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Technical Solstice Discussion
Mods - Interior/Exterior Functional/Appearance
Power outlet switch
I sometimes have a need to power accessories only when the radio is on, only while retained accessory power is on, or on at all times. In my truck, I have an always on lighter socket in the ashtray, an accessory outlet I've configured to only be on when with RAP, and a third outlet controlled by the radio's power antenna pin. I want a similar arrangement in the Solstice but without adding additional sockets. My plan is to cut the 12V supply to the existing socket and add a 3-position switch and a relay:
The switch position will allow only one power source to activate the relay which will close the original 12V path to the accessory outlet. The question is, before I rip apart the dash, do these radios have a pin that's on only when the radio is on? The radio in my truck has a pin that controls a power antenna. It's high as long as the radio is on. The truck doesn't have a power antenna, but the radio is also used on other vehicles that do. I don't need a lead; I can deal with that. I just need to know if there is a pin on the power connector that provides 12V only while the radio is on.
For anyone who's interested, the reason for this is to turn off certain accessories when the radio is turned off. I listen to audio books in MP3 files and I have a plug in FM transmitter that plays the files through the radio. The trouble is that when I park the car, if I forget to unplug the FM transmitter, the book keeps playing and when I return I'm several chapters further than when I left. If I can control the FM transmitter with the radio, playback will stop when power is shut off and I can retain my place in the book. Assuming there is a power out pin on the radio, I could rewire the outlet to always be controlled by the radio power. The switch just gives me more flexibility. If anyone has any thoughts on a better way to do this, please say so.
Not really, no. There IS a pin (Conn 2 pin 3, Pink wire) that's RADIO ON SIGNAL, but it appears to be an amplifier muting signal with different voltage levels signal, that you probably couldnt rely on for your relay. But you could always try/test it and see.
From your mission statement though, it would seem that the ability to switch between RAP and Always-On would be enough, no? Or just use the third switch position for Always-Off.
How about a a simple relay in the woofer line? Nothing going to the woofer, turn off the transmitter.
Radio Doc
Zonker said:
For anyone who's interested, the reason for this is to turn off certain accessories when the radio is turned off. I listen to audio books in MP3 files and I have a plug in FM transmitter that plays the files through the radio. The trouble is that when I park the car, if I forget to unplug the FM transmitter, the book keeps playing and when I return I'm several chapters further than when I left. If I can control the FM transmitter with the radio, playback will stop when power is shut off and I can retain my place in the book.
Many (most?) people leave the radio on when they leave the car, and the radio (at least my stock radio) turns off when the door is opened.
First thought:
Run your FM transmitter /audio book player from the radio power lead.
Second thought:
If you are going out of your way to remember to turn off the radio, why not just remember to turn off the audio book instead? Seems like as you have to remember to do something anyway, just remember to disable the transmitter / player. It would save all that messin' with the wiring.
Just askin'... :devil:
TomatoSoup said:
I seem to recall that the wire on my truck (Chevy S10) for radio on was pink, so maybe we're talking about the same application on this radio. I don't remember if I was told that the lead I used was actually for the power antenna or if I just assumed as much. But I did confirm that I had 12VCD with the radio on and 0VDC with the radio off.
For the application of the FM transmitter, you're right about only needing a 2-position switch (which is probably easier to come by anyway). I'd rather have Radio On and Always On options, though. If I use RAP and manually turn off the radio, the transmitter remains powered. It's the same as always on while the car is running.
The third option of RAP works in my truck where I have multiple outlets. There, I use my phone charger in the RAP outlet, the transmitter in the Radio On outlet and all but ignore the Always On outlet in the ashtray. I did that because I had the real estate and it was easy to add the outlets. In the Solstice, I don't want to drill multiple big holes in the dash but a small switch next to the accessory outlet might not look too out of place.
Thanks for the heads up on the pink wire. That's where I need to start.
Radio Doc said:
Do you mean the lead feeding power TO the radio? That would be RAP (retained accessory power) which stays on for a few minutes after the engine is shut off (until you open the door). That would work except that if you turn off the radio for some reason while driving, the transmitter is still powered.
Like most, I usually don't turn off the radio when I get out. If the radio was on, I leave it on and the power goes off when I open the door. In that case, with standard Always On power to the accessory outlet, the transmitter keeps playing and transmitting the audio. Rewiring the accessory outlet to RAP would fix that but only if I'm ALWAYS listening the radio.
The problem comes in when I'm NOT listening to the radio or I choose to turn it off while driving. Normally, the accessory outlet is Always On, the FM transmitter keeps playing and transmitting the audio files, and then I DO have to remember to turn it off or unplug it. That's happened a few times. Driving to work, turn off the radio so I can think about something, park the car and when I go to start listening to the book again, I'm five chapters further into the story because I forgot to turn off the transmitter when I turned off the radio. Or in a drive through or at a traffic light, I can silence the radio and pause the story by turning off the radio if the transmitter is powered by the radio's Power On lead. Rewiring the accessory outlet to the Radio On lead would fix that but then the accessory outlet would only ever be on when the radio is on. Hench the switch. That would return things to normal Always On operation for my phone charger or GPS.
No harm in asking. I'm looking for ideas.
Do you mean the amplifier's Radio On line? Or one of the leads going to the woofer itself? Does it provide 12VDC at all times when the radio is on and 0VDC when the radio is off?
No it doesn't. All the speaker lines are 'balanced' with both wires resting at 6V when no sound, and swinging from almost 0V to almost 12V (in opposite phase) at full bore.
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Storytelling: Four Questions and a Strategy
by Ron Ploof | Apr 4, 2016 | Business Storytelling
Two weeks ago, we defined a story as the result of people pursuing what they want. Let's build upon that foundation to help you tell your next business story.
Business storytellers start with the following four questions:
Who's the person?
What does the person want?
What obstacles stand in between the two?
How does the person choose to overcome those obstacles?
The answers to the first two questions are enough to create interest in the listener's mind. The answers to the last two require strategy.
I've found that strategy is one of the most misused words. For some reason, many business folks use it to describe tactics. So, for the avoidance of doubt, let's define strategy as a plan designed to overcome an obstacle while tactics are the specific tasks that must be completed to execute that plan.
There are an infinite number of tactics and a handful of strategies. According to Sun Tsu, the author of the 2,500-year-old The Art of War, there are only five strategies, also known as the five "Fs": Frontal, Fortress, Fragment, Flank, and Feign. A business storyteller must choose at least one as the reason for the protagonist's (person) actions to overcome the obstacle.
1) Frontal Strategy
When faced with an 800-pound gorilla (the obstacle), it's tempting to look the beast in the eye and deal with it head-on. Frontal strategies are used all the time in movie climax- scenes like when Superman battles Lex Luthor or Luke Skywalker lightsabre-dances with Darth Vader. We also see it in business, such as when Blu-ray went head-to-head with HD DVD and the FBI sued Apple to unlock an iPhone.
While audiences may delight in watching heavyweights duke it out, pitting strength versus strength comes with a caveat. Sun Tsu advises that frontal strategies require the user to have at least a 3:1 advantage over the gorilla. Without such an advantage, frontal strategies can have unfavorable results, such as in Alderaan vs. the Death Star or Napster vs. The Recording Industry Association of America.
2) Fortress Strategy
Sometimes a protagonist wants to be left alone, but a gorilla messes with the plan. Rather than dealing with the gorilla, the protagonist implements a fortress strategy and waits for the gorilla to give up. For example:
The Three Little Pigs built a brick house and waited for the Big Bad Wolf to hyperventilate.
Mohammed Ali leaned against the ropes and let his opponents wear themselves out as he Rope-A-Doped them.
IBM reminded its customers that "Nobody ever got fired for choosing IBM."
The five strategies can be divided into two categories: brains vs. brawn. The first two fall into the brawn category. The remaining three require a little more thought.
3) Fragment Strategy
Sometimes an obstacle is too big to take on as a whole, and the protagonist needs to break it into manageable pieces. For example, suppose our protagonist is a sales executive who must sell against the industry's 800-pound gorilla. Rather than trying to sell into the competitor's most visible accounts, the protagonist chooses to stay off the RADAR by nibbling on its smaller accounts. Or, rather than competing head-to-head with the competitor's entire product line, the sales rep decides to pick-off weaker ones. By using a fragment strategy, the protagonist chips away at the competitor's advantage over time.
4) Flanking Strategy
Life isn't fair. Sometimes the rules of the game benefit the gorilla. It's at times like these when the protagonist must change the rules via a flanking strategy.
Herb Brooks, the coach of the 1980 USA Olympic Hockey Team, defeated an unbeatable USSR team by changing the way his team played hockey.
VHS's inferior technology won the videotape format war over Betamax by licensing it to multiple manufacturers instead of holding it as a proprietary technology.
Harry Selfridge allowed his customers to touch his retail merchandise while his competitors kept them at an arm's length.
Zappos eliminated the risk of online purchases by making product returns easy.
5) Feign Strategy
The last strategy is the most cerebral of the five. It requires a protagonist to outthink the gorilla through deception or by setting a trap. Fein strategy implementations include:
a wolf wearing sheep's clothing
a coach calling a trick play
an army hiding in a Trojan Horse that's offered it to its enemy as a gift
sacrificing a piece on a chessboard
Give it a try. Identify the people, their wants, and obstacles. Then find a strategy that the protagonists will employ to pursue those wants. Do the protagonists have a three-to-one advantage to tackle the problem head-on or will they just hold on for dear life? Will the main character break the obstacle into smaller pieces, change the rules of the game, or use sleight of hand?
Use these questions to form the foundation for your next story.

