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Interested in becoming a foster parent? L.A….
About a decade ago, Sandra and Manuel Bubian were trying to grow their family when doctors discovered in Sandra cancerous cells that led to a life-saving hysterectomy.
The Wilmington resident was cancer-free but devastated.
The couple, married almost 18 years, went to an informational meeting at the Children's Bureau's Carson office and took the first step in becoming foster care parents.
Today, the Bubians have been foster parents to more than 60 children. They adopted Mia, the first child they ever raised as foster parents, in 2011, and are now in the process of adopting another little girl.
On July 14, the Children's Bureau Family Foster Care & Adoption is hosting an informational meeting about the foster care and adoptive process in an effort to recruit prospective parents, much like the one the Bubians attended.
The need for more parents is significant. California has about 64,000 children in foster care.
About 21,000 children are in foster care in Los Angeles County, with 500 foster children waiting for a family to adopt them.
Children's Bureau is open to prospective parents of all races, religions, marital status, gender identity, disability or other considerations.
Families who are chosen will get training, family assessment, approval and support.
To get a better idea of being a Children's Bureau resource family, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HYsV-VO2Rk&feature=youtu.be to hear about their experiences.
Bubian said prospective parents don't need to have a big house or lots of money to be a foster parent.
"You just need to have time and love for them," she said.
For more information and to RSVP: Call 213-342-0162, toll free 800-730-3933 or email RFrecruitment@all4kids.org. For an informational packet or application, visit www.all4kids.org/program/foster-care/.


Government raises threat level to 'severe', its second highest level of terror alert.
"It shouldn't be thought to be linked to Detroit or anywhere else for that matter," Johnson said.
"The appraisal centre keeps the threat level under constant review and makes its judgments based on a broad range of factors, including the intent and capabilities of international terrorist groups in the UK and overseas," the statement said.
The increased threat level meant that Britain would put "more resources in, we heighten the state of vigilance", Johnson said.
A Home Office advisory said the threat level meant people should remain on alert for danger, including looking for suspicious bags on public transport.
But it added that they should go ahead with life as normal as the risk of being caught up in an attack was very low.
Crispin Black, a British security analyst, told Al Jazeera that the British government is worried.
"Although the home secretary was vague, he is saying there is more need for vigilance," Black said.
"For the alleged Detroit bomber, there are supposed to be 20 more like him.
"The security alert at India's airports today is very significant, as well as the seven CIA operatives who were killed in Khost in Afghanistan [on December 30]"
"Al-Qaeda and its affiliates are still an on-the-ball organisation. We have to relearn every time that al-Qaeda can come back every time."
The threat level was last at severe on July 20, 2009, when it was downgraded to 'substantial' which means the threat of a attack is a "strong possibility".


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U.S. Treasury extends application period for employee retention credit
By Caribbean Business on January 16, 2019
SAN JUAN – The executive director of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration (PRFAA) announced Wednesday that the U.S. Treasury Department has extended the deadline established to request the tax credit granted to Puerto Rican employers for retaining employees in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and María.
"The deadline to apply for this benefit originally was December 31, 2018, but thanks to the close collaboration with both the [Puerto Rico] Treasury and the federal Treasury, we have achieved that it be extended until March 31, 2019, so that all affected employers can obtain this credit," Carlos Mercader said in release issued by his office.
In September 2017, Congress granted tax benefits to employers whose businesses became inoperative as a result of the hurricanes, but still kept their employees on the payroll.
"This credit is calculated by taking into account payroll payments made since the passage of the hurricanes until the reopening or permanent closure of the companies and businesses affected."
More employee-retention benefit funds for hurricane-affected employers disbursed
Hurricane IrmaHurricane Mariatax credits
Re-Grow Program Beneficiaries Receive Guidance
FEMA Awards $93 Million to Rebuild Puerto Rico Properties Impacted by 2017 Hurricanes
Puerto Rico Housing Dept.: $800 Million in CDBG-DR Funds Available
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*Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited commissions 66 MWp solar energy project in Jordan*
Mumbai, September 22, 2021: Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited (SWSL / Company) (BSE Scrip Code: 542760; NSE Symbol: SWSOLAR), one of the world's leading solar EPC and O&M solutions provider, today announced that it has commissioned the 66 MWp Al Husainiyah solar power plant in Jordan.
The project, located on an area of 1.3 sq. kms in Ma'an Governorate, 200 km south of Amman, was executed with more than 850,000 safe manhours during the pandemic, by following all the necessary safety protocols and guidelines set by the local authorities.
The Al Husainiyah project will save around 50,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually, thus reducing the dependency on fossil fuels and unlocking large scale solar opportunities for the country.
Mr. Amit Jain, Global CEO, Sterling and Wilson Solar Group said, "We are delighted to announce the commissioning of the Al Husainiyah project in Jordan amid such difficult times. Due to the outspread of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdowns in India and other countries, there were delays in manufacturing, FAT of material and construction work at the site. However, we arranged priority deliveries for material from OEMs, enabled remote monitoring, hired a local team, and provided necessary training to them, to deliver the project as per the agreed timelines."
"This is our third project in the country, and we are proud to be a contributing player in Government of Jordan's mission of switching to renewable energy. These projects are critical for Jordan's economic growth by reducing its reliance on costly hydrocarbon imports for power generation", he further added.
Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited has been executing projects globally and has to its credit more than 11.4 GWp of solar power projects (commissioned and under various stages of construction) in various geographies. The Company also manages a portfolio of 8.8 GWp of O&M projects globally, a testament to its best-in-class services. Having executed multiple projects in MENA with a portfolio of around 2.2 GWp, Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited stands tall as a renewable player in this region.
About Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited
Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited, a Shapoorji Pallonji group company, is a global pure-play, end-to-end solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions provider. The Company provides EPC services primarily for utility-scale solar power projects, with a focus on project design and engineering, and manages all aspects of project execution from conceptualizing to commissioning. The Company also provides operations and maintenance (O&M) services, including for projects constructed by third parties. Present in 24 countries today, Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited has operations in India, South-East Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australia.
Website: www.sterlingandwilsonsolar.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sterling-and-wilson-solar/


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Albertazzi History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The surname Albertazzi came from Alberto which is formed from the words "ala," which means "everything," and "bertha," which means "famous." Thus the name means one who is famous in everything.
Early Origins of the Albertazzi family
The surname Albertazzi was first found in Bologna (Latin: Bononia), the largest city and the capital of Emilia-Romagna Region, with Leandro Alberto and Oreste degli Alberti in the 13th century. The latter was a famous poet and was a contemporary and friend of Petrarca.
Early History of the Albertazzi family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Albertazzi research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1270, 1298, 1300, 1430, 1528, 1644, 1685, 1623, 1698, 1664, 1716, 1473, 1533, 1404, 1400, 1479, 1739, 1670 and 1727 are included under the topic Early Albertazzi History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Albertazzi Spelling Variations
In comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Albertazzi include Albert, Albertazzi, Albertuzzi, Albertis, Albertelli, Albertinelli, Albertini, Alberto, Albertocchi, Albertoli, Albertolli, Alberton, Albertoni, Albertosi, Albertotti, Albertucci, Aliberti, Alierti, Aliverti, D'Albert, D'Alberti, D'Albertis, D'Alberto, DeAlbertellis, DeAlberti and many more.
Early Notables of the Albertazzi family (pre 1700)
Prominent among members of the family was Ignazio Albertini (Albertino) (c. 1644-1685) an Italian Baroque violinist and composer; Paluzzo Paluzzi Altieri degli Albertoni (1623-1698), an Italian Catholic Cardinal; Giuseppe Alberti (1664-1716), an Italian painter of the Baroque period; Ludovica Albertoni (1473-1533), sometimes known as Louisa Albertoni or Ludovica Albertoni Cetera, is considered a blessed person, beatified by Pope Clement X; Leon Battista Alberti, born in 1404, who was a famous architect, painter, organist, and writer in Florence. Among his well known architectural works are the church of San Andrea in Mantua, the church of San Francesco in Rimini, and the facade...
Another 119 words (8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Albertazzi Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Albertazzi family
Discovered in the immigration and passenger lists were a number of people bearing the name Albertazzi: Otto Alberti, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1871, and Augosto Alberti, who arrived in the United States with his family in 1856.
Contemporary Notables of the name Albertazzi (post 1700) +
Emma Albertazzi (1814-1847), born Emma Howson, an English stage contralto, daughter of Francis Howson, a music teacher in London; she fell into consumption, of which she died at St. John's Wood, 27 Sept. 1847 and left five children utterly destitute, for whom a subscription was raised [1]
Giorgio Albertazzi (1923-2016), Italian actor and film director
Michelangelo Albertazzi (b. 1991), Italian professional footballer
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One of the best ways to avoid evictions is by thoroughly screening your tenants. By selecting a tenant with a record of paying rent on time and taking care of rental properties, you reduce your risk of having to evict. However, bad things can happen to even the best tenants. If you find that you have to evict a tenant, make sure you follow the court's instructions carefully. Mistakes can be costly, and can result in a longer process.
The most common reason to evict a tenant is for nonpayment of rent. As soon as rent is late, you can serve your tenants a Three Day Notice. This document tells the tenants that they have three days to pay the rent that's due. If they don't pay, legal eviction proceedings will begin against the tenant.
Another reason you may need to evict a tenant is for a lease violation. If you discover that your tenant has violated the lease, you must provide a 14 Day Notice to Cure. This notice tells the tenant that the lease will terminate in 30 days unless the tenant cures the lease violation within 14 days.
If the tenant does not pay the overdue rent or correct the lease violation within the time period allowed by law, you can file a motion with the district court, asking for a court order for possession of the property. Usually, the filing cost is less than $100. If your rental property is in Missouri, this process is pretty simple, and you can often do this without an attorney. In Kansas, however, there are some complications that make it more difficult, and we recommend you work with an experienced lawyer.
The tenant will receive a copy of the paperwork you filed in court, and a hearing date will be set where you and the tenant must appear before the judge. Remember: your tenant can pay in full at any time to stop the eviction proceedings. If the tenant challenges the eviction, the judge will hear their defense. You'll be able to state your case as well, so be prepared with a copy of the lease, the eviction notice you served, and any financial documents that demonstrate rent has not been paid. The judge will make a final decision, and if it's in your favor – you'll regain possession of your property.
Property management companies in Kansas City can help you evict a tenant. If you have any questions about how to protect your investment properties or anything pertaining to KC property management, please don't hesitate to contact us at Key Partners Property Management.


