Honey is back for her second week! Highlights this week are the premiere of S/mileage's "Yattaruchan" (which I really like) and a metric ton of backstage footage from the Hello! Project concerts. Let's get started!
C-ute live performance of "Kanashiki Amefuri" from their forthcoming double-A side (with "Adam to Eve no Dilemma"). Song doesn't really do it for me on my first listen. There's more Tsunku wacky synthesizer sounds. Cute still perform the best of all current H!P groups, but this song .. I might take a pass if my opinion doesn't improve after a couple of listens. I did like their outfits. They looked like they were going to have cocktails- classy. It was also weird to see little MaiMai in a strappy top. I feel like I've gone from seeing her in diapers to seeing her all grown up. This is probably why it's difficult for anyone to recognize her appeal.
Morning Musume event for "Help Me!" in Osaka. There's a small amount of live coverage followed by the girls in small groups. More specifically, we have Sayu, Fuku-hime, Kanon, Ayumi, and Masakissu at a Tower Records event on 1/27. They show off some drawings, but I have no idea what they are saying. Then we have the balance of the girls (Reina, Eripon, Riho, Harunan, Kudo, and Sakura) at a handshake event. The report skips to 2/12 where Sayu and Mizuki makes and eat some Sayudon.
Premiere of the PV for S/mileage's "Yattaruchan". I'm really liking this song and PV, so I will write up a long form review. Can I just point out Kanana with a megaphone?
LOTS of Hello! Project backstage footage from Honey's cam. We immediately get Chisa eating a donut. There is plenty of off-shot footage of the girls wearing their new single outfits including the green C-ute outfits, the white S/mileage outfits and the striped Berryz outfits. The Juice=Juice girls are there. Remember before how I was all "KARIN KARIN KARIN"? It's starting to turn into "AKARI TOMOKO AKARI". I dunno anymore. Berryz are back there sitting together at a table. I always wondered whether if the Berryz girls pal around like this backstage. Maybe this is one the new rules imposed by subleader Miyabi? There's a funny bit with Captain and Harunan trying to say "yellow". Harunan next targets Oda Sakura watching and dancing along to a monitor showing C-ute's "Massara Blue Jeans". Some Aika footage is then followed by Masaki clinging to Reina and Sayumi- adorable. PonPon are together backstage, and Haruka shows off her Hello! Kitty doll (I'm not making that up).


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Home Health London Patient Cleared Of HIV Raises Hope For Cure
London Patient Cleared Of HIV Raises Hope For Cure
The man simply identified yet as 'London Patient' is the second person to have the undetectable viral load.
An HIV-positive positive patient in London has been cleared of the virus after getting a bone marrow transplant to treat lymphoma, raising hopes for possible cure through stem cell transplant.
He has remained in HIV remission despite being taken off antiretroviral therapy, 19 months after the bone marrow transplant from a CCR5 negative donor for Hodgkin's lymphoma.
The man simply identified yet as "London Patient" is the second person to have the undetectable viral load.
The first was Berlin Patient, Timothy Brown, who has remained free of HIV and off ART since a similar bone marrow transplant 12 years ago.
He's being the only one thought to have been cured of HIV.
Researchers from University College London announced the finding at the annual conference of retroviruses and opportunistic infections (CROI) ongoing in Seattle, USA this week.
But they have stopped short of calling it a cure.
The International AIDS Society has welcomed the announcement.
"Although it is not a viable large-scale strategy for a cure, it does represent a critical moment in the search for an HIV cure," IAS president Anton Pozniak.
"These new findings reaffirm our belief that there exists a proof of concept that HIV is curable. The hope is that this will eventually lead to a safe, cost-effective and easy strategy to achieve these results using gene technology or antibody techniques."
Reading the differences
The London Patient mirrors the Berlin Patient Brown but there are differences.
Brown in 2007 was an HIV-positive man with acute myeloid leukaemia, a type of blood cancer that begins in the very cells that become the white blood cells.
He received a bone marrow transplant from a donor who was naturally resistant to HIV infection. The transplant involved stem cells—cells that are capable of producing more of itself and then grouping to become any other type of cell or tissue through a process called differentiation.
The donor was resistant because of a mutation in his CCR5 gene. The CCR5 is a critical protein that must be present for HIV to be able to enter and infect cells.
A mutation in the door's CCR5 gene stops HIV entering. Bone marrow from a similarly CCR5 negative donor was given to the "London Patient".
He had Lodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer that begins in lymphocytes—the white blood cells that help fight off disease.
Brown stopped taking ART after the transplant and has now been free of readily detectible virus for 12 years—meaning: he is cured.
"The so-called London Patient has now been off ART for 19 months with no viral rebound which is impressive, but I would still be closely monitoring his viral load," Sharon Lewin, IAS Governing Council Member and Co-Chair of the Towards an HIV Cure initiative, said.
"However, this is a long time to be in remission off ART''.
"Coming 10 years after the successful report of the Berlin Patient, this new case confirms that bone marrow transplantation from a CCR5-negative donor can eliminate residual virus and stop any traces of virus from rebounding."
Experts say two factors are likely at play.
One, the new bone marrow given to the London Patient is resistant to HIV
Two, the new bone marrow—which is where blood cells are made—is actively eliminating new HIV-infected cells.
The London Patient has not been named yet, but Brown hopes both men will meet one day, but just not yet on account of publicity concerns.
"I would like to meet the London Patient. I would say, 'take your time and if you want to become public, do it'. It is not really a burden that I am going through, with media and stuff like that. It is actually fun, you can share in the fun," he told the Guardian UK.
He noted his own journey with HIV and cancer has been "useful for science and giving hope to HIV-positive people."
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Art | 26 Nov 2014 | By Catherine Shaw
The 10th Shanghai Biennale ponders a post-industrial China
'Black Face, White Face', by Zhao Liang, 2014. Courtesy of the artist
All eyes were on Shanghai this weekend as the 10th Shanghai Biennale opened at the Power Station of Art - a converted 40,000 sq m Blade Runner-esque industrial complex that serves as China's first state-run contemporary art museum. Thanks to the curatorial vision of the young, forward-thinking Anselm Franke, who is based in Berlin, the exhibition was notable for standing out in a city awash with world-class art (notably Sean Scully's current retrospective at the Himalayas Art Museum and the inaugural 'COSMOS' exhibition at the Minsheng Art Museum, both drawing large crowds).
'Few cities in the world represent the image of a society-in-the-making as dynamically as Shanghai,' says Franke, explaining this year's theme. 'It characterises China's rapid modernisation and yet also embodies a promise for the post-industrial future where China will no longer be the world factory but rather a "social factory".'
Highlights among the 100 works by more than 70 local and international artists include Ming Wong's musings on the future depicted through China's wildly popular sci-fi television programmes and traditional Chinese opera; Hou Chun-Ming's exploration of the role of fathers in Asia; and Californian artist Edgar Arceneaux's immersive installation reflecting on post-industrial Detroit.
The diverse exhibition includes performances and films such as Wang Ziyue's haunting record of a group living in China's urban buildings awaiting demolition. Hu Liu also reflects on modern China with a work inspired by her 2002 recreation of the Long March Space where she exchanged red carnations with local peasants for artefacts, while Ran Huang's monumental stone engraved by British artisans questions creativity within art.
The Chinese principle of 'seek truth from facts' famously invoked by Mao Zedong in 1938 is another key theme, reflected here in Austrian composer Peter Ablinger's robotic piano installation playing a tune following the words. In the same lobby space, Liu Chuang's 'Segmented Landscape' geometric window grilles comment on notions of inside and outside.