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Extoritionate. £180 a month service charge. Do not even get concierge or gym or swimming pool. They don't even paint inside the building.


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Once again, Congress is poised to give away content in the public domain to special interests.
Almost exactly 20 years ago, Congress passed the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act, which extended the term of existing copyrights by 20 years. The Act was the 11th extension in the prior 40 years, timed perfectly to assure that certain famous works, including Mickey Mouse, would not pass into the public domain.
Lawrence Lessig (@lessig) is the Roy L. Furman professor of law and leadership at Harvard University and founder of Equal Citizens. He was lead counsel in Eldred v. Ashcroft (2002).
The Supreme Court agreed to hear the challenge. I was lead counsel for the plaintiff. And in addition to our brief, a scad of creators who build upon the public domain, along with librarians, archivists, and economists, filed briefs in support of Eldred; Nobel Prize winner Milton Friedman agreed to sign the economists' brief only if the words "no brainer" were included.
Yet the court rejected our challenge to the law. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was not convinced that Congress was addicted to term extensions. The most recent extension, the Court remarked, simply harmonized the term internationally. After the 1998 extension, there was no reason, the Court believed, to think that Congress would need to extend terms anymore. After all, with a term of 95 years for work created before 1976, and life of the author plus 70 years for work beginning in 1976, how much more time could possibly be needed?
Twenty years later, the fight for term extension has begun anew. Buried in an otherwise harmless act, passed by the House and now being considered in the Senate, this new bill purports to create a new digital performance right—basically the right to control copies of recordings on any digital platform (ever hear of the internet?)—for musical recordings made before 1972. These recordings would now have a new right, protected until 2067, which, for some, means a total term of protection of 144 years. The beneficiaries of this monopoly need do nothing to get the benefit of this gift. They don't have to make the work available. Nor do they have to register their claims in advance.
That this statute has nothing to do with the constitutional purpose of "promot[ing] Progress" is clear from its very title. The "Compensating Legacy Artists for their Songs, Service, and Important Contributions to Society Act" (or CLASSICS) is as blatant a gift without any public return as is conceivable. And it's not just a gift through cash; it's a gift through a monopoly regulation of speech. Archives with recordings of music from the 1930s or 1940s would now have to clear permission before streaming their musical content even if the underlying work was in the public domain.
Yet there is no registry of these owners anywhere. And while massive digital suppliers, such as Apple Music and Spotify, could probably afford to carry the burden, no public or non-profit website could even begin to bear the cost of assuring they were not committing a crime. The act doesn't harmonize American law with international law. Indeed, it creates more disharmony. No other jurisdiction creates a similar right anywhere. The act is simply a gift, paid for by further weakening the ability of archivists to keep our culture accessible. That's why more than 40 professors of intellectual property of all political stripes signed a letter this week asking Congress to reject the CLASSICS Act.
When a creative work is a century old, Congress should let it pass into the public domain. But at the very least, if Congress is so eager to give gifts to famous creators, it should require that the beneficiary at least record their claim in advance, in a public and searchable archive, so it is simple to know which rights must be cleared and how.
Either way, it is finally clear that the Supreme Court's prediction that the copyright owners would be satisfied with the copyright protection provided by the Sonny Bono Act turns out not to be true. If this bill passes, we can expect other copyright owners to complain about the "unfairness" in the gift given to the creators of legacy recordings. And in the clamber to harmonize with this 144-year term, a swamp of extensions is certainly on the way.
No doubt, the beneficiaries of these gifts will be grateful to Congress, and show their gratitude in the campaign-finance-ways of Washington. Equally without doubt, this is not what a system meant to "promote the Progress of Science" was ever intended to be.


