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Orléans is located in the eastern part of the city along the Ottawa River, about 16 km from downtown Ottawa. Orléans had a population of 107,823 as of 2011. Prior to being amalgamated into Ottawa in 2001, the community of Orléans was spread over two municipal jurisdictions, the eastern portion being in the pre-amalgamation City of Cumberland, the western portion in the City of Gloucester.
The community is thought to have been named by its first postmaster, Théodore Besserer, after his place of birth, the Île d'Orléans near Quebec City. Orléans was an incorporated police village from 1922 to 1974 and was then known as St. Joseph d'Orléans. The community's name inspired the name of one its main roads, Jeanne D'Arc Boulevard, which wraps its way around the community. Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc) was a 15th-century martyr who led the French army to victory in Orléans, France.
Largely a rural area for a great number of years, the first major suburban subdivision constructed in the community was the Queenswood Heights development starting in the late 1960s. Orléans has continued its steady growth as a suburban community since that time; its southern and easternmost boundaries continue to grow as more houses and businesses are built. Orléans continues to have a sizable French-speaking population, although the proportion of francophones has been decreasing in recent years.
Growth has focused around the Place d'Orléans shopping centre, a large shopping centre with over 175 stores situated off Ottawa Regional Road 174 (the Queensway). Many new business areas along Innes Road between Tenth Line Road and Mer Bleue Road and in the vicinity of Trim Road on the eastern end of the area have also been built recently which serve to diversify the commercial districts of the community. The country-wide housing boom starting from 2000 has also seen an extremely large amount of housing and residential areas being developed in the eastern Orléans area east of Trim Road and south of Innes Road, such as the new community called Avalon.
Several recreational facilities include the Bob MacQuarrie Orléans Recreation Complex, the Shenkman Arts Centre Petrie Island and several nature trails and paths.
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The Rangers board remained unchanged after a long-running and bitter power struggle came to a head during a series of votes at a pivotal annual general meeting.
However, the five directors face an ongoing battle to win round supporters, whose anger at the way the club has been run over the past 18 months was evident during a stormy meeting at Ibrox.
And the financial challenges facing chief executive Graham Wallace were laid bare when he admitted the Scottish League One club's spending would be unsustainable even in the top flight.
Wallace also conceded that more investment would be required to compete in the Scottish Premiership, although he insisted there was no immediate threat of the £22million share-issue pot, which was raised a year ago, running out.
Wallace was given the most enthusiastic backing of the board - an 86 per cent approval based on the one-vote-per-share election.
But even under-fire finance director Brian Stockbridge retained his position comfortably with a 65 per cent share.
The four so-called requisitioners - Paul Murray, Malcolm Murray, Alex Wilson and Scott Murdoch - all polled close to 30 per cent and failed to win a boardroom seat.
The quartet stated their motivation was concerns over corporate governance and finances, which showed a £14.4million operating loss.
But three recent additions - chairman David Somers, Wallace and non-executive director Norman Crighton, who joined Stockbridge and James Easdale last month - appear to have convinced several influential investors.
One of those was Laxey Partners, the club's biggest shareholder with a near 12 per cent stake. The reason for its U-turn became apparent when Crighton revealed during the AGM that the investment fund had recommended him to the club's nominated advisor.
"I have known Laxey since they were founded," he added.
Somers had earlier appealed for time to win the fans' trust and claimed the board would seek to engage more fully with supporters as part of a major 120-day business review that would also incorporate an overhaul of the scouting network, which Wallace described as unfit for purpose.
The need for the review was obvious when Wallace said: "The current operating structure we have is too high, too high even for the top division never mind the lower leagues."
And Wallace admitted they would ultimately need to raise more funds.
"It is reasonable to assume that in order to take the club back to competing at the top levels domestically and in Europe that this will be the case," said Wallace, who admitted season ticket prices would rise.
Paul Murray admitted a tinge of regret at not forcing the vote earlier in an emergency general meeting.
His group agreed to wait for the AGM to save the club money but it was left off the agenda. They then forced a postponement in October at the Court of Session but Rangers waited until the last moment to hold the meeting and the composition of the board altered drastically.
Murray told BBC Radio Scotland: "We took a decision that a bit of compromise was the best way forward for the club. Hindsight is always a wonderful thing.
"But since then, the board has been able to get in a couple of credible directors, particularly Graham Wallace.
"And the one thing you have to remember is that institutional investors do like to support incumbent boards. They have supported what they see as a competent board to go forward and we have to accept that."
Murray continued to describe the position of Stockbridge as untenable after he agreed to pay back his £200,000 Third Division title bonus in return for the backing of Laxey.
But Wallace brushed off suggestions he would need to dismiss Stockbridge to win over the fans, despite admitting executive bonuses for winning titles were "completely inappropriate".
Wallace told Press Association Sport: "I need time to assess the organisation that I have got here before I will be making any decisions so it would be grossly premature and inappropriate to be talking about dismissing anybody when I have been in the building less than a month.
"I have no hesitation and no difficulty in making difficult decisions but I think those decisions need to be made on the basis of my assessment of the facts rather than somebody else's view."
There was one defeat for the board, who failed to secure the three-to-one majority needed to pass a special resolution that would have entitled them to sell shares to selected investors for as little as a penny a time.
The club stated that they may renew attempts to secure this privilege in future after 32.1 per cent of votes went against them.
A similar number opposed another resolution to renew the "directors' authority to allot securities", but Rangers only needed a simple majority. That allows employees to receive share options.
It was confirmed at the AGM that Stockbridge is contractually entitled to a potential £500,000 share option, which he has not taken up so far.


Introduction to physoptherapy and sports massage.
LS Personal Training offers an experienced physiotherapy and sports massage service. Our therapist's experience ranges from professional sport to the general population so it is safe to say we cater for all populations. Below is a summary of our services. Please click on the links to find out more information on each of our services and watch our demonstration videos.
Whether you suffer from back pain or a sporting injury, our physiotherapy service can assist you to make the recovery you desire. By using a combination of hands-on treatment and exercise rehabilitation we can not only help you recover from your pain but also give you all the tools you need to prevent it from reoccurring. We make it our priority to not only treat you, but to help you understand why your pain is present and how your daily movements, postures and activities are affecting your body.
Sports massage is very effective for anyone who suffers with tension in their muscles. Whether that be someone who runs 30 miles per week or someone who sits in front of a computer all day, massage can be very helpful for releasing all those aches and pains.
Muscle tension often presents as a feeling of tightness or aching within the muscle and is commonly associated with overuse of that specific group of muscles. Occasionally the pain may be sharp and acute within the muscle on movement which again is a sign that the muscles are becoming very over-worked. The key thing with sports massage is that it is always an injury prevention or relaxation aid, it is not a cure of an injury you have sustained. So if you feel over-worked, tense or in need of a bit of maintenance whilst you up your training intensity, book in with our massage therapist today.
Acupuncture is becoming a very popular treatment option amongst physiotherapists. Acupuncture has been shown to reduce pain by stimulating the brain and spinal cord to produce natural pain-relieving chemicals and assist the body's healing processes, ultimately offering pain relief. Acupuncture has been found to be very effective for a range of dysfunctions ranging from back pain to muscle spasms. It is also used in the presence of a selection of medical conditions such as vertigo for example. It is now used throughout the healthcare profession and has a significant amount of scientific and anecdotal evidence to support its use.
If you are one that has tried a variety of different options to resolve your pain but to no avail, why not try acupuncture?
In simple terms, biomechanics refers to the way we move to execute certain tasks. Every individual's biomechanics will vary slightly from what is considered 'ideal', however excessive variations can significantly increase an individual's risk of injury.
Here at Les Slinn Personal Training, our physiotherapist specialises in biomechanics, often using video technology to help you understand that is either causing your pain or is likely to cause you an injury. From the information we gain during these assessments, we are able to then identify appropriate actions to rectify them.
When any person begins to increase their training intensity, aches and pains become more likely. Having the correct footwear for example can be crucial for avoiding these problems. Having an assessment before purchasing trainers is important to ensure they optimise your biomechanics and ensure you move in the most efficient way. The advantage of having that assessment with us at Les Slinn Personal Training is that we can provide an objective opinion on your specific movement patterns and educate on exactly what you should be looking for in your new trainers before you go and buy them. Having an understanding of your specific biomechanics allows you to make the best informed decision of what trainers to purchase.
Unfortunately, it is very rare that treatment alone will be sufficient to eliminate all risk of your aches and pains returning. As a result, we put a primary focus on providing you with a progressive exercise plan that will help you get to where you need to be. We often work with a range of individuals over weekly, fortnightly and monthly appointments to progress them back to their optimal function.
Core stability training (ideal for people with back pain or postural problems).
Many of us believe that we train our 'core' in the gym by doing various stomach exercises. In fact, a huge majority of people do not train their core very effectively at all and this simply comes down to education and knowing exactly what you are aiming to achieve from your exercises. The term 'core stability' is about providing optimal support to your spine and pelvis during movement. Posture is a significant factor when it comes to core stability training and is something our physiotherapist puts great emphasis on. Finding the correct posture is crucial for effective core stability, something that we can help you find.
During one-to-one or small group sessions, our physio can help educate you on the importance of posture for core stability training, help you find your 'ideal posture' and guide you through all the progressions of core stability trainng. This is ideal for those who suffer with long term or reoccurring back or neck pain. Workshops & presentations.
At various times throughout the year, we run workshops and presentations based around training, injury prevention, running, core stability amongst other topics. This usually consists of a 2-3 hour education session designed to help our clients and members of the public understand more about aspects such as optimal technique, why pain occurs, best methods of recovery and preventing injury just to name a few.
If this interests you, please contact us and we will add you to our mailing list when such events are occurring.


