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Adirondack rail line marketed for long-term storage of obsolete oil tankers
August 7, 2015 Roger Straw
Repost from the Times Union, Albany NY
Environmentalists see Adirondacks "graveyard"
By Brian Nearing, August 7, 2015 Updated 6:33 am
Oil train cars in the Port of Albany on Wednesday April 22, 2015 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) Photo: Michael P. Farrell
TAHAWUS — To the dismay of environmental groups, a railway company potentially is going to store hundreds of emptied-out crude oil tankers on its rail line in the Adirondacks.
The Saratoga and North Creek Railroad initially planned to use its tracks to haul rock from a mine in the High Peaks, but that has not panned out. Now, the owners see a new source of cash from storage of aging oil tankers that don't meet current Canadian and proposed new U.S. safety standards, and will await either retrofitting or scrapping.
Parent company Iowa Pacific Holdings has already begun to market its line for tanker storage, but questions remain over whether state permits will be required. On Thursday, spokesmen for both the state Department of Environmental Conservation and the Adirondack Park Agency said the situation was being "researched" and declined further comment.
Last month, Iowa Pacific Holdings President Ed Ellis told a panel of Warren County lawmakers that his company believes it needs no outside permission to begin storing the tankers along the Essex County portion of the line and was informing the county merely as a courtesy.
The 30-mile line, which runs from North Creek to near Tahawus in the High Peaks, is owned by Warren County in Warren and Saratoga counties, and leased by the railroad since 2010. The tracks in Essex County are owned by the railroad.
Ellis told county lawmakers that his company could store hundreds of tanker cars on a section of track in Essex County called the Sanford Lake line that runs along the Hudson and Boreas rivers.
He said the tankers would contain only oil residue and pose a "virtually non-existent" risk of explosion or fire. "We have been storing tanker cars on our line in Colorado for nine years without a problem," Ellis said.
"This opens up a lot of profound questions," said Roger Downs, conservation director of the Atlantic Chapter of the Sierra Club, which in 2012 had unsuccessfully opposed a federal ruling to reopen the line, which had been closed since 1989, to freight traffic.
"We would hope that the Adirondack Park Agency and local authorities have some local control. We are completely opposed to this plan," said Downs. Some 13 miles of track run through the forever-wild state Forest Preserve.
Peter Bauer, executive director of the conservation group Protect the Adirondacks, said jurisdiction over potential mass tanker storage was complex. "And no one can say how long those tankers might be there," he added. "It could potentially be a railroad graveyard."
Bauer also said the rail line runs through newly acquired state land that once belonged to the Finch Pruyn paper company. "Was this kind of use what the governor had in mind when he supported that purchase?" Bauer asked.
A call to Ellis' office for comment was not returned. Last week, he said new and proposed regulations could shelve much of an 80,000-car tanker fleet and require that the tankers be stored for years while they await either retrofitting to meet tougher standards or are scrapped.
Canada just required tank cars must have double hulls to reduce the risk of explosions and fires in derailments. U.S. rules were also recently announced.
In addition to its Adirondack line, Iowa Pacific Holdings is also offering other rail lines in California, Colorado, Illinois, Oregon and Texas for tanker storage, according to the company website.
In 2012, Iowa Pacific purchased the rail line from NL Industries, which had stopped mining at Tahawus in the 1980s. Since then, the company has spent millions to replace rails and ties, rehabilitate track sidings and add rock ballast.
Iowa Pacific is a privately held, Chicago-based operator of nine U.S. railroads, manages two rail lines in the United Kingdom and runs other rail-related businesses.
Ellis told county lawmakers that the tanker car storage revenue in the Adirondacks could eventually be worth "seven figures" a year to the railroad.
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Video: Bomb Trains on the Hudson River
Repost from HudsonRiverAtRisk.com
[Editor: Another excellent regional video about the potential for horrific environmental impacts due to crude by rail. We are doing our best to guarantee that the marshlands, valleys, cities and towns of Northern California don't become the next Hudson River Valley, transporting billions of gallons of Bakken Crude every year. – RS]
BOMB TRAINS ON THE HUDSON – BAKKEN SHALE COMES TO THE RIVER
By Jon Bowermaster, July 13, 2015
The sight of long trains made up of one hundred-plus black, cylindrical cars, rolling slowly through cities and towns across North America – often within yards of office buildings, hospitals and schools — has become commonplace.
Few who see them know that these sinister-looking cars carry a highly flammable mixture of gas and oil from the shale fields of North Dakota. At thirty thousand gallons per car, each of these trains carries more than three million gallons of highly flammable and toxic fuel, earning them the nickname "bomb trains."
I see them on a daily basis in the Hudson Valley, whether stacked up four-deep alongside the thruway in Albany, crossing an aging trestle bridge in Kingston, rolling behind strip malls and health care facilities in Ulster, paralleling the very edge of the Hudson River. Several of the long, ominous-looking trains snake south from Albany to refineries in Philadelphia every day, crossing New Jersey, paralleling Manhattan.
And this oil/gas combo is not just moving by rail: Last year three billion gallons of crude that arrived in Albany by train from the North Dakota were offloaded to tanks and then barges to be shipped downriver. The very first tanker carrying crude oil ran aground, a dozen miles south of the Port of Albany; thankfully its interior hull was not breached.
The boom in this train traffic – in 2009 there were 9,000 of the black rail cars, today there are more than 500,000 – correlates directly with the boom in fracking of gas and oil across the U.S. Record amounts of both are being pulled out of the ground in the Dakotas, Colorado, Texas and thirty other states and needs to be delivered to refineries. Pipelines take time to build and often run into community resistance; since there are railways already leading in every direction the oil and gas industry has taken them over. In 2010, 55,000 barrels of crude oil were shipped by rail each day in the U.S.; today it is more than 1 million barrels … per day.
During the same period there's been another corollary, a boom in horrific railway accidents resulting in derailments, spills, fires and explosions. Sometimes they occur near fragile wetlands (Aliceville, AL, November 2013); sometimes in neighborhoods where hundreds must be evacuated (Casselton, ND, December 2013); and sometimes in the middle of a town (Lac-Megantic, Quebec, July 2013, where 47 people were killed in a midnight derailment).
Since February 14 a half-dozen of these "bomb trains" have derailed and spilled or exploded, in Illinois, Ontario and West Virginia, leaving widespread destruction and environmental damage in their wake. A half-mile on either side of the tracks is considered within the "blast zone" when these fuel-laden trains crash. Increasingly they are mentioned as potential terrorist weapons.
