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MEET THE BLUESOURCE TEAM
Aaron Paul Director, Forest Carbon Origination | Seattle, Washington
Amy Zell Director, Advisory Services | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Andre Buiza Carbon Solutions Analyst | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Ben Massie Vice President of Environmental Markets | Grand Rapids, Michigan
Ben Parkhurst Director, Technical Services | San Francisco, California
Bill Townsend Chairman/Chief Strategy Officer | Salt Lake City, Utah
Chelle Davidson RNG Compliance Manager | Bellingham, Washington
Courtney Messer Renewable Natural Gas Analyst | Salt Lake City, Utah
Emily Six Marketing and Communications Manager | Salt Lake City, Utah
Eric Townsend CEO | Salt Lake City, Utah
Ian Hash Manager, Forest Carbon Projects | Seattle, Washington
Isaac Smith Carbon Solutions Analyst | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Jamie MacKinnon Vice President, Environmental Solutions | Ontario, Eastern Canada
Janet Peace Chief of Advisory Services | Washington, DC
Jennifer Stirling Controller | Salt Lake City, Utah
Jessica Stalberger Office Manager | Salt Lake City, Utah
JJ Ferreira Carbon Solutions Analyst | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Jocelyne Laflamme Forest Carbon Specialist | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Jonathan Smith Vice President, Sourcing and Sales | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Josh Clark Director, Forest Carbon Modeling | San Francisco, California
Josh Strauss VP | San Francisco, California
Justin Friesen Manager - RNG Projects | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Justin Tao Methane Reduction Analyst | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Karuna Paudel Manager, Forest Carbon | San Francisco, California
Kelsey Locke Manager, Methane Program | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Kevin Townsend Chief Commercial Officer | Salt Lake City, Utah
Lise Rajewicz Methane Projects Coordinator | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Liz Lott Director, Forest Carbon Projects | San Francisco, California
Lizzie Aldrich Vice President of Business Development | Truckee, California
Matt Harmer VP & General Counsel | Salt Lake City, Utah
Megan McKinley Manager, Forest Carbon | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Philip Anderson Methane Reduction Analyst | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Roger Williams President | San Francisco, California
Sarah Johnson Director of RNG Projects | Denver, Colorado
Thana Boonlert Methane Reduction Analyst | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Tim Hipp Forest Carbon Analyst | San Francisco, California
Tooraj Moulai Director, Engineering and Technical Services | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Will Overly VP, Carbon Projects | Salt Lake City, Utah
Yvan Champagne President, Bluesource Methane | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Director, Forest Carbon Origination
Meet Aaron.
Aaron joined Bluesource in 2019 to lead forest carbon transactions across north America. As director of Forest Carbon Origination, Aaron works with timberland managers to realize new revenue streams from voluntary and compliance credit sales that augment traditional timber, real estate, and recreational business lines. He particularly enjoys the firm's versatility across different carbon markets. It allows Bluesource to craft the carbon project to the land owner's needs while most developers mold the land owner to the market's needs.
Prior to Bluesource, Aaron served as the Director of Conservation Investments for the Nature Conservancy in the Pacific Northwest for four years. There, he managed a 75,000 acre portfolio of FSC certified timberland and oversaw all acquisitions and dispositions. He also led the chapter's innovative finance group and negotiated eight figure water rights, timberland, and forest restoration transactions. Prior to TNC, Aaron led Tilson's Energy and Broadband consulting group where he advised on biomass energy and telecommunications developments worth $1.1 billion. He started his career as a management consultant at BayFirst Solutions serving the U.S. Coast Guard and other federal agencies.
Aaron holds a Masters of Business Administration from the Yale School of Management, a Masters of Environmental Management from the Yale School of Forestry, and a BA in History from Reed College.
Director, Advisory Services
Meet Amy.
Amy joined the Bluesource Canada team in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calgary. Amy is part of the technical team, supporting companies in managing their greenhouse gas portfolios by delivering quantification and reporting services for offset projects. Her project scope includes engine fuel management, ozone depleting substances, acid gas injection and enhanced oil recovery.
Amy brings project management and engineering knowledge to Bluesource through her experience at various oil and gas companies in Calgary. She supported the complete lifecycle of major projects as a project engineer, including five months of field experience during construction. Amy is registered as an Engineer in Training with APEGA.
Buiza
Carbon Solutions Analyst
Meet Andre.
Andre Buiza joined Bluesource's Calgary office in May 2020 as a Carbon Solutions Analyst. Andre is responsible for supporting the technical team to develop emission offsets and recognize emission reductions in various industries. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Energy and the Environment at the University of Calgary. Andre also completed an internship at the Government of Alberta in the Ministry of Environment and Parks.
As an Engineering Co-op Student in the Emission Offset team, he supported the revision of emission offset quantification protocols and provided engineering and technical support to assist policy development and resolve issues faced by stakeholders in the Alberta Emission Offset System. Through this experience, Andre developed a strong foundation for understanding emission offsets, greenhouse gas quantification, and the effectiveness of using carbon markets to promote emission reductions. Outside of work, Andre enjoys traveling, cooking, and trying fitness classes.
Massie
Vice President of Environmental Markets
Meet Ben.
As Vice President of Environmental Markets, Ben is responsible for identifying and acquiring high quality environmental instruments that meet the needs of Bluesource's clients. These include voluntary international carbon credits, US renewable energy credits, and international renewable energy credits. Ben also works with projects and standards assessing the quantification of sustainable development impacts.
Prior to joining Bluesource, Ben led US sourcing activities and several project development activities for a voluntary market environmental instrument retailer. He spent several years in sustainability and decision-making consulting, and started his career working in the environmental and carbon offset groups for a major US energy company.
When not at work. Ben enjoys basketball (both playing and watching), getting outside to fish and snowboard, and spending time with his wife and their children. Ben holds a BS in Environmental Management from Indiana University and a MS in Sustainable Systems from the University of Michigan.
Director, Technical Services
Ben Parkhurst leads the technical aspects of many projects for Blue Source, providing quantitative analysis of carbon and environmental benefits through every stage of project evaluation, implementation, validation, verification, and monitoring. Ben's technical expertise includes inventory/ sampling design, carbon stock estimation, habitat quantification, growth and yield modeling, map development, GIS analysis, and remote sensing. He is responsible for mapping, classifying, and stratifying project areas with ArcGIS; analyzing and summarizing inventory data; modeling future scenarios; analyzing the environmental and financial costs and benefits of different scenarios; and using optimization software to maximize environmental benefits and revenues. He is proficient with many geospatial, statistical, and forest modeling software packages including ArcGIS, ENVI, Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS), STATA, R, Excel, Access, and others. Ben obtained his Master's Degrees in Forestry (MF) and Environmental Management (MEM) at the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University, a Society of American Foresters-accredited master's program.
Chairman / Chief Strategy Officer
Meet Bill.
As CSO, Bill leads the Company in fulfilling its Vision and Mission through execution of the Company's Strategic Plan. In addition, Bill is responsible for leadership and resource development. As Chairman of the Board of Bluesource and co-founder of the Company, Bill leads and resources the Board.
Bill is the founder or co-founder of several companies in energy, chemicals, publishing, consulting, finance and environment. Through a privately held investment fund, start-ups in the not-for and for profit space of faith, culture and character have been launched or nourished.
"There are elements in my life that continue to stun me with their beauty and hope: deep friendships and long-lived loves, hard fought and lost battles, the mystery of faith, undiscovered kindness and divine mercy and grace."
RNG Compliance Manager
Meet Chelle.
As the RNG Compliance Manager, Chelle works to help implement the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) programs, along with other applicable state programs. Chelle has worked with both industry and consulting companies to help implement and understand the RFS program since its inception in 2007.
Before joining Bluesource, Chelle worked with Weaver and Tidwell, LLP, managing multiple biogas QAP projects from registration through QAP approval. She also managed the EPA-required Registration Update program for producers. In addition, she performed annual attestation reviews for all parties required to participate in the RFS program from Marketers to Obligated Parties. She received her B.A. in Environmental Journalism from the Evergreen State College in Washington State.
Renewable Natural Gas Analyst
Meet Courtney.
As a Renewable Natural Gas Analyst for Bluesource, Courtney is responsible for the registration of all RNG projects and related coordination with the EPA and other applicable state agencies. Additionally, she manages ongoing RFS compliance by performing monthly RIN credit generation, preparing necessary Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) reports, and tracks Compressed Natural Gas volumes for RNG production facilities.
Prior to joining Bluesource, Courtney worked as a Senior Account Manager, leading projects from design ideation to purchase order. She worked closely with the overseas team sourcing specific buyer requests and proposals. She handled all internal design and sales tasks for Walmart CA, Staples, and Office Depot.
Courtney received her Bachelor of Science in Apparel Merchandising and Design from Iowa State University. In her free time, Courtney enjoys practicing yoga, going on walks with her husband and dog, and trying new dessert and coffee shops.
Meet Emily.
As Marketing and Communications Manager for Bluesource, Emily collaborates with the team to provide internal and external content and communications. Emily conducts market research and creates strategic marketing plans to facilitate in outreach and business development. Spearheading the implementation and development of communication materials, she works to create accessible, approachable, and educational content that can be used to inform clients and lead to environmental action.
Emily joins the Bluesource team from the nonprofit sector and currently sits on the board of a local afterschool organization. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology and Psychology from Texas A&M University, graduating with University, Liberal Arts, and Psychology honors. She is also a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honors society. In her free time, Emily enjoys a good cup of coffee and adventure with her husband. She is eternally curious about cultivating house plants and hopes to one day become a successful green thumb.
Meet Eric.
Serving as its CEO, Eric Townsend joined Blue Source in 2007 and is based in the outdoor playground of Salt Lake City, Utah. Eric directs a range of Company activities including corporate strategy and implementation, finance and operations, and leads Blue Source's mine methane destruction business. Prior to joining Bluesource, Eric was President of Landvoice Corporation and has held multiple roles at University Venture Funds and Morgan Stanley.
Eric believes in the Biblical concept of responsible stewardship of the earth, including the repair and restoration of our climate, physical environment and natural resources. Whether it be paragliding, climbing in the mountains, leading whitewater trips or just flying a kite with his daughter, experiencing the outdoor wonders of our world reinforces Eric's commitment to working for the preservation of our wild places and making Bluesource a material contributor in our global climate-recovery efforts.
Eric received an MBA from the University of Utah and a BS in Sales Management from Purdue University.
Manager, Forest Carbon Projects
Meet Ian.
Ian Hash is a Manager of Forest Carbon Projects with Bluesource. He supports the Forestry team in its efforts to identify, evaluate, develop, and monitor forest carbon projects. Ian conducts geospatial analysis, financial analysis, models and projects forest growth, and assists in the coordination and implementation of forest carbon inventory for Bluesource Forestry projects. He also works with third-party contractors and vendors and coordinates and oversees all associated fieldwork.
Prior to working at Bluesource, Ian worked with various state and federal agencies including the US Forest Service and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to improve forest management techniques. He served as an Agro-Forestry Advisor in the United States Peace Corps – Jamaica, assisting in grassroots farming and forestry initiatives. He has further experience in the tech industry, supporting operations for large scale data acquisition and processing efforts. Ian holds a BS in Environmental Science and Resource Management and a Master of Forest Resources – Peace Corps Master's International (SAF Accredited) degree from the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington. In his free time, Ian enjoys surfing, basketball and the outdoors.
Meet Isaac.
Isaac joined Blusource in 2019 as a Carbon Solutions Analyst, where he is part of the technical team helping companies develop carbon offset credits through quantification and reporting services. He has worked on projects including waste heat recovery, agriculture, and energy generation from biomass, and is excited to learn more about the world of offset projects.
Prior to joining Bluesource, Isaac completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calgary. He has also worked as a research assistant and with ATCO Gas where he managed upgrades and expansions to the distribution network as well as assisting cities with key infrastructure projects. Outside of work, Isaac is an avid hockey player, hiker, and aspiring comic.
Vice President, Environmental Solutions
Meet Jamie.
As Vice President, Environmental Solutions, Jamie leads Bluesource's project sourcing and policy work for Canada. Jamie works with proponents of GHG reduction and renewable fuel and electricity projects across the country to help leverage the diverse range of carbon offset, low carbon fuel standard, and renewable energy certificate markets. He brings a strong track record as a catalyst of significant project investment in Renewable Natural Gas, forest carbon sequestration, waste-to-energy, programmatic fuel switching, renewable power generation, energy efficiency, and methane capture across diverse sectors of the economy. He has worked in the carbon market since 2002 within the oil & gas, consumer packaged goods, and carbon offset development sectors and has a deep technical, financial, policy, and strategic skill set in this area.
