, 10L, 10L, 10L, 10L, 10L, 10L)
profit <- c(20L, 15L, 12L, 10L, 7L, 5L, 5L, 5L, 4L, 3L, 2L, 1L, 0L, 40L,
            38L, 36L, 35L, 30L, 26L, 25L, 22L, 20L, 17L, 15L, 10L, 5L, 0L,
            100L, 60L, 40L, 20L, 10L, 5L, 5L, 5L, 5L, 5L, 0L)
cap <- 65

lp <- OP(objective = profit,
         constraints = L_constraint(L = rbind(volume),
                                    dir = c("<="),
                                    rhs = cap),
         maximum = TRUE)
types(lp) <- rep("B", length(volume))

mod <- ROI_solve(lp, solver)
res <- mod$solution
print(res)
# 65  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
#  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
#  0  0  0  0  0  0  0

Correct solution is:
# 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

It seems that plugin does not set type vector correctly.

A: Thank you for pointing this out!
This is fixed in the new version of ROI.plugin.lpsolve, version 0.3-2
on CRAN since 2018-12-20.
The issue was that in the lpSolveAPI package it makes a difference if you set first the bounds or the types. In lpSolveAPI one should first set the bounds and afterwards the types.

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Logging is an integral part of monitoring for an application. It can be a crucial tool for determining the root cause of a problem. With logging however it is not always easy to know upfront what to log and what not. When you're writing your code it's actually useful to add more logging to help you better understand the problem you're solving. That's why it's often best to revisit your logging output and strip out what's unnecessary. Split the noise from the signal. Better logging leads to better root cause analysis.
From an operations point of view, having verbose logging can obscure problems. The ideal would be to have no errors when everything is "ok". And when errors occur, your logs would contain clear information pointing to what went wrong.
What we experienced however was that there were two main types of logging that emerged from our application. Application logs and domain logs. With domain logs I mean the log entries that would describe an action that is specific to your business domain. A "payment failed" not a "connection failed". Domain errors can be errors that are perfectly normal to have. For example the customer didn't have the required funds to finish his payment. Removing this from your logging is not desirable. You still want to have those log lines so that you can see whether or not there's an increase in failed transactions after releasing a newer version of you application.
We're using sentry for this specific application and what we wanted was to make as much of the log lines as actionable as possible. We wanted that when a log line appears, it would be something that requires a developer to look into it.
What we did, was make two different logging endpoints (DSN's) in sentry. One domain-log endpoint and one application-log endpoint. We ran into a problem with sentry-sdk. It appeared that using multiple DSN's the logs would appear in only one of them. It's an open issue on their github project.
It would have been possible to add extra context information to log events and then filter in the sentry UI. However we opted for splitting into two logging endpoints because this would enable us to forward those events to other tools and take appropriate actions.
As you can see the send_event handler in our code checks wheter the event was for the domainlog logger or not. The "default" root logger is used for the "application log".
After this we went into our code and and for every logger.warning and every other loggger.<severity> we checked which logger should be used.
We've split our logs into two DSN's in Sentry and the code in this article shows how to send your logging to the appropriate handlers.


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Plate Current 160 mA max.
All Ayon vacuum tubes possess a vacuum of 10-9 Torr, a maximum grid current of 2.2 microampere and absolutely constant emission.


CW Van Wirt has a way of zeroing in on the essential issues and for me #8 is it (post #59). The city went through an extensive process revising the zoning code in 2012. It involved a diverse group of community members including several people who currently oppose passing this amendment. This community input in concert with the city is important because it established a broadly agreed upon standard (recalling here your desire for a standard to aid judgment) by which zoning decisions should be made along with the comprehensive plan. There is plenty in the current zoning code that should guide council to oppose this amendment especially 1323.08 "No non-conforming use shall be extended to displace a conforming one." That would be the outcome if the amendment is supported. Any change in the zoning code should only be made with ample evidence based on sound analysis that it is in the interest of the city. The interest of an individual, as PVW said, is secondary.


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Les Encostas de Aire sont une appellation d'origine (DOC) portugaise dans les terroirs viticoles de concelhos de Batalha, Porto de Mós, Ourém et une partie de ceux de l'Alcobaça et de Caldas da Rainha,  district de Leiria. La zone de production est divisée en deux sous-régions : Alcobaça et Ourém

Types de vin
Les vins sont vinifiés en blanc ou en rouge.

Encépagement
 Cépages rouges : Tinta roriz, Castelão (ou Periquita), Tinta miúda, Touriga nacional et Trincadeira (Tinta amarela).
 Cépages blancs : Fernão Pires (Maria Gomes), Ratinho, Tamarez et Vital.