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Is it just me or does anyone else seem to get the fast forward lag against certain players? Especially when you're in a prime attacking position.. surely it can't be coincidence as the timing of it is all too perfect for the opposition.
Can anybody shed some light as to how you can tell if someone is lag switching against you and maybe any tips for playing against it?
lag switching v the server ....no chance.
its to do with how much packet loss you have and their netcode.
the netcode can handle a certain amount fo packet loss and time sensitive games with more data than others you will feel it.
now ea have hidden the fact they can measure udp packet loss but dont want to show us.
because if you get packet loss on a server based game your isp will tell you that they need to have a servercloser to you or in a better location...its down to routes.
your packets may be being sent via a congested route at times which will impact this game online.
if they spread servers out it would help many.
but it will also cost more.
so the idiots stick them on the edge of europe meaning only those with decent routes get the benefit of good consistent gameplay.
ea are a bunch of cheapskate numpties.
Not had speed up lag yet, just the slow game play where your players can't turn, weak shots etc. The little man getting **** on by ea, youtubers don't get this bs. Why?
they become youtubers because they dont get it.
this is an internet issue that ea have washed their hands with.
they could help us but it would also mean people would point out they need more servers spread out all over the place for server game modes.
if you get it in seasons well thats your issue....it doesnt help though that ea dont tell you you have an issue.