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2. There are no connectors for the individual seats. This isn't a bad thing if you like to rearrange on a frequent basis. If you like where it is and how it's set up, then get a set of connectors to hold the pieces together.
Other than that it's perfect!!
It and listing is as described. Seems to be a quality piece.I dont know what the difference is between this and a 2000 piece…… I put it together over a few hours. Wasnt anything over 3. I took my time. Yes it has alot of screws but big deal?! I dont know why people are complaining about how long it takes them. If there were a few connectors ppl would say its a flimsy piece. Its not. Screwing together might take time but thats fine.
I recommend organizing all the pieces as the paper has it. each piece has a set amount of parts which are numbered. Organize those into your stack first. Then unpack them and begin screwing. DO NOT tighten the bolts until your whole section is put together then you can tighten. It even says it on the paper….yet some of you come and complain about it anyyway…..amazing i tell you.
So far I am liking this set alot. If i had to find something to complain about, it would be that the structure of each piece is a metal frame, but where you sit the structure seems to be a cable wrapped in something. I guess this is done to make sitting a bit softer. I hope its strong enough to support wear/tear/heavy usage of sitting over time. This is the only thing not described here( at least I dont think).
Cushions are fairly comfortable, its not sitting on a cloud but its not uncofmrtable either. its COol. if i want to change i know i can always do it on my own.
I hope this doesnt crack over time. Its not a heavy piece. You can move sections pretty quick. I plan on "Supe'ing my ottoman and night stand up at some point in the future to allow for storage.
Anyway great piece as of right now.
I have been looking for outdoor patio furniture set and this is the best one you can find for this price.Very elegant and durable. All of my family and friends loved it. Cushions are super comfort and easily cleaning.
Wanted a inexpensive but nice looking set for covered porch and I am so happy with it! It looks modern and it looks very sturdy. I assembled it myself without a problem in less than 2 hours.
For the price you can't not buy this! My husband and I put this together no problem. I'm not sure why people had problems? It is super simple.I will be a returning customer. The material used is actually nice, pillows are soft and comfortable.
Looks very nice. The arms are wide and comfy.It was bigger than I had anticipated.Amazing!! Great quality and easy to put together!


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In this talk, the speaker will give an overview of his current research work in the area of wireless sensor networks at Imperial College. Specifically, the speaker will begin by presenting applications of wireless sensors for monitoring of civil-engineering infrastructures (e.g., bridges, tunnels and water-supply networks) and pollution in urban environments. Then, new protocols and control algorithms for sensor networks to facilitate efficient channel access and in-network data processing for such applications will be introduced. The seminar will also present a distributed algorithm for resource allocation to optimize the network utility by considering the energy consumptions in the sensor networks. The performance of the proposed protocols and algorithms at the system level has been studied. Numerical results will be provided to illustrate the performance of the protocols and algorithms.
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LIC IPO: All You Need To Know About The Insurance Behemoth And Its Upcoming IPO
From peer comparison, market share to key facts about the largest insurance firm in the country, let's look at all you need to know about the upcoming LIC IPO.
How to file a life insurance claim?
What is life insurance and why do or don't you need it. We explain
LIC files DRHP papers with Sebi to sell 5% stake; IPO to drive numerous new investors to markets
LIC IPO to launch before March-end: A look at its strengths and key risks
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is likely to launch its IPO by March end. The biggest life insurance company of India, On Sunday, February 13, 2022, files it's Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the market regulator for a sale of 5 percent equity of the firm via the IPO.
As per reports, through this IPO, the government is likely to raise around ₹70,000 crore which will help the government of India in fulfilling its divestment target for the financial year 2021-22. The government had proposed a divestment target of ₹1.75 lakh crore for FY22 which was later reduced to ₹78,000 crore in the 2022 Budget.
The company's sole promoter is the President of India, acting through the Ministry of Finance.
As per recent reports, the company is valued at ₹14 lakh crore, which will make it the second-largest listed company by market cap. LIC is one of the largest corporations in India, so its IPO launch would be the largest public offering ever in the history of the Indian financial markets.
Let's now learn some key things about the insurance behemoth:
1) About the IPO: The government will sell 31.6 crore shares or 5 percent equity in life insurance through an offer for sale (OFS) in the IPO. No fresh shares will be issued for the public offer. Currently, the government owns a 100 percent stake in the firm, where the total number of shares is around 632 crore.
2) Reservations: As per the DRHP, up to 60 percent of the portion reserved for qualified institutional buyers will be reserved for anchor investors, of which one-third will be reserved for mutual funds. Meanwhile, employees will have up to 5 percent reservation in the issue and policyholders up to 10 percent.
3) Objective: The objective of the offer is to achieve the benefits of listing and carrying out the offer for the sale of up to 31.6 crore shares by the shareholder. The DRHP added that the selling shareholder (President of India acting through the Ministry of Finance, Government of India) will be entitled to the entire proceeds of the offer after deducting the offer expenses and relevant taxes thereon. LIC will not receive any proceeds from the offer.
4) Financials: As per the papers, the company's net worth stands at ₹8,019 crore as of the six months ended September 30, 2021. Its net profit for the same period stood at ₹1,504 crore while total income from policyholders at ₹3.3 lakh crore. The insurer's profit has risen over 13 percent from
₹2,627 crore in FY19 to ₹2,974 crore in FY21. Meanwhile, its revenue from policyholders during the same period is up nearly 23 percent from ₹5.7 lakh crore in FY19 to ₹7 lakh crore in FY21, the prospectus noted.
5) Market share: The firm has a market share of 64.1 percent in gross written premium, 66.2 percent in New Business Premium, 74.6 percent in the number of individual policies issued and 81.1 percent in the number of the group policies issued. Standalone AUM in FY21 stood at ₹36.7 lakh crore vs ₹16.8 lakh crore in FY20.
Life insurance is a contract between an insurance policy holder (insured) and an insurance firm.
6) Investment Bankers and Registrar: 10 banks including Kotak Mahindra Capital, Axis Capital, BofA Securities, Citigroup Global Markets India, Nomura Financial Advisory and Securities, Goldman Sachs (India) Securities, ICICI Securities, JM Financial, JP Morgan India and SBI Capital Markets will handle the issue while KFin Technologies is the registrar for the IPO.
7) Holdings: LIC has a 49 percent stake in IDBI Bank, and over 10 percent equity in firms like ITC, L&T, TIL, Grasim, as of the September 2021 quarter. Further, it has between 5 percent to 10 percent stake in M&M, Axis Bank, Tata Steel, RIL, Tata Power, Maruti and Infosys, among others.
8) Peers: There are currently over 20 life insurance companies in India with LIC being the only public sector firm. Apart from LIC, the highest new business premium market share is of SBI Life and HDFC Standard Life at 7 percent, followed by ICICI Prudential at 5 percent, Max Life at 3 percent and Bajaj Allianz at 2 percent and the remaining players have a combined market share of 10 percent.
Meanwhile, in the case of the number of policies, LIC stands at 74 percent followed by SBI Life at 6 percent, HDFC Standard at 4 percent, Max Life and ICICI Prudential at 2 percent each. All the others have a compiled market share of 12 percent under this category.
Net profit for LIC for FY21 stood at ₹2,974 crore. While the same for SBI Life was ₹1,455 crore, HDFC Life was ₹1,360 crore and ICICI Prudential was ₹956 crore.
9) Network: LIC had 1.35 million individuals in its agent network compared to 1.10 million individuals for the entire private life insurance industry as of March 31, 2021. In terms of the number of policies, each LIC agent sold 15.3 in FY2021 versus 3.9, 1.3 and 0.9 policies sold by SBI Life, HDFC Life and ICICI Prudential, respectively, in FY21.
10) About the firm: Since its incorporation in 1956, LIC has been selling and soliciting life insurance and is the largest life insurer in India. It has a wide variety of product offerings of life insurance plans, endowment plans, whole life plans, moneyback plans, term insurance plans and insurance riders. It also has 2 subsidiaries and 4 associate companies which look after the pension fund, housing finance, banking, mutual funds and cards business.
Important Life Insurance terms who should know