Notes et références

Bibliographie

Voir aussi

Lien interne
 Viticulture au Portugal
 Lisboa (VR)

Lien externe
 Site de l'Instituto do Vinho e da Vinha

Vignoble au Portugal
Vin portugais

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By Simon Kenton-Lake on July 17, 2020 / Blog Posts, Food governance, Public health
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic our food supply chains were forced to flex beyond what many thought possible, and whilst they were temporarily disrupted during the pandemic, exacerbated by media-fed anxiety about shortages, food continued to flow. Although this shows a certain robustness and ability to bounce back in the face of a short-term shock, does it mean that our food systems are resilient?
Our food systems are complex, made from layers of interconnected activities, infrastructures and ways of life, all sitting against a shifting backdrop of shocks and stresses, from natural resource depletion and a changing climate to global economic and cultural changes. Paradoxically, harmful effects of our global food system renders the health of humans and the planet, as well as the food system itself, more vulnerable to shocks and stresses. Food system resilience must therefore concern more than just the ability of supply chains to ensure a stable supply of food. Resilience is about having the agility and resourcefulness to become stronger, building on lessons hard-learnt, whilst also realising planetary health, fair working conditions, healthy diets for all and the respect of socio-cultural dimensions of food.
The COVID-19 conditions have acted as a magnifying glass on our society and food systems laying bare existing dysfunctions and inequalities but also sites of resilience. The past months have seen an impressive response on the ground from food producers to retailers, communities and neighbours, who got food to where it was needed in immediate reaction to the shock of COVID-19. Against the backdrop of longer-term problems locked into our food system, their adaptations emerge like desire lines – an urban planning phenomenon where collective bottom-up problem solving defies unhelpful structures – toward a resilient, sustainable and fair food system.
As the immediacy of the crises lifts, now is the time to reflect and avoid blindly following the well-worn path to a place we don't want to return to.
In this blog we share insights from Scotland and beyond into what the pandemic has revealed about how resilient – or not – our food systems are. As we do so, we look to those who hold the food system together amidst the chaos, tracing transformation across new behaviour, innovative logistics, material adaptation and fundamental values.
Innovative logistics meet new demands
The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown saw a number of factors, from isolation and stocking up of pantries to closing of the hospitality sector, that led to people changing the way they procure food and businesses coming up with innovative logistical solutions to a new pattern of local demand.
As lockdown hit and public uncertainty about supermarket supplies increased, the country saw a huge leap in demand for local food. This was especially high for veg box schemes which rose to the challenge and succeeded in multiplying their capacity in a matter of weeks, many prioritising key workers and the most vulnerable. In some places this new demand has led to more material and long-term changes; In June, Glasgow-based Locavore announced a partnership with Ayrshire farmer Caldwell's Vegetables to convert 14 acres of land to organic farming in order to supply organic produce for Locavore's shop and veg box scheme.
The closure of the hospitality sector also sent shockwaves through supply chains far beyond our shores. The UK fishing norm of exporting most of what is caught and importing most of what we eat meant that many industries were on their knees only days after lockdown. Across the UK, fishers began selling directly to their communities, many surprised to even find a local market for their catches. Some have partnered with local veg box retailers, others have collaborated with the pioneering 'Call4Fish' that works with local fishers to provide delivery services across the UK. One Dorset fisher was even offered the use of a parking space outside an empty Airbnb and now holds a thriving weekly market. Similar stories of creative connection with local markets crop up across the country. Many of these have been aided by online platforms, such as the Open Food Network, the BigBarn and Scottish Edinburgh Lockdown Economy which help to shorten the distance between people and producers.
These examples demonstrate how the agility of local food systems make them more resilient to shocks: Short supply chains mean better feedback systems to respond to changes. Meanwhile localising food systems helps local economies thrive. This not only supports food security for the general public but also helps communities as people with resilient livelihoods are better prepared for – and can better cope with – shocks, whether recurrent, protracted or unexpected.
Material adaptation for a more sustainable food system
At a deeper level, adaptation during the pandemic has seen material change to business models, methods and use of space to strengthen resilience. Many of the people we have been speaking to see their innovative adaptations to match new behaviour patterns as part of their future business models, confident that customers will fall in love with cooking and preparing local produce at home.
Localising the supply of fish, for example, is seen as being a big first step in helping people understand what they are eating and where it comes from. For our partners at Open Seas, this potential change does not only promise a more resilient fishing industry for fishers and consumers, but importantly may improve the health of our seas. Other examples of adaptation during the pandemic also point toward changes in practice that can improve the health of resources, people, and our food system as a whole. As Locavore writes of their partnership with Caldwell, it 'marks another step toward our vision of building stronger, shorter supply chains which are better for the environment and the local economy'.