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Chulhas linked to 25% of pollution-related deaths in India: IIT Bombay study
Exposure to air pollutant PM 2.5 from the burning of domestic biomass (chulha) is the deadliest source of air pollution in India, responsible for around 25% of all pollutionlinked deaths in the country, according to a study.
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The study found that the burning of biomass or solid fuel was the biggest source of PM 2.5 in both cities and villages.,
The situation could be worse as the study did not measure its indoor impact.,
New Delhi: Exposure to air pollutant PM 2.5 from the burning of domestic biomass (chulha) is the deadliest source of air pollution in India, responsible for around 25% of all pollution-linked deaths in the country, according to a study.
The study, 'Burden of Disease Attributable to Major Air Pollution Sources in India', found that the burning of biomass or solid fuel was the biggest source of PM 2.5 in both cities and villages. The situation could be worse as the study did not measure its indoor impact.
"Residential biomass burning also impacts outdoor air quality, so the emissions exit the kitchen area and cause high exposure outside," said Chandra Venkataraman, a scientist at IIT-Bombay who led a part of the study.
The research was conducted by IIT-Bombay and the US-based Health Effects Institute and Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME).
The study attributed nearly 26.7 lakh deaths in India to the burning of biomass at home in 2015. Coal combustion was the second biggest source, causing 15.5% of all, or 16.6 lakh deaths. Agricultural burning — though the practice is limited to some northern and central states — caused 66,000 deaths.
Even in Delhi, the largest source of PM 2.5 exposure is residential biomass burning, followed by open burning of trash, according to the study. This may be due to the use of 'chulhas' and solid fuels in the rural areas surrounding Delhi.
In fact, PM 2.5 pollution from the entire Indo-Gangetic plains area can travel to Delhi, scientists said. Venkataraman warned that this could be the tip of the iceberg, and said the deaths linked to PM 2.5 could increase substantially if proper action was not taken.
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After using only flip phones, this week we bought our first smartphone, an unlocked Motorola G4 Play at Walmart for $74. We haven't loaded a SIM card yet but have been using our home wi-fi to set it up. Hubby has been pushing for a smartphone because he feels we are falling way behind with technology. Although I'm happy with my flip phone, I understand where he's coming from and was thrilled to find such a good little phone for such a good price.
I have been searching for the best provider for us. We don't need unlimited everything because we won't use it. We decided to give Twigby a try. They run off Sprint with Verizon as a backup, both of which are strong in our area. The SIM card was only $2.99 with free shipping and should be here in a couple of days. With their low prices and service that seems to fit us, I figure it is worth spending $2.99 to see how the service runs. The savings would be great if it works well. With the lowest priced talk combined with the lowest priced data plan, the bill will be $12 monthly plus any standard tax-type fees. Texting and roaming are free. You can choose to participate in their plan to avoid overages or, if you go over, you can agree to bump your service to the next level. It sounds very good, and I'm crossing my fingers Twigby will be the right one.
I know we won't use the smartphone like most do, which is one reason why I've held off on buying one until now. I'll admit that it has been fun setting it up and learning all about it. And, it's nice having another device for the internet since hubby and I share a desktop computer now. It works great on our home wi-fi, and of course I love that because we're paying for wi-fi anyway.
I've seen cell phones for as high as 700 dollars....in todays world your almost REQUIRED to have a cell phone, which means an additional monthly bill that you didn't have to worry about 15 years ago.
What type of cell phone do you all have and with what carrier?
As crazy as it sounds, I have 2 tracfones (pay as you go and I just add money to them about every month and a half). They both were 19.99 when I bought them!
We both have Smartphones and use MetroPcs. No landlines for us simply because it would be an unnecessary, extra expense.
But I do admit that if the power ever goes out for an extended period of time and our cells were dead or very low on power at the time, we'd be screwed.
iPhone 6. Always purchase the phone, then use a pre-pay service. I use Verizon pre-pay, at $45 a month unlimited everything, with automatic payment monthly. Only way to go.
How is the internet speed with your phone?
That must be an old plan. There's no such plan exist today.
I like the phone but starting to dislike my mobile carrier.
I had been with Sprint for years (15+) and switched to T-Mobile last year because Sprint's customer service had devolved and they kept tacking on various fees and such. I'm not an especially frugal person or easily annoyed by these things but when paired with rude customer service...I finally had enough.
T-Mobile was great at first. Now we are having trouble with them trying to charge for services that we don't use, etc.
Samsung Galaxy S6. It will be paid for next month, and then my wireless bill will only consist of cell service, not the phone payment. I have no plans to upgrade it to a newer phone. And yippee! No early termination fee if I decide to go with another plan besides Verizon's. I will wait and see what my new bill looks like before making a decision.
I use the phone mainly for texting and for making/receiving calls. I rarely turn the wireless or mobile data features on, but I can't say I never do that.
I have a ZTE ZMax Pro Android that I bought for $99 from MetroPCS the plan is only $30 a month. I got this phone because it has 32 G of memory and all the other cheap ones have 8 and half is taken by the operating system and before this I would have to delete apps when I wanted a new one, now I don't have to. It also has a fingerprint sensor which is nice for cheaper phones, a large screen and good cameras.
Verizon does offer a pre paid plan with limitations of course.
A Crapple (i.e. expensive throwaway toy) phone from work so they foot the bill. They issued those stupid things to everybody 3 years or so ago. I still give everybody the direct number to my desk like I always have done. I don't even remember the last time I turned it on in fact I don't think I've even taken it out of the box. Betcha the nonreplaceable battery's probably completely shot.
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Ranking NBA title contenders – Sports Illustrated
We are nearly halfway through the NBA season, and the year 2023 is rapidly approaching. That feels like a good time as any to rank contenders in the NBA. These are the teams who I believe can actually win a championship this year, though some need more breaks than others. In a season defined by an uneasy parity, there are arguably more contenders than ever …
11. Cavaliers
See No. 10 below.
10. Pelicans
The Cavs and Pels are in the same category for me: one year away. Young teams typically need some shared playoff experience before they can win a ring. Cleveland missed the playoffs last season, while New Orleans was a first-round exit. Both have some reinforcements in the likes of Donovan Mitchell and Zion Williamson. Those guys can and have made a significant impact for these clubs so far. Still, they still need a little playoff seasoning before they can finish the job.
9. Suns
Phoenix lives on the razor's edge of catastrophe and inspiring story. Devin Booker's injury is a concern. So is depth. The team needs to make a trade. Chris Paul looks older than ever. And despite all the obstacles and not having their starting lineup for most of the season, the Suns are only three games behind first place in the West. I can't quit this team.
8. Grizzlies
I hate to put Memphis this low, and I will deservedly draw the ire of Grizzlies fans. The Grizz have been near the top of the standings all season, even though Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane have played only four games and 55 minutes together. The lack of shooting on this team is starting to worry me, though. Can we trust the likes of John Konchar, Santi Aldama and David Roddy in a playoff series, for example? Are those the guys who are even going to play? There are still some rotation gymnastics that need to be sorted out here. And Ja is obviously Ja. I just need to see some more reps from the supporting cast in big moments.
7. 76ers
Now things are getting tricky. The Sixers have been fantastic this season, and both James Harden and Joel Embiid are thriving. They've been climbing the standings even without spark-plug guard Tyrese Maxey, who is set to return from injury soon. The "Harden may want to return to Houston" reports are a head-scratcher, though. Do we need to worry about his investment level? And the East is really loaded this year. Overall, I'm impressed with Philly. Putting them this low has more to do with how I feel about other teams on this list.
6. Warriors
This may even be too low, frankly. I'm not convinced healthy Steph, Dray and Klay can be beaten in a playoff series. This team needs more vets, and I think that will happen before the start of the postseason. One or two pieces could unlock this whole thing. Then you look at the Dubs' league-worst road record and think, the regular season has to mean something, right?
5. Nuggets
The Joker is giving us MVP-level play for the third straight season, Jamal Murray is rounding back into normal self and Aaron Gordon is a stealth All-Star. Meanwhile, offseason pickups Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Bruce Brown have provided very solid support. This is the best team Denver has put around Nikola Jokić, and this is probably the best chance he's had to win a title. My fear? The defense, which is seventh-worst in the league. Can they make it work around Michael Porter Jr. and Jokić in a playoff series? Denver needs significant improvement on that end of the floor to be taken more seriously. You also can't count out an MVP.
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4. Clippers
They are starting to put things together, and Kawhi is showing flashes of being the two-way Terminator again. This is ultimately a bet on the Clips' lineup flexibility and high-end talent. In a different season, I don't think I could put them this high. In a year without a clear juggernaut, Los Angeles has more time to bring its veteran team along more slowly. The Clips have a proven playoff coach and a two-time Finals MVP with a high-IQ rotation. All the ingredients are here, and even if the dish is a long way from being cooked, I'm more confident in this final product than most.
3. Bucks
On one hand, Milwaukee's defense. On the other, its half-court offense. I'm excited to see this team integrate Joe Ingles and Khris Middleton into the rotation, and hopefully the latter especially can help when the scoring bogs down and Giannis Antetokounmpo is asked to go one-on-one. It's very hard to separate the top three teams on this list. Since the start of the season, Milwaukee's defense has taken a slight tumble, and the offense is in the bottom third of the league. While there are good reasons to believe both will improve, I don't love that combination.
2. Nets
The Nets are the hottest team in the NBA, and Kevin Durant is playing like MVP Kevin Durant. Brooklyn is top 10 in both offense and defense, and the defense especially has made a massive improvement since the start of the season. The role players have been fantastic, and don't look now, but Ben Simmons has been looking very comfortable in the defender/distributor role everyone has been clamoring for him to play. What really has me excited ultimately is this version of Durant has an argument for best player in the world. You don't want to see Durant like this in a playoff series. If—a massive, giant, room-filling IF—this team can avoid distractions, it is a serious problem for the rest of the league.
1. Celtics
A beautiful team for the modern NBA. The Celtics are the realized version of what the Clippers have been trying to be. Incredible flexibility to play big or small. Defenders at every position. Outstanding shooting. Depth. Finals experience. Boston checks every box. The Celtics are on pace to have the best offense in NBA history, and after a slow start to the season, are now seventh in defense. If there's one team that's separated itself from the pack, it's Boston.
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He is undeniably one of the hardest working men in music. In addition to ongoing work as surround sound and new stereo remixer for bands including King Crimson, Yes, Jethro Tull, XTC, Hawkwind, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Tears for Fears, Simple Minds, Roxy Music and Caravan, with more groups being added on a regular basis, Steven Wilson has, since 2009—when he placed his flagship group Porcupine Tree on indefinite hiatus- -built a solo career that has grown at a remarkable rate with each passing year.
While he released his first solo record, the acclaimed Insurgentes (Kscope), in 2009, it wasn't until the release of the even better-received double-disc follow-up, 2011's Grace for Drowning (Kscope), that, with sufficient repertoire and the formation of a touring band—which, despite occasional shifts due to scheduling issues and instrumental requirements, has remained relatively stable ever since—the singer/guitarist/keyboardist began hitting the road with a live show that may have run on a smaller budget (and initially played in smaller venues) than Porcupine Tree, but looked every bit a big-budget show, with spectacular rear projections, lighting and other visual and sonic effects.
But one of the most important things that Wilson learned from his years fronting Porcupine Tree has been the importance of momentum. In order to build a career and not just retain but continually grow his audience, Wilson understands that he needs to be a constant presence. Wilson has continued to release studio albums like clockwork every two years, with Grace for Drowning followed, first, by 2013's even more progressive-leaning The Raven That Refused to Sing (And Other Stories) (Kscope)- -an album which had become, according to Wilson at the time of his February, 2015 All About Jazz interview (coinciding with the release of his fourth studio album), ..."the most successful album of my whole career...the best-selling record I've ever done"; and, most recently, 2015's even more ambitious concept album, Hand. Cannot. Erase. (Kscope).
While still sufficiently entrenched in progressive rock to retain his growing legion of fans of that genre, Hand. Cannot. Erase. also reflects his broader interests more so than any album since Insurgentes— interests that have always been a part of his identity in side projects like Bass Communion, Incredible Expanding Mindfuck, and his decade-plus duo project with singer Tim Bowess, No-Man, amongst many others. Topping numerous charts and continuing to grow his audience beyond the conventional "grey hairs and no hairs" who largely populate the progressive rock community, Wilson's penchant for a good pop song, while easily identifiable in Porcupine Tree songs like "Lazarus," and "The Sound of Muzak," has never been so seamlessly blended with his progressive leanings, his predilection for electronics/electronica/noise music, and a multiplicity of other concerns as it is on Hand. Cannot. Erase. His world tour in support of that album- -which began at its release and has continued into 2016—been so successful that, as just one example, he sold out two nights at the 2015 Festival International de Jazz De Montréal, playing a venue that was considerably larger than Club Soda, where he'd brought The Raven tour two years earlier...and for just one night.
But beyond keeping his website and Facebook pages regularly active with news, video clips and more, Wilson has also continued to maintain momentum with additional releases since 2011. Catalogue | Preserve | Amass was self-released in February, 2012; a single-disc live album issued in a limited-run that quickly sold out and now commands well over $100 on sites like Amazon and Discogs. Get All You Deserve (Kscope, 2012) came just seven months later, documenting an entire show and released on DVD, Blu Ray, and a Deluxe Edition that included both Blu Ray and DVD, as well as two CDs housed in a hardcover book with tour photos that also placed emphasis on Lasse Hoile's stunning imagery.
Just eight months after the release of The Raven That Refused to Sing came Drive Home (Kscope, 2013), a DVD/CD or Blu Ray/CD combo that, in addition to the videos for The Raven's evocative title track and "Drive Home," one of the album's more accessible tracks, included four concert videos of material from The Raven and one live song from Insurgentes. The release also included two audio-only tracks: "The Birthday Party," a song/story that didn't make the cut for the six ghost stories that formed the basis for The Raven; and an orchestral version of "The Raven That Refused to Sing" that provided an alternative perspective to one of Wilson's most beautiful songs, along with Grace for Drowning's "Deform to Form a Star."
2014 may have been a relatively quiet year for Wilson's solo career—as he prepped Hand. Cannot. Erase for release, along with rehearsing a live show that upped the ante on what he'd done previously, as well as dealing with the recruitment of two additional musicians into the fold for tour legs that group regulars, guitarist Guthrie Govan and drummer Marco Minnemann, could not make due to scheduling conflicts. While Govan and Minnemann have been important to the chemistry of a group that also includes consistent group mainstays, keyboardist Adam Holzman and bassist/stick player/backing vocalist Nick Beggs, it ultimately turned out that guitarist Dave Kilminster (perhaps best-known for his role in ex-Pink Floyd bassist/guitarist/vocalist Roger Waters' massive solo tour of that group's The Wall from 2010-2013), and drummer Craig Blundell (better known as a clinician/technician but who has, no doubt due to his work with Wilson, also ended up on recent recordings by progressive rockers Lonely Robot and Pendragon) were more than capable of not just filling Govan and Minnemann's shoes, but making them their own.
Still, Wilson made sure that, in addition to a number of new surround and stereo mixes of classic albums by Yes, Gentle Giant, XTC, Tears for Fears and Jethro Tull, his own visibility remained a constant in 2014. First, early 2014 saw a second run of the untitled I.E.M. (Incredible Expanding Mindfuck) box, initially released in 2010 by Germany's Tone Float label in a limited run of 2,000 copies, collecting everything Wilson had recorded between 1996 and 2001 as I.E.M., and which reflected his love of '70s Krautrock: improvised music with occasional guests including Porcupine Tree alum, bassist Colin Edwin; ex-Henry Cow reed player Geoff Leigh; and drummers Chris Maitland and Mark Simnett, later edited and processed in the studio.