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The Royal Commission into misconduct in the Banking, Super Annuation and Financial Services Industry has revealed just how risky a failure in internal controls and culture can be to an organisation. More importantly, it has shown that reputation and standing can be destroyed in an instant and the immense difficulty in regaining public trust after it has been lost. The findings in the Royal Commission are just the tip of the iceberg as the current public sentiment reflects the growing indignation of corporate culture on a regional and global scale.
In light of this, the release of the Fourth Edition of the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (Principles) by the ASX Corporate Governance Council (Council) on 27 February 2019, provides much needed guidance for listed entities on how to effectively imbed good corporate governance principles into their organisation. Whilst aimed at listed entities, our recommendation is that any organisation regardless of size and sector implement these principles as a matter of good corporate practice.
The Principles are non-prescriptive recommendations made by the Council that revolve around eight core governance principles. The purpose of these principles is to provide guidance on the internal systems and processes that create positive governance outcomes and promote investor confidence in the market. To interpret these principles the Council has provided recommendations on how to give effect to these general principles.
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The standards of corporate governance in Australia remain high by international standards.[1] However, in response to the changing corporate landscape in which ethical status is as crucial as financial status, these principles can illuminate the path for directors of organisations and show how to create a responsible and accountable corporate culture.
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UPDATE: Dive crews suspend search for former Chadbourn police chief in Lumber River until morning
Dive crews are searching Monday for the body of former Chadbourn police chief Anthony Spivey in the Lumber River, according to Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene.(WECT)
By WECT Staff and Anna Austin Boyers
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Dive crews have suspended the search for the body of former Chadbourn police chief Anthony Spivey in the Lumber River until 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene.
The dive team and a helicopter will be assisting when the search resumes.
Greene said Spivey's truck was located in the area of Sandhills Hunting Club between Fair Bluff and Williamson Crossroads.
Crews began searching at approximately 1 p.m. Monday and continued until sunset.
According to Greene, Spivey has been missing since 5:30 p.m. Sunday, leaving family and friends with questions.
"It didn't really hit me until I saw my truck," said family friend Dean Sasser. "And I saw the boat where it was located, and he had a letter in the truck to all of us saying his goodbye. It's devastating."
Dean Sasser says he was a father figure to Spivey, and when he asked to borrow his truck on Sunday night, Sasser said yes without hesitation.
That truck was found empty at the hunting club Monday morning.
"We were contacted this morning by wild life around 11 am with a missing body," said Greene. "Found a boat and pickup truck, and currently searching for Anthony Spivey's body. He's been reported missing by the family."
Greene says Spivey told his family he was going to the river to check cat hooks, and never returned home on Sunday night.
"He didn't have anything else to live for," said Sasser. "He was pretty much going downhill the last two weeks, especially this last week, he was in a dark place. He couldn't take it anymore."
Spivey was arrested in April 2021 and charged with more than 70 offenses. The former chief is accused of repeatedly raiding the police department's evidence room and stealing a variety of narcotics, thousands of dollars in cash, and firearms.
In June 2021, Spivey was charged with embezzling $8,000 meant for a family whose son was battling leukemia. According to the indictment, Spivey allegedly took money intended for the Buffkin family, who lost their son, Philip Tanner Buffkin, to his battle with leukemia in August of 2019.
Last month, Spivey was accused of stealing two catalytic converters from his employer.
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By Ana Kresic and Radu Cracan, EBRD economists | Experts & Analysis
In 2019, the Moldovan economy grew by 3.6%, with strong investments benefiting from heightened construction activity, private consumption and robust export growth being the main drivers of gross domestic product (GDP) growth. But that was before the coronavirus pandemic left Moldova, along with the rest of the world, grappling with uncertainty. Currently, the EBRD expects GDP to decline by 4.0% in 2020, followed by a swift recovery of 5.0% in 2021, as laid out in its newest Regional Economic Prospects.
Covid-19 will affect the Moldovan economy in four key ways: it will lower private consumption, there will be a drop in remittances, there will be a weaker demand for exports and investment will be delayed.
The containment measures will affect private consumption, meaning smaller firms will feel the impact first. Consumer-focused sectors such as retail, hospitality and recreation will suffer an immediate blow. These sectors account for around a quarter of the GDP, employ approximately the same share of the workforce and are mainly composed of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which contribute to 70% of overall value added and employment in the Moldovan economy. Due to low levels of liquidity, SMEs tend to have more difficulty accessing financing and are likely to face financial difficulties sooner than larger enterprises. High levels of informality in the economy, which further constrains the ability to obtain bank financing, among other consequences, will amplify the supply shock and lead to further disruption of demand.
A likely drop in remittances will weigh on disposable incomes and exacerbate the drop in consumption and investments. Remittances accounted for about 15% of GDP in 2019, making Moldova one of the most dependent economies in the EBRD regions. Up to one-third of all households receive remittances from family members abroad, and these transfers contribute to more than half of the disposable income of such dependent households on average. The inflow of remittances is expected to shrink this year since the EU and Russia, hosting the large majority of Moldovan emigrants, are facing recession as well. Given that temporary workers account for around 30% of total migrants, the International Organisation for Migration estimates that up to one-fifth of migrants were planning to return to Moldova in April. This will exacerbate the drop in consumption as well as investments, particularly in the construction sector.
Weaker demand from trade partners, including from the free trade zone, which is well-integrated into the global supply chains, will lower Moldovan exports. The automotive industry has been severely hit around the world due to supply chain disruptions and plummeting demand. Based primarily in the free trade zones and catering to the EU market, Moldova's automotive sector was one of the main drivers of export growth in previous years. It currently accounts for 20% of total goods exports. According to some estimates, foreign direct investment (FDI) in free trade zones accounted for half of all FDI inflows pre-crisis, meaning a delay in investments is likely as well. On the other hand, the country's low reliance on tourism will cushion the economy against the shock of the collapse of international travel.
Uncertainty, compounded by turmoil in the financial markets, and adverse economic conditions will postpone private-sector investment decisions. The construction sector, which has been growing at double-digit rates in recent years, is expected to slow, given the uncertainty regarding the economic outlook, driving down capital investments. While the sector was expected to slow down in 2020, even before the outbreak, the increase in state subsidy for the First House programme may partly support demand for residential buildings. Other investment decisions will likely be postponed by the private sector in the face of uncertainty, in line with dynamics in other countries.
The response
The Moldovan economy is entering the crisis on a good macroeconomic footing. The economy has been expanding in recent years at decent rates, with a significant contribution of capital investments and exports. At nearly US$3 billion and covering around six months of imports, international reserves held by the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) are at comfortable levels. While inflation was slightly elevated at the end of 2019, monetary policy decision-making is credible. Public debt is estimated at around 28% of GDP in 2019, leaving ample fiscal space for policy response. Multi-year efforts to clean up the financial system succeeded in putting it on significantly better footing, with tightened regulatory and governance frameworks and stronger regulator and foreign strategic investors in the banking sector. The successful completion of the last IMF programme shows the authorities' commitment to maintaining macro-financial stability.
The emergency policy response worth around 2% of GDP is focused on tax deferrals, a temporary increase in social benefits, monetary policy easing and liquidity provision. Guaranteed minimum income has been raised from MDL 1107 to MDL 1300, while the unemployment benefit was set at MDL 2775 per month. The government also announced faster VAT reimbursement and will provide subsidised lending to SMEs. Moreover, the VAT rate for the hospitality sector was reduced from 20% to 15%. Firms that ceased operations during the state of emergency will have their payrolls (PIT and social contributions) fully compensated by the state and those that continue operating will receive up to 60%. The National Bank of Moldova cut the policy rate in the face of shrinking aggregate demand and lowering inflationary pressures. It also allowed banks to defer loan payments until the end of June 2020 and decreased the MDL reserve requirement to support liquidity among the firms and the banking sector. Moldova's emergency response is in line with policies in the rest of the EBRD regions; 86% of economies where the EBRD invests implemented some form of tax and loan payments deferral, monetary policy was eased in two-thirds of the regions and social benefits were boosted in over 40% of the economies.
The initial policy response was designed in conjunction with ensuring financing. With the budget deficit estimated at around 7% of GDP, fiscal space and capacity is a significant challenge for the extent of the response. Declining remittances and export receipts will exacerbate an already weak current account position, albeit partly compensated for by the expected import compression. External funding sources are needed to cover the arising fiscal and external gaps – the government already obtained access to emergency funds from the IMF and other development partners, which will cover some of the financing needs. The authorities could also tap into the domestic market, as banks have expressed decent interest in previous issuances.
The opportunities
The Covid-19 crisis may lead to reconsidering the over-concentration of global value chains, thus creating an opportunity for Moldova. The crisis revealed the importance of resilience, including through placing greater emphasis on the closer markets, in relation to cost optimisation, which will likely lead to global players reorienting their supply chains. With existing experience of successful FDI attraction in the free trade zones and competitive advantages of proximity to the EU, in addition to the well-educated but cost-efficient labour force, Moldova has an opportunity to attract investments that will relocate from Asia and other developing economies back to Europe. However, the competition for FDI in the region will likely be high, and solving bottlenecks such as infrastructure, simplifying red tape and strengthening the rule of law will be critical to attract investments.
Addressing longstanding infrastructure priorities can provide stimulus to the economy in the recovery phase as well as increase its growth potential. Moldova is in dire need of significant capital investments in its road, rail and municipal infrastructure. Advancing infrastructure will improve people's lives as well as increase productivity, enhance Moldova's attractiveness to foreign capital and set the ground for long-term growth potential. For it to support the economic recovery and create jobs in the short-term, the speed at which infrastructure projects are implemented is crucial. Deploying additional resources to address bottlenecks to public finance project management and speeding up the implementation of capital investments would bring significant economic returns.
This crisis can and should act as an accelerator to boost digitalisation in different areas. Although the country has made a steady progress in the area of digitalisation, its usage is still relatively low. Digital solutions including e-signatures, e-commerce and e-banking are quickly becoming new business norms and the state should expand e-government platforms to provide more services. In addition, online education may become more regular – proving particularly useful for children in remote and rural areas. Appropriate digital infrastructure and regulatory framework development will be crucial in this sense, providing a much-needed boost for the country's rural and regional development.
Authorities should encourage returning migrants to remain in Moldova. Since the recovery is likely to be subdued as long as the health crisis is not completely addressed, many returning migrants could remain home for some time. According to some estimates, the share of such Moldovans represent around 10% of the working-age population. As the private sector has been facing serious skills shortages in recent years, these people could become a significant source of labour. State-sponsored incentives to enter the domestic market could be helpful in the short term. However, and much more importantly, reintegrating Moldovans into the Moldovan labour market calls for a reinvigorated pursuit of structural reforms that would help create economic opportunities and environments conducive to the private sector and entrepreneurial initiatives.■
The views expressed in the article are those of the authors only and not of the EBRD.
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It's very-very intresting and very-very practic for Moldova.
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In 2017, Kennebec County, ME had a population of 121k people with a median age of 44.2 and a median household income of $50,116. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Kennebec County, ME grew from 120,953 to 121,289, a 0.278% increase and its median household income grew from $48,570 to $50,116, a 3.18% increase.
The population of Kennebec County, ME is 94.9% White Alone, 1.47% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.32% Two or More Races. N/A% of the people in Kennebec County, ME speak a non-English language, and 98.8% are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Kennebec County, ME are University of Maine at Augusta (632 degrees awarded in 2017), Colby College (615 degrees), and Thomas College (264 degrees).
The median property value in Kennebec County, ME is $154,500, and the homeownership rate is 70.2%. Most people in Kennebec County, ME commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Kennebec County, ME is 2 cars per household.