Efforts to regulate this explosion of shipping by rail has proven difficult. It seems that no one wants to accept the responsibility (or costs) of improving the safety of the cars, the tracks, the infrastructure they run over or the volatile fuel. On May 2 the Department of Transportation issued some new rules and regulations regarding the speed trains can travel at through communities, required updated and safer rail cars and more, but most of the proposed changes don't take effect for many years. Environmental advocates are not hopeful for much quick change given the powerful lobbying efforts of the gas, oil and rail industries.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has previously said there was little the state could do to slow the traffic, but even he is concerned about the possibility of accident; last month the governor's office issued a complaint after investigating train cars coming into Albany and citing 84 "defects."
Opposition to new safety rules comes despite that the D.O.T. estimates that if this pace of shipping continues there will be fifteen major accidents every year and one of the enormity of Lac-Megantic (47 people killed) every two years.
"Even if new measures are adopted," says Roger Downs, an Albany-based attorney with the Sierra Club's Atlantic Chapter, "it still feels like a half-baked plan to address a wholly inappropriate way to move oil."
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Blocking the Bomb Trains: Nationwide Protests On Lac-Megantic Anniversary
July 6, 2015 Roger Straw
Repost from DeSmogBlog
[Editor: See also video coverage of the Portland vigil on WMTW8 ABC TV. – RS]
By Justin Mikulka, July 6, 2015 – 16:35
Portland Climate Action Coalition Blocks Rail Tracks on Anniversary of Lac Mégantic Disaster
"It's corporate greed versus the common good, whether it's rail safety or climate change."
Those were the words of Lowen Berman, a Portland activist involved in a blockade of oil train tracks to mark the second anniversary of the Lac-Megantic oil train disaster.
Berman and 60 other activists protested in Portland today as part of a national Oil Train Week of Protests led by 350.org and ForestEthics.
A Portland, OR, memorial to the 47 people incinerated by a bomb train in Lac Megantic. photo courtesy of Climate Action Coalition
Portland's Climate Action Coalition sponsored the blockade at Arc Logistics for a memorial service on the two-year anniversary of the oil train derailment that killed 47 people in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec.
While activists in Portland were protesting against the danger of bomb trains on the anniversary of the disaster in Lac-Megantic, activists in Lac-Megantic were also marching.
"Emotions and politics are tied together in this, unfortunately," Jonathan Santerre, an activist and founder of the Carré bleu Lac-Mégantic citizens' group told the Montreal Gazette. "It's shocking that after everything that happened, people's lives still come second to money."
Santerre has a point. As detailed on DeSmogBlog, the events in Lac-Megantic can be directly attributed to corporate cost cutting.
In Portland, the activists were blockading tracks where oil trains travel weekly through North Portland. The Climate Action Coalition is calling for an end to fossil fuel development and an immediate transition to a renewable energy.
At the same time, a new report by the Sightline Institute predicts that if all of the currently planned projects for oil-by-rail infrastructure in the Northwest are completed, they would require more than 100 loaded mile-long trains per week to traverse the Northwest's railway system.
And residents along the tracks are becoming increasingly aware of the threats. In addition to the protests in Portland, activists were arrested in Benicia, California today protesting the oil trains.
In Albany, New York — the largest distribution hub on the East coast for oil trains, earning it the nickname Houston on the Hudson — there was another protest.
There is much to fear among residents living near the tracks within the blast zone, and you certainly don't have to be an environmentalist to care about this public safety threat. Sadly, The Hill suggests that this whole week will be marked by protests by "greens."
There is no doubt that there is increased awareness and efforts to try to protect the millions of people who live near the tracks carrying dangerous oil trains. However, as we wrote over a year ago here at DeSmog, the people of Lac-Megantic still want the executives at the top to be held accountable. As one local said at that time as they arrested the train engineer and other low level employees involved in the Lac-Megantic disaster, "It's not them we want."
With the new rail regulations doing little to protect people, and the CEOs of rail and oil companies supporting lawsuits challenging the new weak regulations, it is unlikely things will change. As the Portland activist said today, "It's corporate greed versus the common good."
Lac-Megantic is a stark example of how corporate greed is winning.
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New York says no to Albany oil terminal expansion; Riverkeeper responds
May 21, 2015 Roger Straw
Press Release from Riverkeeper New York
[Editor: This from our contact in Albany: "New York State rescinds the Global expansion NegDec (aka, FONSI) and declares the application incomplete. Cites air issues, spill response issues, potential "significant adverse impacts on the environment", and EPA concerns. Letter from the State attached." – RS]
Riverkeeper Responds to Decision Regarding Albany Oil Terminal Expansion
For Immediate Release: May 21, 2015
Contact: Leah Rae, Riverkeeper
Riverkeeper applauds the decision by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation regarding the proposed expansion of Global Companies' rail-to-barge transfer terminal at in Albany, which would facilitate the transport of heavy "tar sands" crude oil. Riverkeeper calls on the state to follow through on what they've begun today and promptly issue a "positive declaration" requiring an environmental impact statement.
"It is good for New York State that the DEC came to a proper decision in one of the most important environmental matters facing the state. We look forward to participating with the state on a full public safety and environmental review that is robust and protective of our communities and our waterways."
The shipment of tar sands crude oil would pose a whole new level of risk to the Hudson River. In the event of a spill, the toxic, sinking crude would mix into the water column and be unrecoverable.
A lawsuit filed by Riverkeeper and other groups in June 2014 challenged the DEC's decision not to require an environmental impact statement. Riverkeeper had reminded the DEC that state law required an environmental impact statement on the proposal due to the significant environmental and public safety impacts, ranging from air pollutants to the increased risk of fire and explosion in downtown Albany. The DEC's own Environmental Justice Policy requires that nearby communities be consulted and informed about proposals that may affect them so that those communities can be meaningfully involved in their review.
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This beautiful and detached Victorian property enjoys a central location close to Elgin's thriving commericial district. Easy access to the A96 gateway to the Highlands.
There is a lot to love about this handsome mansion house on East Road. Honeymoons and anniversaries receive a particularly welcome boost with the Pines lavish and romantic four-poster bedrooms whilst the rest of the house faithfully preserves its former Victorian splendour: tall, corniced ceilings, floor-to-ceiling bay windows, a gorgeous oak stairway and a handsomely lanscaped garden to relax in. The breakfast room is a sight to behold with its generous views of the garden and lavish period charm. First-class base from which to explore the delightful Moray Coastline or enjoy a dram or two on Speyside's legendary whisky trail.