March brought Cover Versions (Kscope), which collected—first as a two-LP set, and then, three months later, on CD—a series of six "two song singles" first released on Tone Float between 2003 and 2010 as CD singles and 7" vinyl. Each single backed relatively low-key interpretations of songs by Alanis Morissette, ABBA,The Cure, Mommus, Prince and Donovan with a Wilson original with one exception where, instead of a Wilson track, he contributed a traditional English folk song, "The Unquiet Grave."
Then, in May, Tone Float released another untitled box set that, also in a limited run of 2,000 copies, collected a series of albums and EPs by Wilson's solo electronic project Bass Communion; originally issued, for the most part, on vinyl and now largely out of print, this box—like the I.EM. box—housed four CDs in a beautiful hard slipcase along with a booklet of artwork. May also saw the remastered reissue of the out-of-print Yellow Hedgerow Dreamscapes on Wilson's own Headphone Dust imprint, bringing some of Porcupine Tree's very earliest recordings back into print after its original cassette release...an appropriate move, since Porcupine Tree began as a solo project for a very young Wilson, and only morphed into a band when it's success demanded that Wilson put one together to play the music live.
Along with the CD issue of Cover Versions, June saw the announcement of a three-LP set on Headphone Dust, collecting Wilson's two albums as Continuum, a duo with guitarist Dirk Serries that tackled music ranging from ambient to doom metal, and which first saw the light of day on CD in 2005 and 2007.
In September, Wilson's regular reed/woodwind multi-instrumentalist Theo Travis—who toured both Grace for Drowning and The Raven but, with reduced participation on Hand. Cannot. Erase., was not included in that touring band—released Twice Around the World, an independently published book collecting revised tour blogs from his two world tours with Wilson, and which provided an unusually candid insider's look at life on the road.
Then, as Wilson and the group hit the studio to record Hand. Cannot. Erase. in September, there was even more Wilson content, this time in the form of two Kscope reissues of No-Man's final studio albums, 2003's Together We're Stranger and 2008's Schoolyard Ghosts, while October saw a vinyl repress of Wilson's Unreleased Electronic Music on Headphone Dust, a two-LP set of music recorded between 1990 and 2003.
Once Wilson released Hand. Cannot. Erase. and hit the road in support of what has become his most acclaimed recording and live show yet, there was plenty of momentum in the form of album and tour reviews...but Wilson continued to think ahead, with two recordings released four months apart, beginning in the fall of 2015—just seven months after his new studio album hit the streets. One, the EP-length 4 1/2, released on Blu Ray, CD and vinyl, will satisfy existing Wilson fans' craving for new music; the other, a three-sided double-LP (the fourth side containing an engraving of the lyrics to one of his songs) called Transience, collects of some of Wilson's more accessible music—an intelligent move given his increasingly broad audience, that will appeal to existing fans as well acting as a potent introduction. Both releases continues to build Wilson's momentum as he continues his Hand. Cannot. Erase. tour with dates— following gigs in the UK and continental Europe at the beginning of the year—in North and South America, to be followed by a return to Europe in the spring.
For his first collection of largely extant music made since he went solo in 2009, Wilson brings together some of his most accessible writing on Transience. With over 60 minutes of music spread over three sides of a two-LP set, accessible shouldn't in any way suggest lack of depth or substance. His new recording of Porcupine Tree's "Lazarus" may be a relatively faithful re-recording, but with guitarist Guthrie Govan's gritty slide guitar and Adam Holzman's always-imaginative piano work, it works as a reminder of Wilson's two decades recording and subsequently touring as Porcupine Tree. More importantly, it serves notice that—after leaving PT repertoire off the table for his first solo tour and introducing just a single early PT tune, "Radioactive Toy," as an occasional encore during The Raven tour—that Wilson is beginning to reclaim some of the massive repertoire he wrote for that group between 1987 and 2009.
But it's hearing the entire 13-song collection, back-to-back, that demonstrates how unfair it has been, perhaps, to categorize Wilson so decidedly in the progressive rock camp when he has always been much broader. He may prove, with songs like Grace for Drowning's "Postcard" and, in particular, the especially beautiful "Deform to Form a Star," that he likes to work with some of the more recognizable colours of prog rock—most notably his love of the analog tape-driven mellotron that so defined groups like the Moody Blues, King Crimson, Yes and Genesis in the late '60s/early '70s, as well as other analog textures like Fender Rhodes, Hammond organ and MiniMoog—but he's always been a sonic experimenter and collector, with his use of Michiyo Yagi's 17-string bass koto on Insurgentes' wonderfully constructed yet, at its core, compositionally simple title track just one example. That album's opener, "Harmony Korine," may also revolve around a relatively simply idea but, as Wilson builds the tune from arpeggiated guitars and mathematically precise drums to a chorus that's all aggro distorted guitars and harsh keys, it becomes immediately clear how much sense his relationship with Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt has made...and how his interest in some of the most extreme metal and noise music imbued Porcupine Tree's music at times, but in ways that were somehow more eminently easy to digest.
With the overall concept and running order of Hand. Cannot. Erase., it's hard to imagine any of its music taken out of order—and, even more so, out of context. But just as Wilson has divided the music up live and placed other material in its midst, here the inclusion of that album's folkloric "Transience," the pure pop of its pulsating title track (despite being in 9/4) and, perhaps most significantly, his extraction of "Happy Returns"—the album's heartbreakingly poignant vocal closer, with some of Wilson's most evocative (yet still subtle) vocal work to date and a guitar solo from Govan that's not just an album highlight but, in its concision and structural perfection, one of his best with Wilson to date—demonstrate that as much as they work so very well together they also work equally as distinct and separate entities.
Given The Raven's progressive leanings, it's also perhaps surprising, upon hearing "The Pin Drop" and "Drive Home," just how easily digestible they are, despite being on an album filled with complexity and detail...just two more examples of Wilson's ability to marry memorable melody with greater structural depth. "Drive Home" may be episodic in nature, but at its core it's still a song with definable verses and choruses that Wilson has simply expanded into a larger compositional construct.
Sonically, Transience's mastering for vinyl is surprisingly rich and deep, though full disclosure must admit that, without a turntable, this review is of WAV files provided that were used to cut the LPs. Still, irrespective of the format, bringing the sound worlds of music from five albums—Wilson also includes his spare version of Alanis Morissette's "Thank You," from Cover Versions, along with the new version of "Lazarus"—together to form a cogent, consistent-sounding program is no mean feat. And yet—no surprise, coming from a musician who has spent as much time behind a sound board and a computer as he has writing and performing—Transience manages to accomplish precisely that.
Wilson's strength on Transience is in choices and sequencing that will, no doubt, draw people who claim to "hate" progressive music right into it on pieces like "The Pin Drop" and Grace for Drowning's brooding "Index," while recognizing that Wilson is far from retro and is, instead, a thoroughly contemporary artist. Constantly on the lookout for new ways to bring disparate sonics and musical concepts together, Wilson draws upon the broadest possible sources to fashion music that continues to evolve with each passing year...and which has already achieved that most desirable of goals: being instantly recognizable.
An album that stands on its own and which, with edited versions of some of the material, has plenty of appeal for existing Wilson fans, Transience is also a recording for those who are relatively new to some of the sounds and constructs found across its 13 songs, but who may well find themselves compelled to dig into Wilson's full back catalog once they've finished spinning it.
Bookended by two pieces approaching the ten-minute mark, the six-song, 37-minute 4 1/2 acts as an interim album between Hand. Cannot. Erase. and studio album number five. While some of the music dates a long way back, the majority of it was finished over the past couple of years. In fact, those who purchased the expensive (but absolutely beautiful) deluxe hardcover editions of Hand. Cannot. Erase. and The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories) may be slightly miffed that three pieces on 4 1/2 began as pieces written and recorded during those sessions and yet were not included as extras on those special editions.
Still, the truth is that musicians often record more than they release, and only find their way back to those unreleased and often unfinished ideas/songs later—sometimes many years later. An example is "Happiness III," a song Wilson first wrote in 2003, but was later recorded as part of the Hand. Cannot. Erase. session. A strong song, with lyrics that make sense in the context of the album's overall narrative, it's also easy to see why it didn't make the cut for the album, in the same way that a movie director may film some terrific material that, in the end, simply doesn't work because it either slows the narrative down or, worse, deflects from it completely. A relatively straightforward song that also makes sense as being written during Wilson's years with Porcupine Tree—especially in context of the music he was writing for the group's follow-up to 2002's superb In Absentia, Deadwing (Lava, 2005)—it may be performed to excellence by Wilson's core touring group of keyboardist Adam Holzman, bassist/stick player/vocalist Nick Beggs, guitarist Guthrie Govan and drummer Marco Minnemann, but it still feels somehow different from Hand. Cannot. Erase.'s overall vibe and ambience.
More impressive is the lengthy album closer, "Don't Hate Me," first performed by Porcupine Tree on one of its best records, Stupid Dream (Madfish/Snapper, 1999). While the overall structure is not dissimilar to the original, the performances of Wilson's group—this time, with Holzman and Beggs joined by guitarist Dave Kilminster and drummer Craig Blundell—elevate it to a whole new level, with the primary backing tracks culled from a live concert in Europe during 2015. Adding singer Ninet Tayeb to share the vocals with Wilson and bringing Theo Travis back for some searing saxophone work and atmospheric flute playing (he also played on the original PT version) renders it stronger still. Holzman shines as well, first with a Fender Rhodes solo that, like Travis, demonstrates the value being versed in the jazz vernacular can bring to a progressive rock context such as this. Kilminster also takes a scorching solo at the song's end and, together with Blundell, finally make their first recorded appearances with Wilson on 4 1/2.
Kilminster and Blundell, in fact, dominate the EP's group tracks; they are also part of the opening "My Book of Regrets"—a new composition that Wilson began playing in the midst of his 2015 tour. Another nine-minute epic, with its backing track taken, this time, from one of Wilson's two Montreal Jazz Festival shows in June 2015, it's initially a guitar-driven rocker that gradually morphs into a more episodic and, yes, progressive-leaning track where Beggs' thundering bass playing is definitive, before opening up to an impressive MiniMoog solo from Holzman and an equally stunning solo from Kilminster. He may be slightly more "old school" than Govan—he did, after all, play "David Gilmour" for nearly four years on tour with Roger Waters' The Wall—but he's no less impressive...and, at times, proves to be an even tastier player when it comes to tone.
What has become increasingly clear, however, is that while Wilson now has two terrific guitarists and drummers from which to choose when it comes to scheduling his tours, the two band members that appear irreplaceable—along with Travis, who was only left off the Hand. Cannot. Erase. tour because his participation on the album was minimal, but who clearly remains Wilson's reed and woodwind player of choice—are Beggs and Holzman. Time and circumstances may prove that to be untrue, but at the moment it just seems impossible to imagine any album without these two increasingly significant players in the Wilson universe.
Another player who, gigging briefly with Wilson when Minnemann was unavailable during The Raven tour, and played on one of Hand. Cannot. Erase.'s key tracks ("Happy Returns"), makes a return appearance on 4 1/2. Though one look at his resumé and a listen to any of his own albums demonstrates no shortage of chops and facility, the somewhat less muscular approach that made Chad Wackerman a less than ideal replacement for Minnemann makes him perfect for "Sunday Rain Sets In," one of three instrumental tracks on 4 1/2, and another unused piece from the Hand. Cannot. Erase. sessions. Largely defined by its ethereal atmosphere, including Travis' rich flute and Wilson's own spare guitar work, the composition is suddenly broken up unexpectedly, three minutes into its four-minute run, by a brief but aggressively repeated riff, before dissolving, once again, into celestial atmospherics.
4 1/2's remaining tracks are instrumentals that are more clearly studio concoctions, especially "Year of the Plague," where Wilson layers no less than four instruments himself, along with samples of an additional four more, with Holzman the only other contributor to the track. Even more atmospheric than "Sunday Rain Sets In," it also ultimately possesses more definitive form as Wilson's arpeggiated acoustic guitar is slightly redolent of Ralph Towner (he's also a fan of Germany's ECM Records), while Holzman's piano is less a dominant voice and more an integrated part of the entire soundscape. "Vermillioncore," on the other hand, is more of a group effort, despite Blundell's drums being recorded separately at a different studio. Still, despite its brief five-minute run, the piece runs the gamut from bass-driven funk to more metallic overtones and a rapid-fire double-time ending segment that brings it all back together. Sharing a bit of the same vibe as The Raven's "Luminol," it's a track that could be turned into a smoking live show-stopper.
It may only last slightly over 37 minutes, but 4 1/2 has so much going on that it feels much longer— in a good way. Rather than feeling like a collection of disparate tracks brought together as a stop-gap between two proper releases, 4 1/2 has its own identity, demonstrates growth in Wilson's overall concept and hangs together as an entity unto itself. Because of its content, Wilson's last EP-length release, Drive Home—consisting largely of live performances of music from The Raven, in addition to two videos and two audio-only tracks—had the feel of something meant to fill a need but also fill space. 4 1/2, on the other hand, deserves to be considered as proper release. With five new pieces and an upgrade to an older Porcupine Tree tune that, with the energy of its live backing track, ups the ante considerably, 4 1/2 should more than keep Wilson fans happy as he continues to tour...and prepare for album number five.
Tracks: S1: Transience-single version; Harmony Korine; Postcard; Significant Other; Insurgentes. S2: The Pin Drop; Happy Returns; Deform to Form a Star-edit; Thank You. S3: Index; Hand Cannot Erase; Lazarus-2015 recording; Drive Home.
Personnel: Steven Wilson: programming (S1#1, S2#2, S3#1-2), Mellotron M4000 (S1#1, S2#2, S3#2), keyboards (S1#1-3, S2#1, S2#3-4, S3#1, S3#3-4), vocals (S1#1-5, S2#1-4, S3#1-3), string arrangements (S1#1, S2#2), hammered dulcimer (S1#1), guitars (S1#1, S1#3, S2#1, S2#3, S3#1, S3#4), electric guitars (S1#2, S1#4, S2#2, S3#2), bass guitar (S1#3, S1#5), piano (S1#3, S2#4), electric piano (S1#4), glockenspiel (S1#4), celeste (S1#4), acoustic guitars (S1#4, S2#2, S2#4, S3#-3), harmonium (S#5), guitar loops (S1#5), mellotron (S2#1, S3#4), effects (S1#2), Hammond organ (S2#4), autoharp (S3#1), arranger, London Session Orchestra (S3#1), shaker (S3#2); Adam Holzman: piano (S1#1, S2#1-2, S3#2-4), celeste (S1#1, S3#2), Hammond B3 organ (S1#1, S2#1-2, S3#2, S3#4), Fender Rhodes (S1#1, S2#1, S3#2, S3#4), MiniMoog (S2#1, S3#4), keyboards (S3#3); Guthrie Govan: guitars (S1#1, S2#2), lead guitar (S2#1, S3#4), slide guitar (S3#3); Marco Minnemann: drums (S1#1, S2#1, S3#2-4), percussion (S2#1, S3#4); Nick Beggs: backing vocals (S1#1, S2#1-2 S3#3-4), bass guitar (S1#1, S2#1, S3#2, S3#4), Chapman Stick (S2#2, S3#3); Ninet Tayeb: vocals (S1#1), backing vocals (S3#2); Dave Stewart: string arrangements (S1#1), arranger and conductor, London Symphony Orchestra (S1#3), arranger and conductor, choir (S1#3), boy's choir arrangement (S2#2), string arrangement (S2#2, S3#4), orchestrator, London Symphony Orchestra (S1#1); Theo Travis: flutes (S1#1, S2#1, S3#4), baritone saxophone (S1#1), saxophones (S2#1, S3#4), clarinets (S2#1, S2#3, S3#4); The London Session Orchestra (S1#1, S3#4); Gavin Harrison: drums (S1#2, S1#4); Nic France: drums (S1#3, S2#3); Tony Levin: bass guitar (S1#4, S2#3); Clodagh Simmonds: vocals (S1#4); Michiyo Yagi: 17-string bass koto (S1#5); London Session Orchestra: strings, arranged by Dave Stewart (S1#4); Perry Montague-Mason: violin (S1#4, S3#4); Dave Gregory: additional guitar (S2#2), Rickenbacker 12-string guitar (S3#2); The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School Choir (S2#2); The London Session Orchestra (S2#2); Chad Wackerman: drums (S2#2); Jordan Rudess (S2#3); Pat Mastelotto: drums (S3#1), electronic drums (S3#1).
Tracks: My Book of Regrets; Year of the Plague; Happiness III; Sunday Rain Sets In; Vermillioncore; Don't Hate Me. Blu Ray Bonus: Lazarus (2015).
Personnel: Steven Wilson: vocals (1, 3, 6-7), autoharp (1), acoustic guitars (1-3,7), electric guitars (1, 3), mellotron (1, 4, 6), piano (1), percussion (1, 4), ghostwriter IV (1), bass guitar (2, 5), electric piano (2), Prophet 6 synthesizer (2, 6), various sampled instruments (violin, boys choir, glockenspiel, orchestral percussion) (2), guitars (4-6), keyboards (4-5, 7), sound design (5), Moog synthesizer (6); Adam Holzman: Wurlitzer (1, 5), Hammond organ (1, 3, 6), MiniMoog (1, 5), piano (2-4, 7), organ stabs (5), Fender Rhodes (6), keyboards (6-7); Dave Kilminster: guitars (1, 6); Nick Beggs: bass guitar (1, 3-4, 6), stick (5), Chapman stick (7), backing vocals (7); Craig Blundell: drums (1, 5-6), electronic drums (5); Guthrie Govan: guitars (3), slide guitar (7); Marco Minnemann: drums (3, 7); Chad Wackerman: drums (4); Theo Travis: flute (4, 6), saxophone (6); Ninet Tayeb: vocals (6).