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Why should I buy my clothing from Tansamai?
Whether you are driven by style, budget, or the desire to look and feel great, Tansamai delivers craftsmanship and outstanding service as well as a memorable shopping experience. We have turned "custom" into a personal experience, crafting our clothing exactly to your preferences. Judging by our reviews, the resulting garments inspire pride and confidence. We even save your preferences on file for easy future ordering, and encourage you to contact us if your preferences change. Join us in shaping the way men shop for clothing.
What if my product doesn't fit correctly when it arrives?
It is normal for a suit (and sometimes a shirt) to still need a few minor alterations once it arrives. These alterations are included in the price of the garment, and we guarantee it to fit just the way you want it to. We will even replace a product in the rare situation where we can't work things out.
Usually, appointments last around one hour. If you have a busy schedule, or think you know what you want, we can try to trim that down for you.
We appreciate having 4-6 weeks to make you suit, although we can get orders finished faster. If alterations are needed once the suit is finished, please allow 1-2 weeks to complete the order. Please contact us about specific order times.
We have three lines in our clothing portfolio. Our Red Label is our starter line of suits and shirts. This line is designed for the budget-minded, where we aim to make custom clothing affordable for everyone. We use poly blends for suiting and Pure Egyptian cotton for shirting.
Our most popular line of clothing is our Blue Label. Each suit is handcrafted using 100% Super 120s Merino Wool with a half-canvassed construction. Shirts are made from two-ply Pure Egyptian Cotton with 120 thread count.
Our luxury line is our White Label which includes name brand fabrics from Loro Piana, Tessitura Monti, Holland & Sherry, Zegna, Drago, and Dormeuil. These fabrics range from wool to blends of silk and cashmere, to name a few. We also will work with you to find specific specialty fabrics in order to create exactly what you want.
Can I shop for Tansamai clothes online?
We like the idea of being able to buy online, and plan to introduce this capability eventually. Right now we are focused on working on an by appointment basis as it allows our clients to feel our fabric samples and see the true fabric colors. Our customers really enjoy meeting with our knowledgeable team members and exchanging ideas as well.
What are the prices of Tansamai's suits and shirts?
We know that most people don't consider custom clothing because it is traditionally very expensive. We are priced under similar competitors, while still offering an amazing product.
I'm planning a wedding, can you help my groomsmen?
Only with their clothing. Local men can be sized easily, and if you have others who are long distance we can try to work with them for sizing over the phone. Since this is not a S/M/L endeavor they need to be willing to take some measurements and provide feedback for a few personal style choices. When all is said and done, they will be happy to own an amazing suit instead of just a one-day rental or closet fixture.
The idea of Tansamai was born through numerous trips and contacts made in Thailand, and that is where the products are made. We have tested and interviewed dozens of factories and tailors and we work with some of the best in all of Thailand.
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What are my child's options if an AP course isn't offered at their school?
If your child wants to take an AP course that's not offered at their school, they might be able to take it online or complete an independent study.
To take an AP Exam, they'll need to reach out to their school's AP coordinator.


A dramatic second half sees Gateshead score three to send the tie back to the North for a replay as the game ended 3-3.
Josh Koroma's first half strike follwed by goals from Ebou Adams and Josh Coulson were not enough to see the O's through as Danny Johnson and Richard Peniket scored late in the second half to end the tie level.
Head Coach Justin Edinburgh made one change to the side who began the 1-0 victory at Chester on Tuesday night. Matt Harrold came in to partner Macauley Bonne in attack with Dan Holman making way.
Orient's last meeting with Gateshead came at Brisbane Road in the National League on October 24th, where a Jordan Burrow brace saw the Heed return to Tyneside with all three points.
The hosts got this FA Trophy Quarter-Final underway and it was a quiet start with both sides trying to settle into a rhythm. Gateshead registered the first shot on goal when Scott Barrow curled a left-footed free kick wide of the mark.
With fifteen minutes played, Orient were yet to ask any serious questions of James Montgomery in the Gateshead goal. The visitors had enjoyed a spell on the front foot, but Orient were gradually getting into the match and using the wide areas to good effect.
On 22 minutes, the O's came close to breaking the deadlock when James Brophy's corner was met by the head of Craig Clay who saw his effort tipped over by Montgomery. Moments later, Josh Koroma and Jake Caprice combined nicely down the right side however the move came to nothing.
On the half hour mark, Orient carved out their best chance of the game with a quick counter attack. Koroma played the ball through to Bonne who fed Brophy in space on the left, he squared it to Bonne who saw his shot from the centre of the goal denied by a sprawling Montgomery. Then, Joe Widdowson was next to go close firing a fierce half-volley that was well saved by Montgomery once more.
After a decent spell of pressure, Orient succeeded in opening the scoring on 35 minutes. Koroma drove forward before taking aim from range and seeing his shot fly past Montgomery into the bottom left corner to put the O's 1-0 ahead.
Five minutes later, a confident Koroma went close again when his cross was dropped on the goal line by Montgomery who managed to gather the ball at the second attempt. Orient finished the half in possession taking a narrow lead into the break.
Gateshead got the second half underway but Orient came out of the blocks with purpose as they looked to increase their slender advantage. On 52 minutes, the O's positive start paid off when they doubled their lead courtesy of Ebou Adams. Caprice produced a delightful turn to evade his marker, before laying the ball into the path of Adams who struck sweetly beyond Montgomery from outside the box.
Four minutes later, the O's notched a third goal when Koroma's teasing free kick from the left was nodded home by Josh Coulson inside the six-yard box. In response, Gateshead made a double switch with Danny Johnson and Rees Greenwood coming on for Jordan Burrow and Wes York.
With the wind in their sails, Orient looked hungry for further goals. Koroma picked out Clay with a chipped pass but the latter fired his speculative effort harmlessly wide of the goal. However, on 68 minutes Gateshead pulled a goal back when Barrow's cross found Johnson at the back post who smashed the ball past Dean Brill to give the visitors a lifeline.
On 72 minutes, Orient made their first change of the afternoon with goal scorer Adams being replaced by Alex Lawless in the centre of midfield. Then, Brill was called into action soon after when he reacted smartly to deny Richard Peniket as Gateshead looked to set up a tense finale.
They succeeded in doing exactly that when Johnson bagged his brace on 78 minutes to make it 3-2. He latched onto a through pass before rolling the ball low beyond Brill into the bottom corner to create a nervous final ten minutes.
Orient quickly made their second change of the match with David Mooney coming on for the impressive Koroma with nine minutes to play. Mooney got in on the action almost immediately when he fed the ball into Bonne who saw his effort saved by Montgomery.
Gateshead saw chances from Peniket and Johnson saved by Dean Brill but the former levelled the scoresin the 90th minute when he headed an early cross in to the back of he net to see the tie end 3-3 and go to a replay.
ORIENT: Brill, Caprice, Widdowson, Bonne, Coulson, Koroma (Mooney 81'), Clay, Harrold, Happe, Brophy, Adams (Lawless 72').
GATESHEAD: Montgomery, Vassell, Barrow, Kerr, Byrne, Peniket, Burrow (Johnson 57'), Preston, McLaughlin, Penn (McNall 88), York (Greenwood 57').


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Reps Pass 2022 Budget Of N17.126trn, pegs oil benchmark at $62
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the 2022 budget of N17.126 trillion against the N16.391 trillion presented by President Muhammadu Buhari.
This followed a unanimous adoption of a report laid on the floor of the House during plenary in Abuja by the Chairman, Appropriation Committee, Rep Murktar Betera
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the N17.1 trillion was against the N16.39 trillion that was proposed by the executive.
The House also increased the oil benchmark to 62 dollars as against the 52 dollars that was proposed by the executive, while the exchange rate was retained at N410.15
The House added that the increase in oil price was to refelct the current market values of the oil barrel in the international market.
The House stated that provision was made for more funds to critical sectors for purpose of execution of their core mandate
The House also said that the additional revenue increase would be allocated to the agencies that came forward with additional financial report which was not provided for in the budget.
This according to the House include: Ministry of Works and Housing, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2023 gemeneral elections.
Others are Defence, National Population Commsion for the 2022 Population Census, Agriculture and Rural Development, National Security Adviser, National Assembly among others.
NAN also reports that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate was put at 4.2 per cent, while inflation was left at 13 per cent.
Meanwhile, Buhari has written to the House of Representatives, requesting N277 for virement to fund critical expenditures.
The President said that this became necessary because the 2021 budget implementation was faced with challenges.
He added that the chllenges would require additional funding for some critical and urgent line items in the budget.
According to him, the purpose of this letter therefore is to forward the comprehensive virement proposal for the consideration and approval of the national assembly.
He urged the House to urgently consider the virement proposal to support the government effort at improving the well being of the citizenry.
He listed the agency to benefit to include; Nigeria Airforce, Nigeria Correctional Service, Federal Road Safety Commission, Federal Road Maintenance Agency, National Assembly among others.
Also, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Femi Gbajabiamila said the passage of the 2022 budget was in keeping with the new tradition of operating an annual national budget from January to December.
He lauded the Chairmen of Committees of the House and all the members who worked hard to ensure that the budget was passed in time to maintain the record it had set.
"In the 9th National Assembly, we have, with each budget cycle, sought to improve the appropriations process to ensure more effective and efficient allocation and use of our national resources.
"A recurring challenge is how best to ensure that the ministries, departments and agencies of the Federal Government adher strictly to the letter of the appropriation law," he said.
Gbajabiamila added that this had always been a subject of grave concern, especially when it must contend with the reality of limited resources amid significant developmental challenges.(NAN)
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This could be frames out of the the book "Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell". Very nice!
I thought I'd hate that book. I ended up loving it.
The last one is Bodian Castle.
Damn, all my birds are leaking out again. Those repairmen ought to be fired for doing such a shoddy job.