Prior to joining Bluesource, Jamie worked at Repsol in Madrid, Spain where he managed a Climate Change Unit. His responsibilities included: Managing compliance in carbon markets for the group of refineries and petrochemical plants; originating a large portfolio of international offsets from 3rd parties and within the companies' upstream and downstream operations around the world; developing GHG reduction protocols; advocating for smart carbon and clean energy policy choices, trading carbon; and risk management in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. In this role, Jamie structured pioneering trades in the carbon market, developed first-of-their-kind offset projects; generated significant value in offset credits; and co-authored a Clean Development Mechanism methodology.
More recently, Jamie worked for Molson Coors in Canada and managed environmental sustainability for global operations. In this role, he played a key part for the Ontario brewing sector in securing a product-based benchmark for allocation of allowances in the provinces new cap-and-trade program and helping Molson Coors and other companies prepare for participation in a carbon market. He also chaired the Energy & Climate Change Working Group of the global Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable and led efforts to broker a sector-wide agreement on climate change.
Jamie holds a Masters of Environmental Law & Policy from Vermont Law School and a B.Comm in Economics and Finance from the University of Guelph.
Chief of Advisory Services
Meet Janet.
As Chief of Advisory Services, Janet is responsible for leading outreach, guidance and engagement on key climate issues important to Bluesource clients including policy, natural climate solutions, GHG inventories, carbon strategy, reporting, goal setting and carbon neutrality. Janet brings a wide spectrum of experience on environmental issues to her work at Bluesource. Prior to Bluesource, she was in the executive management team at the Pew Center on Global Climate Change and helped launch its successor, the Center on Climate and Energy Solutions. At Pew and C2ES, Janet led their engagement with the corporate community, including their Business Environmental Leadership Council - mostly Fortune 500 companies. Janet also led research and engagement on market-based policy, offsets, corporate sustainability, climate resilience and carbon capture, use and storage.
Prior to Pew, she was the Director of Offsets Development and Industry Relations, at the not for profit, Climate Change Central in Calgary, Alberta. In Calgary she was also an Adjunct Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary, where she taught natural resource and environmental economics. As a recognized expert on climate issues, she is an advisor to the World Bank's High Level Panel on Carbon Pricing Competitiveness, the NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE, American University's Center for Environmental Policy and Arizona State's Urban Resilience Network. She is past member of the review team for the Fourth National Climate Assessment, National Research Council's Roundtable on Climate Change Education and the Council of Canadian Academies on oil sands environmental technologies.
Janet holds a Ph.D. and Master of Science in economics and an undergraduate degree in geology.
Meet Jennifer.
As the Controller of Blue Source, LLC, Jennifer is responsible for complete and accurate monthly financial statements for both the US and Canadian companies. She has been with Blue Source for more than 10 years and has over 15 years of accounting experience. Jennifer supports the CEO and senior management by leading day to day accounting procedures. She also prepares consolidated monthly financials, prepares and assists with the annual financial audit, and prepares US and Canadian taxes for finalization. Prior to joining Blue Source, Jennifer was the Revenue Accountant for Tandem Labs, a bioanalytical and immunoanalytical contract research organization. In her spare time Jennifer enjoys cooking for her family, camping with her husband and two sons, playing with her three dogs, and crafting with her friends.
Stalberger
Meet Jessica.
As Bluesource's Office Manager, Jessica oversees the company's IT, website and office systems. She also assists with contract management, supports Bluesource's marketing and business development efforts and provides technical writing support. In addition, she is responsible for the tracking and reporting of Bluesource's annual emissions.
Prior to joining Bluesource, Jessica worked as a project manager and public involvement specialist. Her work spanned land-use planning, transportation and environmental mitigation projects. She specialized in facilitating steering and advisory committees, stakeholder communications and development of public involvement outreach materials in both the public and private sectors.
Jessica holds a B.A. in Public Administration from Washington State University and is an alumni of Leadership Clark County in Clark County, Washington. In her free time, she enjoys cycling, skiing and recreating in the great outdoors with her husband and three kids. She also enjoys sewing and designs and makes her own line of accessory goods.
Meet JJ.
Joao (JJ) joined the Bluesource Calgary team in May 2020, with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calgary. As a member of the technical team, JJ supports clients in managing their GHG portfolios by delivering quantification and reporting services for offset projects.
JJ brings engineering, project management, and business development expertise to Bluesource through his experience at Ridgeback Resources Inc. While at Ridgeback, JJ supported the lifecycle development, production, and management of petroleum resources in Western Canada. Additionally, he gained a thorough understanding of surface production and facility operations as a field operator in SE Saskatchewan for eighteen months. JJ is registered as an Engineer in Training with APEGA. Outside of work, JJ is an avid skier and hiker and enjoys spending time with and cooking for family and friends.
Laflamme
Forest Carbon Specialist
Meet Jocelyne.
As a Forest Carbon Specialist at Bluesource, Jocelyne contributes to the development of both Canadian and U.S. forestry projects. Her work involves geospatial and financial analysis, carbon modeling, and coordinating forest inventories. Jocelyne holds a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology and Conservation from the University of Guelph and a Master of Forest Conservation from the University of Toronto (accredited by the Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board).
Previously, Jocelyn worked on forest carbon projects in academic, professional, and volunteer capacities, including NASA funded research and agroforestry work in the Peruvian Amazon. In her spare time, Jocelyne enjoys hiking, gardening on her patio, and knitting cozy sweaters.
Vice President, Sourcing and Sales
Meet Jonathan.
As Vice President of Sourcing and Sales, Jonathan is responsible for the marketing and sales of offsets across the Canadian carbon markets, including both the British Columbia and Alberta compliance markets, and voluntary markets throughout Canada. In addition to the development of transactions, Jonathan also leads most of the Canadian sourcing opportunities, including both compliance and voluntary opportunities.
Jonathan believes in living an environmentally responsible lifestyle and strives to live true to this belief through reducing his family's impact on the environment. Be it through skiing, running, biking, camping or fishing, Jonathan tries to enjoy his local surroundings and landscape as much as possible, while encouraging his wife, daughter, and friends to do the same.
Jonathan holds a BBA in Finance and Economics from Bishop's University, a Bachelor of Applied Petroleum Engineering Technology from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and a Master of Resource and Environmental Management from Dalhousie University.
Director, Forest Carbon Modeling
Meet Josh.
Josh Clark's primary role is to develop and implement optimized carbon models for forest offset projects. His work includes creating models that balance environmental benefits and timber revenues. He also implements process improvements that streamline business workflows.
Josh's technical background includes extensive experience with geospatial, statistical, forest modeling, and harvest scheduling software. Examples include ArcGIS, ENVI, Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS), R, Python, Excel, Access, SQL, Patchworks, Woodstock, and others. Josh's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a PhD in Forest Engineering from Oregon State University. He is also a certified Project Management Professional and Professional Engineer.
Prior to Bluesource, Josh's work experience includes positions with the Oregon Department of Forestry, academia, and the semiconductor industry. His work background includes roles as harvest schedule modeler, business team leader, project manager, forest biomass researcher, process engineer, and university instructor. In his free time, Josh enjoys running, volunteering, and spending time with his family.
Joshua Strauss is a forest carbon specialist whose primary responsibilities consist of the sourcing, analysis, and development of Improved Forest Management, Afforestation, and Avoided Conversion carbon offset projects. Joshua manages Blue Source's forest project implementation team, overseeing all aspects of project development, from initial contracting to the ultimate issuance of offset credits. Throughout this process Joshua liaises with clients, directs Blue Source's technical staff, supervises third party contractors, and coordinates with carbon registry administrators. Joshua is experienced in forest mensuration and geospatial analysis, has a degree accredited by the Society of American Foresters, and has passed the CA Air Resources Board's Forest Verifier examination. A Doris Duke Conservation Fellow and Tinker Foundation Grant recipient, Joshua holds a BA from the University of California Santa Barbara and Master's degrees in Forestry and Environmental Management from Duke University.
Manager, RNG Projects
Meet Justin.
Justin joined the Bluesource Calgary team in May 2018, after completing his Bachelors of Applied Science in Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Justin is part of the technical team, supporting companies in managing their GHG portfolios by delivering quantification and reporting services for offset projects. His project scope includes composting, anaerobic digesters, HFC recycling and advanced refrigeration systems.
Justin brings experience in anaerobic digester design and management to Bluesource through his experience in the Biological Solutions Laboratory at UBC Okanagan. While studying, he took courses pertaining to solid waste management, landfill design, as well as wastewater treatment technologies. Prior to joining Bluesource, he worked at ATCO Gas; where he managed natural gas regulator station installation and upgrades, as well as designing distribution systems. Justin is registering as an Engineer in Training with APEGA and holds a degree in Civil Engineer from UBC.
Methane Reduction Analyst
Justin Tao joined the Bluesource Methane team in August 2019 as a Methane Reduction Analyst. Prior to joining Bluesource, Justin's background consists of a BSc degree in chemical engineering with 2 years of additional experience in business both obtained at the University of Calgary. Utilizing the knowledge and experiences gained from his education, Justin is responsible for supporting technical projects that focus on generating GHG reductions in the oil and gas sector. Additionally, Justin supports other areas of professional consulting services including business development, client and project management.
Justin developed a passion for engineering during his internship with Imperial Oil at the Sarnia Site integrated refinery and petrochemicals plant. As a Junior Technical Contact Engineer, he supported the Technical Contacts with troubleshooting unit constraints as well as optimizing performance in key areas to produce products in a safe, reliable, and energy efficient manner at the lowest possible cost. As Justin worked in both an office and field environment, he obtained a clearer, overall picture of how the oil and gas industry affects people around the world in addition to the impact made on the environment. Combined with his passion to make a difference in the world, he aspires to contribute to the Bluesource vision of improving the world by improving the environment. During his free time, Justin enjoys volunteering, staying active and travelling the world.
Paudel
Manager, Forest Carbon
Meet Karuna.
As the Forest Carbon Manager for Bluesource, Karuna supports the forestry team by developing and implementing optimized carbon models for forest carbon offset projects. Her work includes creating models that balance environmental benefits and timber revenues. She also implements process improvements that streamline business workflows.
Karuna's technical background includes extensive experience with geospatial, forest economic modeling, and statistical analysis. She is experienced in using advanced statistical techniques with various software including ArcGIS, R, Python, and Excel. Karuna has a Bachelor of Environmental Science from Kathmandu University, Nepal; a master's degree in GIS from St. Cloud State University, Minnesota; a master's degree in statistics and a Ph.D. of Forestry and Natural Resources from the University of Georgia.
Before Bluesource, Karuna worked in the public sector, emergency mapping, academia, and non-profits. She was a recipient of a graduate fellowship at the National Socio-ecological Research Synthesis Center (SESYNC) at the University of Maryland. Additionally, she has instructed graduate and undergraduate level GIS classes. In her free time, Karuna enjoys reading, trekking, gardening, and enjoying time with her family.
Manager, Methane Program
Meet Kelsey.
As Manager of the Methane Program in Calgary, Kelsey oversees the technical team responsible for the creation of carbon offsets associated with the Bluesource Methane Reduction Program. The Program contains 3,500 low-venting pneumatic controllers designed to reduce natural gas venting in Alberta's oil and gas industry. Kelsey works with oil and gas producers to reduce their methane footprint and become compliant with provincial and federal methane regulations. Kelsey assisted with the technical development of the Program during its infancy, and now manages producers and operators, coordinates field visits and data collection, and oversees the quantification and verification processes for the projects.
Previously, Kelsey supported various carbon offset projects at Bluesource, including wind, energy efficiency, biomass, acid gas injection, and engine fuel management. She also brings oil and gas field experience to Bluesource from her time as an Environmental Consultant, where she conducted environmental site assessments, reclamation and remediation activities across Alberta.
Kelsey earned an Honors Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences degree from the University of Lethbridge, and a Master of Climate Change degree from the University of Waterloo. She is registered as an Agrologist in training with the AIA, and an Environmental Professional in training with Eco-Canada.
Chief Commercial Officer
Meet Kevin.
As Chief Commercial Officer, Kevin leads Bluesource's sales and marketing efforts through development of strategic marketing initiatives. His responsibilities include structuring offset purchases and designing environmental attribute portfolios for a wide array of buyer types. Kevin also devotes time to expanding the project portfolio through sourcing efforts in the wastewater treatment, organic digestion and industrial gas sectors.
Kevin holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Westminster College.
Rajewicz
Methane Projects Coordinator
Meet Lise.
As Methane Projects Coordinator, Lise is responsible for coordinating and maintaining a variety of emission reductions projects throughout Alberta's oil and gas sector. She liaises with a range of stakeholders to manage the collection and organization of GHG data while ensuring the quality and integrity of the methane reductions achieved throughout the company's project portfolio.
Lise holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Geography and Spanish. She has been fortunate to work in a variety of roles that support her commitment to environmental stewardship, education, and climate change advocacy. Her past work includes research on increasing public literacy and action on climate change, and public participation in policymaking. Most recently, Lise worked as an urban beekeeper and educator where she inspired city dwellers to reconnect with nature and ignite their sense of environmental stewardship.