Trevor Yeung's 'Maracujá Road' work is, however, the standout piece with a thought provoking representation of unsatisfied impulses in human relationships. The work is composed of a bamboo frame suspended out of reach of 80 highly invasive passion fruit plants: a striking metaphor of modern life.
A still from 'Black Face, White Face', by Zhao Liang, 2014. Courtesy of the artist
Trevor Yeung's 'Maracujá Road' work is the standout piece with a thought provoking representation of unsatisfied impulses in human relationships. The work is composed of a bamboo frame suspended out of reach of 80 highly invasive passion fruit plants: a striking metaphor of modern life
'The Algorithm Doesn't Love You: from Detroit to Shanghai', by Edgar Arceneaux, 2010-14. Courtesy of the artist and Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects
'1999' sound installation, by Liu Ding, 2014. Courtesy of the artist
'For the Sake of Ten Thousand - Old Hero', by Liu Ding, 2014. Courtesy of the artist
Alexandra Domanovic's 'From Yu To Me' series is part of the artist's enquiries into cybernetics and science. The 'Belgrade Hand', a multifunctional prosthesis developed in 1964, was the first prosthetic hand that had a sense of touch. The artwork also nods to Diego Rivera's 'A Dream of Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park', a painting depicting Frida Kahlo holding a yin and yang symbol
'Liquidation Maps - Khmer Rouge, Cambodia, 1975-78', by Yin-Ju Chen, 2014. This work explores political genocides and massacres in Asian history from an occult angle, blending astrology and astronomy. Courtesy of the artist
'Windows on the World (Part 2)', by Ming Wong, 2014. Here, the artist muses on the future depicted through China's wildly popular sci-fi television programmes and traditional Chinese opera. Courtesy of the artist and Vitamin Creative Space
Hou Chun-Ming's 'Asian Father' series, 2014, explores paternal relationships. Courtesy of the artist
'Asian Father', by Hou Chun-Ming, 2014. Courtesy of the artist
'Flags for Organizations', by Art & Language, 1978. Courtesy of the artists and Lisson Gallery, London
'Transformation Text (Book of Bianwen)', by Chen Chieh-jen, 2014
'Views from the Indigo Train', by Adam Avikainen, 2014
'Dust: Dust Square', by Mona Vatamanu and Florin Tudor, 2007-2014. Courtesy of the artists
The Romanian artist duo's 'Dust: Dust Square' work traces ruins of buildings demolished by dictatorial regimes in Europe, here focusing on the Vacaresti monastery destroyed in 1986 in Bucharest. Courtesy of the artists
'I Don't Want to be Like Anyone Else', by Stephen Willats, 1977. Courtesy of the artist and Victoria Miro, London
'We'll See How All Reverberates', by Carlos Amorales, is a musical installation based on the mobiles of Alexander Calder. Visitors are invited to play on the cymbals
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Menard's ready to repeat as champs
LaMar Gafford
lgafford@thetowntalk.com, (318) 487-6352
Defense wins championships.
Last season, Menard followed that formula as it did not allow a run en route to winning the Class 2A title and it hopes to do the same again in the LHSAA Fast Pitch 56 in Sulphur this weekend.
The Lady Eagles are 25-3 and earned the No. 2 seed in Class 2A after splitting the 3-2A title with fellow Fast Pitch 56 participant Rosepine.
"I think they're excited," Menard coach Allison Frye said. "They have more experience because they've been there the past two years playing in the state championship game, so I think they're ready. We've just been taking it one game at a time, and that's the same thing that we plan to do once we go down there."
Although the Lady Eagles have one of the best pitchers in the area in Ole Miss commit Jensen Howell, the fielders around her are just as exceptional.
Menard's quartet of infielders — second baseman Morgan Woodard, shortstop Tara McVay, third baseman Maddie Smith and first baseman Ashley Seeser — are quick to react and sure-handed.
Although their chemistry helps on the field, it is also off of the field where those bonds lay unbreakable.
"We all have really good relationships," Seeser said. "We all friends (off of the field and hang out) during the summer. We just all get along very well and respect and love each other."
With the infield scooping up many ground balls and hot shot line drives, it is easy to forget about the outfield trio of senior Alexis King and juniors Abby Gwinn and Madalyn Mahfouz, but they are just as important.
"We're all just really encouraging," King said. "If somebody gets down on herself, we're there to pick her up. We always get positive vibes off of each other. When somebody makes a good play, we constantly cheering for each other and rooting each other on."
An example came with the tying run on deck against Sterlington in the second round last Thursday, Gwinn fired a throw to third that not only preserved a run, but ended the game.
For King, who is one of Menard's two seniors (designated player Zyria Frank is the other), she is hoping to possibly go out on top.
"It's pretty exciting to get to go back for a third time, especially my last year," King said. "It will be better if we win, but just getting to spend my last year in the state tournament with all of my friends is good."
Menard will face against Kinder at 2 p.m. Friday on Field 13 at Frasch Park.
LHSAA FAST PITCH 56
(All games at Frasch Park, Sulphur)
No. 1 ASH vs. No. 8 Central, 6 p.m., Field 14
No. 13 Pinevlle vs. No. 5 Live Oak, 4 p.m., Field 15
No. 4 Leesville vs. No. 5 Neville, 4 p.m., Field 16
No. 3 Jena vs. No. 6 Brusly, 2 p.m., Field 14
No. 2 Menard vs. No. 7 Kinder, 2 p.m., Field 13
No. 3 Rosepine vs. No. 6 Hannan, noon, Field 13
No. 5 LaSalle vs. No. 4 Ascension Catholic, 2 p.m., Field 17
No. 6 St. Mary's vs. No. 3 Hanson Memorial, noon, Field 18
No. 3 Oak Hill vs. No. 6 Forest, 6 p.m., Field 19
No. 8 Anacoco vs. No. 1 Florien, 4 p.m., Field 19
No. 3 Plainview vs. No. 6 Georgetown, noon, Field 19
No. 4 St. Joe's vs. No. 5 Claiborne Christian, 2 p.m., Field 19
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Faculty Papers and Publications in Animal Science
Limiting Amino Acids in Meat and Bone and Poultry By-Product Meals
M. J. Klemesrud, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Terry Klopfenstein, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Austin Lewis, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
D. H. Shain, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
D. Herold, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Published in Journal of Animal Science 1997. 75:3294–3300. Copyright © 1997 American Society of Animal Science. Used by permission.
In situ, digestion, and growth studies were conducted to evaluate four meat and bone meals and six poultry by-product meals as sources of escape protein and to predict the first-limiting amino acid for growing calves. Escape protein values, determined by 12-h in situ incubation, ranged from 41.7 to 51.0% of CP for meat and bone meals; poultry by-product meals ranged from 32.0 to 39.8%. True protein digestion in the gastrointestinal tract of lambs differed among protein sources ( P < .05), ranging from 79 to 95%. In each of three growth trials, 60 steers (258 ± 24, 241 ± 23, and 230 ± 16 kg for Trials 1, 2, and 3, respectively) were supplemented with 4 of the 10 protein sources along with a urea supplement. Protein sources were fed at 30, 40, 50, and 60% of the supplemental CP, with urea supplying the remainder. Protein efficiency differed among treatments ( P < .10), ranging from .61 to 1.55. Amino acid composition was determined for each protein source, and the individual metabolizable amino acids were regressed on the protein efficiency values. Escape protein values were correlated (R2 = .75) with protein efficiency but had a negative slope. Metabolizable methionine was the only amino acid moderately correlated (R2 = .40, slope = 1.9) to protein efficiency, whereas other amino acids either correlated poorly or had negative slopes. These data indicate that the protein value of meat and bone meal and poultry by-product meal is limited by the amount of metabolizable methionine they contain.