1 And that's about it, friends. Be glad in God! I don't mind repeating what I have written in earlier letters, and I hope you don't mind hearing it again. Better safe than sorry–so here goes.
2 Steer clear of the barking dogs, those religious busybodies, all bark and no bite. All they're interested in is appearances–knife-happy circumcisers, I call them.
6 a fiery defender of the purity of my religion, even to the point of persecuting Christians; a meticulous observer of everything set down in God's law Book.
7 The very credentials these people are waving around as something special, I'm tearing up and throwing out with the trash–along with everything else I used to take credit for. And why? Because of Christ.
9 and be embraced by him. I didn't want some petty, inferior brand of righteousness that comes from keeping a list of rules when I could get the robust kind that comes from trusting Christ–God's righteousness.
10 I gave up all that inferior stuff so I could know Christ personally, experience his resurrection power, be a partner in his suffering, and go all the way with him to death itself.
11 If there was any way to get in on the resurrection from the dead, I wanted to do it.
12 I'm not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me.
13 Friends, don't get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I've got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward–to Jesus.
14 I'm off and running, and I'm not turning back.
15 So let's keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us. If any of you have something else in mind, something less than total commitment, God will clear your blurred vision–you'll see it yet!
16 Now that we're on the right track, let's stay on it.
17 Stick with me, friends. Keep track of those you see running this same course, headed for this same goal.
18 There are many out there taking other paths, choosing other goals, and trying to get you to go along with them. I've warned you of them many times; sadly, I'm having to do it again. All they want is easy street. They hate Christ's Cross.
19 But easy street is a dead-end street. Those who live there make their bellies their gods; belches are their praise; all they can think of is their appetites.
21 who will transform our earthy bodies into glorious bodies like his own. He'll make us beautiful and whole with the same powerful skill by which he is putting everything as it should be, under and around him.
Interesting way of summing up the letter Dave!