The modern food system has been built on the premise that nature is just another problem to be solved on the way to greater specialisation and efficiency, resulting in vast swaths of monocrops and the decimation of natural ecosystems. However, the potential of the food system as a whole to cope with shocks and stresses is a large part to do with diversity: greater diversity – in the crops and animals we grow, in the markets they are sold to, of farming method and of farmers themselves – can help growers ride out unexpected weather conditions and changes in markets.
Whilst specialization is about growing at scale, diversity includes smaller scale – reimagining smaller pockets of land in urban and rural areas to create vibrant growing spaces – a vision that feels ever closer as the pandemic has led to food being grown in new spaces.
One such example is Inverness Botanic Gardens. Their closure in March coupled with concerns about the UK food supply, caused the growing team to rethink how they used their land and growing skills. They immediately shifted from growing masses of nursery flowers for their usual summer displays towards growing vegetables for distribution within their community, and are now looking to permanently incorporate edibles into their growing strategy; providing family friendly learning about growing veg, and even starting a box or pick-your-own scheme.
There are many other places where growing can only be done at a small scale, such as the Isle of Arran on the West Coast of Scotland. Problems getting food to the island during the first weeks of the pandemic sharpened the need for public growing spaces. The majority of land suitable for growing crops lies in small pockets spread across the island, mostly owned by two landowners. In response Woodside Arran Farm changed their model to focus on growing organic veg for islanders on a pay what you can basis, whilst a group of residents are also about to sign a leasehold with one of the landowners to create their own resilient farming structure, working small areas across the island where the closest communities manage the land.
In that way resilience is not not only about sustainability but also about social and spatial justice: Who has access to land and how that land is worked often dictates what and how much people can eat. These deeper values underpinning a resilient food system were put into action as people responded to the crisis.
The values that show the way
COVID-19 hit many of our communities hard because we already have a hierarchical food system where healthy and sustainable food is not accessible to all. IFAN data since COVID-19 shows how the pandemic has both exacerbated and created vulnerability to food insecurity across the UK. Many of those pushed into food insecurity for economic reasons work in the food system where low wages and job insecurity prevail. This inequality that reverberates through our food system is a root cause of much of our recent distress.
One place where dysfunction has been laid bare is in our food system's heavy reliance on migrant workers, from food service to production, (British Summer Fruits, which represents berry growers in the UK, reported that 98% of harvest staff last year came from overseas) – and the built in potential for labour exploitation. Many of those who work to produce, harvest, process, prepare, sell and serve food are poorly paid and facing insecure and unsafe working conditions. Jobs in the food sector are amongst the most precarious, with retail and hospitality accounting for a third of workers living in poverty; almost half of the people working in the food sector in the UK are paid below the Living Wage. In this environment workers are less able to exercise their rights, increasing the risk of non-compliance with employment legislation and slavery.
The 'Pick for Britain' campaign is hoping to harness students and the furloughed thousands into a new army of farm workers to help ease the pressure that will be felt by UK producers after COVID put a halt to migration. But it's not quite as simple as that. Contrary to popular belief, harvesting fruit and vegetables is a very skilled and physical job, often located far from major towns and transport links. The assumption that anyone can fill their shoes highlights a view of farm workers and other workers in the food systems as dispensable.
What we're seeing this year should serve as both a warning to those developing our post-Brexit immigration system but also an imperative to change the way we view and value key workers, not just in the food sector but way beyond.
Against the backdrop of widened inequalities, the community responses to food insecurity resulting from the pandemic have been remarkable; Collectively, people have put into action their strong commitment to the belief that good food must be accessible to everyone – that no one should be left behind. Similar collective action has taken place across the world: in Belfast an art gallery turned into a soup kitchen in response to the crisis; in New York City cab drivers helped deliver food parcels; in Cape Town, South Africa, two drug gangs even called a truce and agreed to work with the government to use their drug supply routes to get food to those in need. Closer to home Edinburgh Food for Good Coalition and other community groups formed to prevent people from falling through the cracks of existing emergency services.
The many community food responses built on dignity show the power of acts of solidarity to ensure access to food during crises and manifest a shared value of food as human right and common good. They show us that food is not just about what we eat, but also about community and inter-human connections. Importantly, they demonstrate the value of bottom-up solutions in building resilient and non-hierarchical food systems that respect the right to food.
Toward a resilient, sustainable and fair food system
What can we learn about resilience from the innovation and solidarity we have seen during the COVID-19 pandemic? Actors across the food system from growers, to retailers, innovators and communities have shown through creative logistics, material adaptation and shared values that it is possible to ensure food for everyone and to do so in sustainable ways.
Like urban planners who follow desire lines when re-assessing a landscape, policy-makers should look to these newly trodden paths as part of the journey towards a truly resilient food system that addresses the dysfunctions made so visible by the pandemic.
Making up the rules as you go