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Paolo Cirino Pomicino (ur. 3 września 1939 w Neapolu) – włoski polityk i lekarz, były minister w kilku rządach i eurodeputowany, wieloletni parlamentarzysta.

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Ukończył w 1963 wyższe studia medyczne, uzyskał specjalizacje w zakresie chirurgii oraz chorób nerwowych i umysłowych. Do połowy lat 70. pracował jako neurolog szpitalny, pełnił też funkcję zastępcy sekretarza krajowego Stowarzyszenia Asystentów i Pomocy Szpitalnych. Od 1970 do 1979 był wiceprzewodniczącym komitetu regionalnego w Neapolu.

W latach 1976–1994 sprawował mandat posła do Izby Deputowanych VII, VIII, IX, X i XI kadencji. Pozostawał wówczas działaczem Chrześcijańskiej Demokracji, od 1992 do 1993 zasiadał w ścisłych władzach tej partii. Był także bliskim współpracownikiem lidera chadeków, Giulia Andreottiego. W latach 1988–1989 sprawował urząd ministra ds. służby cywilnej, następnie do 1992 ministra budżetu i planowania gospodarczego.

Jego karierę polityczną przerwała seria afer łapówkarskich (tzw. Tangentopoli), która w połowie lat 90. doprowadziła do upadku większości partii politycznych. Sam Paolo Cirino Pomicino był oskarżany w procesach karnych. Ostatecznie został skazany na karę roku i ośmiu miesięcy pozbawienia wolności (za korupcję) oraz na wynegocjowaną karę 2 miesięcy pozbawienia wolności (za defraudację funduszy).

Do działalności politycznej powrócił w 2004, kiedy to został wybrany na posła do Parlamentu Europejskiego z ramienia Popolari-UDEUR. Zasiadał we frakcji EPP-ED. Wkrótce opuścił ludowców, przystępując do nowo powołanej Chrześcijańskiej Demokracji dla Autonomii. Z mandatu w PE zrezygnował w 2006, kiedy to w wyborach krajowych wybrano go do Izby Deputowanych XV kadencji. Przewodniczył klubowi posłów DCA-NPSI.

W 2008 zrezygnował z ubiegania się o reelekcję. Po zwycięstwie prawicy i powołaniu nowego rządu, z inicjatywy ministra Gianfranca Rotondiego (będącego jednocześnie liderem DCA) Paolo Cirino Pomicino został nominowany na przewodniczącego jednego z państwowych komitetów kontrolnych.

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The best amusement parks in Europe for families
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Amusement parks in Europe have been providing laughs, screams and family memories for centuries
Some of the world's best amusement parks are in Europe and somehow they slip under the international radar, which creates manageable crowds unlike some of the amusement parks in Northern America.
Amusement parks are a great idea for the whole family. Teens can explore the rollercoasters and ghost trains, while little ones laugh until they cry on the twirl-a-whirl and Ferris wheel. Throughout the day, families can gather together for entertaining shows, games and of course, delicious carnival food stands.
Best amusement parks in Europe
Paris – Disneyland
Yes, there is a Disneyland in Paris, and it is everything you have dreamed of and more. The enchanted grounds encompass over five lands and include over 50 attractions. Current features include Legends of the Force – Starwars, Marvel Season of Superheros and The Lion King Jungle Festival. You can stay in a Disney hotel within the grounds or at a nearby partner hotel.
If you are travelling within a busy time of year, Disneyland Paris offers a FastPass to get faster, flexible access to attractions.
Soak up all the magic of Paris and Disney in one, at Disneyland Paris.
The Netherlands – Efteling
Efteling opened its doors to the public in 1952 and since then has welcomed over 100 million guests. This amusement park has history, and it's felt through its unique design and ambiance. Fairytales are the basis for everything in Efteling and are performed throughout the park. In addition to the fairytales are rides, food stalls, beautiful parks and traditional Dutch architecture.
Discover a 'world of wonders' at Efteling.
Germany – Europa-Park
If you have a rollercoaster enthusiast in your family, you must visit this amusement park! Europa-Park is the second largest amusement park in Europe and home to the tallest rollercoaster in all of Europe. There are over 15 rollercoasters at Europa-Park, in addition to smaller rides like Ba-a-a-express and Adventure Playground. This amusement park is well suited for multi-generational family travel, as there is a ride for every age group.
Accommodation around Europa-Park is all part of the fun! With themed rooms and resorts, you will feel like you've been transported to a different world!
Italy – Gardaland
Forbes Magazine voted Gardaland the fifth best amusement park in the world! When you plan a trip to Gardaland, you know you are in for a magical treat. With rides, aquariums, parks, a Peppa the Pig land and an Enchanted Forest, this amusement park will keep you busy!
There are three hotels to choose from within Gardaland. Staying close by will help you to make the most of your time in the park. Rides are divided into three categories: "for little dreamers," "for adventures of all ages" and "for thrill seekers."
This year marks the year of magic at Gardaland! Enjoy magic shows, limited edition rides, and of course, magical memories with the whole family.
Denmark – Dyrehavsbakken
Dyrehavsbakken is more commonly known as Bakken and is the oldest amusement park in the world. Expect something a little different here; there is magic in a whimsical, woodland kind of way. Located within the forest of Jægersborg Dyrehave, Dyrehavsbakken amusement park is surrounded by nature and history. Enjoy rides, traditional food and amazing performances daily. Dyrehavsbakken opened its doors in 1583 and has been expanded and renovated dramatically since. Some of the old architecture and ambiance still exist within the park and gives it a very distinct character.
Explore, enjoy, have fun at the world-famous Dyrehavsbakken.
What kind of amusement park does your family want to include in their European vacation?
Amusement parks in Europe are a great way to add some magic and fun into your holiday. Let the whole family experience a different part of the European culture — and of course, laugh a few days away with carefree fun.
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The finish to another great project in West Asheville. JAG and Associates did a beautiful job on the construction of this modern home. Photos by Meg Reilley Photography. Check out our article in Carolina Home and Garden based on the design of this project.
We're so happy to see the competed photographs of this project in West Asheville. We think it turned out great! Photos by Meg Reilley Photography.
Check out the completed images of our recent Fairview Forest project. We teamed up with Jade Mountain Builders on this home and love how things came together.
All of the wood used for the finish carpentry on the home (including the posts and beams at the front porch) came from trees on the site.
We were so excited to help in a small way to bring BMCM+AC's new space to life. Randy Shull led the design team and you can see more amazing photos of the space and his work here.
We're excited to complete our recent project on Butler Mountain. Standing Stone Builders has done an amazing job making this project a reality. Equinox Environmental and Rob Dull worked on the landscaping. Michael Richman Interiors and Alchemy Design Studio did the design work on the interior. Check out the images below by David Dietrich.
The Wyoming Micro House is another wonderful collaboration with Lobo Builders. It boasts 475 sf with a small loft on a corner lot next to the park. It also includes a vegetated roof by Living Roofs Inc. Check out the images by Meg Reilley.
Come check out some of our designs! This year we have two homes on the Modern Asheville home tour. The tour is June 4th from 10-4pm. To get tickets and check out all the homes click here.
Check us out this month in Carolina Home and Garden magazine.
Click here for an online link to the article.


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For example, Dylon was proudly showing us today the following image of what he made on Minecraft. This interest may very well serve Dylon well as he gets interested in IT and coding in the future.
What else have 5W students been doing at home this year? I know many students are very busy. In the comment boxes below, perhaps you can find out.
If you have any questions at all – either before the BTSN or after, please leave your question in the comment box below and I shall reply so that everyone can see the answer to your question.
Today the 5W students presented their Home Learning for November to a group of 3 or 4 students. We helped and encouraged each other and learned a lot. The students were very enthusiastic (and noisy!) It was good fun.