Kennebec County, ME borders Androscoggin County, ME, Somerset County, ME, Waldo County, ME, Sagadahoc County, ME, Franklin County, ME, and Lincoln County, ME.
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The economy of Kennebec County, ME employs 58.3k people. The largest industries in Kennebec County, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,480 people), Retail Trade (7,638 people), and Educational Services (6,922 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($88,000), Utilities ($54,107), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,402).
Median household income in Kennebec County, ME is $50,116. Males in Kennebec County, ME have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,792. The income inequality in Kennebec County, ME (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.
Households in Kennebec County, ME have a median annual income of $50,116, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $48,570 in 2016, which represents a 3.18% annual growth.
Look at the chart to see how the median household income in Kennebec County, ME compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Maine.
In 2017, full-time male employees in Maine made 1.3 times more than female employees.
This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Maine by number of full-time employees.
In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Maine workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.11 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.
This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Maine by number of full-time employees.
The closest comparable wage GINI for Kennebec County, ME is from Maine.
In 2017, the income inequality in Maine was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.62% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.
The 2017 the GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maine in comparison to the national average.
This chart shows the number of workers in Maine across various wage buckets compared to the national average.
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In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kennebec County, ME was Census Tract 150 with a value of $74,559, followed by Census Tract 160 and Census Tract 108.01, with respective values of $71,000 and $70,170.
The following map shows all of the tracts in Kennebec County, ME colored by their Median Household Income (Total).
14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kennebec County, ME (16.6k out of 118k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 35 - 44.
The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kennebec County, ME is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.
From 2016 to 2017, employment in Kennebec County, ME grew at a rate of 2.57%, from 56.9k employees to 58.3k employees.
The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kennebec County, ME, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,137 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,726 people), and Management Occupations (5,567 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kennebec County, ME.
The most common jobs held by residents of Kennebec County, ME, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,137 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,726 people), and Management Occupations (5,567 people).
Compared to other counties, Kennebec County, ME has an unusually high number of residents working as Community & Social Service Occupations (1.55 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1.54 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.46 times).
The highest paid jobs held by residents of Kennebec County, ME, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($62,304), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($60,990), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($59,250).
The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kennebec County, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,480 people), Retail Trade (7,638 people), and Educational Services (6,922 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kennebec County, ME, though some of these residents may live in Kennebec County, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.
The most common industries in Kennebec County, ME, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,480 people), Retail Trade (7,638 people), and Educational Services (6,922 people).
Compared to other counties, Kennebec County, ME has an unusually high number of Public Administration (1.91 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.36 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.3 times) industries.
The highest paying industries in Kennebec County, ME, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($88,000), Utilities ($54,107), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,402).
92.2% of the population of Kennebec County, ME has health coverage, with 46.9% on employee plans, 16.6% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 2.41% on military or VA plans.
Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Kennebec County, ME was $9,531 in 2014. This is a 4.36% increase from the previous year ($9,133).
Primary care physicians in Kennebec County, ME see 784 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.384% increase from the previous year (781 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1311 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 220 patients per year.
Primary care physicians in Kennebec County, ME see an average of 784 patients per year. This represents a 0.384% increase from the previous year (781 patients).
The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kennebec County, ME in comparison to neighboring states.
Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kennebec County, ME declined by 7.44% from 8.47% to 7.84%.
The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kennebec County, ME changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.
Kennebec County, ME is home to a population of 121k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2017, 2.48% of Kennebec County, ME residents were born outside of the country (3k people).
The ethnic composition of the population of Kennebec County, ME is composed of 115k White Alone residents (94.9%), 1.78k Hispanic or Latino residents (1.47%), 1.6k Two or More Races residents (1.32%), 1.06k Asian Alone residents (0.873%), 996 Black or African American Alone residents (0.821%), 698 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.575%), 45 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0371%), and 18 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0148%).
In 2017, the median age of all people in Kennebec County, ME was 44.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Kennebec County, ME are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Kennebec County, ME residents was 44.
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As of 2017, 2.48% of Kennebec County, ME residents (3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kennebec County, ME was 2.41%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.
The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kennebec County, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
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In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 9,674 Maine residents, followed by Philippines with 2,503 and China with 2,372.
As of 2017, 98.8% of Kennebec County, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Kennebec County, ME was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.
The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kennebec County, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
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In 2017, there were 64.7 times more White Alone residents (115k people) in Kennebec County, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.78k Hispanic or Latino and 1.6k Two or More Races residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.
The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Kennebec County, ME as a share of the total population.
Kennebec County, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.71 times greater than any other conflict.
In 2017, universities in Kennebec County, ME awarded 1,752 degrees. The student population of Kennebec County, ME is skewed towards women, with 3,028 male students and 5,300 female students.
Most students graduating from Universities in Kennebec County, ME are White (1,331 and 79.7%), followed by Unknown (106 and 6.35%), Two or More Races (73 and 4.37%), and Hispanic or Latino (55 and 3.3%).
The largest universities in Kennebec County, ME by number of degrees awarded are University of Maine at Augusta (632 and 36.1%), Colby College (615 and 35.1%), and Thomas College (264 and 15.1%).
The most popular majors in Kennebec County, ME are Liberal Arts & Sciences (163 and 9.3%), General Business Administration & Management (145 and 8.28%), and Psychiatric Services Technician (98 and 5.59%).
The median tuition costs in Kennebec County, ME are $38,045 for private four year colleges, and $6,840 and $16,530 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.
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In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kennebec County, ME was General Economics with 87 degrees awarded.
This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Kennebec County, ME according to their major.
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In 2017, the Kennebec County, ME institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Maine at Augusta with 632 degrees awarded.
In 2017, 614 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kennebec County, ME, which is 0.54 times less than the 1,138 female students who received degrees in the same year.
This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Kennebec County, ME by degrees awarded.
In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Kennebec County, ME were to White students. These 1,331 degrees mean that there were 12.6 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 106 degrees awarded.
The median property value in Kennebec County, ME was $154,500 in 2017, which is 0.673 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $151,100 to $154,500, a 2.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Kennebec County, ME is 70.2%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Kennebec County, ME have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Kennebec County, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.
In 2017, the median property value in Kennebec County, ME grew to to $154,500 from the previous year's value of $151,100.
The following charts display, first, the property values in Kennebec County, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kennebec County, ME the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.
In 2017, the median household income of the 51.1k households in Kennebec County, ME grew to $50,116 from the previous year's value of $48,570.
The following chart displays the households in Kennebec County, ME distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.
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This chart shows the households in Kennebec County, ME distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kennebec County, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.
In 2017, 70.2% of the housing units in Kennebec County, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.
This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Kennebec County, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.
Using averages, employees in Kennebec County, ME have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Kennebec County, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.
The chart below shows how the median household income in Kennebec County, ME compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Kennebec County, ME was Drove Alone (80.1%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.31%) and those who Worked At Home (4.8%).
The following chart displays the households in Kennebec County, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kennebec County, ME have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.
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Two Paintings
Kasmin in cooperation with the Estate of James Rosenquist and Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac (London, Paris, Salzburg), is pleased to announce an exhibition of two important paintings by James Rosenquist. On view at the gallery's flagship 509 West 27th Street location, both works—Joystick (2002) and The Geometry of Fire (2011)—reflect Rosenquist's lifelong fascination with space, real and imagined, and his turn in the last two decades of his career to a new kind of abstraction.
Measuring 46 feet across and spanning the length of the gallery's wall, the monumental Joystick is an ode to Rosenquist's love of flying. Based on reflections from a mirrored cylinder, packed with gyrating forms that move at incredible speed, the space of Joystick is invented, abstract, and wholly optical. "The priority for me is visual invention and, really, content is secondary," Rosenquist told the late art historian Robert Rosenblum.
By contrast, the central expanse of The Geometry of Fire is a reflection of real space. Painted after a devastating fire destroyed the artist's Florida studio, the 25 foot long picture depicts the wildness of fire on the left and the destruction it causes, seen in the melting, exploding hub caps on the right. At the picture's center is the mysterious cosmos, populated with the galaxies, star showers and black holes that became the subject of Rosenquist's last paintings.
An essay by writer and curator, Judith Goldman, who has written extensively on James Rosenquist, will accompany the exhibition.
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My two USB 3.0 ports stopped working when I upgraded to windows 10. They still give power for charging things bu the computer dont respond to anything I plug in. They still give power for charging things bu the computer dont respond to anything I plug in.... 6/03/2018 · USB 3.0 not working in windows 10 My external usb 3 drive (seagate 3Tb backup plus) is no longer recognised when plugged into a usb 3 port since my upgrade to windows 10. I can use the usb 3 ports with usb 2 devices, so they are working - just not at full speed.
I applied Intel's Windows 7 USB 3.0 Creator Utility to a Windows 7 Home Premium x64 bootable USB stick. I could use the keyboard and mouse during Windows setup. After the first reboot (where Windows wants a computer- and user-name) the keyboard and mouse didn't work (numlock and capslock didn't even work.) how to bypass work logon screen in windows 7 2/08/2011 · I have two USB 3.0 devices and when I plug them in to USB 2.0 ports, they both are recognized. One is a drive and it fires right up. I can access it without issue. Another is a Black Magic Intensity Shuttle. The shuttle makes not promises about working with USB 2.0 but the important thing is that the USB 2.0 ports are working and both devices appear to be working.
For better performance, it is recommended to use a USB 3.0 drive, and of course, you need to connect it to a USB 3.0 port. Windows 7 installation file with file extension .iso, .wim, or. esd. A working PC running Windows 10/8/7.
Windows 7's first installation predates USB 3 [corrected] so you may get functionality after one of the Windows updates installs the driver. Also, in the past I have found that Windows sometimes takes a minute or more to "see" the USB keyboard and mouse.
USB 3.0 drive will automatically be assigned the Mass Storage Compliant Driver (MSCD) from Microsoft. This is the same This is the same driver used for USB 2.0 hard drives and flash drives.