How have changes in the Miami tourism sector impacted the cruise market?
At Celebrity Cruises, we have seen a growth in a number of areas, including millennial travelers looking for new experiences, requests for off-the-beaten-path destinations, and longer overnights in popular cities. We have also had a surge on our signature sailings, where we take guests to in-demand destination-specific events like Mardi-Gras in New Orleans, celebrating the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in Taiwan, Chinese New Year in Hong Kong, Fourth of July in Boston and now we have year-round cruising to the Caribbean. So far, we have not seen a decline with the number of guests we are seeing from Latin America. Our four source markets there have seen steady interest and bookings, and we continue to have new offerings to entice them. Latin America as a destination, continues to be popular for guests. Cuba has become one of the fastest-growing cruise destinations under former President Obama's "people to people" license encouraging cultural and humanitarian exchanges. There are still some tourism limitations, and we are hopeful that relations will stay strong opening Cuba to all who want the experiences.
What are the main expectations and opportunities with the building of the largest cruise port in the country at PortMiami?
Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises, has long dreamed of building the PortMiami Terminal. It will have a significant economic impact on Miami-Dade area. The expectations are that the design and flow of the terminal will ease the embarkation and debarkation process for guests, making it easy to experience cruising, access transportation options and navigate their vacation experience without the stress that sometimes comes along with it. The financial implications on Miami-Dade include 4,000 jobs and an annual infusion of $500 million annually.


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Calvert County 21 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Calvert County is the Calvert County Housing Authority.
Harford County 27 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Harford County is the Harford County Housing and Community Development.
Worcester County 24 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Worcester County is the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
Cecil County 41 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cecil County is the Cecil County Housing Agency.
Montgomery County 178 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Montgomery County is the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County.
Anne Arundel County 45 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Anne Arundel County is the Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County.
Frederick County 55 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Frederick County is the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
Washington County 51 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Washington County is the Housing Authority of Washington County.
Caroline County 24 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Caroline County is the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
Howard County 62 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Howard County is the Howard County Housing Commission.
Somerset County 16 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Somerset County is the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
Prince Georges County 124 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Prince Georges County is the Housing Authority of Prince Georges County.
Baltimore County 73 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Baltimore County is the Baltimore County Office of Housing.
Garrett County 19 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Garrett County is the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
Wicomico County 37 The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Wicomico County are the Wicomico Housing Authority and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
Carroll County 19 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Carroll County is the Carroll County Housing And Community Dev.
Kent County 13 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kent County is the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
Queen Annes County 4 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Queen Annes County is the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
Allegany County 26 The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Allegany County are the Human Resources Development Commission of Allegany County and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
Dorchester County 29 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Dorchester County is the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
Talbot County 5 The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Talbot County is the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.