What will you do BETTER or DIFFERENTLY when you present next time?
Would you like to check what Grade 5 maths looks like on one link?
Khan Academy – Grade 5 (Content was selected for this grade level based on a typical curriculum in the United States). If you want harder or easier stuff, search for the curriculum one grade level higher or lower.
This is a GREAT tool for Home Learning. Watch a video or 2, try some of the questions. Get stuck – click 'get a hint' or watch the video again, or watch the second video – there's normally at least 2 videos.
There's a lot happening right now in school. A lot to do here, and a lot that can be followed up on at home. Science video IS our DIY for the week, plus we have Literacy Circle reading, Kiva writing and choosing and some division problems that some may need to finish at home.
Please see our current (regularly changing) 5W class 'to do' Google Doc HERE for a quick view of what's happening / what there is to do – with links to various helpful sites etc.
I hope you got to see Lukus' video as a great first step example of what you can do from home and school.
Please remember that you can always catch up with Mathletics, or try a Khan Academy task, or improve your typing at Typing Club.com or many other things if you would like to.
1. Literacy Circle roles. Read second quarter of your assigned book. Make a good effort to do what has been asked of you as a summarizer or wordsmith or discussion director or illustrator to help your group discussion about your Literacy Circle book.
2. We've seen LOTS of Steve Spangler's 'Sick Science' videos and we wrote a science report for one of those experiments last week. Now it's time to MAKE your own Sick Science video.
Let's follow Steve Spangler's format.
3. Leave a question at the end of the video and/or give an example of HOW you could change the experiment by changing ONE variable.
If you can take the video footage at home, we can edit at YIS.
Or you can try to edit and finish at home. Let's set up the experiment and film it by 13th November latest and edit it to be ready by Monday 18th November latest.
this is Home Learning – students need to read one quarter of the book each week, to the group agreed upon page – and be ready to discuss/show their work to their group and myself on Mondays.
Summarizer / Wordsmith / Illustrator and Discussion Director feedback templates are available on Google Docs. Please make a COPY each time you need a new document and put your own name on it.
4 weeks to read these books and 4 feedback discussions. Deadline Monday November 25th.
As we get ready to launch our Home Learning challenges with your child, we would like to introduce you to our main tool – DIY. This was a huge success with our students last year. It provides opportunities for creativity and choice and was extremely motivating for all.
We will need you to give permission for your child to use DIY at home. When we set up the children's accounts, you will get an email request. You can monitor your child's account to see what she or he is doing and has done.
I'm sure having seen the video, you will see the potential of DIY for your child.
If there's no homework in Finland – should there be any at YIS?


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Please pray for Rose Emma Newell who is in ICU at North Oaks. Thanks!
James "Lefty" Spears, 85, a resident of Osyka, MS., passed away on March 18, 2019 closely surrounded by his family.
James and Sue were married for 64 years and raised their family in Osyka. James was a retired boilermaker who earned the nickname "Lefty" early in life. In his younger years he enjoyed pool, baseball, fishing, cards, and anything that involved his family. James shared a part of his heart with many and was respected and admired by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. James was known as "Papa" by his grandchildren and great grandchildren and "Uncle" by so many family members and friends. He was a soft-spoken man who always had time to lend a helping hand, words of wisdom, or a stern voice when necessary. His family will always treasure his card tricks, quizzing of state capitals, and the standard of perfection that he held everything up to in his life.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sue K. Spears; a brother, June A. Spears and a son in law, Biddy Currier.
Pallbearers will be Jon Carl Hammons, Troy Adams, James Kevin Kizer, Matt Phillips, Logan Yawn and Payton Yawn.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Heather Simmonds, Linda Brumfield, Barbara Brown, Peggy Tate, Deborah Williams.
A resident of Kentwood passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born March 15, 1963 in Independence and was 56 years of age. He is survived by 2 sons, David Watson, Jr. and Randy Watson; 6 grandchildren, Brenlee, Carson, Kayden, Noah, Addie, and Ramona Watson; 1 brother, Michael Watson. Preceded in death by his wife, Lila Jean Watson; and parents, Denzle and Betty Watson. Visitation at My Father's House Church from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Melvin Rushing. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
This day was created for us by God. What will we do for Him today?


Accountable for client's project deliverables, enterprise application rollouts, network remediation, and facility openings.
Managed clients outsourcing of Managed Service provided in the technical design and installation per clients SLA's.
Managed vendor resource scheduling to support workflow and KPI growth.
Capacity planning and scheduling to provide vendor and internal resources for coverage on all shifts.
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Primary escalation manager between IHA employees and the outsourced service firm.
Develop business relationship and trust to increase business opportunities and contract opportunities.
Quarterly review of clients SLA structure and that client satisfaction is continuously improving.
Partner with various health care units in the delivery of enterprise IT service desk services.
Establish client's service desk team's daily schedule and priorities, for multiple sites in a 24X7X365 environment.
Manager of escalation procedures to ensures service levels are maintained and root-cause is determined.
Primary contact for CEO/CIO, executives and hospital employees on all enterprise IT and Service Desk issues and performance.
Monitor (SLA/KPIs) to ensure deliverables meet client contractual requirements and exceeding quality standards.
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Created procurement process for all end user devices, reducing cost by 13%.
Developed an inventory tracking process from order to end of life to reduce capital write offs.
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Wrote and ensure enterprise IT policies and procedures for IT support and implementation are followed, tracked and are increasing customer satisfaction.
Provide monthly and quarterly metrics reports to the customer's executive leadership on all Service desk and support issues.
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Increased change success, by implementing an ITIL change management process.
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Developed procedures for the lifecycle of hardware and software, forecasting employee annual equipment needs advance.
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Collaboration with Cyber Security and business management on regulations, policies, including dealing with confidential information.
Mentor and develop support staff's to ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to for superior customer service.
Conduct regular service desk reviews and analyze trends to recommend new approaches in both formal and informal settings.
Collaborate with outsourced vendors and service desk teams to provide all phases of technology, implementations, upgrades, service for hardware and software exceeding SLA's.
Developed and implement customer escalation procedures for Networks, PC's, Peripherals and Mobile devices, reducing call volume and call backs.
Instituted an inventory tracking and monitoring process for lifecycle management and forecasting employee's future needs, reduce lost products.
Proactively monitored online security and System up time to accomplish 99.8%.
Proactively tracked and monitored of all open and closed service desk tickets to provide customer with trend analysist and verify SLA/KPI's are meeting contractual obligation.
Provide training for support team and employees to increase team performance and customer knowledge.
Primary point of contact for managing and documenting escalation involving technology support.
Monitored daily tickets of Service issues to minimize the impact to business disruption.
Supervised external vendor and technology team to increase efficiency through SLA's, and escalation procedures increasing uptime to 99.7%.


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European Research Workshop in International Trade
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UniCredit Foundation hosted, in Piazza Gae Aulenti, the most important international economics event in Europe that, every year, brings together the best economists and researchers from the most prestigious international universities and research centres.
From 20 to 22 October, the European Research Workshop in International Trade (ERWIT) of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) was held at the Tree House of the UniCredit Tower in Milan, hosted this year by UniCredit Foundation and organised in collaboration with the University of Milan, the Centro Studi Luca d'Agliano, the Horizon 2021 MICROPROD Project, the Baffi Carefin Centre and the Boroli Chair in European Studies of Bocconi University.
The European Research Workshop in International Trade (ERWIT) is the most important event in international economics In Europe that, every year, brings together the best economists and researchers from the world's most prestigious universities and research centres. A unique opportunity to discuss global economic challenges in an informal atmosphere.