Outside of work, Lise spends her time enjoying Alberta's natural spaces, volunteering with New Canadians, advocating for food security, and growing food in her garden—with the help of her puppy and a few thousand honeybees.
Director, Forest Carbon Projects
Meet Liz.
Liz Lott is a forest carbon specialist working to implement carbon projects with the forestry team in the San Francisco office. Liz is proficient in conducting financial feasibility and carbon volume assessments, data management, soil analyses, and modeling forest growth and yield. Additionally, as a part of Blue Source's technical services and project development team, she conducts due diligence, leads on spatial modelling, and evaluates forest inventory data from forests across the United States and Canada. Prior to working at Blue Source, Liz worked at The Nature Conservancy to build support and capacity for the Arizona chapter, and has further experience working with land trusts to promote sustainable forest management activities and quantifying environmental services. Liz holds a BS in Biology & History from Furman University as well as a Master of Environmental Management and Master of Forestry from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University.
Vice President of Business Development
Meet Lizzie.
As Vice President of Business Development, Lizzie identifies and acquires new clients in the Low Carbon Fuel Standard and renewable natural gas markets. She also leads the voluntary offset sales efforts where she identifies buyers, develops marketing materials, and negotiates sales' agreements. Lizzie has been in the field of renewable energy and carbon markets since 2004. Prior to her work at Bluesource, she founded Lokey Carbon Concepts, LLC to help businesses thrive in a carbon-constrained world. She has also been a Senior Consultant at Camco Clean Energy and worked at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Rocky Mountain Institute. Her articles on carbon markets have been published as 20 peer-reviewed articles, four book chapters, and a book with Routledge on renewable energy development in Latin America. Lizzie has her B.A. from Middlebury College where she majored in Environmental Studies and Latin American Studies and was a National Science Foundation Fellow while she earned her M.S. and Ph.D. at the University of Colorado. In her free time, Lizzie enjoys exploring the mountains and rivers of the Sierra Nevadas on her mountain bike, skis, paddleboard, and kayak.
Harmer
Vice President & General Counsel
Meet Matt.
As Vice President & General Counsel, Matt brings to Bluesource his broad experience in transactional, financing, litigation, securities, and other matters, including private equity investments, lines of credit, fund formation, and "going private" transactions with valuations up to $350 million. As general counsel, Matt spearheaded a number of strategic initiatives and assisted with numerous transactions relating to the development and sale of greenhouse gas offsets and the development and financing of carbon and methane management projects.
Matt is a former shareholder at Parsons Behle & Latimer, one of the Intermountain West's oldest and most respected law firms, and has extensive in-house experience with both public and private companies including Tabula Rasa Partners, Sony Electronics Inc., 1-800 CONTACTS and Iomega Corporation. He is admitted to practice in both Utah and California.
Meet Megan.
Megan works in the Calgary office as a Manager of Forest Carbon Projects. She splits her time between the Canadian and U.S. forestry teams working on carbon assessments on forestlands in both countries. Additionally, she aids in the development of forest carbon protocols. Megan brings previous experience in silviculture to her role at Bluesource, where she oversaw the development, growth, and health of forestlands.
Megan possesses a Bachelor of Science with Medical Chemistry Honors, and a Master of Forestry from the University of New Brunswick. She is currently working towards becoming a registered Professional Forester.
Megan grew up in New Brunswick and when she isn't working, enjoys competing professionally in lumberjack competitions.
Meet Philip.
Philip joined the Bluesource Methane team in October 2019 as a Methane Reduction Analyst after completing his Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science at Mount Royal University. While studying, Philip became diversified in a wide range of topics including air quality, site reclamation, regulatory management, and project management.
Philip's environmental experience includes working for the City of Calgary as a Water Quality Monitor. He was responsible for taking representative surface and storm water samples; the data was then used to examine the City of Calgary's impact on the Bow River Watershed. He has also spent time at CrossIron Mills Shopping Centre, where he managed the waste and recycling services and found innovative solutions to reduce the shopping center's ecological footprint. Utilizing the knowledge gained from his education and work experience, Philip is responsible for supporting technical projects that focus on generating GHG reductions in the oil and gas sector. Philip is an individual who is passionate about the environment and he is continuously striving to reduce is carbon and ecological footprint. Outside of work, Philip enjoys playing hockey, spending time with friends and family, and traveling.
Meet Roger.
As President, Roger's responsibilities include corporate strategy, development of new business lines, and managing the identification and development of projects that create environmental benefits. He is a pioneer in environmental market design and implementation, environmental finance and is a frequent speaker and advisor on these topics.
Prior to joining Bluesource, Roger held management and business development positions at World Water & Power Corp., Kirell Energy Systems, ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection Campaign and Cantor CO2e. He also served as Chairman of the Carbon Offset Provider Coalition. He has extensive international sustainable development experience, having served as an agroforestry Peace Corps Volunteer in Guatemala. He holds a BA in Political Science from Duke University and a Masters in Industrial Environmental Management from Yale University.
Director of RNG Projects
Meet Sarah.
As Director of RNG Projects, Sarah is responsible for implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), along with other applicable state programs. She is tasked with coordinating and updating EPA registration, generating environmental attributes such as RIN and LCFS credits, coordinating Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) reviews and other verification projects. Prior to joining Blue Source, Sarah worked with Weaver and Tidwell, LLP, managing domestic and import QAP projects, assisted clients with RIN credit generation, prepared quarterly RFS reports, and performed annual attestation reviews.
Sarah received her BS in Finance from Minnesota State University, Mankato. In her free time, Sarah enjoys hiking with her dog, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Boonlert
Meet Thana.
Thana joined the Bluesource Calgary team in October 2019. He is a Methane Reduction Analyst and is part of the Bluesource Methane team where he will be conducting technical analysis and helping producers reduce their emissions while earning carbon offset credits through implementing efficiencies.
Thana is originally from Ottawa and has a Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) degree from the University of Guelph. In his most recent professional years, Thana has specialized in greenhouse gas (GHG) science including GHG verifications, GHG and NPRI reporting, and air quality field monitoring. He has worked on a wide range of projects that spans from various industrial facilities including work in the oil sands, gas processing facilities, pipelines, open pit coal mines, pulp mills, wastewater treatment, manufacturing, etc. Thana also has experience in environmental compliance, regulatory analysis, and working with government jurisdictions on policy development.
Outside of work, Thana is an avid mountain explorer and on weekends is often found hiking, scrambling or snowboarding. Thana also plays hockey, is a musician, and a commissioned photographer.
Meet Tim.
Tim Hipp is a Forest Carbon Specialist with Bluesource. He supports the Forestry team in its efforts to identify, evaluate, develop, and monitor forest carbon projects. Tim conducts geospatial and financial analyses, models and projects forest growth, and assists in the coordination and implementation of forest carbon inventory for Bluesource Forestry projects. He also works with third-party contractors and vendors, as well as coordinates and oversees associated fieldwork.
Prior to Bluesource, Tim most recently served as Stewardship Manager at Pacific Forest Trust (PFT), stewarding working forest conservation easements on large forest properties in California and Oregon. Tim led monitoring of PFT's cadre of 110,000 acres of conserved forestland, including reviewing forest management and harvest plans, and inspecting field conditions and harvest data to assess compliance with easement terms. He also supported the acquisition of conservation easements by providing technical expertise in geospatial and forest inventory analyses. Tim holds a BS in Biology from UCLA, and a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University, where he focused on forestry, conservation, and geospatial analysis.
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Director, Engineering and Technical Services
Meet Tooraj.
As the Director of Engineering & Technical Services, TJ oversees the development of carbon offset projects spanning North America and manages the team in Canada to delivers these projects. TJ's experience covers a variety of sectors including oil and gas, agriculture, commercial/institutional energy efficiency, municipal operations, refrigerant management and biomass to energy. In addition, he is responsible for leading the sourcing and development of Bluesource's Advisory Services which includes corporate GHG inventories, government funding opportunities, facility compliance reporting, GHG quantification methodology development, and regulatory/market studies for various carbon reduction initiatives.
TJ is a Professional Engineer, holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Calgary, and a Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Development from the Haskayne School of Business. Prior to Bluesource, TJ worked in the geospatial industry as an engineering team lead, field engineer and software engineer.
Vice President of Business Development, Carbon Projects
Meet Will.
As Vice President of Business Development, Will is responsible for managing Blue Source's methane project portfolio (landfill gas, coal mine, wastewater), assisting the ODS and transportation offset portfolio as well as sourcing and developing new carbon offset and RIN projects. He has successfully registered more than five million of emission credits on both Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and the Climate Action Reserve (CAR) registries. Will is a member of EPA's LMOP and SWANA where he's taken continuing education classes to stay abreast of the dynamic landfill methane market.
Prior to joining Blue Source, Will worked as an Energy Business Specialist, which involved developing and coordinating biogas/landfill gas to beneficial use projects, conducting research and documenting developments on biogas and the role of policy. In this capacity, Will also worked on transportation, energy efficiency and enhanced oil recovery policy and technology demonstration projects. He received his MBA with an emphasis in finance, BS in Agriculture and BS in Business from Kansas State University.
President, Bluesource Methane
Meet Yvan.
As President of Bluesource Methane, Yvan is responsible for delivering results for and overseeing the development of the Company's emphasis on fugitive methane emissions, with specific emphasis in Canada. He oversees all aspects from conceptual development to realization through physical projects in the field. A skilled builder and innovator across multiple sectors, his background includes experience in consumer-packaged goods (Coca-Cola Enterprises), technology (Blast Radius) and environmental markets (Summerhill Group).
Yvan earned a B.A. in Political Science from Yale University with a focus on environmental policy and business-government relations, including graduate-level forestry studies in the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. A graduate of the Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA Program, Yvan is also national co-chair of the Canadian Working Group for IETA (International Emissions Trading Association) and a member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce's Environment and Natural Resources Committee. Outside of work, Yvan is an avid hockey player, cyclist, skier and triathlete.
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John Prine On 'The Tree Of Forgiveness,' Protest Music & More
Celebrate New Year's Eve in Nashville with John at the Grand Ole Opry!
JOHN PRINE'S TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
KUTX & Waterloo Records Presents a John Prine "THIS SONG" LIVE INTERVIEW & IN-STORE APPEARANCE
Americana Music Association "Artist of the Year" Nomination!
Limited Edition Green Vinyl Now Available!
Watch John, Sturgill Simpson & Brandi Carlile Perform "Summer's End" on The Colbert Show
'The Tree of Forgiveness' Reaches #5 on Billboard Top 200 Charts!
NPR First Listen: Stream 'The Tree of Forgiveness'
'Mortality and love and pork chops': The roots of John Prine's 'Tree of Forgiveness'
John Visits NPR's Tiny Desk Series
John Covers Johnny Cash: Watch Funny, Sweet 'The Ways of a Woman In Love' Video
John Prine To Release His First Album Of New Songs In 13 Years
Rolling Stone's 54 Most Anticipated Albums in 2018
John Joins Live From Here with Chris Thile on Jan. 20th!
Win A Personalized Autograph Package of John Prine Goodies!
New Music & New Tour in 2018!
New John Prine Merchandise Just In Time For The Holidays!
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First Look: Ryan Carnes & Dee Wallace in UFO thriller 'Encounter'
Horror film featuring General Hospital actor and alum.
Soaps.com has learned that "General Hospital's" Ryan Carnes (Port Charles' Lucas Jones) and former "GH" star Dee Wallace (Patricia Spencer) star in the new alien thriller "Encounter." The film also stars Peter Stormare ("American Gods"), Jordan Hinson ("Eureka") and Martin Sensmeier ("The Magnificent Seven").
More: Promos! GH alum, Jack Wagner, back in The Wedding March part 2
"Encounter" centers on a documentary filmmaker Chris Norton (Stormare) and his son Peter (Carnes) who travel to a UFO convention in New Mexico in order to expose the lies of people who claim to have been abducted by aliens. There he meets a local artist Emily Reed (Hinson) with a dark secret who leads the film crew to uncover a disturbing truth. As they follow a trail of clues they discover disturbing sightings and question all they believe when they become immersed in the enigmatic culture of the Pueblo Indians. Wallace will play the character Lucille in the film.
The film had its premiere on May 18 and was screened in 4K. "Encounter" was directed by special effects artist Fulvio Sestet and is his feature directorial debut. The film was written by Sestet, Rebecca Berrih, Marc Porterfield and Rob Warren Thomas. Berth and Martine Melloul are the producers. Premiere Entertainment Group has picked the film up and is currently looking for buyers to distribute it.
"We are proud to be introducing Encounter to the foreign buyers in Cannes," Premiere Entertainment vice-president of development and acquisitions Carlos Rincon told Screendaily. "The film features terrific VFX and promises to keep everyone on the edge of their seat."
Encounter. Coming in 2017. @jordandanger @duhamelclaude Captions please.
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Located right across Casa Rosada in Plaza de Mayo, this monument was inaugurated in 1873 and dedicated to one of Argentina's greatest heroes, General Manuel Belgrano (1770-1820) who was an economist, lawyer, politician and military leader born in the capital. He was one of the leaders of the Argentinian Declaration of Independence. The monument is made up of a bronze equestrian statue on a large granite pedestal, depicting General Belgrano holding the flag of Argentina.