When you feel like having a beer, grab a cold pint or bottle of a local brew. Every time you do, you are helping someone who lives here, works here, and raises kids here. Down a Bud or Bud Light and you are (surprisingly) supporting a Belgian company. Nationally, those mainstream beer brands are declining in sales while the popularity of craft brews is booming. Generally, craft beers are more flavorful than those big brands because most artisan brewers pour their heart and soul into creating brews that will stand out and attract attention.
The craft beer scene has exploded here in Bloomington, and with that has come a beer community within our larger community. All the local brewers know one another, and if one runs out of a yeast or a grain, he or she can call for help, and — like a good neighbor proffering a cup of sugar — a member of the beer community will come to the rescue.
Back in 1994, the first Bloomington brewpub opened at Lennie's restaurant, and the Bloomington Brewing Company (BBC) was born. Co-founder Jeff Mease even had to help craft the law that would govern local breweries because back then there were so few of them in Indiana. He researched laws in other states and worked closely with Mark Kruzan and Vi Simpson, local legislators at the time, to write a bill that spelled out how breweries in Indiana should operate. BBC was the first small brewery in Indiana to open following the bill's passage.
Today BBC is on tap all over town and throughout central Indiana, with such offerings as popular Ruby Bloom Amber, with its caramel flavor, and the newer seasonal hit, 10-Speed Hoppy Wheat — a bright, crisp, tropical citrusy beer. Both are brewed and even bottled in the BBC's new brewery on the west side — a further investment in our community.
From Bloomington's biggest, Upland Brewing Co. on West 11th Street, to the smallest, Function Brewing just off the downtown Square on East 6th Street, you'll find 10–12 taps ready to serve up unique local beer.
Stop by Function weekly and each time you are likely to find the selection has changed. Owner and brewer Steve Llewellyn says sometimes he does not decide what his next beer will be until he starts the brewing process. In just over one year since Function opened, Llewellyn has brewed more than 60 unique beers. The tasty Milk Stout, when on tap, pleases my palate by combining a nice roast flavor with just a hint of the lactic notes you find in milk. The Tangent IPA is the most popular, bursting with flavor.
Just slightly more than a diagonal block away, over on West Kirkwood, you find similar variety since The Tap Beer Company opened as an expansion of The Tap beer bar. Tap brewer Jarrod May has brewed 45 different beers in less than a year. Both the quiet brewpub on West Kirkwood and the noisier beer bar on North College feature 15 rotating Tap brews, while the beer bar also offers 50 additional guest craft choices. Bluebeard, a Berliner Weisse and a once-rare slightly sour and fruity beer, has been one of the best Tap Beer Company sellers in the months since their opening. There is usually a Belgian-style brew there, such as Nefarious Nectar, which gives a peppery, spicy flavor that starts sweet and ends dry. Bloomington's second brewpub to open was Upland Brewing Co. This brand is now one of Indiana's largest, selling beer in five other states. This summer, in addition to well-known Upland Wheat Ale, Dragonfly IPA, and other regulars, they are serving up new Sundial Farmhouse Ale, only available at their brewpub and tasting room on the west side. Reminiscent of a beer brewed on Belgian farms years ago, this spicy ale, with hints of mandarin orange flavor and bitterness, is made for easy drinking in the summer sun.
Upland has also become known for its specialized sour beers, so sought after they are sold via lottery. Prospective purchasers sign up for a drawing, hoping they can win the right to buy these limited beers. Sour Ale Program Director and brewer Caleb Staton says, "VinoSynth Red and White are my favorite Upland Sours. They really encapsulate our sour program full circle, beginning in 2006 — when we originally traded for some Oliver wine barrels to start the program — to 2013 — when we received Oliver Creekbend grapes to incorporate into our beer." Local, craft, community!
With four Bloomington brands yielding six tasting locations, our neighbors have joined the party. Salt Creek Brewery of Lawrence County now operates a tasting room on West 3rd Street as well as Salt Creek at The Depot at North Morton and West 7th streets. Quaff ON! Bloomington, owned by Big Woods Brewing of Brown County, is a brewpub on North Grant Street in the building formerly occupied by Café Django. Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Company of Indianapolis is owned by the same company as Scotty's Brewhouse on North Walnut, which serves its craft beer.
You can pick up a "passport" at most of these locations and follow the Bloomington Ale Trail to earn a reward. So the next time you are thirsty for a brew, think of the local choices. While 84 percent of beer in Indiana is sold by foreign-owned breweries, you can choose local, choose flavor, and choose to support your community.


Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a pot and turn heat to low.
Add the bark or root parts of the tea first, and let simmer on low 20 minutes.
Then add the leafy parts (more fine), stir them in, and place lid back on.
Strain into a quart jar and this may be drunk over the next 24 hours.
Refrigerate to keep it fresh, especially if it will go over the 24 hours.
It may be heated up again if you like it hot.
Place the milk thistle seeds (whizzed) in the boiling water and turn the heat down to a simmer. Leave on 20 minutes.
Add the cornsilk, passion flower, and peppermint to the pot and turn off the heat. Let sit (steep) for 20 minutes.
Strain and use over the next 24 hours.


Inclusive game design is a pragmatic approach for inclusion that goes beyond accessibility into aesthetics and user experiences. One reason is that games have deliberate barriers or game rules that challenge abilities, without which it would be no game. Furthermore, inclusive game design is also framed by intrinsic motivation of playing the game. Thus, inclusive game design requires a combination of accessibility and aesthetics to create enjoyable game experiences. This special issue highlights aesthetics for inclusion in games, in the intersection of Arts and IT.


Places to see in Hazaribag: Popularly known as a health resort, Hazaribag is dotted with a number of tourist attractions. The Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary, nestled in the low hilly region is worth visiting. The site spans an area of over 184 sq. km. of plains, steep hills and nullahs, covered with lush green grass meadows and tropical forest. The sanctuary is refuge to a number of wild animals like Nilgai, wild bear, Chital, Sambhar, tigers and panthers. The sanctuary features several watchtowers to facilitate a close encounter with the wild.
Another popular attraction is the Hazaribagh Lake, which is also a sought after picnic spot and a popular site for water sports. You can also pay a visit to the Canary Hill, lying adjacent to the town, which is admired with a nice park and three small lakes and a watchtower. You can enjoy the spectacular view of the town from the top of the hill.
Nearby attractions around Hajaribagh: The breathtaking view of Parasnath (90 km.), the highest hill in Bihar admiring the eastern margin of the Hajaribag plateau, is truly mesmerizing. The hill located in the Giridih district is also home to the Parasnath Temple, frequented by the Jain pilgrims. You can also visit the temple of Rajrappa, renowned for housing the idol of Ma Chhina Mastika. The site is also famous as the confluence of rivers Damodar and Bhera. The Tilaiya Dam, located 52 km from Hajaribagh is another spot of tourist attraction, which was built by the Damodar Valley Corporation across the River Barakar, mainly for controlling floods. Tourists are really enthralled by viewing the extensive reservoir and the spectacular hillocks.
You can also drive along the GT road to Hari Har Dham, located at Bagodhar, renowned for housing a Shiv Ling measuring 52 ft. Hundreds of tourists also visit Surajkund, 65 km from Hazaribagh, famous for hot water spring. Conducted tours are also organized by the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation.
Things to do in Hazaribagh: The Tourist Complex built few kilometers away from the Tilaiya Dam, is a perfect place for the sport enthusiasts, where they can enjoy several water sports and boating as well. The Hazaribagh Lake is also a popular place for water sports. You can also enjoy a nature walk, savoring the spectacular view of the town.
How to reach Hazaribagh: There are a number of options to reach Hazaribagh. You can avail buses from Ranchi and Patna heading to Hazaribagh. Luxury coach services are also operated by Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation via Hazaribagh. Kodarma is the nearest railway station from the destination. If you want to avail flight, the nearest airport is Ranchi.
Best time to visit Hazaribagh: The best time to visit Hazaribagh is between October and April.
Lodging and dining facilities in Hazaribagh: You can spot a number of private hotels at Hazaribagh. Dining facilities are also offered by most of the hotels. If you are a street food lover, you can try out snacks like bada, aloo chop, samosas, tikki chat, matka kulfi or steaming maal pua.