This year the event was opened by UniCredit Chairman, Professor Pier Carlo Padoan, and we interviewed the promoter of the initiative, Professor Giorgio Barba Navaretti, advisor to the UniCredit Foundation and President of the Marco Fanno Fellows Association.
Prof. Barba Navaretti, in your role as Scientific Director of the Centro Studi Luca d'Agliano and Research Fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), what can you tell us about this workshop?
The European Research Workshop in International Trade is the main reference point for European economists and we are particularly pleased to have had the opportunity to organise it in Milan this year, thanks to the support of UniCredit Foundation. ERWIT is the feather in the cap of a transversal group of scholars and the active support of the Foundation has allowed us to bring some of the world's best economists working on international trade to Piazza Gae Aulenti. For example, Gene Grossman from Princeton University and CEPR and Pol Antras from Harvard University and CEPR.
Not to forget the participation of Mike Spence, winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics in 2001 along with Joseph E. Stiglitz and George A. Akerlof "for their analysis of markets with asymmetric information", Beata Javorirck, Chief Economist of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Marion Jansen, Director of the Trade and Agriculture Directorate of the OECD, and Philippe Martin, Professor at Sciences Po and President of the French Council of Economic Analysis. Beyond the exceptional quality of the speakers and guests, I am pleased to note that the topics covered were central in understanding some of the problems of globalisation including the global value chain. Similarly, we identified focuses on labour, migration and the environment.
The global value chain model devised by Michel Porter is certainly important. But how relevant is it today?
This is a model that, adapted to a global scale, is extremely topical as it constitutes the root of the post-pandemic recovery. Economic recovery is being slowed down by bottlenecks in global production: just think of the obstruction at the port of Long Beach, which is the American gateway for Chinese containers. Or the difficulty of getting supplies to the UK due to a shortage of HGV drivers, as well as the exponential rise in freight rates. We are witnessing the paradox that the slowdown of the pandemic has led to the snarl of the global value chain. The consequence of this is, on the one hand, a tendency for production to return to the countries of origin and, on the other, a more or less explicit and widespread growth of protectionism. Biden's own inauguration has not reduced protectionist pressures in a key country such as the United States. When there is a value chain of this kind, the use of the protectionist defense causes disruptions for the national economy. Today we are faced with an increasingly complex organisation of production where to manufacture a computer assembling components produced in 10 different countries is needed, and where the proper functioning of the global value chain is crucial for the proper functioning of the economy.
So, in your opinion, having organised the European Research Workshop in International Trade in Milan at this time is of great importance?
Yes, I cannot hide the fact that events have worked in our favour. ERWIT is the most important international economics event in Europe. Let's not forget that half of the guests are American or visiting professors in the US. It is also the first major event to be held in person after a long period when participation could only take place remotely.
The perfect mix of quality and informality generated by the UniCredit Foundation's organisation is ideal for academic conferences where networking is also of paramount importance. I personally witnessed some very interesting moments of discussion and food for thought in the informal moments after the conference.
Finally, I was very pleased to note the presence in the room of numerous young European scholars (post-docs, assistant professors), and Alumni who had won competitions launched over the years by UniCredit Foundation and the Marco Fanno Association, of which I am President. And this, believe me, is a source of great satisfaction for me.


GTA Mining and Resources Inc. (CVE:GTA) shares sank 39% to $0.07 on Tuesday after the gold junior announced assay results from the second and final phase of the 2016 summer drill program on its Northshore Property in northern Ontario, which included 2.84 g/t gold over 14.5 metres. One hole, G-16-01, drilled to test the on-strike potential of the high grade Gino quartz vein system returned no appreciable values.
As well, shares of Wajax Corporation (TSE:WJX) rose 11% to $16.99 as the provider of rental and after-sale parts and service support of equipment, power systems and industrial components said it expects about $8 million of savings in 2016, $15 million in 2017, and that fourth-quarter earnings will continue to benefit from the earnings improvement initiatives implemented.
Voltaic Minerals Corp. (CVE:VLT), meanwhile, reported that it has signed an MOU with Enertrex Corporation to begin process development and optimization for the expected lithium brine solution extracted from the Green Energy Project in Utah using Enertrex's Selective Lithium Process. Voltaic Minerals stock popped 58% to $0.095 following the announcement.
In addition, shares of Cymat Technologies Ltd. (CVE:CYM) jumped 77% to $0.31 as the industrial materials developer said it has signed of a Memorandum of Understanding with Alucoil, SA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aliberico SL, whereby Cymat and Alucoil will jointly deploy their respective proprietary technologies to develop, design, build and operate a manufacturing facility for the continuous production of aluminum foam composite panels.
Finally, Neovasc Inc. (TSE:NVC) shares plunged 38% to $0.85 after the specialty medical device company announced that the Federal District Court upheld a trial jury's verdict in CardiAQ's suit against Neovasc in May 2016. Neovasc has been ordered to pay US$70 million plus US$21 million in enhanced damages to that award.


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Seventh-grade girl was forced to put duct tape on her bare legs after violating the school's dress code
Yahoo Lifestyle June 14, 2018
A middle schooler gets duct tape put on her legs to cover up a dress code violation. (Photo: Fox 5)
A Maryland seventh grader wore a pair of ripped jeans to school recently and was disciplined in a way that some find startling: She had to put duct tape on her bare legs to cover up what was showing through the holes in the denim.
According to the girl's mother, Nicole Williams, who spoke with local news affiliate Fox 5, she first heard about the incident from her daughter, who sent her a text, several weeks ago now, telling her about the dress code incident and complaining about the tape on her skin. Williams said she understood the violation but was not happy about the way it was handled.
The dress code that's outlined in the Benjamin Stoddert Middle School's Code of Conduct states that shorts must hit a student's leg mid-thigh, which is clearly defined as, "shoulders relaxed and arms straight down alongside the body where fingertips touch the thigh." And although nothing is explicitly said about ripped pants, a statement provided to the news affiliate by the school notes that there are standards for jeans, as well.
"The expectation at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School is that students do not come to school in pants with holes above the knee," the statement from interim principal Marvin Jones reads. "If a student does not meet that expectation, we first ask students if they have a way to cover the holes, and if they do, they go back to class. If they do not, we call the parent and provide the student duct tape to self-apply to the holes above the knee."
Williams says the explained protocol is not what was followed the day her daughter was disciplined.
"The idea that they came up with — to believe it was a good idea to put, actually, duct tape on a child when they can clearly see bare skin? I believe they should have called me first, and given her a chance to be able to change her clothes," she told the Fox affiliate.
Instead, the young girl says she was immediately instructed to get tape, which her teacher proceeded to put on her legs. She says that soon after, the tape started itching and burning her skin.
"The teacher tried to put it on, and then she said [to] make it tighter because she didn't want it falling off or anything," the teen said.
Jones did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Yahoo Lifestyle. But he acknowledged the violation of protocol and expressed his apologies to Williams, according to the Fox report.
"Our practice is to communicate with the parent before a student covers the holes with tape; however, that protocol was not followed today, and I apologize for that," Jones's statement reads. "The amount of tape applied by the student was excessive, and unfortunately, she had a reaction to it."
After the incident, Williams reportedly had a meeting with an administrator to discuss the issue. Meanwhile, Jones's written statement noted that he's continuing to review dress code protocols with teachers to prevent a similar incident from happening in the future.
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posted: October 30, 2010 • Contracts, Iowa, Property values
Wind Easement (lease) – Interstate Power and Light
Author: Interstate Power and Light Company | Contracts, Iowa, Property values
Recording Requested by and When Recorded Mail to:
Interstate Power and Light Company
Attention: Millie Peterson, Wind Energy Dev.