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Head Boy And Head Girl Announced For 2019/20 School Year
Crescent School is delighted to confirm our Head Boy and Head Girl for the 2019/20 academic year. Our congratulations go to Joseph Yates and Chloe Wensley who have been selected to take on the roles.
They were both appointed following a rigorous selection process which included application letters, a student and staff vote and a final interview with Headmaster, Mr Thackway.
The positions of Head Boy and Head Girl are extremely important ones as the most senior pupil roles in the school. Joseph and Chloe are the leaders of our pupil community and will be an important link between the children and staff.
Further House and Team Captains will be announced at the start of the Michaelmas Term.
All of our Year 6 pupils play an ambassadorial role within the school. Working in three house teams, they undertake a wide range of duties in and around the school and represent the school at public events such as open days. Most importantly they act as role models for the wider school community, particularly for the youngest children in our Reception class. All of the Reception children are buddied up with a Year 6 pupil for the year, who look after them, play with them and sit with them at lunch.
Headmaster, Joe Thackway, said, "It was a difficult decision to make from the many excellent applications. I offer my congratulations to Joseph and Chloe and I look forward to working with them next school year."


Apply key principles of sub-symptom threshold progressions to vestibular, visual, and exercise therapy.
Assess and manage post-traumatic headaches using a unique algorithm.
Interactive learning is emphasized through hands-on practice and case studies. This course is appropriate for Physiotherapists, Athletic Therapists, Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists, and Physicians. Skills learned can immediately be applied in clinical practice.
Learn to differentiate types of post-traumatic headache using an evidence-based algorithm and standardized history taking. Understand how to apply best practice treatment techniques.
What is the evidence regarding acupuncture, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and neurofeedback for the management of post-concussion symptoms? Are nutritional supplements effective?