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Dimanche v. MBTA, No. 17-1169 (1st Cir. June 18, 2018)
By Paul Mollica of Outten & Golden LLP posted in Daily Developments in EEO Law on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
The First Circuit affirms a $2.6 million judgment for race discrimination against the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, where the jury was presented with direct evidence involving "[t]hree of the MBTA's supervisory staff who either concurred in [plaintiff]'s dismissal or were involved in the investigation of the January 25th altercation, had demonstrated racial animus towards her."
Continue reading Dimanche v. MBTA, No. 17-1169 (1st Cir. June 18, 2018)...
Tags: 1st Circuit, Harassment, Jury, Racial Discrimination, Section 1981
Caraballo-Caraballo v. Administración de Correccion, No. 16-1597 (1st Cir. June 8, 2018)
By Paul Mollica of Outten & Golden LLP posted in Daily Developments in EEO Law on Friday, June 8, 2018.
One of the maddening things for employee advocates is how rules developed by the courts for one set of facts are used to swat down a case involving an entirely different set of facts. The First Circuit holds that's exactly what happened here, and reverses summary judgment when a judge used a standard developed for failure-to-hire cases to prematurely dismiss a forcible-transfer case.
Continue reading Caraballo-Caraballo v. Administración de Correccion, No. 16-1597 (1st Cir. June 8, 2018)...
Tags: 1st Circuit, McDonnell Douglas Prima Facie Case, Sex Discrimination, Summary Judgment, Title VII
Mahn v. Jefferson Cnty., No. 16-1731 (8th Cir. June 7, 2018)
By Paul Mollica of Outten & Golden LLP posted in Daily Developments in EEO Law on Thursday, June 7, 2018.
Here's a case that may be of value to Title VII litigants, as well as in First Amendment cases. The Eighth Circuit holds that for an employer to win a mixed-motive case, where the claimed reason for termination was poor performance, it must offer "evidence showing [that the plaintiff's] performance would have indisputably caused her termination." That proves a heavy lift.
Continue reading Mahn v. Jefferson Cnty., No. 16-1731 (8th Cir. June 7, 2018)...
Tags: 8th Circuit, McDonnell Douglas Prima Facie Case, Mixed-Motives, Summary Judgment
Jefferson v. Sewon America, Inc., No. 17-11802 (11th Cir. June 1, 2018)
A Black employee who is denied a transfer and told by her supervisor that another manager "wanted a Korean in that position" - and is then fired a week after complaining about race discrimination - presents a triable case of Title VII discrimination and retaliation, so holds the Eleventh Circuit.
Continue reading Jefferson v. Sewon America, Inc., No. 17-11802 (11th Cir. June 1, 2018)...
Tags: 11th Circuit, Race, Racial Discrimination, Title VII, retaliation
Davenport v. Edward D. Jones & Co., LP, No. 17-30388 (5th Cir. May 22, 2018)
By Paul Mollica of Outten & Golden LLP posted in Daily Developments in EEO Law on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
Can a boss's repeated offer of a "big bonus" to a woman employee as an inducement to date an important customer constitute quid pro quo sexual harassment? The Fifth Circuit today holds that it can ... but also holds (2-1) that the plaintiff failed to present a genuine dispute that she was entitled to such a bonus in the first place.
Continue reading Davenport v. Edward D. Jones & Co., LP, No. 17-30388 (5th Cir. May 22, 2018)...
Tags: 5th Circuit, Summary Judgment, sexual harassment
Fassbender v. Correct Care Solutions, No. 17-3054 (10th Cir. May 15, 2018)
An employee fired during her pregnancy should get a Title VII trial, holds the Tenth Circuit, where one of the putative decision-makers reportedly told the plaintiff "[w]hat, you're pregnant too?," and said "I don't know how I'm going to be able to handle all of these people being pregnant at once" and "I have too many pregnant workers, I don't know what I am going to do with all of them."
Continue reading Fassbender v. Correct Care Solutions, No. 17-3054 (10th Cir. May 15, 2018)...
Tags: 10th Circuit, Pregnancy, Title VII, pregnancy discrimination, retaliation
Faidley v. United Parcel Service of America, Inc., No. 16-1073 (8th Cir. May 11, 2018) (en banc); Snapp v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co., No. 15-35410 (9th Cir. May 11, 2018)
By Paul Mollica of Outten & Golden LLP posted in Daily Developments in EEO Law on Friday, May 11, 2018.
ADA opinions released in the Eighth and Ninth Circuits today underscore that the burden of proof, ultimately, is always on the employee to show that the employer failed to provide a reasonable accommodation. These serve as a reminder to disabled employees and counsel that when seeking reassignment as an accommodation, it is vital to request the reassignment clearly and to set one's sights realistically.
Continue reading Faidley v. United Parcel Service of America, Inc., No. 16-1073 (8th Cir. May 11, 2018) (en banc); Snapp v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co., No. 15-35410 (9th Cir. May 11, 2018)...
Tags: 8th Circuit, 9th Circuit, ADA, Disabilities, Jury, Summary Judgment
Kelber v. CareFusion Corp., No. 17‐1206 (7th Cir. Apr. 26, 2018)
By Paul Mollica of Outten & Golden LLP posted in Daily Developments in EEO Law on Friday, April 27, 2018.
The Seventh Circuit creates a split with the Eleventh Circuit, holding that job applicants may bring claims for disparate impact under the ADEA under 29 U.S.C. § 623(a)(2). The panel majority allows a challenge to an employer's classification of an in-house Senior Counsel position as "3 to 7 years (no more than 7 years) of relevant legal experience."
Continue reading Kelber v. CareFusion Corp., No. 17‐1206 (7th Cir. Apr. 26, 2018)...
Tags: 7th Circuit, ADEA, Disparate Impact