The West Virginia University Values Coin program was created to recognize faculty and staff across our University who help bring our mission to life through their daily work.
The WVU School of Dentistry has distributed eight coins through the program since it began in 2017.
Below are Dean Anthony Tom Borgia's comments about our most recent recipients.
Defining curiosity is to ask questions, seek new opportunities and prompt change through innovation. From curiosity comes solutions. Have you ever noticed the most curious people you know will make something happen as opposed to waiting for it to happen? Their motivation is the betterment of whatever the task, topic or issue at hand.
In fact, the recipient of our coin representing curiosity is in surgery right now improving patient lives. Dr. Mike Bagby is the co-author of a book titled "Clinical Aspects of Dental Materials: Theory, Practice, and Cases".
The text is written for dental hygiene students to explore materials with an approach that includes thinking of the biological, chemical and physical make-up of their instrumentation and products. He has written the book on thinking outside the box for dental professionals.
Aside from being curious himself, Dr. Bagby sparks curiosity with each text he writes, class he teaches and treatment plan he administers.
Dr. Bagby is just curious enough to agree to new tasks. That is how he became a long-term, interim department chair in addition to being a provider and faculty member. Dr. Bagby's intrigue and quest for solutions makes him an attentive surgeon and inspiring instructor.
He is also our very own MacGyver. If you need it to work, Dr. Bagby has the tenacity for curiosity and determination to find a solution.
The Mountaineer value of respect indicates we are respectful, transparent and inclusive with each other.
It means placing value on fairness, equality and the rules. The person we are acknowledging for the Mountaineer value of respect is instrumental in the academic career of every student in our school - aspiring dentists and dental hygienists, alike.
Dr. Christina DeBiase has had a loyalty to oral healthcare and education dating back to 1978 when she set out to pursue a dental hygiene degree at our dental school.
In the years since, her respectful demeanor and professionalism have made her a true value to our school in many capacities. Dr. DeBiase is our Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.
She has been a devoted professor, program coordinator for graduation initiatives, a program director, assistant dean and is currently an associate dean.
If that is not enough, the respect she has for her profession shows in her commitment to everything from our academic standards to our student mission trips to Guatemala.
The definition of Service as a Mountaineer is seeking opportunities to support others and committing to providing the highest quality service.
We are unique when it comes to service at the WVU School of Dentistry.
Collectively we serve students; we serve patients; we serve each other; we serve our state.
Most of us can reflect on our job within the school and quickly identify a single area where we have the most impact. For instance, a student treats a patient. A faculty member guides a student. An administrator organizes community outreach.
Today's recipient of the coin representing the Mountaineer value of service is influential in BOTH education and patient care.
It is in her title. Director of Clinical Education and Patient Care. Donna Haid helps lead our clinic administration team.
That means having a hand in how we: register patients, deal with insurance companies, manage billing, coordinate student, resident and faculty care, run our labs and oversee equipment.
However, here is an example of even more. When it was time to launch an innovation center, that was no problem. Did you know Donna was involved in making that happen? She worked with builders on the physical space, coordinated what is in each operatory and helped manage student learning and treatment time in the center.
You are just as likely to see Donna in a board meeting as you are to find her contacting a patient directly regarding care.
To show appreciation as a Mountaineer value is to support each other's contributions as we build a community that is ONE WVU.
You will come to realize the people you appreciate most in your life are those who reciprocate gratitude for what you bring to the table.
You can see it happening in your jobs, in your classes, in your life.
People gather around those they know can help them. That is the case for this person. She has probably helped you on at least one occasion. People also tend to gravitate toward those who care about them beyond the surface.
Julie Wolford is the Executive Secretary for the largest department in our school. She is the recipient of our coin representing appreciation.
She will find out about your creative talents. She can tell if you are troubled.
She probably knows how your family is doing back home. She invests in getting to know all of us for more than who we are inside this building.
Her long-time career with the university included a time in pathology. There, she typed autopsy reports. She was probably too lively for that job. Because here, she manages Grand Central Station for the Department of Restorative Dentistry.
So, if you are waiting outside her door, take a number. Julie's desk is where you are more than just the role you play in our School of Dentistry.
Click to read about the School of Dentistry's previous coin recipients.