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{
    using System;
    using System.Collections;
    using System.Xml;

    internal class Program
    {
        private static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            XmlDocument doc = new XmlDocument();
            var path = "../../../catalog.xml";

            doc.Load(path);

            var catalog = doc.DocumentElement;
            var artists = ExtractAllUniqueArtists(catalog);

            foreach (var artist in artists.Keys)
            {
                string oneOrManyAlbums = (int)artists[artist] > 1 ? " albums" : " album";
                Console.WriteLine(artist + " - " + artists[artist] + oneOrManyAlbums);
            }
        }

        private static Hashtable ExtractAllUniqueArtists(XmlElement rootNode)
        {
            string tagName = "album";

            var artists = new Hashtable();

            var albums = rootNode.GetElementsByTagName(tagName);

            foreach (XmlNode album in albums)
            {
                var currentArtistName = album["artist"].InnerText;
                if (!artists.ContainsKey(currentArtistName))
                {
                    artists[currentArtistName] = 1;
                }
                else
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                    artists[currentArtistName] = (int)artists[currentArtistName] + 1;
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Tag Archives | Roy Hofheinz
The People's University: UH Alumni Memories Through the Decades
By Houston History Magazine on November 26, 2012 in Education, Houstonians, University of Houston
The growing number of former students who wanted to maintain contact with and sustain the University led to the formation of the University of Houston Alumni Association (UHAA) in 1940. Today it has over 18,000 members who subscribe to the organization's core values: commitment, leadership, integrity, inclusiveness, fun, and teamwork.
Matrimony and the Mayors: Three First Ladies of Houston
By Houston History Magazine on November 8, 2012 in Houstonians, Politics
by Jenny Meeden Bailey Click here to read a pdf of the full article.
8-F and Many More: Business and Civic Leadership in Houston
By Houston History Magazine on July 28, 2012 in Houstonians, Politics
By Joe Pratt To click here to read the pdf of the full article.


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Emmit Fenn Returns With Enchanting New Single, 'What Falling In Love Is For'
LA based producer Emmit Fenn returns today with his final single of 2020, What Falling In Love Is For. It follows on from his previous release Who Dat which we featured the mega video for back in October.
What Falling In Love Is For is a major change of pace by comparison to Who Dat. It sees Fenn display some very deep harmonies, lush soundscapes and some very pure songwriting. Slow and enchanting this one is one to pop on repeat. The single is even accompanied by a acoustic version to tug at your heartstrings.
We're told that Fenn is set to release his debut album in 2021 and if this is anything to go by we are sure it will be a very interesting body of music.
What Falling In Love Is For is available now, everywhere.
Written by Chris Lamaro