I decided life was too short to pursue jobs that didn't feed my passions.
Showcase! Getting to see everyone looking so glamorous and fabulous out on that dance floor was so awesome.
That look of excitement in their eyes when they finally nail a new move or technique.
They're like an extended family. We care about each other inside and outside of work.
Fun. Super fun. Any given day you'll walk into our studio and hear laughter and happy conversations. There is never a dull moment.
Inside work tightening up my Tango. It was a hot mess when I started. Outside of work I was once able to play Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker and it was such an amazing experience.
I am an uber nerd. I know the meaning of life is 42, Han shot first, that 10 loved trench coats while 11 loves fezzes, and that Riker is the man. Don't even get me started on the different book series that I love.
actress, dancer, server, front desk attendant, and personal assistant.
That they're focused on keeping lessons fun not just learning new moves. Some dance studios lose sight of that and can be a little militant which can make you afraid to participate. Not here. We are all about teaching you in a way that lets you leave smiling.


The first part of the tradition states that when Imam Mahdi reappears, he will rule with justice and wipe out discrimination.
"And the paths will become safe and secure by him." This means that all the paths and roads will become safe because of him.
The next part says, "The Earth will bring out its blessings." The Earth will bring out its bounties and blessing, whether they are agricultural, mineral or other energy sources which are hidden from us.
The fifth part states: "All rights will be returned to their rightful owners." He will return the affairs and positions to those who are qualified, in contrast to our time, where many positions and affairs are entrusted to unqualified individuals because connections precede rules.
The next part states, "And there will not remain a person of religion but that he will become a Muslim." No other religion will remain. All religions will become one religion, Islam.
And finally, the tradition concludes by saying, "And they will profess their faith." This has two meanings. Possibly it refers to the fact that everyone will follow the Prophet's household, or that in addition to having faith in appearance, they will also have faith in their hearts.
A well-known tradition in Tafseer al-Qurtubi states, "There is not a house made of stone or mud but God will enter in it Islam."
An intellectual and scientific movement will occur. Allama Majlisi records in Bihar al-Anwar, "When Imam Mahdi reappears, he will place his hand on people's heads and complete and perfect their thoughts and intellects." Perhaps the phrase "place his hand on people's heads" means that they will be trained by him.
It has been stated in numerous narrations in Bihar al-Anwar that he will fill the Earth with justice and equity, just as it was filled with injustice and inequity.
His fourth task is to wipe out moral decay and revive Islamic values. This can be seen from narrations about the signs of the reappearance. There are narrations which say that before the Mahdi's reappearance, moral decay such as fornication, theft, bribery, cheating in sales, drinking alcohol, and murder will increase. What they intend is that the Mahdi will rise in order to wipe out these moral decays. The system of values has been completely corrupted and Imam Mahdi will fix it.