200 First Street S.E.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401-1409
WIND EASEMENT
This Wind Easement ("Easement") is made effective as of the _____ day of __________, 2008 (the "Effective Date"), by and among ____________________, a(n) __________ (limited liability company / corporation) (hereinafter "Grantor") and Interstate Power and Light Company, an Iowa corporation and its assigns (hereinafter "Grantee"). In consideration of the following covenants and terms, Grantor and Grantee mutually agree as follows:
Section 1.1 Grant of Wind Facilities Easement
(a) Grantor grants and conveys to Grantee an easement for the real property legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Premises") for the purpose of constructing, installing, owning, operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, repowering or removing one or more wind energy generation turbine( s), supporting structures, foundations and pads, footings, electrical transformers, fixtures, electric distribution and transmission lines, cables, power poles, access roads, and related facilities and equipment ("Wind Facilities") on the Premises to the extent set forth in this Easement.
(b) Grantee shall use the Premises only for the construction, installation, maintenance, repairing, replacement, re-powering, operation and removal of the Wind Facilities. Any improvements, fixtures or other structures, other than the Wind Facilities, shall not be installed without the express written consent of Grantor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Grantee shall also be entitled to unrestricted ingress and egress to and from its Wind Facilities and appurtenant equipment and electrical power lines over the Premises and such additional areas of the Premises as shall be reasonably necessary to access all Wind Facilities.
(c) Grantee reserves the right to relocate its Wind Facilities upon the Premises during the Term of this Easement. Grantor shall retain the right to use that portion of the Premises not occupied by Wind Facilities to the extent its use is consistent with Sections 1.2 and 5.2, for farming, grazing, or conservation.
(d) Grantee shall also be entitled to ingress to and egress to and from the Wind Facilities and over and across the Premises to and from publicly maintained roads. Grantor hereby grants Grantee an exclusive easement, for the Term of this Easement, permitting Grantee to construct, install, maintain, operate, repair, replace, re-power and remove the Wind Facilities.
Section 1.2 Wind Easement
Any obstruction to the free flow of the wind is prohibited throughout the entire area of the real property owned by Grantor and described on Exhibit B (the "Easement Premises"), which shall consist horizontally three hundred and sixty degrees (360°) from any point where any Wind Facilities are or may be located at any time from time to time (each such location referred to as a "Site") and for a distance from each Site to the boundaries of the Easement Premises, together vertically through all space located above the surface of the Easement Premises, that is, one hundred eighty degrees (180°) or such greater number or numbers of degrees as may be necessary to extend from each point on and along a line drawn along the surface from each point along the exterior boundary of the Easement Premises through each Site to each point and on and along such line to the opposite exterior boundary of the Easement Premises. Trees, structures and improvements located on the Easement Premises as of the date of this Easement shall be allowed to remain and Grantee may not require their removal. Grantor may not place or plant any trees, structures or improvements on the Easement Premises after the date of this Easement that are greater than thirty-five (35) feet in height or within twelve hundred (1,200) feet of a wind generation turbine or meteorological tower, which may, in Grantee's sole judgment, impede or interfere with the flow of wind to any Site or Wind Facilities, unless Grantor has received prior written approval from Grantee, approval not to be unreasonably withheld for any such trees, structure or improvement. The provisions of this Section 1.2 shall survive for the full Term of this Easement including any and all Extended Terms and Termination.
EASEMENT TERM AND TERMINATION
Section 2.1 Easement Term
(a) The term of this Easement ("Initial Term") is twenty-five (25) years from the Effective Date of the Easement unless terminated earlier or extended in accordance with its terms. The Initial Term may be extended, if at all, by the Grantee at its sole option for two additional ten (10) year periods (the "Extended Term") concurrently, for the first Extended Term, with the expiration of the Initial Term or, for the second Extended Term, with the expiration of the first Extended Term. If Grantee decides to exercise its option to extend the then-current Term and enter into an Extended Term, it shall deliver written notice to Grantor no later than four (4) months prior to the expiration of the then-current Term. The Extended Term(s) shall be on all of the same terms and conditions as provided in this Easement. The Initial Term plus any additional Extended Terms shall be referred to herein as the Term of this Easement.
(b) If, at any time during the Term of this Easement, including any and all Extended Tenus, Grantee deems it to be necessary or desirable to meet legal or regulatory requirements, Grantee may request that Grantor re-execute a new easement substantially in the form of this Easement with a term equal to the Term of this Easement and Grantor shall execute and enter into the new easement with Grantee or its designee.
Section 2.2 Termination of Easement
The occurrence of any of the following events shall terminate this Easement:
(a) The expiration of the Term of this Easement as set forth in Section 2.1; or
(b) The written agreement of both parties to terminate this Easement; or
(c) An uncured material breach of this Easement by either party and the election of the non-breaching party to terminate the Easement pursuant to Article IX.
Section 2.3 Survival of Covenants
The parties acknowledge that the covenants, conditions, rights and restrictions in favor of Grantee pursuant to this Easement including, but not limited to, the Easement Premises described in Section 1.2, and Grantee's use of and benefit from those covenants, conditions, rights and restrictions, may constitute a phase of a larger wind energy project with which the Premises will share structural and transmission components, ingress and egress, utility access, and other support, all of which are specifically designed to be interrelated and integrated in operation and use for the full life of the project (such phase will constitute the "Project" for the purposes of this Easement) and that the covenants, conditions, rights and restrictions in favor of Grantee pursuant to this Easement shall not be deemed nominal, invalid, inoperative, abandoned, or otherwise be disregarded while any portion of the Project remains operational.
PAYMENT AND TAXES
Section 3.1 Payment
(a) Grantee shall pay to Grantor an annual base payment (the "Base Payment") equal to Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($500.00) for the rights under this Easement related to the Wind Facilities. In addition to the Base Payment, Grantee shall pay to Grantor an annual turbine payment (the "Turbine Payment") of Four Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($4,000.00) per turbine, if one or more turbines are located on the Premises, for the first eleven (11) years of the Easement Term. On the twelfth (12th) year, the Turbine Payment will be Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) per turbine located on the Premises. On each successive year thereafter during the Term, the annual Base Payment and Turbine Payment payments will increase at the rate of two and one-half percent (2.5%) per year for the remainder of the Term. Grantee's obligation to pay Base Payments shall commence one year after the Effective Date of this Agreement. Grantee's obligation to pay Turbine Payment shall commence upon commercial operation of the Project. All Base Payment and Turbine Payment obligations shall be prorated for any partial year.
(b) Grantee shall pay Grantor a bonus of One Thousand and 0011 00 Dollars ($1,000.00) within forty-five (45) days of the Effective Date.
Section 3.2 Taxes, Assessments and Utilities
(a) Grantor shall pay, when due, all real property taxes and assessments levied against the Premises and all personal property taxes and assessments levied against any property and improvements owned by Grantor and located on the Premises. Subject to Section 3.2(c), if Grantor shall fail to pay any such taxes or assessments when due, Grantee may, at its option, pay those taxes and assessments and any accrued interest and penalties, and deduct the amount of its payment from any Base Payment otherwise due to Grantor from Grantee. In the event such taxes and assessments are greater than any Base Payment due, in addition to deducting the payment from any Base Payment due, Grantee may pursue legal options for the differences.
(b) Grantee shall pay all personal property taxes and assessments levied against the Wind Facilities when due including any production tax imposed on the electricity produced by the Wind Facilities. Grantee shall provide proof of such payment upon request of Grantor.
(c) Either party may contest the validity or amount of any levied taxes, assessments or other charges for which each is responsible under this Easement as long as such contest is pursued in good faith and with due diligence and the party contesting the tax, assessment or charge has paid the obligation in question or posted bond to pay the obligation in the event of an adverse determination. Both parties shall cooperate in pursuit of any such appeal.