Social media fools us with images of yoga teachers… posing on beaches, in busy traffic, on top of mountains.
Do you think that yoga teachers must delight in being in the limelight?
Have your dreamed of studying yoga or teaching, but dismissed your musings because you're an introvert?
I enrolled in a teacher training twelve years ago because I loved the way yoga made me feel. My stress melted away, I didn't feel quite so lost, and I stopped criticizing myself.
I prefer intimate gatherings to huge parties. I need time alone when I can think. I don't usually strike up conversations with strangers. People call me mellow, grounded and thoughtful.
I've taught yoga for 15+ years and run a studio for almost 10.
Being an introvert isn't an obstacle to becoming a yoga teacher. In fact, the qualities of an introvert build inspiring yoga teachers.
But if you're an introvert you might feel like you're just not cut out for teaching yoga.
As an introvert, I've learned from experience that when I lead with my own voice, even when it's quietly confident, people pay attention.
You can let go of your own limiting thoughts too.
Effective yoga teachers come in all sizes. The best teachers let their inner light shine out, whether it's neon purple or soft and cozy.
We see images in social media of yoga teacher "superstars" who like being in the limelight. We think this defines a yoga teacher, but real yoga isn't fancy postures. It's so much more.
Why do you love yoga? How does it make you feel?
Great teachers master the art of guiding students past their own patterns and limitations. Many teachers focus only on the physical postures, but postures are the tip of the iceberg. The transformation comes when you dig a little deeper.
Before teaching yoga, you need to understand yourself, understand what assumptions you have about the world around you, understand how you put people into categories, and finally see how this limits your connection.
Let go of your own assumptions about yoga teachers. If you love yoga, then study it more.
Teacher trainings are a path to deeper understanding of yoga, even if you don't want to be a teacher.
When I enrolled in a training I had no intention of teaching yoga. I thought I'd never teach because I'm an introvert. After the training I wanted to share the yoga. Share what had helped me to get to know myself. I felt highs and lows, and I was no longer afraid of facing my unhappy job situation.
I taught my first public yoga class in Paris, in French. I was terrified. It probably wasn't the greatest class ever. But afterwards, I felt a new confidence.
And for the past fifteen years, I've continued to study yoga philosophy, anatomy, and Ayurveda.
When I studied yoga for longer, I saw how my own thoughts limited my dreams. I assumed I couldn't be a good yoga teacher because I'm not naturally exuberant. But over time I've learned that building a rapport with students is more important than entertaining in a yoga class.
Do you want to write, study yoga, or create art? Are your thoughts telling you that you can't?
A yoga teacher training builds your confidence and connects you to your true voice. You'll need this when you teach yoga from your heart.
What about charisma? Do you need it?
Introverts and extroverts can be charismatic.
Charisma is a combination of warmth, power and presence. The Charisma Myth describes ways to cultivate each of these qualities to become charismatic.
Warmth: If you're shy sometimes you can appear cold. I've learned to smile, make eye contact. And I'm genuinely curious about why people want to do yoga. So I talk to them about it.
Presence: Yoga teaches you to be present in each moment, to notice your distracted thoughts and come back to the present. When teaching yoga being present with your students is one of the most important qualities. And this has nothing to do with being introverted or extroverted.
Power: An excess of power is negative. But simply being confident in your message is powerful. Knowing that you have something to share and it will help people.
As a yoga teacher, you'll use your qualities as an introvert to be a thoughtful and inspiring yoga teacher.
Spending time alone energizes introverts while spending time with other people energizes extroverts. Introverts are great at thinking, planning, and listening to their students. Reading and self-study is one of the integral parts of the niyamas, or codes of behavior described by Patanjali. Extroverts thrive when they are leading a group.
Your introvert qualities of sensitivity, intuition and compassion make trustworthy yoga teachers. You can use your intuition to sense students energy and to listen attentively.
In a Teacher Training, you learn to meditate so that you see the contents of your mind. At the end of the training, you'll start to understand your limiting thoughts. You'll also learn to embrace your strongest qualities.
Great teachers are authentic, and they aren't afraid to be themselves. We are all perfectly imperfect. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable helps you to connect with students.
Fifteen years ago, I enrolled in a teacher training. I had no idea where this road would lead me. It wasn't always easy, but it's been immensely rewarding.
If you're interested in learning more about a yoga teacher training, read about ours here. The training will help you to find your voice, whether you want to teach or not.
You don't have to mold yourself into what the media portrays as an ideal…whether it's teaching yoga, writing, or just expressing yourself.
If you think you're interested, take the first step, apply now.
P.S. Join us for an info session Thursday June 15th at 6:30pm or Thursday August 10th at 6:30pm.


Discussion in 'Sikkim' started by PalihalS, May 19, 2017.
I wish to plan a trip to Gangtok and I have been working out the costs and taking into account the flight costs and eating food there my budget for the hotel would remain on slightly the low side. This means that I would have to choose from a 3 star hotel instead of a 4 or 5 star.
I would like some help in finding some 3 star hotels in Gangtok, so I can work out my final cost for the trip and if need be adjust in other places.
I can pay anything up to Rs2800 per night if that is ok for a 3 star hotel.
Gangtok is far from the usual cities we know of, though it still has the usual hustle and bustle of it. It has a pleasant climate, since it is located at an elevated point. It has a good view of the Kanchenjunga mountain ranges on a clear day. There are excursions that you can take to reach a high altitude lake and even a mountain pass. This is why Gangtok is a favoured tourist destination in the state and a circuit just won't be complete without it. In this guide, we would highlight the best three-star hotels in the hill station. With these budget options, you can plan your trip to Gangtok easily and more conveniently.
1. Summit Nam Nang Courtyard & Spa - The Summit Nam Nang Courtyard & Spa is located in the southern side of Gangtok, about a kilometre away from the Lal Bazaar. The property has a white facade and a green roofing which makes it blend seamlessly with the surroundings. The lobby is very charming, with a wooden interior and flowery decals on the walls. The furnitures used in the lobby are very cozy, seemingly taken from a cabin setting. For your budget, you can opt for their Executive Room, which has wooden flooring and windows overlooking the city. Their best feature is the nature-like setting, with the use of colourful curtains and bed sheets. There's even a separate sitting area where you can enjoy watching television in. There's a small on-site restaurant named Nathula, after the famed mountain pass near Gangtok, which has a huge window panelled wall overlooking the greenery. The restaurant serves mainly Indian cuisine dishes and also serves a scrumptious buffet spread during breakfast. For rejuvenation, have some treatments and massages at their Metta Spa. Other facilities such as parking, travel desk and business centre are also available in the property. Internet can be accessed all throughout the hotel but signal won't be as strong on the upper floors.
2. The Golden Crest - Just a 17-minute walk away from the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is The Golden Crest. The property has a simple facade, grey from the stone bricks, plus brown and black from accents. There's a simple but well-designed reception area where you can find wooden elements along with dark black statues. You can choose from three room types, namely: Super Deluxe Room, Executive Room and Premium Room. Of these three, the most affordable is the Super Deluxe Room, which exudes a colonial vibe. The hardwood flooring along with the draped curtains and regal furnitures are reminiscent of the older era. They also have an on-site restaurant which serves pure vegetarian dishes only. The cuisines served are varied though ranging from Indian, to Continental and other local dishes. The hotel has the usual facilities such as parking, business centre, banquet halls and travel desk. It also has additional facilities such as shuttles, lockers and luggage storage. For WiFi, it can be accessed all throughout the property but signal isn't that strong.
3. Mango Hotel Sikkim Delight - A 20-minute drive from the Himalayan Zoological Park is the Mango Hotel Sikkim Delight. The property has a bright and cheery yellow facade. The lobby is simpler, with just white-washed walls and wooden elements. There is a variety of rooms in the hotel that you can choose from, like the Mango Cozy, Mango Comfort, Mango Classic and Mango Club. Of the four, the former two are the most affordable and fits well within your budget. You would enjoy the dated interiors, taking you back to the colonial times, from the regal furnitures, to the hardwood flooring. The bathrooms are simpler in design but do have a separate area for showering. There's an on-site restaurant by the name of XO Cafe which serves mainly North Indian and Chinese cuisines dishes. It has a simple ambience with a huge window overlooking the distant mountains and greenery. For the adults, the Xcuse Bar is your best option for unwinding and having a good time, where you can indulge in some drinks and starters or snacks. Facilities such as parking, banquet halls, luggage storage and shuttles are also available here. Internet can be accessed all throughout the property, free of charge for all staying guests.
4. Gangtok Delisso Abode - The Gangtok Delisso Abode is just a 15-minute walk to the Ridge Park. The hotel has a grey facade, highlighted by white pillars that almost resemble a Roman era structure. The reception has an all-wooden interior except for the marble flooring. You can choose from a Classic Room, One-Bedroom Apartment or Studio Apartment. Of the three, the most affordable is the first one, but it's best to book this room via hotel booking sites as their rates would be lower. The interiors of rooms are basically wooden with huge windows overlooking the mountains. Furnitures and other decors are on the contemporary side so there's that element of modernity. For dining, there's an on-site restaurant which serves both Indian and Continental cuisines dishes. You can also enjoy buffet spreads from here as well as panoramic views of the surroundings. There's also an on-site bar where you can relax while listening to music, a beer or glass of wine on your hand. Other facilities such as luggage storage, travel desk, business centre, meeting hall and shuttle can also be found here. Internet can be accessed by staying guests freely on the reception area only.
5. The Lindsay Himalayan Heights Hotel - Next we have The Lindsay Himalayan Heights Hotel which is located just 10 minutes of walking from the MG Marg of Gangtok. The property is spread over six floors, with a pure white facade. The reception area has pure wooden interiors, except for the flooring which is made of marble. It has a few state decors which make the area more lively. The rooms are rather simple so they exude a sense of homeliness. The motifs are usually dark colours so suitable for serious personalities or individuals. Their best feature is the windows which are quite large and overlook the mountains. Their on-site restaurant slash bar is named Sharkila, which serves local cuisine dishes along with some international ones. The restaurant has an open terrace facing the Kanchenjunga mountain ranges. Other facilities such as a conference hall, travel desk and luggage storage are also available in the property. Internet can be accessed from the reception area of the property, free of charges for staying guests.
7. Mayal Retreat - The Mayal Retreat is under five kilometres away from the Gonjang Monastery. The hotel has a lovely bricked facade and on its entrance, there are Chinese symbol murals such as dragons. The reception exudes the same oriental vibe, with its red motif and simple furnitures. From the website linked above, you would find that there are many room options in the hotel. However, their rates from there are way above the budget mentioned above so instead, you can book for a room on other booking websites which can give you discounted rates. The rooms are vibrant, with some brightly hued walls and wooden panels on the lower wall parts. There is an on-site restaurant which serves mainly Indian cuisine dishes. Facilities such as parking, lockers, travel desk, luggage storage, banquet halls and business centre can also be found in the property. Internet can be accessed from all areas without any charges for staying guests.
8. Juniper Tree Hotel - The Juniper Tree Hotel is a 20-minute drive from the Enchey Monastery of Gangtok. The hotel is housed in a three-storey structure that has a simple architectural style. The hotel lobby is simple too but has windows on all sides providing for a panoramic view of the surrounding city. For the rooms, you have three options, but those that fit within the budget are the Deluxe Room and Executive Room. They are not remarkable nor do they have the latest modern amenities but they are spacious enough and hygienic. They are truly cozy though because of the way they are designed, almost like it's your very own homely room. You can enjoy the local fare from the on-site restaurant, which almost seems like your very own private dining area because of the sheer size. You can also find facilities such as lockers, luggage storage, travel desk, meeting hall and shops on the property. Internet can be accessed from all areas of the hotel, without any charges for all staying guests.
9. Hotel Royal Residency - The Hotel Royal Residency is just a two-minute walk from the Kanchenjunga Shopping Complex. The property has a white facade with red accents. Its reception is of marble flooring, the walls are pure white and the overall design is minimalist. As far as the rooms are concerned, if you look at the website, the rates are on the higher side. You can instead opt to book via the link given below for a discounted rate that fits well within your budget. The rooms here are quite spacious and exudes a classy vibe. Some rooms even offer a vista of the mountain ranges from the windows. They have a terrace restaurant where you can enjoy Indian food whilst having a view of the mountains while dining. Facilities such as a travel desk, business centre and parking can also be availed from the hotel. Internet can be freely accessed all throughout the hotel, but signal can be weak in some rooms.
10. Changlo Chen Hotel - Last on this guide is the Changlo Chen Hotel, around a two-minute walk from the MG Marg in Gangtok. This is just a small property set amidst a busy area in Nam Nang. The reception is just basic, with neutral hues and a small Buddha statue which imbibes spirituality. You can opt to book or reserve for a room via Oyo Rooms for a discounted rate. The rooms have all wooden interiors which give out a cabin-like vibe. The higher priced rooms and suites provide for a wonderful view of the mountains. There's an on-site restaurant named Maple, where you can enjoy Chinese cuisine dishes. The ambience is also very oriental, with the bright hues and hanging lantern lightings. Facilities offered here are very limited though, from a travel desk, shuttles and power back-up. As far as WiFi is concerned, you can only access it in the reception area, though without any charges.
Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, Travel Desk, Shuttles, Power Back-up and Internet.
*Note - All room rates mentioned above include taxes already.
This ends our guide on the best three-star hotels in Gangtok. These properties are located near or at the heart of Gangtok so accessing prime areas won't be an issue. As you might have noticed, all these properties don't have air conditioning since the climate in Gangtok is quite pleasant. During winters, you might even need to request for a heater if you're not used to the cold climate. All properties mentioned above also has their own restaurants. But you can also opt to dine outside, there are many dining options on the commercial areas of Gangtok.