Rizo v. Yovino, No. 16-15372 (9th Cir. Apr. 9, 2018) (en banc)
By Paul Mollica of Outten & Golden LLP posted in Daily Developments in EEO Law on Monday, April 9, 2018.
In an important decision, the Ninth Circuit holds en banc that a "factor other than sex" under the Equal Pay Act (29 U.S.C. § 206(d)(1)) must be "job-related," and thus rejects an employer's use of pre-employment salary history as a reason to pay a woman less than a man doing the same work. The court overrules its prior decision on this subject, Kouba v. Allstate Ins. Co., 691 F.3d 873 (9th Cir. 1982).
Continue reading Rizo v. Yovino, No. 16-15372 (9th Cir. Apr. 9, 2018) (en banc)...
Tags: 9th Circuit, Equal Pay, Equal Pay Act, Pay Discrimination, Sex Discrimination
Mys v. Mich. Dep't of State Police, No. 17-1445 (6th Cir. Mar. 28, 2018)
By Paul Mollica of Outten & Golden LLP posted in Daily Developments in EEO Law on Thursday, March 29, 2018.
The Sixth Circuit affirms a $350,000 jury award for a police officer who was transferred far from her home, in retaliation for complaining about sex harassment. The court rejects a bid by the department to reduce the award, finding that the jury's calculations of back and front pay - and award of compensatory damages for pain and suffering - are supported by the record.
Continue reading Mys v. Mich. Dep't of State Police, No. 17-1445 (6th Cir. Mar. 28, 2018)...
Tags: 6th Circuit, Damages, Jury, Retaliation, Title VII
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New DAVEX® steel profiles from ThyssenKrupp Davex GmbH have now gained general building code approval. The beams, made by a new, patented joining technology, have been certified as complying with Germany`s state building codes under approval number Z-14.5-443. DAVEX® design beams offer new possibilities for sophisticated architectural solutions with steel. They are particularly suitable for use in visible steel structures on buildings with a representational function.
DAVEX® profiles are made by the so-called roll joining process. A special tool is used to roll a groove into the flange material. In parallel with this, the edges of the web material are contoured and inserted in the flange groove. Subsequently a locking groove is rolled into the flanges on either side of the web, causing material to flow into the contours on the web edges. The result is a firm friction/positive joint without the need for welding. EN 10025 structural steel has been approved as a material for DAVEX® steel profiles. Designers can calculate the beams in the same way as DIN 18800 welded steel profiles.
Roll joining can produce steel beams whose webs are considerably thinner in relation to the flange than on conventional hot rolled profiles. The profiles are precisely formed, sharp-edged and can be made with perforated webs for a filigree, transparent effect. The general building code approval is for symmetrical and asymmetrical I and T profiles with perforated or solid webs. The flange material has to be ten millimeters in thickness, the web material three or four millimeters.
DAVEX® beams are approved for internal and external use. The profiles are manufactured directly from coil on a recently completed production line in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, the only one of its kind in the world. ThyssenKrupp Davex GmbH will be applying for further approvals in the future, for example for combinations of different materials such as steel, aluminum or plastic.
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The CIOKS AC Rider link power supply is an excellent solution for powering small pedal boards with one pedal needing AC power source plus a mix of low current DC pedals and maybe a single medium current one. The first four outlets are divided in two isolated sections offering voltages 9 and 12V DC and a max. current of 200mA per section. For the AC pedal you have voltages 9 or 12V AC available on the last two outlets at a max. current of 800mA, which is enough to power almost any AC pedal on the market incl. the Line6 M9.
The AC section of the AC Rider link power supply is able to power any EHX vacuum tube pedal, any Kingsley pedal, any type of DigiTech Whammy, JamMan, Talker or other needing AC, any Boomerang product, Line6 M9, any 4-button Line6 modeler like the DL4, Rocktron Banshee Talk-Box, Ibanez Tube-King Distortion, any Hughes &Kettener tube pedal, FoxRox Captain Coconut, EBS Valve Drive, any Musicom LAB Controller, Mesa Boogie V-1 or V-Twin, Provicence Controller, VanAmpsReverbamate, Yamaha Magic Stomp just to mention a few of the popular pedals needing an AC voltage. You should only use one of the AC outlets matching the needed voltage for your pedal and leave the other not used.
The two isolated DC sections comprising of outlets 1-4 and providing 200mA each are able to power quite a few low current 9V pedals. If you have more than four you can use the Split Flex or 3-way daisy chain. Each section can also power a medium current pedal like BOSS DD-20 or CE-20, the digital ones from EHX like Freeze, Cathedral, Citar or the RingThing, tc electronic Flashback X4 Delay and all the Strymons excl. TimeLine and Mobius just to mention a few. Using outlet 2 or 4 set to 12V you can also power an older Line6 modeler with 4 buttons like ex. the DL4. You should use the green type 4 Flex cable and leave the associated 9V outlet of the used section not used.
Having two isolated sections with 9 and 12V available you also have the possibility to power an 18 or 24V pedal using a Stack Flex or Series adapter Flexfollowed by a standard Flex cable. One of the four outlets must be left free. For low current 18 or 24V pedals you should consider using CIOKS Booster Flex where the high voltage pedal can be powered using only one outlet.