The Port Washington Water District (PWWD) is setting the benchmark for water conservation with its progressive and proactive Be Smart and Green, Save 15 campaign. Joined by local government officials, the District laid out plans last summer to reduce District-wide water consumption by 15 percent during the irrigation season.
Aside from educating residents, the District has expanded its water conservation program by implementing a distribution leak-detection program that has already identified 17 locations where water is being wasted. By fixing these leaks alone, the District anticipates achieving a water savings of more than 113,000 gallons per day!
In addition, the District will consult with its top water users to improve their water efficiency by reviewing existing irrigation systems to reduce water waste.
To learn more about this program, visit our Be Smart and Green, Save 15 page within our website, and visit our Conservation page for helpful tips and suggestions for conserving water at home, or your place of business.


This paper critically reviews ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) approaches for food security under climate change, specifically for the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) comprising the Africa, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and South China Sea (AIMS) region. The focus is on integrating different knowledge forms. An analysis of current EbA approaches for food security is undertaken, alongside a review of methodologies for integrating local and external knowledge. Key gaps and actions for EbA for food security in the AIMS region, and potentially further afield, are identified. The gaps indicate the lack of coherence in AIMS SIDS approaching food security, in terms of policies and actions not reflecting the ecosystem-food-climate nexus, the lack of a regional framework despite similarities amongst the SIDS, and the infrequency with which knowledge integration occurs. To fill these gaps, suggested actions highlight knowledge identification and combination, learning from others and from history, using local champions, and regularly monitoring and evaluating progress. These actions will push forward the EbA agenda through improved development and use of knowledge, better connections amongst the AIMS SIDS and farther afield, and more local-national-regional collaboration.