Laura Ross— a seventh grade geography teacher from St. Louis, Missouri—has been teaching for 15 years. One year ago Laura applied to Teachers for Global Classrooms (TGC) —State Department sponsored program that seeks to globalize U.S. classrooms by sending American teachers abroad.
With months till her departure for a three week program in India, Laura sits down with ECA at the pre-departure TGC symposium to share her experience with the application process; her hopes for the upcoming trip; and what she's learned from the program thus far.
Laura has yet to leave for India but claims the pre-departure prep courses alone have already globalized her teaching style.
Laura hopes more teachers will realize the critical need for globalized classrooms in America and consider applying for the TGC program.
Laura will be traveling to India with 11 other teachers as well as program staff. Upon arrival the teachers will be split into groups of two and dispersed to different schools. After her trip, Laura hopes to bring a solid global perspective back to Rockwood South Middle School.


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package com.example.mac.recipez.fragment;

import android.content.Intent;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.support.design.widget.FloatingActionButton;
import android.util.Log;
import android.view.LayoutInflater;
import android.view.View;
import android.view.ViewGroup;
import android.support.v4.app.Fragment;
import android.widget.ListView;

import com.android.volley.AuthFailureError;
import com.android.volley.Request;
import com.android.volley.RequestQueue;
import com.android.volley.Response;
import com.android.volley.VolleyError;
import com.android.volley.toolbox.JsonObjectRequest;
import com.android.volley.toolbox.StringRequest;
import com.android.volley.toolbox.Volley;
import com.example.mac.recipez.FridgeActivity;
import com.example.mac.recipez.MainActivity;
import com.example.mac.recipez.ParseFridgeJSON;
import com.example.mac.recipez.R;
import com.example.mac.recipez.adapter.FridgeListAdapter;

import org.json.JSONException;
import org.json.JSONObject;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.Map;

/**
 * Created by mac on 5/29/17.
 */

public class Fridge extends Fragment {
    FloatingActionButton fridge_add_item;
    private static ArrayList<HashMap<String, String>> fridgeItems;
    public static final String RECIPE_NAME = "Recipe_Name";
    public static final String EXPIRE_DATE = "Expire_Date";
    public MainActivity mainActivity;

    private ListView listView;

    private String username;

    private static FridgeListAdapter adapter;
    public Fridge() {

    }

    @Override
    public View onCreateView(LayoutInflater inflater, ViewGroup viewGroup, Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        Log.e("FRIDGE", "Open");