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Cowdenbeath News
News from Aberdour, Cardenden, Cowdenbeath, Dalgety Bay, Hill of Beath, Inverkeithing, Kelty, Lochgelly, Rosyth
Surprise election in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Kelty – the polls close on Sunday
We must begin to tackle Scotland's housing crisis – Alex Rowley MSP
BibleWorld in Rosyth – open to public 6 to 8pm on Wednesday 18th Feb 2015
Dalgety Bay PTA – Christmas Raffle 1st Prize IPAD Mini and Cover
Ferrytoll Gyratory closures Fridays 7th and 14th November
Alex Rowley MSP
Benarty
ChurchEvents
Dalgety Bay
Hill of Beath
Jayne Baxter MSP
Lochgelly
Lumphinnans
Mary Lockhart
Voting ends on Sunday 27th November 2016 – have your say or your oor bit!
No, not another Council by-election in Fife but a novel consultation to involve locals in the deciding which projects merit Council spend.
The vote is based on individual honesty, participants must live in the area and there are checks in place to help identify any potential fraud.
FIFE Council is calling on local residents in the Cowdenbeath area to have their say on "Oor Bit" and vote for their favourite local projects.
£250,000 has been made available through Fife Council's Cowdenbeath Area Committee in partnership with Community Councils and other community organisations to encourage local people of all ages to come up with ideas to improve oor bit of Fife.
In the first phase, which ran over the summer, local people generated over 150 ideas online and by completing and returning postcards. These ideas have now been reviewed by a steering group of local people and council staff resulting in a short-list of 30 projects to be put to the public vote.
Area Manager Kevin Sayer commented: "I'd encourage everyone in the local area to get involved."
Now it is your chance to decide how that £250,000 is spent in your local area. To do so you must be over eight years of age and live in the Cowdenbeath Committee area.
Projects to vote on range from:
outdoor gym equipment and
community clean-ups.
Voting takes place at open public events and online via www.oorbit.d21.me.
The vote kicked off in Lumphinnans on Saturday 29th October where members of the Lumphinnans Social Group went door-to-door with the ballot papers. While Hill of Beath hosted an event in the Community Centre on Tuesday 1st November, Crossgates followed on Sunday 6th November at the royal British Legion Club.
Other voting events were held in Cardenden, Lochgelly, Benarty Centre. With the Kelty event being held on Saturday 26th November,
Voting will close with an event at Cowdenbeath Leisure Centre on Sunday 27th November.
Wednesday 30th November is the big day for the announcement of the successful projects. This takes place at the Cowdenbeath Area Committee at its meeting in Hill of Beath Community Centre
Please do vote and you can do so online now!
Kevin added: "Anybody aged eight and over living or working in the Cowdenbeath area is eligible to vote. EVERY VOTE COUNTS – please attend the local events (look out locally and on local Facebook pages for more information) or vote online at www.oorbit.d21.me "
FeaturedPosted on November 24, 2016 November 25, 2016 Categories Benarty, Cardenden, Cowdenbeath, Crossgates, Elections, Hill of Beath, Kelty, Lochgelly, LumphinnansLeave a comment on Surprise election in Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Kelty – the polls close on Sunday
50 Years of bus services – Dalgety Bay
A shorter version of this article appears in the Dalgety Bay Diary October 2014 edition . The good news is that the unnamed author has passed the complete story to CN for publication, and we will now quote from that…
" Dalgety Bay – W Alexander (Fife)
A typical coach on the W Alexander Fife service. Photo used with the permission of the copyright owners The Bus Gallery see http://www.thebusgallery.co.uk/fife
Prior to the creation of Dalgety Bay as we know it today, W Alexander (Fife), operated a Kirkcaldy – Dunfermline bus service stopping at a point which is now the corner of A921 road and Eastern Access Road serving the small community clustered around the church towards Barns Farm area.
Another coach circa 1968 on the W Alexander Fife service. Photo used with the permission of the copyright owners The Bus Gallery see http://www.thebusgallery.co.uk/fife
As Dalgety Bay grew in size from 1965, Alexanders' route 7A linked Dunfermline and Dalgety Bay. In 1985 the company became part of the Scottish Transport Group when the government introduced a policy of deregulating the bus industry to promote greater competition; W Alexander Fife then became Fife Scottish Buses.
Fife Coastliner, Service 57
Capitalising on the growth of the town, a development in July1990 was the introduction of the ambitious "Fife Coastliner" Service 57 between Anstruther, Leven and Edinburgh stopping at Pentland Rise.
During the early-mid1990's, the town expanded westwards with a large number of houses built on the site of St Davids' harbour; shortly afterwards representation was made by residents to provide a bus service. Stagecoach responded by diverting a number of early morning/late evening service 7, Dunfermline – Kirkcaldy buses.
Commemorating the 25th. anniversary of the town in 1990, Service 79 between Dunfermline and Dalgety Bay was route branded" as "Bayliner" using single deck buses painted with a "Bayliner" logo above the windows. In July 1991, the Stagecoach bus group purchased Fife Scottish Buses for £9.1M which was then renamed Stagecoach Fife.
Two years later, a Kirkcaldy independent operator trading as Orion Buses challenged the Stagecoach monopoly by operating a "circular" Dunfermline-Cowdenbeath-Kirkcaldy-Dalgety Bay-Dunfermline service. This competition was nullified by Stagecoach who increased the frequency of their established services and Orion was forced to withdraw within the year.
This was a sign of "things to come" and over the years, many well established Fife bus and coach operators were absorbed by the Stagecoach empire including such well known names used by local schools for outings such as Rennies of Dunferrmline, Allisons Coaches, Moffat & Williamson, Glenrothes.
As time progressed, it was recognised that Stagecoach Fife wished to abandon a number of uneconomic bus routes and they stated their intentions to Fife Council. Following the "Bayliner" brand, Stagecoach revised route 79 as Dalgety Bay – Kelty via Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline running to a half hour frequency.
Two uneconomic routes subsidised
About this time and in order to maintain a service where hardship would be caused to communities if a bus connection was lost, Fife Council agreed to subsidise two uneconomic routes which served Dalgety Bay that is;
Service 83 Inverkeithing – Dalgety Bay (Ridge Way, ASDA)
Service 83 was subsequently withdrawn without replacement on 13 August 2011 and Service 80 renumbered to Service 87, August 2011 using single deck buses on an hourly schedule, Dunfermline – Duloch – Hillend – Dalgety Bay – St Davids –Inverkeithing- North Queensferry (Rail Station).
Service 80 Dunfermline – Duloch – Hillend – Dalgety Bay – St Davids Harbour – Inverkeithing – Ferrytoll Park & Ride
An advantage with using single deck buses on service 87 was that they complied with a 7.5 tonnes weight limit imposed on B916 road Hillend – Dunfermline to protect the late 18th. century bridge west end of the railway station; double deck vehicles previously used exceeded B916 road weight limit by 2 tonnes although some Inverkeithing High School buses still use double deck vehicles.
Swedish Scania Omnilink Services 53 Dalgety Bay and 55 Dunfermline
A new initiative occurred October 2007 when Stagecoach purchased a number of six wheeled high capacity Swedish Scania Omnilink single deck buses intended for use on Dunfermline – Edinburgh Service 55 and new Service 53 Dalgety Bay – Edinburgh via St Davids which operated on a 30 minute frequency.
This new service supplemented existing hourly Kirkcaldy – Edinburgh Service X58 and hourly St Andrews – Leven – Kirkcaldy – Edinburgh service X60 which runs via Dalgety Bay railway station and augmented early morning/late evening service 7 buses.
Regrettably although service 53 provided St Davids with a regular, reliable service, it proved to be grossly underused and was cancelled; replaced by peak time services 53, X53, 57 & X57 mainly using Scania buses. In view of low patronage, the future of these services is not guaranteed.
In August 2014, following complaints of poor timekeeping, Stagecoach in liaison with Fife Council revised times of service 87 from an hourly to a 75 minute schedule.
Town Centre Study – Dalgety Bay and Hillend Community Council
It is to be regretted that although the Dalgety Bay & Hillend Community Council initiated a "town centre study", final recommendations made October 2011 found no place for provision of a "central" bus station in the town. Significantly, Leven (population 8051 @ 2001 Census) boasts a comparatively new 8 bay bus station but Dalgety Bay (population 10011@ 2001 Census) does not appear to warrant such a facility which could create a focal transport hub as opposed to the scattered stops at Meadowfield, Regents Way, Moray Way North (opposite Community Centre) and Railway Station.
Rail Link Kirkcaldy to Glasgow
Although a rail link Kirkcaldy – Glasgow via Inverkeithing existed up to 1965, First Scotrail has chosen not to resurrect this service. The author invited Stagecoach (Fife) to consider filling a "gap" in present bus services by linking Inverkeithing Park & Ride to a Glasgow bus service to benefit Burntisland, Aberdour, Dalgety Bay, Inverkeithing and local residents.
Stagecoach's response was that they consider Dunfermline and Halbeath Park & Ride facilities as adequate.
Copyright. The article remains the copyright of the unnamed author and the author has given permission for this article to appear in CN and Scotland4me. Photographs are provided provided by:
The bus gallery – permission to use much appreciated that is the first two in the article relating to buses in the 1960s.
the unnamed author – photos of the 80 and 83 buses.
The picture of the train is from Royalty Free stock and the featured image is the copyright of Scotland4me.net
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ALEX ROWLEY MSP BUILDING HOMES FOR THE FUTURE
Photo shows Alex Rowley laying a final brick at a council house new build site in Cowdenbeath
New analysis from Scottish Labour has estimated that their proposal to build 60,000 homes per year over the next five years would support around 49,200 jobs a year. These estimates have been verified by the independent experts at the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe). Of those 60,000 homes, 45,000 would be for social rent either through councils or housing associations.
Scottish Labour will also help first time buyers save for a deposit. Under the plan, a person who currently saves through a first-time buyer ISA up to the value of £3,000 would be entitled to an additional £3,000 from a Scottish Labour Government to help toward the cost of a deposit to buy a property. Under this plan, the average couple each saving £100 a month would be able to save for a £15,000 deposit within three years.
Scottish Labour analysis suggests that by the end of the next parliament around 17,200 first-time buyer purchases a year will benefit from our plan. The number of people helped will be higher as the majority will be couples buying their first home – both will receive help under Scottish Labour's plan.
Scottish Labour Deputy Leader Alex Rowley said:
"Everybody deserves a home and a chance, but whether you are a private renter, a social tenant or looking to buy for the first time it has been a difficult few years.
"Getting it right on housing can be the key that unlocks so much opportunity for our country; we can tackle poverty and grow the economy by building more homes. New analysis shows that our plan to build 60,000 homes over the next five years will sustain thousands of jobs
"The SNP Government in Edinburgh have turned a housing shortage into a housing crisis. Scotland has more than 150,000 people on social waiting lists, an unacceptable amount of private tenants living in poverty, whilst three quarters of non-owners feel they will never own a home.
Mary Lockhart, Jayne Baxter MSP and Alex Rowley MSP
Campaigning in Rosyth on Saturday- houses for rent
Alex Rowley MSP and colleagues campaigning in Rosyth on Saturday
"That's why Scottish Labour is promising bold and radical action in every area ofr housing. We'll help first time buyers save towards a deposit with £3,000 of extra support for those who put a little aside every month."
"A whole generation of young people have been left behind by austerity and Labour will give them a chance to get on in life. So many young people in Scotland are stuck in a cycle from which they can't escape. They end up renting to save for a deposit, but the rent is so high they simply can't put enough money away. No wonder more than half see the size of a deposit as a barrier to owning a home."
"For those living in the private rented sector we'll ban rip off rent rises to stop bad landlords hitting tenants with unfair rent hikes."
"We'll build a minimum of 60,000 affordable homes over the next five years, 45,000 of which will be council or housing association homes. That's the figure that industry experts tell us we should be aiming for and it will begin to tackle Scotland's housing crisis."
"After nearly a decade in office and a majority in parliament the SNP have been managerial on housing. Labour's bold housing plan would build a fairer nation and a stronger Scotland."
Posted on January 25, 2016 November 22, 2016 Categories Alex Rowley MSP, Cowdenbeath, Housing, Jayne Baxter MSP, Mary LockhartLeave a comment on We must begin to tackle Scotland's housing crisis – Alex Rowley MSP
BibleWorld is open on Wednesday 18th February 2015 to the public from 6 to 8pm. It is located in the car park of Rosyth Public Park in Parkgate, Fife, UK. More excitingly it has been available as a resource for schools all this week during the day. So why not pop along to see for yourself and find out more about the Bible. While you are there why not try the music quiz. It is fun to do.
Bible World is the schools education department of the Scottish Bible Society. It brings to life the Bible for children and young people across Scotland.
For teachers, their aim is to help them meet the requirements of the Curriculum for Excellence in creative and dynamic ways.
For children, their aim is that you have fun fun fun as you discover real life heroes and heroines whose stories can help us today.
Posted on February 17, 2015 Categories ChurchEventsLeave a comment on BibleWorld in Rosyth – open to public 6 to 8pm on Wednesday 18th Feb 2015
Late last week I popped into Asda in Dalgety Bay. What did I see? A a very helpful lady selling raffle tickets for Dalgety Bay PTA. The prize has been kindly donated by Louie Brown's bar. That is Dalgety Bay's very own leading restaurant and leisure venue. So I took a quick photo see above. Sadly the lady was camera shy. No idea why!
The draw will take place at their Christmas Fair 4 30 pm 5th December. Therefore if you would like a ticket please contact Susan Birrell, Dalgety Bay Primary School, St Bridget's Brae, Dalgety Bay, Fife KY11 9LT
Posted on November 24, 2014 November 24, 2014 Categories Dalgety Bay, PTALeave a comment on Dalgety Bay PTA – Christmas Raffle 1st Prize IPAD Mini and Cover
A90 / Ferrytoll Gyratory
Friday 7 November 2014, 2100hrs to 0600hrs – Closure of the north side of gyratory for the erection of bridge beams at FT04 and closure of Lane 1 A90 northbound for prevention of driver distraction. Signed diversions in place.
Friday 14 November 2014, day time – Welldean West layby closed for storage of Gantry Crane for later delivery to sita via B981.
Posted on November 6, 2014 Categories RoadsLeave a comment on Ferrytoll Gyratory closures Fridays 7th and 14th November
Closure Friday – Ferrytoll Northbound Merge slip road A90 Castlandhill Road – Rosyth
In order to carry out essential repairs to the surfacing on the Ferrytoll Northbound Merge slip road to the A90 (off Castlandhill Road) the slip road will be temporarily closed on Friday 24 October 2014 between 9.30 am and 3.30 pm. Diversions will be clearly signposted.
Source Transport Scotland
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Fife Community Council Elections 2014
This is a brief note to explain why we are making people aware of the Community Council Elections in 2014.
Fife Council are encouraging Fifers to stand and participate in their local community councils. To that end we support the widening of the democratic process. We would also encourage people to stand for elections such as Fife Council, Scottish Parliament and the UK Parliament. The more variety we have the better. it gives the electorate more choice.
Historically most but not all Community Councils just have enough people come forward to fill the majority of vacancies, and therefore there is no need for an election.
But what happens say… if there are more candidates than vacancies? The solution is simple there is then an election and the people in the community decide.
See http://www.fifedirect.org.uk/topics/index.cfm?fuseaction=service.display&p2sid=ABA5B599-0AE2-4337-836B-71162E5E1BB0&themeid=2B892409-722D-4F61-B1CC-7DE81CC06A90&promo=D6644429-AEAD-0625-0B08BAE09E2943D4#
This page says…
"Community councils are elected every 4 years.
The next Community Council elections will take place on Thursday, 13 November 2014.
See below for more information on how to stand as a candidate along with the election timetable and nomination pack.
Please note that nomination papers should be returned to the council by no later than 4pm on Thursday, 16 October. "
As an aside it is important to fully complete the nomination papers, otherwise the candidate cannot stand.
Therefore if you would like to stand as a Community Councilor for your Community Council you can find your nomination papers here:-
http://www.fifedirect.org.uk/publications/index.cfm?fuseaction=publication.pop&pubid=C1067AD6-CA74-1AFC-276DB4F017758572
Posted on October 8, 2014 Categories ElectionsLeave a comment on Fife Community Council Elections 2014
Diversions to Inverkeithing FerryToll Park and Ride Friday 10th Oct to Monday 20th Oct 2014
Thanks to information just provided by Stagecoach for changes to bus services, Councillor A McGary (SNP Councillor for Inverkeithing, Dalgety Bay and Aberdour) and Traffic Scotland we are able to report:-
A temporary road closure has been arranged for B981 Hope Street, Inverkeithing from Ferryhills Road to Ferry Toll Park & Ride to allow road realignment and reconstruction works to be carried out in safety.
The closure will be operate from:
8pm on Friday 10th October until 6am on Monday 13th October 2014.
8pm until 6am each night Monday 13th October until Saturday 18th October 2014.
6am on Saturday 18th October until 6am on Monday 20th October 2014.
That is two full weekends and night working through the week
A text copy of the closure order issued by Fife Council is shown below:-
THE FIFE COUNCIL (B981 HOPE STREET, INVERKEITHING)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF USE) ORDER 2014
Fife Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 prohibiting the use by vehicular traffic of B891 Hope Street from Ferryhills Rd to Ferrytoll Park and Ride.
The Order is to allow road realignment and reconstruction works to be carried out in safety and will be operational from 20.00 on 10/10/14 until 06.00 on 13/10/14; between 20.00 and 06.00 each night from 13/10/14 until 18/10/14; and from 06.00 on 18/10/14 until 06.00 on 20/10/14 or until earlier completion of the works.
The alternative route for through traffic will be via B980 Castlandhill Rd, Dunfermline Wynd and Hill St. Access for pedestrians is unaffected. Any queries regarding this Notice should be directed to Lynne Lees, Legal Services, Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, Fife KY7 5LT.
Posted on October 8, 2014 October 8, 2014 Categories Bus Services, RoadsLeave a comment on Diversions to Inverkeithing FerryToll Park and Ride Friday 10th Oct to Monday 20th Oct 2014
Editorial: Fife Council's Chief Executive Rejects meeting with Leaders of the Disabled and Elderly
Leaders of three voluntary organisations have written jointly to the Chief Executive of Fife Council. They raised concerns about the decision by Fife Council to no longer fund their organisations and asked for a meeting to discuss those issues. In a reply to those leaders , the Chairs of Disabilities Fife, Fife Elderly Forum and Frae, Fife Council's Chief Executive states he is unwilling to meet with them to discuss their urgent concerns. See final paragraphs of… Letter of 3 September 2014 from Steve Grimmond, Fife Council rejecting a request to meet disabled and elderly leaders.
In our view, Fife Council should be talking with these voluntary organisations at the highest level as the loss of funding has had a significant impact on what they can do. We also are of the view that Fife Councillors have been misled about the impact of their decision on the local community. We believe the impact assessment should have been high and not low.
As a result all those orgranisations are struggling to find alternatives. Disabilities Fife is the first that will be hit and is now looking at crowd funding.
Please do support them if you can. It is our view that Fife Council are treating these organisations unfairly and not providing enough support during the provision of a new Equalities Hub in Fife. It is also our view that Fife Council are forcing those that are less fortunate, the blind, deaf and other disabled people and the elderly to provide the funding by the removal of their year on year funding.
Fife Council should be finding this money from other sources not the voluntary sector that have been left high and dry, which have little resource to do this work. Leaving these organisations without sufficient monies to continue. Come on Fife Council, be fair to those that are less fortunate than yourself. You are a multi million pound organisation with over 20,000 employees. Surely you can provide more support?
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#1125962 - 03/29/17 07:48 AM Re: 2017 Nominees Check In Here! [Re: Brian Austin Whitney]
Thanks Wouter! And congrats again!
#1126024 - 03/30/17 02:01 PM Re: 2017 Nominees Check In Here! [Re: MidniteBob]
Posts: 4,356 Bob Cushing
Bob Cushing
cincinnati oh usa
Thank you sir!
#1126025 - 03/30/17 02:07 PM Re: 2017 Nominees Check In Here! [Re: Brian Austin Whitney]
I've been super-busy getting ready for the move to FLA, and the "happy troubadour semi-retirement tiki bar circuit". Once again, I'm eternally grateful for the nominations!
Posts: 160 swestern
Serious Contributor
swestern
South Lyon, Michigan
Brian, et al.,
Wow, this is quite an honor, thank you to all those who worked at bringing these nominations about.
It would seem I came out strong as a songwriter and have been sliding down ever since because, "Come to the Table" in the Gospel category, was the first song I put to music and I think I submitted around a dozen for consideration.
There is probably something very important in that experience I can learn from.
http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=12571131
Posts: 1,948 maccharles
maccharles
I put my six nominations in one spot for the time being, thank you again.
https://maccharles.bandcamp.com/album/jpf-nominated
https://maccharles.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/mac-charles
https://twitter.com/maccharlesmusic
Posts: 22 Bubboon
Bubboon
Bloomfield, NJ USA
So honored to be nominated! Thank you all for the work you do and for the recognition. Congratulations to all the nominees! Very exciting!
Woogie!
Bubboon, the Royal Fool
Thanks Bubboon! Sorry you can't make the awards show on August 5th.
Posts: 1 CharlieMosbrook
CharlieMosbrook
I am looking forward to the announcements. I am sorry I will be so far from LA for the show. Will there be a live stream?
Charlie Mosbrook
Charlie, only if there's enough budget to do so, otherwise we'll post the winners in the morning after.
Posts: 2 cloudsongs
cloudsongs
Thrilled to be nominated also! Mind blowing that you went through so much music!
I am especially grateful as mine, like so many, is hard to categorize.
Is it no coincidence that the lyrics align with Brian's credos? http://www.capncloudmusic.com/shake-your-head.html
Other than just (humbly?) telling everyone, what other steps?....
Thanks again. Wow
cloudsongs.com
Hi CapnCloud,
Congrats on the nomination. I can't always explain why something gets nominated beyond the simple reality that real people collectively loved your music when given a chance to hear it, without bias and without any agenda beyond listen to music and flagging songs "that moved them" which is another way of saying songs they connected to, or even more simply, liked. Often they pick songs that even the artists as surprised by, which I love because I long ago learned that knowing which of their songs will connect to others is the last thing an artist becomes good at most of the time. Some are thrilled, some surprised, some even get angry asking "how could they have picked THAT song" to which I reply "well, YOU wrote and recorded it, it must have meant something to you as well the day you created it." So often musicians are programmed to try and look at music the way they think "industry" will look at it when sometimes people who perhaps have just experienced a similar set of feelings as you did when you wrote a particular song, connect to it in ways even they may not realize. That's the wonderful magic of music.
Glad you checked in. We've sent you some info (hopefully you got it via email) and as long as you sent us MP3's for individual song(s) nominated, you're good to go beyond deciding if you'll be joining us at the awards show which we just moved from August to October in hopes of more people being able to attend without touring conflicts and family vacations etc.
Welcome aboard, feel free to post on any topic, start your own and join some nice people talking about music.
Your reply is spot on! I've played the "what will "they" think" game and all the analysis in the world won't get you a "right" answer for anybody else, let alone a universal answer. And you're right that the song that was nominated was one of those songs that wouldn't be denied - Just already existed. I read that John Lennon felt that he received songs. And I think that the really good ones are received or unearthed etc. I certainly don't pressure much that doesn't inspire me.
Thanks again - I'm looking forward to receiving (more songs) and your email..
Cap'n Cloud
Posts: 136 Sandy Andina
Sandy Andina
Delighted on behalf of Andina & Rich (and myself as writer) to be nominated twice this year! Grateful to Brian for the amazing work he has done over the years—and the herculean task he so ably undertook to administer and supervise the Awards process for 2017.
Working on getting you .mp4s (or .mp3s) of my nominated songs, as well as link to a YouTube video (a fan filmed us singing at least one of the songs at our holiday concert in Madison a couple of years ago). My singing partner Stephen Lee Rich might have it up on his "OldYodeler" YT page—I need to see if it's up on mine as well.
Do we have a firm date and venue yet for the banquet in Oct.? Need to firm up my schedule and make travel arrangements—might already have some immutable conflicts. (FARM Oct. 18-21, and family vacation the following weekend).
Last edited by Sandy Andina; 06/13/17 10:25 PM.
http://www.sandyandina.com
Our only options for October is either Oct 14th or Oct 28th. I am only available those two days that month to do it. The next and likely last possible date would be Nov 11th. Beyond that are holidays and we must finish before the end of the year as it is the 2017 awards after all. No matter the date, we'll have many people upset they have conflicts. If we can't find a date that works for enough people to financially make the show viable, I will simply announce the winners once voting is done and we won't have a show, though they are often life changing events for many people, myself included. They're LONG, but they are full of diverse talents from around the world representing their genres and their countries and cultures and sharing in an evening about celebrating the collection of talent in the room and the nominees overall and how great it is to make music that connects with others.
We'll do what we can.
Posts: 171 Perry Neal Crawford
Perry Neal Crawford
Howdy! I did not receive an email about the change of date for the Awards Show, so I am glad I poke my head in now and then for the yackin' in the forums. I submitted MP3 versions of my nominated cuts. Has the process for submitting the full nominated albums been worked out yet?
Posts: 7 Barry_Mc_Cabe
Barry_Mc_Cabe
Just popping in to say "hello" to everyone. How exciting to be nominated for a JPF Award. In my case, it's for the song "The Peace Within" in the "Traditional Folk" category and in the Video category it's for the Troubadour DVD.
I only found out about the award date change recently. It takes time for the news to reach Ireland it seems! :-)
"The only way for peace without... is to find the peace within!"