(d) Grantee shall pay for all water, electric, telecommunications and any other utility services used by the Wind Facilities or Grantee on the Premises.
GRANTEE'S COVENANT
Grantee covenants, represents and warrants to Grantor as follows:
Section 4.1 Liens
Grantee shall keep the Premises free and clear of all liens and claims of liens for labor, materials, services, supplies and equipment performed on or furnished to Grantee or any Wind Facility on the Premises in connection with Grantee's use of the Premises. Grantee may contest any such lien, but shall post a bond or utilize other available means to remove any lien that is created during the contested proceeding. Grantee agrees to otherwise remove any lien or encumbrance for which it is responsible pursuant to this paragraph within sixty (60) days of the creation of any such lien or encumbrance.
Section 4.2 Permits and Laws
Grantee and its designees shall at all times comply with all federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, judgments and other valid orders of any governmental authority with respect to Grantee's activities pursuant to this Easement and shall obtain all permits, licenses and orders required to conduct any and all such activities.
Section 4.3 Grantee's Improvements
All Wind Facilities constructed, installed or placed on the Premises by Grantee pursuant to this Easement shall be the sole property of Grantee and Grantor shall have no ownership or other interest in any Wind Facilities on the Premises. Throughout the Term Grantee shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain Grantee's Wind Facilities in good condition and repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted. All Wind Facilities constructed, installed or placed on the Premises by Grantee pursuant to this Easement may be moved, replaced, repaired or refurbished by Grantee at any time. At the end of the Term of this Easement, including any termination of the Easement, Grantee shall remove all its Wind Facilities, including foundations to a depth of four (4) feet below grade, within twelve (12) months from the date the Term expires or the Easement terminates. If Grantee fails to remove any of the Wind Facilities within the required time period, such Wind Facilities shall be considered abandoned by Grantee and Grantor may remove these Wind Facilities from the Premises and dispose of them in its sole discretion without notice or liability to Grantee. In the event Grantee fails to remove any of the Wind Facilities as required, and Grantor removes such Wind Facilities at Grantor's expense, Grantee shall reimburse Grantor for all reasonable costs of removing those Wind Facilities as required by the Easement, less any salvage value received by Grantor, within thirty (30) days after receipt of an invoice from Grantor.
Section 4.4 Hazardous Materials
Grantee shall, and shall cause its subcontractors to, comply with all Hazardous Material Laws in connection with Grantee's operations on the Premises.
"Hazardous Materials" means and includes asbestos or any substance containing asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, any explosives, radioactive materials, chemicals known or suspected to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, pollutants, effluents, contaminants, emissions, infectious wastes, any petroleum or petroleum-derived waste or product or related materials and any items defined as hazardous, special or toxic materials, substances or waste under any Hazardous Material law. "Hazardous Material Laws" collectively means and includes any local, state or federal law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation or order relating to public health, safety or the environment.
Grantee shall only use Hazardous Materials on the Premises or cause or permit to exist or be stored on the Premises as a result of Grantee's operations in such quantities as may be required in its normal business operations, used per manufacturer's instructions, and used only for its intended use. Grantee agrees to properly store, transport and dispose of all Hazardous Materials introduced, used, produced or generated in the course of Grantee's construction, operation and maintenance of equipment located on Grantor's Premises. In addition, no disposal of any Hazardous Material shall take place on the Premises.
In the event that the Grantee or any of its subcontractors causes any spills or releases of any Hazardous Materials into the environment which require reporting and remediation under Hazardous Material Laws, the Grantee shall be responsible for ensuring timely and adequate compliance with reporting to regulatory agencies and accomplishing remediation requirements.
GRANTOR COVENANTS
Grantor covenants, represents and warrants to Grantee as follows:
Section 5.1 Title and Authority
Grantor is the sole owner of the Premises and Easement Premises in fee simple and each person or entity signing the Easement on behalf of Grantor has the full and unrestricted authority to execute and deliver this Easement and to grant the easements and rights granted herein. All persons having any ownership interest in the Premises and Easement Premises (including spouses) are signing this Easement as Grantor. When signed by Grantor, this Easement constitutes a valid and binding agreement enforceable against Grantor in accordance with its terms. There are no encumbrances or liens against the Premises. Upon request, Grantor shall provide to the Grantee title evidence supporting the representations, warranties and covenants of this Section 5.1.
Section 5.2 Quiet Enjoyment
As long as Grantee is not in default under this Easement, Grantee shall have the quiet use and enjoyment of the Premises in accordance with the terms of this Easement without any interference of any kind by Grantor or any person claiming through Grantor. Grantor and its activities on the Premises and any grant of rights Grantor makes to any other person shall not interfere with any of Grantee's activities pursuant to this Easement, Grantor shall not interfere with any of Grantee's activities pursuant to this Easement, and Grantor shall not interfere or allow interference with the wind speed or wind direction over the Easement Premises or otherwise engage in activities which might impede or decrease the output or efficiency of the Wind Facilities.
Grantor shall, and shall cause its subcontractors and tenants to, comply with all Hazardous Material Laws in connection with Grantor's operations on the Premises. "Hazardous Materials" has the same definition as provided in Section 4.4.
Grantor shall only use Hazardous Materials on the Premises or cause or permit to exist or be stored on the Premises as a result of Grantor's operations in such quantities as may be required in its normal business operations, used per manufacturer's instructions, and used only for its intended use. Grantor agrees to properly store, transport and dispose of all Hazardous Materials introduced, used, produced or generated in the course of Grantor's work on the Premises. In addition, no disposal of any Hazardous Material shall take place on the Premises.
In the event that the Grantor or any of its subcontractors or tenants causes any spills or releases of any Hazardous Materials into the environment which require reporting and remediation under Hazardous Material Laws, the Grantor shall be responsible for ensuring timely and adequate compliance with reporting to regulatory agencies and accomplishing remediation requirements.
Grantor hereby represents, warrants and covenants as of the date of this Agreement and further warrants at the time of each Turbine Payment payment, as follows for Hazardous Materials: to the best of the Grantor's knowledge and belief, (i) there are no abandoned wells, solid waste disposal sites, or Hazardous Materials located on, under or adjacent to the Premises (ii) the Premises do not contain levels of petroleum or Hazardous Materials which require remediation or monitoring, and (iii) the Premises are not subject to any judicial or administrative action, investigation or order under any applicable Hazardous Material Laws. Grantor, its subcontractors or tenants have done nothing to contaminate the Premises with Hazardous Materials. The Grantor is and shall be responsible for the remediation and removal of any contaminated soil which resulted from its normal business operations. The Premises do not, and, to the best of Grantor's knowledge, have never contained any underground or above ground storage tanks, except for those described on Exhibit C attached hereto ("Underground or Aboveground Storage Tanks").
Section 5.4 Cooperation
Grantor represents that Grantor has disclosed, and during the Term shall disclose, fully to Grantee any leases, grants or other rights made by Grantor to any other party in connection with the Premises. Grantor shall cooperate with Grantee in good faith to obtain nondisturbance and subordination agreements from any person or entity with a lien, encumbrance, mortgage, easement or other exception to Grantor's fee title to the Premises or Easement Premises to the extent necessary to eliminate any actual or potential interference by any such lienholder with any rights granted to Grantee under this Easement. Grantor shall also cooperate with Grantee to obtain and maintain any permits needed for the Wind Facilities. Grantor shall also provide Grantee with such further assurances and shall execute any estoppel certificates, consents to assignments or additional documents that may be reasonably necessary for recording purposes or requested by Grantee or any of its lenders. In consideration of the mutual benefits arising under this Easement, Grantor, to the extent permitted by law, hereby waives any and all statutory liens and other lien rights now or hereafter existing in any property of Grantee on the Premises.