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Professor Pamela Ballinger on documenting COVID-19
Washington Post: The struggle to document covid-19 for future generations
Pamela Ballinger, Fred Cuny Chair in the History of Human Rights, and faculty associate at CREES and CES, recently published an op-ed in the Washington Post titled, "The struggle to document covid-19 for future generations: How to avoid mistakes as we commemorate the vast suffering of today." She writes about the importance of documenting the pandemic's impact, while warning against portraying certain groups of people as voiceless victims or heroic saviors. Read the full article here.
Pamela Ballinger is Fred Cuny Chair in the History of Human Rights and professor of history at the University of Michigan. She specalizes in the study of human rights, refugees and displacement, memory, and fascism, with a focus on Italy and Croatia/ex-Yugoslavia. Her books include History in Exile and The World Refugees Made: Decolonization and the Foundation of Postwar Italy.
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Top Flower Bulbs That Will Naturalize The Lawn
By Janice October 3, 2020 October 3, 2020
By Tonya Barnett | October 3, 2020
Spring flower bulbs offer a dazzling display of early season color and mark the end of winter. But before you can enjoy these flowering bulbs, you need to plant them in fall. And if you're looking for something besides the planting bed, try adding them to the lawn instead. There are many flowering bulbs that will naturalize in the lawn and return for years to come.
Top Bulbs for Lawns
No one wants to spend time going through long lists of suitable naturalizing bulbs for the lawn, so here are my top 5 choices of bulbs for naturalizing lawns:
Daffodils – Daffodils are among some of the most popular spring flowering bulbs. Coming in a full range of colors and sizes, daffodils will bloom reliably season after season. Many cultivars are also known to multiply and naturalize in lawns. These extremely fragrant flowers vary in bloom time and will thrive with relatively little care from growers.
Crocus – Crocus are often among the first spring bulbs to begin to flower. Growing low to the ground, these flowers range in color from white-yellow to purple. Mass plantings of crocus are known to multiply and naturalize easily. However, these flowers are commonly damaged by animals such as rodents, rabbits, and deer.
Muscari – Also known as grape hyacinth, muscari flowers are small and petite. Low growing blue-violet flowers form clusters of florets on each stem. Though diminutive, muscari are extremely fragrant and will multiply from one season to another in a variety of growing conditions. An added bonus… the honeybees love them so you'll be helping out the pollinators too.
Scilla – Ranging in color from white to blue, many species of Scilla naturalize with ease. These short, dainty flowers bloom in late spring and are also extremely attractive to pollinators. They are good options for garden areas which receive partial shade. Siberian squill and wood hyacinths are the most commonly planted.
Anemone – Also known as windflowers, anemone bulbs produce an abundance of small, daisy like flowers. This native of Greece comes in a range of colors including white, pink, and blue. Though the flowers are small, this plant makes an attractive green ground cover for areas in the garden in partial to full shade.
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The European Union and US are seriously considering "Individual" type sanctions on Sri Lanka coup plotters as a start before possible economic sanctions arrive next, according to sources close to Western Diplomats in Colombo.
EU's "Individual Restrictive Measures" type of sanctions involves visa restrictions and asset freezing of individuals who destabilized the target country.
In Sri Lanka's case, visa restrictions and freezing of assets of new PM Rajapaksa, that of all his cabinet ministers, as well as all MPs, officials and individuals who backed Rajapaksa, likely to be initial salvos in a series possible other sanctions, said sources close to the Diplomats on November 20. If imposed on Rajapaksa's, Sri Lanka will become the 24th in the EU's "Individual Restrictive Measures" country-list, having both restrictions.
The sources said even India is likely to join EU's considerations of "visa restrictions and asset freezing" on Sri Lanka, and follow suit banning Rajapaksa camp travel to India and freezing their assets in India. Even though "Individual Restrictive Measures" type of sanctions involves individuals who destabilized the target country, other types of sanctions affect the entire country.
The "Restrictive Measures" sanctions by EU are of five types-"Diplomatic Measures", "Individual Restrictive Measures", "Restrictions on Economic Relations with the Country", "Economic Sanctions" and "Restrictions on Economic Cooperation".
The "Diplomatic Measures" pertains to cancelation of summits, negotiations, "Individual Restrictive Measures" are asset freeze and travel restrictions, "Restrictions on Economic Relations with the Country" pertains to import-export bans, investment withholding, and tourism cancellations, "Economic Sanctions" are banning purchase of specific products from specific sectors- Eg ban of Manufacturing products such as apparel, agricultural sector products such as tea and cinnamon, cancellation of tariff free agreements such as GSP Plus and other similar tariff free benefits, and "Restrictions on Economic Cooperation" pertains to withdrawing financing for development projects, funded cooperation activities and project financing.
The EU and US are expected to launch the "Individual Restrictive Measures" type (asset freeze and travel restrictions) on Sri Lanka as a start.
If imposed on Rajapaksa's, Sri Lanka will become the 24th in the EU's "Individual Restrictive Measures" country-list, having both restrictions. Among the 23 countries already in EU's "Individual Restrictive Measures" list is Syria, North Korea, Afghanistan, Iran, Central African Republic, Eritrea and Libya.
Since October 26th, diplomats from EU, US and other major regional powers have continuously urged Sri Lanka's new 'government' to end to the unrest as early as possible, but to no avail.


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OCONTO COUNTY
Oconto County to build $1.67 million classroom, training center for New View Industries
Kent Tempus
Green Bay Press-Gazette
OCONTO – Plans to build a classroom and training center in Gillett for New View Industries, which provided vocational services for the disabled, were approved by the Oconto County Board on Aug. 22.
The building would be located just down Park Avenue from the New View workshop.
The proposed facility of 8,040 square feet, would also include space for New Beginnings, a resale shop operated by New View.
The current resale shop in Oconto Falls, which also has classrooms and space for training, is too small and is in an undesirable location, county officials say.
The project is estimated to cost $1.65 million.
Most of the money — about $1.32 million — will come from the impending closeout of the county's revolving loan fund program, the federal sponsorship of which is ending. The county is required to spend the money on projects that would benefit low-income or disabled residents.
The county will also seek a $450,000 community development block grant.
That totals $1.67 million. The extra money — about $117,000 — will be used to purchase a property next to the courthouse considered "slum and blight" by the county. That includes fund to relocate the current residents, which is required by state law.
If the $450,000 community development block grant is not be approved, the new training center and store would be reduced to about 5,000 square feet, Administrative Coordinator Kevin Hamann said.
Both projects are to be completed in about two years.
New View has a production crew of about 100 employees that do contract and custom packaging, assembly and other jobs for companies.
The board also approved a resolution ordering the County Clerk to issue tax deeds on properties of which 2014 taxes have not been paid as of Aug. 6.
The tax payments are due Aug. 30, though with a grace period, property owners have until Sept. 4 to redeem the tax certificate, said Corporation Counsel Beth Ellingson.
The action was taken at the Aug. 22 meeting so the county doesn't have to delay in taking unredeemed property, she explained.
As of the meeting, tax bills were outstanding on 79 parcels.
"I fully expect quite a few of these will be paid in next week or so," Hamann said. "Usually, we end up with 25 to 30 of these. People wait to the last minute to pay."
FOR MORE OCONTO COUNTY NEWS:Check out our website!
Contact Kent Tempus at (920) 431-8226 or ktempus@gannett.com.


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Q: Random fetch from core data
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*I have n number of object of an entity.

*I want to fetch 30, random object from the same entity.
I'm using core data, swift 3. Could anybody help me to solve this problem?
Thanks,

A: This is going to require an extra step, because Core Data doesn't have any built-in support for a random selection. You'll need to have some unique attribute, select your own random subset of values for that attribute, and then get the managed objects with those values.
First, you need a managed object property that has unique values. Any property will do, but numeric properties will work faster. Let's say for example you have an integer property called myUniqueID that has unique values.

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*Do a fetch request to get all current values of this property. You only want values of this specific property, so set the fetch result type to NSFetchRequestResultType.dictionaryResultType and set the fetch request's propertiesToFetch to include only myUniqueID. The result will be an array of dictionaries, each containing a single value of myUniqueID.

*Add your own logic to choose 30 random values from this result. Collect them in an array.

*Do a second fetch request, this time fetching managed objects instead of dictionaries. If your array of random IDs is called uniqueIDArray, use a predicate of something like NSPredicate(format: "myUniqueID in %@", uniqueIDArray)

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Here is the expected monthly salary of the Philippine senatorial candidates who would win on the upcoming 2019 midterm elections.
The senatorial candidates have been very busy conducting different campaign programs and joining debates for the upcoming May 2019 polls.
The election candidates were exerting extra effort on their campaign to earn the sympathy of Filipino voters.
The aspiring lawmakers were also spending a huge amount of cash producing posters, flyers, advertisements, and other types of campaign materials.
However, many people think of how much do a Philippine senator earn per month that do they have to spend thousands or even millions of pesos for the election campaign.
A Philippine senator of a member of the House of Representatives would receive a salary grade 31 equivalent to at least P198,168 per month.
The senatorial candidate who would win the upcoming could also earn the grade 31 salary.
Around 60 senatorial candidates were competing for the 12 vacant slots in the Philippine senate.