People have relied on the ocean for food since early human history. Over the millennia, our appetite for seafood has grown – along with our population.
Today, aquaculture – or seafood farming – is essential to meet this growing demand. As with all types of farming, aquaculture can have big impact on the surrounding environment. But that impact can be managed and mitigated, and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council help producers do just that.
Sustainability: "a journey, not an event"
In Belize, the shrimp industry is an important source of jobs. WWF helped producers come together to earn ASC certification, so the industry can continue to make a positive economic impact without harming coral reefs, mangroves or other important habitats.
The key to success was working together. By getting the vast majority of shrimp production certified, we are shifting the whole industry in Belize toward sustainability. Watch the story.


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OPINION: Condescending
27 April 2018 by bes-reporter
By René Zwart As agile as minister Eric Wiebes (Economic Affairs and Climate) proved to be this week in the 'memo debate' in the Second Chamber to navigate the truth, just so awkwardly clumsy has he been dealing with the blunder that his predecessor Henk Kamp committed when designing a new fee structure for electricity… [Read more]
Filed Under: Bonaire, Opinion
Knops' Handling of Appointments to BOD at Flamingo Airport Unfortunate
By Harald Linkels Editorial Although it is first and foremost the current Executive Council of Bonaire which should be blamed for creating a totally unnecessary administrative crisis at the airport in Bonaire; the way in which State Secretary Knops has dealt with the appointment of new candidates to the Supervisory Board has not helped much… [Read more]
Filed Under: Bonaire, Governance & Integrity, Opinion
St. Eustatius: A Sad Story of Failed Opportunities, Disregard, Deception, and Inability
11 February 2018 by bes-reporter
By Koert Kerkhoff The past few days a new chapter was written of the history of St. Eustatius, but not a history that anyone would like to tell his grandchildren with pleasure or pride. It is a sad story of failed opportunities, disregard, deception, and inability. Inability and unwillingness on the part of The Hague… [Read more]
Filed Under: Opinion, Statia
By Brighter Path Foundation: Teaching Naughty Islanders a Lesson
By Brigher Path Foundation ST. EUSTATIUS/COMMENTARY – St. Eustatius, a Public Entity of the Netherlands was recently placed under direct Dutch rule after the 'Committee of Wise Men' concluded in its report that there is a "gross neglect of duties" on St Eustatius. The report further characterized the administrative situation on Statia by lawlessness and… [Read more]
Clyde van Putten reacts to Donner's speech in Bonaire
5 November 2017 by bes-reporter
"The Indonesian/South African approach of the Government of the Netherlands" Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius, November 3rd, 2017 I have taken note of the newspaper article regarding a recent speech by former Dutch Minister and current Vice-President of the Council of State, Piet Hein Donner. In the article, Mr. Donner is quoted, among other things, as having… [Read more]
Letter to the editor: Clyde van Putten about Plasterk's visit
18 August 2017 by bes-reporter
Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius, August 17th, 2017 LETTER TO THE EDITOR I have taken note of the statements made in the local and Dutch press by outgoing Minister Plasterk about his discussions with the Executive and Island Councils of Sint Eustatius during his farewell visit to the island on August 14th. First of all, I would… [Read more]
Column: the voices of our people
The BES-reporter aims to publish opinions and other material of young professionals from Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, either living on the islands or abroad. Today we publish our first piece, written by Statia-born Urisha Blake, who currently resides in Holland. The CHRONICLES OF STATIA: THE FOREVER CONTROVERSY "I don't oppose all wars. What I… [Read more]
Filed Under: Columns, Opinion