Section 6.1 Indemnification
Each party (the "Indemnifying Party") agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the other party and the other party's officers, directors, employees, representatives, mortgagors and agents (collectively the "Indemnified Party") against losses, damages, claims, expenses and liabilities for physical damage to property and for physical injury to any person, to the extent resulting from or arising out of (i) any operations or activities of the Indemnifying Party on the Premises; (ii) any negligent or intentional act or omission on the part of the IndemnifYing Party; or (iii) any breach of this Easement by the Indemnifying Party. This indemnification shall not apply to losses, damages, claims, expenses and liabilities to the extent caused by any negligent or intentional act or omission on the part of the Indemnified Party. Grantee's obligations regarding crop damage are specified in Section 6.2 below and are not covered under this indemnification. This indemnification shall survive the termination of this Easement.
In no event shall either party be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (other than death or bodily injury), including but not limited to loss of profits or revenue or down time costs.
Section 6.2 Crop Damage
The parties anticipate and acknowledge that Grantor may suffer damage to crops, tile, fences, and other property or improvements on the Premises during Grantee's construction, installation and maintenance of Wind Facilities on the Premises. Grantee shall pay Grantor fair compensation for any such losses or damage, and, if the parties cannot reach agreement as to amount which would constitute fair compensation, the issue shall be submitted to arbitration before the American Arbitration Association or any arbitrator mutually agreed to by the parties. After construction is complete, Grantee shall not be responsible to pay Grantor any losses of income, rent, business opportunities, profits or other losses arising out of Grantor's inability to grow crops or otherwise use the Premises.
Section 7.1 Assignment
Grantee may assign, sublease, transfer or convey its interest in this Easement without Grantor's consent provided that (i) any such assignment or conveyance shall not be for a period beyond the Term of this Easement and (ii) the assignee or transferee shall be subject to all of the obligations, covenants and conditions applicable to the Grantee.
Section 7.2 Continuing Nature of Obligations
(a) The Easement and related rights granted by Grantor in this Easement to Grantee are an easement in gross for the benefit of Grantee, its successors and assigns, as owner of the tights created by the Easement. The Easement and other rights granted by Grantor in this Easement are independent of any lands or estates of interest in lands, there is no other real property benefiting from the Easement granted in this Easement and, as between the Premises and other tracts of property on which Grantee may locate Wind Facilities, no tract is considered dominant or servient as to the other.
(b) The burdens of this Easement and all other rights granted to Grantee in this Easement shall run with and against the Premises and Easement Premises and shall be a charge and burden on the Premises and Easement Premises and shall be binding upon and against Grantor and its successors, assigns, permittees, licensees, grantees, employees and agents. This Easement shall inure to the benefit of Grantee and its successors, assigns, permittees, licensees and grantees.
CONDEMNATION/FORCE MAJEURE
Section 8.1 Condemnation
If eminent domain proceedings are commenced against all or any portion of the Premises, and the taking and proposed use of such property would in the reasonable judgment of Grantee prevent or adversely affect Grantee's construction, installation or operation of Wind Facilities on the Premises, the parties shall either amend this Easement to reflect any necessary relocation of the Wind Facilities which will preserve the value and benefit of the Easement to Grantee, together with any corresponding payments, or, at Grantee's option, this Easement shall terminate, in which event neither party shall have any further obligation to the other party.
Section 8.2 Proceeds
All payments made by a condemnor on account of a taking by eminent domain shall be the property of the Grantor, except that Grantee shall be entitled to any award or amount paid for the reasonable costs of removing or relocating any of the Wind Facilities or the loss of any such Wind Facilities or the use of the Premises pursuant to the Easement. Grantee shall have the right to participate in any condemnation proceedings to this extent.
Section 8.3 Force Majeure
Neither Grantor nor Grantee shall be liable to each other, or be permitted to terminate this Easement, for any failure to perform an obligation of this Easement to the extent such performance is prevented by a Force Majeure, which shall mean an event beyond the control of the party affected and which, by exercise of due diligence and foresight, could not reasonably have been avoided.
DEFAULT/TERMINATION
Section 9.1 Events of Default
Each of the following shall constitute an event of default that shall permit the nondefaulting party to terminate this Easement or pursue other remedies available at law or equity:
(i) any failure by Grantee to pay Base or Turbine Payments if the failure to pay continues for thirty (30) days after written notice from Grantor;
(ii) any other material breach of this Easement by either party which continues for thirty (30) days after written notice of default from the nondefaulting party or, if the cure will take longer than thirty (30) days, the length of time necessary to effect cure as long as the defaulting party is making diligent efforts to cure during that time.
Section 9.2 Surrender
For the period between the date of termination or expiration and the date upon which Grantee completes removal of the Wind Facilities as required under Section 4.3 of this Easement, Grantee shall pay Grantor Base Payment( s) on an annual basis, prorated as applicable.
Section 9.3 Specific Performance
Grantor acknowledges and agrees that should Grantor breach any of its obligations hereunder or otherwise fail to permit Grantee to exercise any of the rights and privileges granted herein, Grantee shall have the right to seek specific enforcement of this Easement. In that event, Grantor agrees that Grantee has no adequate remedy at law.
Section 10.1 Notice
Notices, consents or other documents required or permitted by this Easement must be given by personal delivery, facsimile or certified mail and shall be sent to the respective parties as follows:
To Grantor: ________________________________________
To Grantee:
200 First St. S.E.
Section 10.2 No Third Party Beneficiaries
No provision of this Easement is intended to nor shall it in any way inure to the benefit of any third party so as to constitute any such person a third party -beneficiary under this Easement, or of anyone or more of the terms of this Easement, or otherwise give rise to any cause of action in any person not a party to this Easement.
Section 10.3 Entire Agreement
It is mutually understood and agreed that this Easement and the attached Exhibits A through C constitute the entire agreement between Grantor and Grantee and supersede any and all prior oral or written understandings, representations or statements, and that no understandings, representations or statements, verbal or written, have been made which modify, amend, qualify or affect the terms of this Easement. This Easement may not be amended except in a writing executed by both parties.
Section 10.4 Governing Law
This Easement is made in Iowa and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Iowa.
Section 10.5 Cooperation
Each of the parties, without further consideration, agrees to execute and deliver such additional documents and take such action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this Easement and to fulfill the obligations of the respective parties.
Section 10.6 Waiver
Neither party shall be deemed to have waived any provision of this Easement or any remedy available to it unless such waiver is in writing and signed by the party against whom the waiver would operate. Any waiver at any time by either party of its rights with respect to any rights arising in connection with this Easement shall not be deemed a waiver with respect to any subsequent or other matter.
Section 10.7 Relationship of Parties
The duties, obligations and liabilities of each of the parties are intended to be several and not joint or collective. This Easement shall not be interpreted or construed to create an association, joint venture, fiduciary relationship or partnership between Grantor and Grantee or to impose any partnership obligation or liability or any trust or agency obligation or relationship upon either party. Grantor and Grantee shall not have any right, power, or authority to enter into any agreement or undertaking for, or act on behalf of, or to act or be an agent or representative of, or to otherwise bind, the other party.
Section 10.8 Confidentiality
The parties acknowledge that during the course of the performance of their respective obligations under this Easement, either party may need to provide information to the other party that the disclosing party deems to be confidential, proprietary or a trade secret. Any such information that is marked or identified as confidential at the time of disclosure shall be treated as confidential by the receiving party and shall not be disclosed to any other person without the prior written consent of the disclosing party.
Section 10.9 Recording of Easement
Grantee shall be entitled to record this Easement to document its interest in the Premises.
Section 10.10 Counterparts
This Easement may be executed in two or more counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and each of which shall be deemed an original.
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