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ElectroStudy
Study and learn about electricity, basic electronic, circuit, wiring diagram, example and equation
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Calculation of parallel connection
In a closed circuit connected in parallel, the amount of voltage at any place in the circuit is the same. While the amount of current flow and the amount of resistance can vary. To determine the amount of voltage and the amount of electrical resistance in parallel circuit, can use the formula:
It = I1 + I2 + I3 + • • • • • • + In
1/Rt = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + • • • • • • + 1/Rn
Vt = V1 = V2 = V3 = • • • • • • = Vn
- Vt = number of voltage
- Rt = total resistance
- It = number of flow
- V1, V2, V3 = voltage of each source
- R1, R2, R3 = resistance of each component
- I1, I2, I3 = flow through each channel
- Vn = voltage at the source n
- Rn = resistance at the n components
- In = current in the channel n
Sample question:
What is the amount of voltage and current generated in the installation of three parallel battery voltage and current are respectively 1.5 V and 2 A?
It = I1 + I2 + I3 = 2 + 2 + 2 = 6 A
Vt = V1 = V2 = V3 = 1.5 V
The number of voltage generated is a fixed 1.5 V and current of 6 A
1 Comment Writer: Kang Caang December 30, 2009 9:46 PM
Calculation of the series connection
In a closed circuit connected in series, the current flow in any place in the circuit is the same. While the amount of voltage and the amount of resistance can vary. To determine the amount of voltage and the amount of electrical resistance in the series, can use the formula:
Vt = V1 + V2 + V3 + • • • • • • + Vn
Rt = R1 + R2 + R3 + • • • • • • + Rn
It = I1 = I2 = I3 = • • • • • • = In
Sample question 1:
What is the amount of voltage and current generated in the installation of a series of three battery voltage and current are respectively 1.5 V and 1 A?
Vt = V1 + V2 + V3 = 1.5 + 1.5 + 1.5 = 4.5 VOLTS
It = I1 = I2 = I3 = 1 A
The amount of voltage generated 4.5 VOLTS and the current is fixed at 1 A
Example question 2:
What is the amount of electrical resistance produced in the installation of a series of three electric load value of 4 Ω, 6 Ω, 8 Ω?
Rt = R1 + R2 + R3 = 4 + 6 + 8 = 18 Ω
The number of generated electrical resistance of 18 Ω
Based on the above, it can be concluded that:
1. Amount of voltage from a power source connected to the series is the sum of each voltage
2. Amount of resistance from a number of electrical loads or electrical components are connected series is the sum of each resistance
3. Currents in a series circuit is the same in all parts of the circuit
Parallel connection
In electrical circuits, we recognize two types of standard connection, namely: the series connection and parallel connection. When the encounter is the form of connection other than that, basically a variation of the series and parallel connections. Previous articles have discussed the series and will now discuss the parallel connections.
If several sources, load, or electrical devices connected in the same two pins, called a parallel connection. Figure 1 shows the parallel connection of three batteries.
Figure 1. Parallel connection of three batteries
Unlike the series connection, although one of the three removable battery, will not disturb the circuit in parallel connection, the lamp will remain lit.
Figure 2. One of the three removable battery, will not disturb the circuit in parallel connection
Series connection
In electrical circuits, we recognize two types of standard connections, namely: the series connection and parallel connection. When the encounter is the form of connection other than that, basically a variation of the series and parallel connections. Here are described the series connection.
If several sources, load, or electrical devices connected in a row with each other, so that current flows in relay started from the first, second, third and so on, called the series connection. Figure 1 shows the series connection of three batteries.
Figure 1. Series connection of three batteries
In a series connection, each of which carries a conductor of electric current to another part. Therefore, if the three batteries are connected in series with the lamp, one battery is disconnected, then cut off the electric current in series connection, so that the lamp will not light.
Figure 2. Cut off the electric current in series connection
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Value conversion unit
Other units in the form of greater numbers, sometimes inconvenient when we write it. For such cases, use the value of the conversion units such as the table below.
The following units commonly used in electrical engineering subjects
Value unit Epsilon Symbols Equation
Tera 1012 T 1 THz=1000000000000 Hz
Giga 109 G 1 GHz=1000000000 Hz
Mega 106 M 1 MV=1000000 V
kilo 103 k 1 kV= 1000 V
milli 10-3 m 1 mA= 0.001 A
micro 10-6 µ 1 µA= 0.000001 A
nano 10-9 n 1 nF= 0.000000001 F
pico 10-12 p 1 pF= 0.000000000001 F
femto 10-15 f 1 fF=0.000000000000001 F
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How to pay electrical energy?
The amount of electrical energy used in a home is measured by using an electric meter (kWh meter in general term in Indonesia), which is connected to PLN's power supply lines. Calculate the electric meter electric energy usage in kWh units. Electricity bills charged to the user based on the amount of electrical energy consumption. The costs listed in the bill is calculated by using the formula:
Cost of electricity = electricity energy x cost per unit usage
Sample questions:
A flood warning light works on power 500 W. This lamp is lit every night for 10 hours. Electrical energy consumption cost is Rp 100 per kWh. What is the cost that must be paid for one month (30 days)?
Cost of electricity = (500 W x 10 hours x 30) x Rp 100 = (0.5 kW x 300 hours) x Rp 100 = Rp 15000
The total cost to be paid amounting to Rp 15000
The amount of energy
A number of electric power can generate power or energy. With electricity we can get a light, sound, heat, movement, and others. The amount of energy produced by an electrical device depends on:
- Rating power devices
- Long working time device
The greater the power the device, the more the amount of energy produced in a certain period. The longer the device worked, the more the amount of energy produced at a given power rating. Thus, it can be concluded that:
Electrical energy (W) = Power (P) x time (t)
The quantity of electrical energy is written with the notation W, and electrical energy unit called kilo Watt hour notation written in letters kWh.
A water heater with 800 W power, takes 2 hours to boil water in a tank. What is the amount of energy released in this process?
W = P x t = 800 W x 2 hours = 0.8 kW x 2 hours = 1.6 kWh
The amount of energy expenditure of 1.6 kWh
In incandescent lamps, electric power converted into the form of light and heat energy. If a light on in an hour, so long as the lamp uses a certain amount of energy. When the lights were on for two hours, the lamp uses energy twice as much from the one hour.
From the description above, can be concluded:
The amount of energy used is proportional to the time the lights burning.
Scale electric power notation is written with the letter P, and electric power units called Watt a letter written with the notation W.
In electrical circuits, power is proportional to the voltage and current. The greater the flow and the greater the voltage, the greater the power generated. This statement can be written with the formula:
- P indicates electrical power to the unit Watt (W)
- V shows the line voltage to the units of volts (V)
- I show the units of electric current Ampere (A)
An electric iron works with 220 V voltage and current flowing in it for 3 A, what power it produces?
P = V x I = 220 V x 3 A = 660 W
The resulting power of 660 W
See picture below. If known lamp power (P) of 12 W, voltage (V) of 12 V, what is the electrical current (I) is flowing?
I = P / V = 12 W / 12 V = 1 A
The electric current flowing at 1 A
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Electrical resistance and Ohm's law
Electrical resistance (R) is the friction or obstacles that are given a substance to an electrical current. With this friction or obstacles, causing the motion of electrons decreases. Barriers that hinder electron movement is called the resistance, while the instrument is called a resistor or resistance. Unit to measure electrical resistance is called Ohm or by the symbol Ω (read Omega).
The greater the resistance of a conductor, the smaller the electrical current flowing to him.
The relationship between electric current, voltage, and electrical resistance in a circuit expressed in Ohm's law
- I shows the electrical current to the units of Ampere (A)
- R indicates a unit of electrical resistance Ohm (Ω)
See the picture below. Given the value of electric current (I) for 6 Ampere, and the value of resistance (R) of 15 Ω. What is the required voltage (V)?
V = I x R = 6 x 15 = 90 Volts
Voltage electricity
Electric voltage (V) is the force that moves electric current to flow along an electrical circuit. According to the theory of electron, a positively charged object if the object lack negatively charged electrons and if it is the excess electron. In different circumstances this is the emergence of the energy charge potential which lies between these objects. Therefore, if a piece of conducting wire connected between the two, there will be a transfer of energy, and goes on as long as there are different voltages. Voltage difference due to the occurrence of each charge has a potential power to move a load in a way attractive or reject.
Voltage difference between two points can be generated by conducting put pressure on electricity from a power plant, battery, or voltage sources other.
Batteries as a source of electric voltage
Unit to measure the electric voltage is called the Volt, or abbreviated with the letter V. PLN source voltage is 220 V, battery voltage typically 1.5 V, while the voltage batteries are usually 6 V and 12 V.
Electrons flow
According to the theory of electron: electrons flow from the excess electrons to the electron-deficient or from the negative charge toward the positive charge. But according to the direction of the current agreement (not the direction of flow of electrons) always moves from the positive to the negative. Look at the pictures below
Figure Flow Theory Based Electricity Electrons: electrons flow from negative to positive
Figure Flow Based Electricity Agreement: electrons flow from positive to negative
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Electricity flow
The flow of electrons moving in an electrical conductor with a certain velocity called the electric current (I). The emergence of electric current because there is a potential difference at two ends of a conductor. While the potential difference in the two conductor due to one end of the conductor to get a force that drives the electrons to move.
Electric current will only occur in a closed circuit. Unit to measure the electric current is called the Ampere or abbreviated with the letter A. One coulomb charge of an electron moving through a conductor of a circuit in one second is called an Ampere. The relationship between electrical current (I), the amount of electron charge (Q), and the unit time (t) is written with the formula
- I is the electric current (in Ampere)
- Q is the electron charge (in units of coulombs)
- T is time (in seconds)
What is the size of an electric current that flows when the number of electrons of 60 coulombs in a closed circuit for half a minute?
electric currents flowing at 2 Amperes.
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Electrons arrangement
Atom consists of nucleus and electrons orbiting the nucleus. The core itself consists of positively charged protons and uncharged neutrons. The electrons surrounding the nucleus are negatively charged. Large load equal protons and electrons, ie e = 1.6 x 10-19 coulombs.
Semiconductor materials most widely used in the manufacture of electronic devices is the silicon (Si). The atom consists of nucleus and 14 electrons orbiting the nucleus. Essentially consists of 14 protons and 14 neutrons. 14 electrons orbiting the nucleus is divided into 3 groups. Group closest to the core consists of 2 electrons, the group furthest from the core consists of 4 electrons, while the third group of 8 electrons located between the two groups.
Each group also called atomic skin. So The skin has 3 atoms that contain electrons. Electrons located in the outermost shell are called valence electrons. Energy electrons in the skin closest to the core is the largest. Power is due to the attraction between positive charges in the nucleus with the negative charge of electrons.
Power is on the outer shell is the smallest, therefore the electrons are most easily separated from the core. If despite these electrons then move freely, so-called free electrons. The number of free electrons in a substance determines the nature of electricity. Movement or the movement of free electrons has resulted in the emergence of electrical energy.
When such a large amount of iron or metal, then a good electrical conductivity. This substance is then known as the conductor material. And if the number of free electrons in such a timber, then the substance is difficult to conduct electricity or insulating materials known.
The number of free electrons in a substance such as silicon (Si) and Germanium (Ge) is not as much as in metals but not the least in the insulation, the electrical conductivity of metal was not as good but better than insulators. Such substances are called semi-conductor materials.
Based on the nature of the object categories electron
Basically, electrons are in each object, whether solid, liquid or gas. Here are outlined the position of electrons in the composition of an object.
Object is something that can be touched or seen with the naked eye.
Molecular is the smallest of things can still be divided again and still contains the chemical elements of the object.
Atom derived from the word which means not atomos indivisible, the smallest part of an object that can not be divided again. But after he was found redioktivitet symptoms, assuming it can not be maintained.Atom consists of electrons and atomic nuclei.
Based on the nature of the electron, it is divided into 3 categories:
Conductor: is it easy to conduct the electrical charge, for example iron and copper
Insulators: an object that is difficult to conduct electrical charges, for example plastic and wood
Semi-conductor: an object load electric conductivity is not as good but better conductor than an insulator, such as transistors and diodes
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Electronics is the study of the properties and use of the principle of work is the flow of electrons in a vacuum or gas (as in radio tubes) and the flow of electrons in a semi-conductor (such as in transistors).
Electronics include radio, radar, television, the industry regulatory system, computer, voice recording, measuring instruments, medical tools, mobile phones and devices that use radio tubes or semi-conductor devices.
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It has been so hot recently. Even in places like the UK the temperature has been crazy. I have always thought that dressing up is more difficult during this time of the year, as it is hard to create nice outfits that are also comfortable and that help you stay cool. I feel like it is much easier to layer up, which is what we do in winter. I thought it would be a good idea to share with you what are my summer essentials, which are the essentials for this kind of weather, basically.
On a daily basis, I tend to wear t-shirts only. For me it is the most comfortable option and we have a huge variety of styles to choose. I think that the best option is an oversized t-shirt, not only because I love oversized clothing as you all probably know, but also because they help you stay cool in the heat. It is always nice to have a flow of fresh air cooling your body when it's hot. My favourite kind of oversized t-shirts at the moment are the ones with raw hems and dropped shoulders, like the one I am wearing in the photos.
I wear jeans all the time, but it is just impossible to wear them here in summer. For this reason, I think that shorts are essential for this weather. Again, there are so many different options available, but I am a big fan of denim shorts, maybe because it is the summer version of the black jeans I always tend to wear. Moreover, I am so glad there are lots of distressed shorts nowadays. Those big holes are great for this hot weather, as well as really short shorts.
I wasn't going to buy any bum bag and I didn't have one before, but I am going to Adele's show at Wembley Stadium and I am not allowed to bring any backpack for security reasons. Because of that, I had to look for another option and here is where bum bags appeared in my life. Actually, Gallucks shared some from ASOS on his blog and I found one that I quite liked, which is the one in the photos. Now I think it is a summer essential because it is perfect for music events including concerts and festivals, and also for just going around town if you need to carry a few items with you but you don't want to use a full-size bag.
Obviously, I highly recommend that you wear some socks. However, I wanted to talk about wearing long socks and shorts. It is something that many people are doing at the moment and, at first, I thought it was not very cool. Now I am the one wearing them, so I can say I've changed my mind, which is always good guys. I could say I am an extremist in this sense, as I only wear this kind of long sporty socks or invisible socks. Both of them are great, but I think that the long ones add an extra touch to the outfit. Let me know what you think of them.
Sneakers are the most comfortable option when it comes to footwear. You can also wear sandals or flip flops, which I personally really like, but they can't beat sneakers, sorry. I have realised that all my footwear is black and white, and I think this is really good because I can use them with more different outfits. I am all about the all white sneakers too. They are hard to keep clean, but they look absolutely amazing. Mine are a pair of Ultraboosts that I showed you in another post (here) and I love them. The sole is silver though, but they are basically all white.
I hope you liked my essentials and the outfit. Let me know what your summer essentials are in the comments down below, as I would love to know if they are similar to mine or not. I am also going to ask for some help today, as I would love to know what kind of content do you enjoy the most because I want to blog more and I need some ideas. Please let me know in the comments or contact me using any of my social media.
You're right when you mention that the UK has been unprecedented hot – We're not used to this! I prefer winter when I can layer items!