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Andrew's Descent and Chasing Rabbits
Known as the "Montmartre of Kiev" this famous street connects the Upper Town with the commercial Podil neighborhood. It is a steep street filled with quaint shops, cafes, museums, and spectacular views. The neighborhood attracts artists and writers and is a very fashionable place to live in Kiev. The area draws its name from the dramatic and very baroque St. Andrew's Church that was built by the Russian Tsaress Elizabeth Petrovna in 1754.
The pulpit inside St. Andrew's Church
Elizabeth built the church to be her own private place of worship when she visited Kiev so there was no parish and no bell tower to call the faithful to service. Unfortunately for Elizabeth, she died before construction was complete and the Kiev court had no interest in maintaining it so the building was maintained by private funds but it was in a state of sad repair. Amazingly, original plans for the church were discovered in Vienna in the early 1960s, which made it possible to restore the building in the 1970s. It is now owned by the Ukranian Orthodox Church and kept as a museum and tourist attraction.
A view of the descent
One of the many cafes that line the street
Looking back up the descent from halfway down. The base of St. Andrew's Church is on the left
Many famous writers lived on this street, including Mikhail Bulgakov. The street is lined with many statues. The one below is inspired by the popular (at least in Ukraine) play "Chasing Two Hares" by Mykhalio Starytsky. It was made into a movie as well. In 1883 when the play was written, it was popular to link the titles of productions to popular folk sayings and proverbs. In this case the proverb was, "If a man chases two hares he will catch neither." So, predictably this is story about a man who pursued two women, one for money and one for love, and lost both.
Statue depicting two characters in the play "Chasing Two Hares."
Travel safe. Have fun. Be careful how many rabbits you pursue.
Kiev tops fastest-growing tourist destinations in Europe (newstalk.ie)
House with Chimaeras (travel-monkey.me)
November 19, 2012 June 20, 2013 Categories: Travel · UkraineTags: Andrew · Andrew's Descent · Eastern Orthodox Church · Kiev · Mikhail Bulgakov · photography · postaday · Russia · Soviet Union · Travel · Ukraine
Pechersk Lavra (Cave Monastery)
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I'm liking the look of Kiev. Bet it's cold though?


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The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre is Australia's first facility conceived and designed to save lives by connecting the world's best in cancer research, education, treatment and care. This $1 billion-plus purpose-built facility, part of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, was officially opened in July 2016.
50 space bicycle storage facility for visitors.
new 32 bed unit for future fit-out to facilitate consolidation of existing RMH beds.
The new facilities provide about 25 per cent more clinical capacity for Peter Mac and Melbourne Health cancer services.
The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Project delivered a $1+ billion world-class, purpose-built cancer research, treatment, care and education hub in inner Melbourne.
The building provides a brand new home for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and new cancer research and clinical services for Melbourne Health (including the Royal Melbourne Hospital), new cancer research facilities for the University of Melbourne and new education facilities for all building partners.
The development comprises a stunning new 13-storey building bordering Flemington Road, Grattan Street and Elizabeth Street, and the construction of four new floors on top of the existing Royal Melbourne Hospital.
The new building and the extension to the Royal Melbourne Hospital are linked by covered bridges above Grattan Street, allowing patients, visitors and staff to move between the two buildings.
The new building features space for more than 1,200 cancer researchers.
The translation of research discoveries into new treatments will be enhanced with cancer researchers from leading organisations working under the one roof alongside cancer clinicians and their patients, maximising opportunities for collaboration and information sharing.
The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre is much more than just a hospital.
It also brings together ten world-leading Victorian-based cancer organisations to share knowledge and resources to drive the next generation of cancer research, education, treatment and care.
Delivered under a public-private partnership, the Victorian Government contracted the Plenary Health consortium – comprising Plenary Group, the Grocon PCL builder joint venture and Honeywell – to design, build, finance and maintain the project for 25 years.


Every U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assisted project must complete an Environmental Review (ER). The purpose of the ER is to assess the impacts of the project on the environment and the impacts of the environment on the project; involve the public in the decision-making process; and make better-informed decisions. The ER indicates compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and all other local, state, and federal associated laws and authorities triggered by the HUD Part 58 ER.
Choice-limiting activities are prohibited prior to the completion of the ER. Signing an Option Agreement that allows the purchaser to elect to terminate the Option Agreement if the subject property is not desirable is an activity that is allowed prior to receiving the Environmental Release.
In general, if the project is in the floodplain, the 8-Step Decision-Making Process must be completed after the project design is sufficiently developed. Building in the floodplain is strongly discouraged by HUD. If the project is located in the floodway, and the activity is not a functionally dependent use (such as a bridge, marina, culvert, or streambank restoration), the project is ineligible for HUD funding.
A Tiered Environmental Review is appropriate for projects that include unidentified locations.
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