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Nestlé Waters North America Stamford HQ Earns LEED Gold Certification
Nestlé Waters North America Headquarters Earns U.S. Green Building Council's Gold Standard for Sustainable Building
To Press Releases listSep 13, 2011
Jane Lazgin, Corporate Communications
Jane.Lazgin@waters.nestle.com
Stamford Facility Awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold Certification
Stamford, Conn. (September 14, 2011) – Nestlé Waters North America, the third largest beverage company in the U.S., today announced its headquarters in Stamford, Conn. has received the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) Gold certification, verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. This marks the company's 10th LEED-certified building. To date, Nestlé Waters has the most LEED-certified facilities of any U.S. food and beverage manufacturer, with more than 3.7 million square feet designed and built to meet LEED standards.
In 2003, the company became the first food and beverage manufacturer in the U.S. to receive LEED certification for its Stanwood, Michigan plant—one of the first-ever industrial facilities to earn the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) sustainability standard. In its 2008 Corporate Citizenship Report, Nestlé Waters pledged to have all newly constructed buildings meet LEED certification.
"Nestlé is to be commended for earning LEED Gold for its own headquarters –the 10th LEED-certified project in the company," said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, USGBC. "Given the prominence of the Nestlé brand, the Stamford headquarters will be a showcase for high-performance, energy-efficient, healthy buildings, and an inspiration for others. Congratulations!"
More than 500 people employed at Nestlé Waters' Stamford headquarters moved to this facility in October 2010. Two Stamford-based firms led the renovation of the building located at 900 Long Ridge Road. CPG Architects did the re-design and Pavarini led the construction effort. The building incorporates many "green" features, as well as attributes that encourage greater employee collaboration, including:
A white roof to reduce use of heating and air conditioning
Low energy/high efficiency lighting system and low-flow water fixtures in bathrooms
Convenient recycling in logical locations such as kitchens and coffee bars
The first Cradle-to-Cradle-certified office chairs
An employee shuttle from the Stamford train station to encourage use of public transportation
Preferred parking spaces for low-emission vehicles
Cubicles built with low partitions and ample seating areas for co-workers to discuss ideas
High recycled content on furniture, fabrics, countertops, carpet, and ceiling tiles
"We feel good coming to work every day, being part of and showing visitors the innovative, green features of our office building" said Kim Jeffery, president and CEO of Nestlé Waters North America. "We had a goal to achieve LEED when we took on a complete renovation for our new headquarters. As with our bottling plants, we created a facility that supports the environment, the employees who work here, and the surrounding community, and earning LEED Gold heightens that commitment."
Beyond LEED-certified buildings, the company also works to reduce its environmental footprint by advocating for improved bottle recycling and preserving more than 14,000 acres of land near its spring water sites. To learn more about the company's sustainability initiatives in the areas of packaging, production, transportation, water use and recycling, click here.
Since 2003, Nestlé Waters' additional LEED-certified facilities have helped the company reduce energy use by 1.5 million kWh, carbon emissions by 2.1 million pounds, and water use by nine million gallons:
Dallas, Texas (Silver, 2009)
Kingfield, Maine (Gold, 2009)
Breinigsville, Pa. (Gold, 2009)
Hollis, Maine (Silver rating, 2009)
Madison County, Fla. (Silver rating, 2006)
Red Boiling Springs, Tenn. (Silver rating, 2005)
Cabazon, Calif. (Silver rating, 2004) – first food manufacturing facility to earn a silver rating
Hawkins, Texas (Silver rating, 2004)
Stanwood, Mich. (LEED Certified 2003) – first food and beverage manufacturing facility to earn LEED certification
For more information on Nestlé Waters, visit http://www.Nestle-WatersNA.com/.
With 35-years of experience with healthful hydration in the bottled water segment, Nestlé Waters produces six regional spring water brands in the U.S., three international brands, and Nestlé Pure Life, its nationally distributed purified bottled water. Sales for Nestlé Waters North America topped $4 billion in 2010. The company's dedication to quality, employee development, seeking to bring shared value to communities, and its commitments to environmental stewardship, especially in the areas of water use, energy and packaging, has led Nestlé Waters to the number one bottled water position in the U.S.