Life Line Minute To Win It, Karaoke, Tribal Survivor, Drumming team building event at Shumba Valley Lodge in Lanseria facilitated and coordinated by TBAE. Click on the thumbnails to view bigger photos.
LifeLine South Africa is a service organisation, responding to emotional trauma and individual crises, with a view to providing emotional support. Their range of services focused on supporting and/or developing individuals, enabling them to cope more effectively with the emotional effects of trauma. These services are primarily counselling and personal growth training and development. A diverse range of projects have been initiated and are run by their centres around the region.
Shumba Valley Lodge is ideally located for conference, leisure and business travelers who seek the tranquility of the countryside, whilst being within easy distance from both Johannesburg and Pretoria. Lanseria Airport is a mere 5 minutes drive from Shumba Valley Lodge and a 45 minute drive from Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport. This team building venue is close to the N1 and N14 highways with Sandton 20 minutes away. Shumba Valley Lodge is within the Cradle of Humankind.
The team building took place over 2 days at Shumba Valley Lodge in Lanseria. Firstly TBAE facilitated a Minute To Win It team building indoors at one of the conference rooms. The classics such as This Blows, Penny Hose, The Nutstacker, Backflip, Noodling Around, Face The Cookie and Tilt A Cup were adapted for this large group from Life Line. After Minute To Win It, some Karaoke for the same teams to get out their singing voices to perform some songs selected by TBAE. The next day the group head outdoors for TBAE's Tribal Survivor Challenge. Some of the team buildoing activities used were Sack Races, Bhati, and Tug of War. The team building remained outdoors but moved to the boma area for a drumming session.