        View rootView = inflater.inflate(R.layout.fridge, viewGroup, false);

        mainActivity = (MainActivity) getActivity();
        username = mainActivity.getUsername();

        fridge_add_item = (FloatingActionButton) rootView.findViewById(R.id.fridge_add_item);
        fridge_add_item.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
            @Override
            public void onClick(View view) {
                Intent intent = new Intent(getActivity(), FridgeActivity.class);
                intent.putExtra("Username", username);
                startActivity(intent);
            }
        });

        fridgeItems = new ArrayList<>();

        listView = (ListView) rootView.findViewById(R.id.fridge_list);
        listView.setEmptyView(rootView.findViewById(R.id.empty_list));

        Log.e("Fridge", username);
        requestFridge();

        return rootView;
    }

    public void requestFridge() {

        RequestQueue requestQueue = Volley.newRequestQueue(getActivity().getApplicationContext());
        String url = "http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/project/2016/271/g1627110/web/api/readFridge.php";

        StringRequest postRequest = new StringRequest(Request.Method.POST, url,
                new Response.Listener<String>() {
                    @Override
                    public void onResponse(String response) {
                        Log.d("Response:", response);
                        showJSON(response);
                    }
                },
                new Response.ErrorListener() {
                    @Override
                    public void onErrorResponse(VolleyError error) {
                        Log.e("Fridge", "Checkpoint2error");
                        Log.d("Error.Response:", error.toString());
                    }
                }
        ){
            @Override
            protected Map<String, String> getParams() {
                Map<String, String> params = new HashMap<String, String>();
                params.put("Username", username);
                Log.d("Get param", username);
                return params;
            }

            @Override
            public Map<String, String> getHeaders() throws AuthFailureError {
                Map<String, String> params = new HashMap<String, String>();
                params.put("Content-Type", "application/x-www-form-urlencoded");
                return params;
            }
        };

        requestQueue.add(postRequest);
//        requestQueue.start();

    }

    private void showJSON(String json) {
        Log.e("Fridge", "Checkpoint2");
        ParseFridgeJSON pj = new ParseFridgeJSON(json);
        pj.parseJSON();
        fridgeItems = pj.getArrayOfMap();
        Log.i("Fridge", fridgeItems.toString());

        adapter = new FridgeListAdapter(getActivity(), fridgeItems);
        Log.i("Fridge", "Created adapter.");
        listView.setAdapter(adapter);
        Log.i("Fridge", "Set adapter.");
        updateFridge();
    }

    public static ArrayList<HashMap<String, String>> getFridgeItems() {
        return fridgeItems;
    }

    public static void updateFridge() {
        Log.e("Fridge", "Update Fridge");
        adapter.notifyDataSetChanged();
    }
}

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Information for Injured Workers
Guide to library resources in occupational safety and health.
Find Media
OSH Information Resources
International & Foreign Resources
Occupational Safety and Health Law
Organizations & Agencies
U.S. Government Agencies
Professional and Advocacy Organizations
Committees on Occupational Safety and Health
Online Resources for Injured Workers
Cornell University Law School - Legal Information Institute
Overview of workers' compensation and resources on workers' compensation.
For Injured Workers (NYCOSH)
If you work in New York State, this is the starting point.
LOHP Educational Materials - Workers' Compensation
Includes: Return-to-work handbook; introductory video; workers' compensation navigator training workshops; union training; consultation services; research.
LOHP - Multilingual Health & Safety Resources
Includes: Basic Facts on Workers' Compensation for Injured Workers; Fact Sheet for Injured Worker; Fact Sheets and Guides for Injured Worker; DWC Glossary of Workers' Compensation Terms for Injured Workers; Information Just for You…the Injured Worker; Returning to Work after a Job Injury: Tools for Injured Workers and Unions (2007); Simplified Flow Chart for Claims Process; Slideshow—Early Return to Work; Workers' Compensation in California—A Guidebook for Injured Workers (2006).
Injured in the Line of Duty?: A guide to benefits for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, 2011
The Volunteer Firefighters' and Volunteer Ambulance Workers' Benefits Laws provide cash benefits and/or medical care for volunteer members who are injured or become ill in the line of duty.
An Employee's Pocket Guide To Connecticut Workers' Compensation, Connecticut, 2011
What To Do If You Are Injured On The Job and more...
¿LESIONADO EN EL TRABAJO? Guía para el Empleado sobre la Compensacíon Obrera en el Estado de Nueva York LA, 2011
Todos los reclamantes tienen los mismos derechos a beneficios, independientemente del idioma que hablen. La Junta tiene varios servicios disponibles en español, de manera que usted pueda participar en su caso aunque no hable inglés.
The Rights and Responsibilities of an Injured Worker, New York, 2011
If you're injured at work, you have the right to the following...
Advocate for Injured Workers, New York
The Office of the Advocate for Injured Workers was created as a unique service to assist workers who were injured or made ill on their job in New York State. The Advocate staff provides guidance and information to injured workers to enable them to protect their rights in the workers' compensation system.
World Trade Center Cases in the New York Workers' Compensation System, New York, 2009
The consequences of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC) are still felt in New York today. Workers who performed rescue, recovery and clean-up duties continue to file and pursue workers' compensation claims.
Joint 2009 Workers' Compensation Data Report Final, New York, 2009
On March 13, 2007, the Workers Compensation Reform Act ("Reform Act") was signed into law. Highlights of the new law included raising the maximum benefits payable to injured workers; providing return to work initiatives; limiting indemnity benefits for permanently partial non-scheduled claims to a maximum number of years (duration caps), thereby reducing costs and premiums; and strengthening penalties for fraud and abuse.
Medical Impairment Guidelines, New York, 1996
The medical guidelines which follow were developed in accordance with a recommendation of the Temporary State Commission on Workers' Compensation. It is hoped that they will serve as a convenient reference source for evaluating work-related injuries, and introduce clarity and regularity into the determination of disability.
WC & the Injured Worker, Pennsylvania
If you sustain a job injury or a work-related illness, the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act (Act) provides for your medical expenses and, in the event you are unable to work, wage-loss compensation benefits until you're able to go back to work. Additionally, death benefits for work- related deaths are paid to your dependent survivors.
La compensación de los trabajadores lesionados, Pennsylvania
Si usted tiene un accidente o una enfermedad causada como resultado de su trabajo, la «Ley de Compensación de los Trabajadores Lesionados de Pennsylvania» le provee fondos para pagar gastos médicos, además de beneficios compensatorios por ingresos perdidos mientras no esté trabajando como resultado de su accidente o enfermedad. También, en caso de su muerte como resultado de un accidente en el trabajo, sus dependientes que le sobrevivan recibirán compensación.
For New Jersey Workers
New Jersey Workers' Compensation Law, 2018
If you are involved in any way with workers' compensation in the State of New Jersey, then we suggest you purchase this handbook by Gregory Lois.
A Workers' Guide to Workers' Compensation in New Jersey, 2009
This brochure from the NJ Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development, summarizes workers' compensation benefits for NJ workers and provides a list of offices.
DISCLAIMER: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, does not in anyway advocate for the following services listed. These services are being listed for informational purposes only. Nothing herein should be construed as legal opinion or advice on the part of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. If consumers wish to utilize the services listed, they do so at their own risk.
Nolo - Workers' Compensation Benefits FAQs
What is workers' compensation? Does workers' compensation cover just my medical bills? Are all on-the-job injuries covered by workers' compensation? Does workers' compensation cover only injuries or does it also cover long-term problems and illnesses? Do I have to be injured at my workplace to be covered by workers' compensation? Are all employees covered by workers' compensation? Can I be treated by my own doctor and, if not, can I trust a doctor provided by my employer?
Nolo - Types of Workers' Compensation Benefits
Workers' comp benefits can include medical care, rehabilitation expenses, and disability coverage to compensate you for lost wages.
Workers' Compensation.com
The National website providing workers compensation news and information for employees, employers, insurers, and medical providers. Use the research center, locate an insurance provider, get info on your state's program, and find professional help relating to workplace injuries and disabilities in the U.S.
Workers' Compensation Insurance.com
Workers' compensation insurance and law guide.
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Dune Restoration, Beach Project Done
This aerial view highlights the recently restored dunes, beach and boat launch next to Encinal High School.
Richard Bangert
The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) completed its beach and dune improvement project at Alameda Point in December 2020. The complete facelift comes on the heels of the city upgrading the nearby boat ramp. The area is accessible from Central Avenue next to Encinal High School.
The beach is a popular launch site for non-motorized watercraft, such as kayaks, outrigger canoes, and paddle boards. The EBRPD project has greatly enhanced recreational functionality by providing easier access to the water from the parking lot down to the beach. The new landscaping has also improved the overall aesthetics of the shoreline.
The entire dune was scraped clean of ice plant. Then, sand was delivered to raise the dune elevation to the top of the rock wall holding it in place. The top of the dune was then sculpted with more sand into a series of dome shapes called hillocks. The dune was seeded with native plant seeds that hopefully will be sprouting by Spring. Sand fencing was installed to provide stability as the dune matures to a wildlife-habitat-friendly landscape.
Habitat restoration signage and a split-rail fence around the dune discourage visitors from entering the dune area. Dogs are prohibited on the beach as a sanitation measure, as on all EBRPD swimming beaches, which will also benefit the myriad species of birds that forage in this area.
The beach itself was bolstered with more sand to provide resilience to sea level rise. A rusted-out barge hull that once served to stabilize the shoreline when the jetty system was built in the 1940s was removed, and a new rock shoreline was constructed to slope down from the Bay Trail.
In early 2020, the city completed the new and improved boat launch facility. Two new boat launch docks were installed, one for motorized craft and one for kayaks, and the ramp was widened to allow two vehicles at the same time. A new restroom and an outdoor shower and fish cleaning station were also part of the project.
"Combined, the improvements to the beach and the boat launch facility revitalized an incredible public amenity with breathtaking views and recreational opportunities for Alamedans and people from around the Bay Area," said Amy Wooldridge, Alameda
Recreation and Parks Director. "I truly appreciate the partnership and cooperation with the East Bay Regional Park District and its staff on these projects. The pandemic has shown us that park facilities such as these are essential for the mental and physical health of our community and the usage continues to grow each day."
Both the beach and the boat launch facility are official trailheads for the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail. The beach has not been officially named by the city since it was received from the Navy.
Richard Bangert posts stories and photos about wildlife, open space, and environmental cleanup on his blog Alameda Point Environmental Report https://www.alamedapointenviro.com.
alameda point