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He Comes from the East and Removes our Manacles
Today is March 11th here in Veracruz. This part of Mexico is in the Central Time Zone, but has not started Daylight Savings Time (it begins here on April 6th, but started in the USA on March 8th). Therefore, our time here is 2 hours behind that in the Eastern Time Zone of the USA/east Tennessee. As I begin to write this, it is 12:12 PM in Veracruz and 2:12 PM in east Tennessee.
I write all the above to explain that our travel yesterday was a total of 24 hours. I got up at 2 AM in the morning, and we got to bed here at midnight (2 AM east Tennessee time). It was a very long day!
Amazingly, however, once we got here, we both felt good, not to mention relived. Our taxi driver was a breath of fresh air. His name was Francisco. He said I could be like most Americans and call him Pancho, but I said "No way." You are named after Francis of Assissi, and I am going to call you Francisco. He beamed! And he fit the description, as he was gentle, kind and loving, as I am told so many Mexicans are. That long has been MariLyn's experience here in multiple trips; this is my first trip to Mexico.
It was not until this morning that I received from Dr. Hannibal/St. Germain that this gentle escort/taxi driver was actual a reference to him. For Dr. Hannibal had overseen our whole trip from Tennessee to Veracruz, with the Martian Sokar actually following us the whole way and reporting to Dr. Hannibal, whose mother ship #1235 is stationed over Veracruz. What was the connecting link? Francisco, our taxi driver, also was named after the boy Francisco Marto, one of the three children of Fatima who saw Mary's appearances there and the spaceship in the sky. Once I realized all this, I could "see" and more so sense Dr. Hannibal/Fransciso gently laughing aboard his ship! Yes, he pulled a good one on me!! And I must say, I enjoyed it immensely.
All of which leads me to my morning meditation this morning. I could only sleep to 6 AM Veracruz time before I was wide awake, despite how tired I was from our travel the last couple days. After bathroom duties and breakfast, I started my meditation at 7 AM. Lo and behold, before I had been in meditation more than 10 minutes, there was Dr. Hannibal, coming down from above and "standing" in our hotel room, "clear as day" to my inner vision. He reminded me that he had descended in similar fashion and sat next to me in a pew when we were in a church in Washington DC in fall 2013.
Then, he took me up with him as together we ascended, me in my ascended light body (my seventh of seven bodies) into his ship #1235. Before long, a whole group of light beings gathered there in a large, oval-shaped meeting room: We were about to start our "staff meeting". Only this staff included representatives from the 12 planets and the sun, plus galactic beings, including Soltrex and Soltran, plus Vortran. Obviously, this was not your ordinary staff meeting.
All of these representatives were either present in "person" or via some cosmic telecommunication device in which beings from other realms, planets and dimensions can project themselves to another place. Capping off this gathering was Sananda-Jesus with Sol-O-Man/Mary, with Sananda now leading the meeting.
Via thought, he relayed to me that we now were gathered in more or less the same area where we had gathered some 26 million years ago, in the early days of Lemuria. The days of the Cains and Abels were then over, the golden giants had been banished to Venus for retraining on the Third Ray, and a new plan had been developed to restore the Earth to proper Abel or I Am consciousness, with Sananda's as its leader. That plan had focused first on what then was the location of the Sun Temple in the Veracruz area of modern-day Mexico. This was the site of the Hierarchy's spiritual headquarters on Earth, its highest power center, vortex or governing place; which was to supersede and supplant the former Cain governmental site in the Lake Tahoe, California area.
Sananda said that we thus were back at the beginning and we were now beginning anew! Because, despite everyone's best intentions, the former plan(s) at the Lemurian Sun Temple had gone awry. The mistakes and patterns from the days of Cains and Abels had repeated and remanifested, leading over millions of years to the downfall of Lemuria. From there, in Atlantis, the Hierarchy moved the Sun Temple to the south Florida/Bimini/Miami modern-day area; but Atlantis, due to selfishness also went down.
Oh my, the cosmic sweep of history. It was incredible to behold, and to hold again in my heart, all the joys and positive possibilities; and all the failures. It all telescoped into the moment of now, the moment in which we the light workers on all levels shall make things new and finally pave the way for Sananda to redescend and govern the planet.
Suddenly, a vision appeared before me of a man's hands reaching out toward me that had manacles or a form of handcuffs on them. What was this? It took some time but eventually I began to realize that partly it was Sananda's hands, which had been "manacled" for some 26 million years by those on earth and in the astral planes who had residue of Cain consciousness in their souls. This Cain concoction or manacling symbolized the stronghold that the Cain element has had on earth for eons of time, effectively preventing Sananda's return. Just as they crucified and killed Jesus, so too do their hardened hearts still prevent him from ruling the planet in his redescended light form.
MariLyn and I are here in Veracruz to remove these manacles, to remove man's mortal consciousness, to cross out the remaining error thought forms, such that Sananda can reappear in his Sun Temple and re-institute spiritual government on earth. And you are here with us, bilocated just as I was bilocated earlier in the meditation, being partly on earth and partly aboard Hannibal's headquarters space ship #1235. Here in Veracruz, the place of the "true cross," we will cross out the darkness and expunge it from mankind's long criminal soul record on earth. The Sun/Son shall shine here, once and for all, in all ways. So be it.
With that declaration, the staff meeting of Sananda's interplanetary, interdimensional, intergalactic, 13 power-center, I Am Nation staff came to a close.
After that, MariLyn and I went to breakfast, where we had a direct and clear view of the ocean out the window of the dining room. Near the end of breakfast, I felt Sananda's strong presence and "saw" him walking on the ocean waters and coming toward us; reminding me of when he walked on water and pulled Summalt/Peter out of the brink.
I heard inwardly, "He shall come from the east. He has come from the east." And I vaguely remembered a reference to this in the New Testament of the Holy Bible. Sananda now said to me, "I will remove the manacles from your wrists/hands so that you once again will wield the full power of your Soliel Self, he who sines like the sun." I was overwhelmed and started weeping right there in the dining room. Thank God, MariLyn and I were sitting in a corner, so no one took any notice of me, except of course MariLyn, with whom I shared what was happening.
Thus, the manacles were not just those placed on Sananda-Jesus' hands. They were the manacles of mortality that I had put on myself. No one else did this to me, for no one can manacle or manhandle us unless we let them. In the days of Cains and Abels, I had wanted to go back home to the Sun, had not fully supported Sananda in his mission to Mt. Shasta, and had allowed those of Cain consciousness to manacle me (I had given away my spiritual power to them). All these millions of years later, I have cleared that karma, except for this final residue, this final fetter or set of handcuffs on me. Sananda, the Christ, who comes from the East (from the I Am consciousness into the Eastern or Lemurian consciousness), is the one who has the power to remove my manacles; and yours too.
Later, when I looked up the Bible reference, I found it in Matthew 24:26-27: "So if they say to you, 'Behold, He is in the wilderness,' do not go out, or, 'Behold, He is in the inner rooms,' do not believe them. For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be."
Friends, together we put out our hands to Spirit and the agents of Spirit. We give up our mortal power and powerlessness. We call upon the One Power that expresses via Sananda, Sol-O-Man and all of the Hierarchal Board of this solar system to remove our manacles. We let the manacles go and we let Spirit move us in beginning anew and moving forward, from the East to the West, from Lemuria to Atlantis to NOW.
Free at last. Free at last. Thank God Almighty, we are free at last to welcome Sananda into our hearts and to help him restore the Earth to its rightful love center status in this solar system. So be it!
This morning at breakfast
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