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In a section of the first chapter of Communicating Data with Tableau (O'Reilly, 2014) I lay out six principles of communicating data: 1) know your goal, 2) use the right data, 3) select suitable visualizations, 4) design for aesthetics, 5) choose an effective medium and channel, and 6) check the results.
These principles address more than the visualization step alone, they address the whole process from crafting a message to delivering it and actually affecting another person or group of people in a meaningful way. They involve self-awareness (what am I trying to accomplish here?) as well as empathy (how will this impact my audience?). It's not just a "numbers game"; it's also about words, images and emotions.
I converted these six principles into a simple checklist that I could use to remind myself of all the important ingredients that go into a successful communication effort, including many that I often gloss over or forget entirely. It's yours as a pdf to download, use the interactive version below, or view it as its own tab. I hope you find it useful.
I don't claim that this checklist is either exhaustive or revolutionary. There are many other principles that could be articulated, and most of them are common sense. I'd love to hear yours. If there's anything sophisticated in these six, it's principle #3, which is based on the work of Jock Mackinlay, my esteemed colleague here at Tableau.
We're privileged to live in a world that comes after the previous half century, in which the work of pioneering researchers like Jock and others (Schneiderman, Card and Bertin to name a few) established the foundation of effective visual encoding of numerical information – or how we interpret charts and graphs.
Very interesting Ben. Good to have these checklists. I am going to print it and stick on the wall. Sometimes, what i have e noticed is knowing your audience also helps a little to create the viz that appeals them. Know THY customers.
Great checklist, Ben! The "What? Articulate your intended message" step within 1. know your goal hints at it, but for me there's an additional step involving story. In my opinion, the best communications involving data make the data a pivotal or transformational point within a broader story/narrative.
Great post, thanks for sharing, and I'm looking forward to reading your book!


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Energy and Power Group
Electric Grid Dynamics and Stability
Cyber, Physical, and Cyber-Physical Electric Grid Analysis of Threats, Impact, and Defense
Electric Grid Impacts of Geomagnetic Disturbances
Automating PowerWorld with Python
Fundamentals of Electric Transmission System Planning
Primer on the Planning and Operation of Large-Scale Electric Grids
Data Science and Machine Learning for Modern Power Systems
EPE Certificate
Course Director: Dr. Katherine Davis
Electric power system threats of a cyber-physical origin have the potential to significantly disrupt the operation of the electric grid. Historically, the electrical and cyber, communications, and control components have been analyzed separately, yet these electrical and cyber systems are highly interdependent. The purpose of this three day short course is to put grid cyber-physical security issues into operational and actionable context by providing a comprehensive coverage of what is currently known about the impact, modeling, assessment, and defense of cyber-physical threats on the grid.
The course philosophy is to provide in-depth coverage of the topics, using a practical, hands-on approach and will contain interactive, real-time simulations of operational impacts and defense mechanisms of cyber attacks on the grid. The course instructors have wide experience on cyber-physical modeling, analysis, and defense of electric power systems. (Hours: CEU 2.1, PDH 21).
The course is designed to provide a comprehensive coverage of state of the art knowledge on grid cyber-physical threats, modeling, situational awareness and defense, with an operational focus on impacts of these threats in bulk electric power systems. The course is ideally suited for engineers and analysts who work in power system areas such as grid planning, operational technology, and information technology, and for new graduates who would like to gain experience in this emerging area of grid cyber-physical modeling, analysis, and defense. The course will also benefit technical staff, managers, academics, and others wishing to gain practical knowledge in this important area for the power industry.
Fundamentals of power system operations
Fundamentals of grid cyber security
Malware, device & network security
Hands on device security
Grid cyber-physical threats and impacts
The electric grid as a cyber-physical system: modeling, risk assessment, analysis, and evaluation of cyber-physical threats
Hands on relay threats and transient stability impact
Modeling needs for grid cyber-physical security studies
Hands on real-time electric grid simulations of cyber-physical event impacts
Real-time monitoring, analysis and visualization of cyber attacks
Hands on network security and NERC CIP
Measures for mitigation
Kate Davis (Course Director) -Texas A&M
Dr. Katherine "Kate" Davis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University. Dr. Davis has worked for the past 12 years on advancing cyber physical modeling and analysis capabilities in power systems. Prior to joining Texas A&M, Dr. Davis was a Software Engineer and Senior Consultant for PowerWorld Corporation. Dr. Davis was then with University of Illinois's Information Trust Institute as a Research Scientist. Her expertise includes large scale modeling, analysis, and simulations of cyber-physical critical infrastructure, where she has particular interest in security-oriented control system analysis techniques. She founded kaedago Inc. in 2016 to facilitate transition to practice of state-of-the-art cyber-physical situational awareness capabilities for power utilities. She joined TAMU in July 2017.
Saman Zonouz – Sekurity LLC & Rutgers
Dr. Saman Zonouz is founder and CEO of Sekurity LLC, an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Rutgers University, and the Director of the 4N6 Cyber Security and Forensics Laboratory. He obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science in intrusion detection and malware analysis, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Dr. Zonouz's work focuses on mobile and IoT systems security and privacy, trustworthy embedded, IoT and cyber-physical systems, binary/malware analysis and reverse engineering. His applied research and development efforts received numerous awards including the NSF CAREER Award in 2015. At Sekurity LLC, Dr. Zonouz is working closely with Siemens to incorporate his embedded system security solutions into products.
Robin Berthier – Network Perception
Dr. Robin Berthier is a co-founder and President of Network Perception. He was previously a Research Scientist in the Information Trust Institute (ITI) at UIUC. He received his Ph.D. in the field of cyber security from the University of Maryland College Park in 2009 and has been working at UIUC since then, studying system and network monitoring solutions for critical infrastructures. His projects include the design and development of a specification-based intrusion detection sensor for smart meters deployed in advanced metering infrastructures. Robin Berthier brings a strong academic background and leads the implementation of the company roadmap as well as the growth of the business.
Tracy Rolstad – Power System Consultants
Tracy Rolstad is a Technical Director for Power System Consultants (PSC North America in Kirkland, WA). He received his BSEE from the University of Idaho and a graduate diploma from the Naval War College (College of Naval Command and Staff). He started his career in power systems as a Reactor Operator and Engineering Watch Supervisor in the United States Navy (onboard USS Hawkbill) serving 22 years in the Navy and Navy Reserve. His experience in power system planning and modeling began at the Joint Warfare Analysis Center and then developed and evolved at the Bonneville Power Administration (technical operations), as a Principal Engineer at Utility System Efficiencies, as a Consulting Engineer at Avista Utilities, and now as a Technical Director for Power System Consultants. Tracy presently serves as the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) Data Subcommittee Chair and as a member of the WECC Reliability Assessment Committee (RAC) governing body. He has served as the WECC Technical Studies Subcommittee Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. Additionally, he served as the WECC RAS and Relay Workgroup Chair addressing modeling issues related to 2011 AZ to CA outage. He is a member of the IEEE, the VFW and serves as a member of the College of Engineering Advisory Board for the University of Idaho.
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Direct flights available at the Texas A&M Easterwood Airport (CLL) from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) on American and Houston (IAH) on United.
Other airports within driving distance: Austin (AUS) and Houston (IAH), both about two hours away
May rent car or use shuttle service: Airport Ground Shuttle
For more information about this course, or other upcoming Texas A&M electric power short courses contact Dr. Kate Davis at katedavis@tamu.edu
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Best option for engine testers is to use OpenJDK I think. It is free and runs Java 11 binaries.
One drawback is that there is no executable so you have to add the java.exe manually to your path.
I've just released chess22k 1.12 which participated this weekend in the CSVN tournament. Score is around 3100 elo.
The binaries are build using Java 11.