Pudding, Biscuit, Crumpet, and Vikki all officially have graduated from the Academy! They'll be on the live feed at the Academy tonight, and possibly tomorrow. After that, they will be at the shelter or local pet stores -- contact On Angel's Wings if you're interested in adopting! Toffee, Custard, Cobbler, and Shortcake are still too small to be adopted -- but they will probably be ready by the next Graduation Day!
Here's some photos from this crew's first Exploration Day!


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Gemfields Group
Gemfields Foundation celebrates its first year
Introducing the Gemfields Foundation
Gemfields Foundation
A decade into operations in remote African areas, Gemfields has received numerous approaches from visitors expressing interest in actively becoming involved in the communities they have visited…
To date, Gemfields' community efforts have established schools to empower new generations, provided mobile health clinics to issue vital medical supplies to remote communities and imparted essential skills to revolutionise livelihoods. Gemfields' conservation efforts have provided much needed support to initiatives protecting Africa's great biodiversity.
Dazzling new jewellery collaboration to raise funds for Africa
Second Madagascar primary school funded by Gemfields Foundation is nearly completed!
Generous donation to Gemfields Foundation supports transformation of Zambian primary school
Providing dependable healthcare to remote communities
Our primary focus is on improving health care infrastructure, outreach and education either through rehabilitating existing clinics or building new ones with the support of local government.
Empowering local communities by establishing schools, education initiatives and scholarships.
We operate in countries that have exceptionally low levels of basic literacy and numeracy, with many children not attending school because of the distances that need to be travelled and the cost of attendance.
Creating sustainable livelihoods through local development programmes
In the areas in which Gemfields operates, communities can often lack any form of steady income to take them out of poverty. Our approach is to fund high-impact livelihood projects that produce year-round forms of income.
Working with conservation partners to protect Africa's wildlife and biodiversity
These essential funds help in the protection of the nature reserves and wildlife, and at the same time support community livelihoods within remote areas of wilderness.
GEMFIELDS
Copyright © 2021 Gemfields
Over the years, Gemfields has facilitated these requests and provided both the expertise and the management skills needed to bring them to life outside of core business activities.
By creating the Foundation, Gemfields is providing a formal mechanism by which to manage these projects and to further efforts to both alleviate poverty within communities and step up vital conservation work throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
The Gemfields Foundation is a UK-registered charity (charity number 1185658) that operates quite unlike a charity in that all of its funds are directed straight to the realisation of the project, and overheads – including management and internal expertise – are fully absorbed by Gemfields Limited. The result is a charitable endeavour that operates like a private company: seeking efficiencies and effective results-driven initiatives to deliver impactful projects in a timely fashion.
Gemfields Foundation is the charitable arm of Gemfields, through which donors can contribute funding to directly support community and conservation projects in Africa.
Through the Foundation, Gemfields and donors support community and conservation projects in Zambia and Mozambique, or fund new projects designed to bring positive impact to communities and conservation efforts.
A decade into operations in remote African areas, Gemfields has received numerous approaches from visitors expressing interest in actively becoming involved in the communities they have visited… Over the years, Gemfields has facilitated these requests and provided both the expertise and the management skills needed to bring them to life outside of core business activities. By creating the Foundation, Gemfields is providing a formal mechanism by which to manage these projects and to further efforts to both alleviate poverty within communities and step up vital conservation work throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The Gemfields Foundation is a UK-registered charity (charity number 1185658) that operates quite unlike a charity in that all of its funds are directed straight to the realisation of the project, and overheads – including management and internal expertise – are fully absorbed by Gemfields Limited. The result is a charitable endeavour that operates like a private company: seeking efficiencies and effective results-driven initiatives to deliver impactful projects in a timely fashion.
Gemfields Foundation is the charitable arm of Gemfields, through which donors can contribute funding to directly support community and conservation projects in Africa. Through the Foundation, Gemfields and donors support community and conservation projects in Zambia and Mozambique, or fund new projects designed to bring positive impact to communities and conservation efforts.
You are now being re-directed to NowDonate.com, a secure UK Charity Platform to take Donations for Gemfields Foundation.


Excellent Bell Canal Lot located close to the Beach, Parks, Oyhut Bay & more! Living on the Fresh Water in Ocean Shores is the best of both worlds! You can have a dock out back & the beach down the street! This lot is ready to build with all utilities (Water, Power & Sewer) at the street. Sweet lot for an investment or for your beach home. Great waterfront lot in a great part of Ocean Shores within walking distance of the Beach. 66 Feet of Waterfront!
Directions:From the Shilo, S on OS Blvd, L on Butterclam, R on Razor Clam, L on Otsego to lot on your left.
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Introducing Cinch, the easiest way to produce and syndicate a podcast.
We provide the network, storage and feed. What can you build on top of this service?
This entry was posted in BlogTalkRadio, Podcasting, Site News & Updates, Tips and Tricks and tagged API, audio API, Cinch, easy podcast, podcast on February 18, 2008 by .
I like the idea of the service…it would be nice though if you could take any mention of your number out of the rss feed.
Hey Jeff, That feature will be coming in the next few days as we implement the ability to create a username and pin number to address the concerns from people around the web. However, the core functionality will remain unchanged and users will not be required to register and create a username or pin to use the service.
On the API side of the house, you can see something I was able to create in about 30 minutes from my Cinch feed – http://croncast.com/cinchpub.rss . It's a new feed without my phone number in it anywhere. I was also able to create a quick script that adds the Cinch messages as posts in my blog.
Neither of my scripts are groundbreaking, but they are uses of the feed as a simple API. We think that there are many applications that can use Cinch as a backbone. And when they start arriving we'll make sure to share them.
that is kool…how would i go about getting that setup for me? I dont mind not logging in just dont want my number showing up 🙂 let me know.
This is fun! Great product, guys!
1. Are there phone charges?
2. Doesn't the audio quality sound like, well, a phone call?
How can I delete recordings from my personal feed so that they cannot be accessed by other users? Thanks for your reply.
why can't I fast forward on my ipod, when i play a Blogtalk podcast. This has only started happening recently, when the advertisement has started. This doesn't happen with other podcasts.