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No patient preparation is required for this screening.
The Lung Select screening is offered Monday through Friday by appointment at Baptist Medical Center. Call 601-948-6262 for more information.
The Lung Cancer Alliance has named Baptist Health Systems a Screening Center of Excellence.
The Lung Select screening is provided in the Outpatient Radiology department, on the ground floor of the Colonnades medical office building at Baptist Medical Center. When you arrive for the screening, go directly to Outpatient Radiology.
During the screening, a radiological technician will perform a low dose CT scan of your chest. You will lie still on a table that the technician will advance to the appropriate position inside the CT scanner. A CT scanner is a computerized x-ray system that generates 3-D images of the inside of an object. A CT scan of the lungs can detect abnormalities that may be too small to be seen on a normal x-ray. The screening takes approximately 15 minutes.
Physicians who review results in the Lung Select screening program are board certified thoracic surgeons and pulmonologists at Baptist Medical Center. Pulmonologists have specialized training in the care of patients with lung diseases. Thoracic surgeons are specially trained in surgeries to treat lung conditions. When our team has completed evaluation of your screening, they will provide a report explaining your results. They will also make recommendations for any needed follow-up.
Our physicians will mail your completed screening report to you, usually in about one week. If your results indicate a need for immediate follow up, we will call you at the telephone number you provided.
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The goal of LDCT lung screening is to save lives. Without LDCT lung screening, lung cancer is usually not found until a person develops symptoms. At that time, the cancer is much harder to treat.
I am in the high-risk group but have been diagnosed with cancer in the past. Is LDCT lung screening appropriate for me?
It depends. In some cases, LDCT lung screening will not be appropriate, such as when your doctor is already following your cancer with CT scans. Ask your doctor to help determine if LDCT lung screening is right for you.
How is the screening performed?
LDCT lung screening is one of the easiest screening exams you can have. No medications are given, and no needles are used. You can eat before and after the exam. During the screening, a radiological technician will perform a low dose CT scan of your chest. You will lie still on a table that the technician will advance to the appropriate position inside the CT scanner. A CT scanner is a computerized x-ray system that generates 3-D images of the inside of an object. The screening process takes approximately 15 minutes.
Radiation exposure: LDCT lung screening uses radiation to create images of your lung. Radiation can increase a person's risk of cancer. By using special techniques, the amount of radiation in LDCT lung screening is small— about the same amount a person would receive from a screening mammogram.
False negatives: No test, including LDCT lung screening, is perfect. It is possible that you may have a medical condition, including lung cancer, that is not found during your screening. This is called a false negative.
False positives/additional testing: LDCT lung screening very often finds something in the lung that could be cancer but in fact is not. This is called a false positive. False positive tests often cause anxiety. In order to make sure these findings are not cancer, you may need to have more tests. These tests will be performed only if you give us permission.
Findings not related to lung cancer: Your LDCT lung screening also captures images of areas of your body next to your lungs. In a small percentage of cases (5%−10%), the CT scan will show an abnormal finding in one of these areas, such as your kidneys, adrenal glands, liver or thyroid. This finding may not be serious; however, you may need to be examined further.
Does Medicare and insurance cover the screening?
Medicare and some insurance plans cover the screening. Any additional testing you may need, based on the results from the screening, will also be billed to your insurance. Most insurance companies will cover the cost of these additional tests. If you do not have insurance, you will need to cover the cost of any testing. Our patient financial counselors can help you understand your payment options.
About one out of four LDCT lung screenings will find something in the lung that may require additional imaging or evaluation. Most often these findings are lung nodules. Lung nodules are very small collections of tissue in the lung. These nodules are very common, and the vast majority—more than 97%—are not cancer (benign). Most are normal lymph nodes or small areas of scarring from past infections.
Less commonly, lung nodules are cancer. If a small lung nodule is found to be cancer, the cancer can be cured more than 90% of the time. That is the purpose of the screening. To distinguish the large number of benign (noncancerous) nodules from the few nodules that are in fact cancer, we may need to get more images before your next yearly screening. If the nodule has suspicious features (for example, it is large, has an odd shape or grows over time), we will refer you to a specialist for further testing.
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