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Tetraclea  é um gênero botânico da família Lamiaceae.

Espécies
 Tetraclea angustifolia
 Tetraclea coulteri
 Tetraclea subinclusa
 Tetraclea viscida

Nome e referências
Tetraclea A. Gray, 1853

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Ligações externas

Géneros de Lamiaceae

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Sheridan Arts Foundation Winter 2013-2014 Line-Up Announced!
The great Sheridan Arts Foundation, the non-profit that owns the historic Sheridan Opera House, has released a stellar line-up for this winter! After celebrating their 100th year this summer, we knew the line-up would be something to look forward to. Catch awesome theatre from locals ages 11 and up, the not-to-be missed Holiday Concert Series, Telluride Comedy Festival, the all new Telluride Tribute Fest, and more!
Jefferson Starship at the Sheridan Arts Foundation's New Year's Eve Gala. Happening December 31st, the Gala is always a great time. This year, also as part of their Holiday Concert Series, you can ring in the New Year with these Rock-and-Roll Hall of Famers.
Elephant Revival, playing January 3rd & 4th, returns to the Sheridan Opera House as Colorado's favorite folk band. They will be accompanied by opening support The Shook twins of Portland, OR.
The Infamous Stringdusters, with their high-octane, high-energy bluegrass sound, will return to the Sheridan Opera House February 20th-21st.
The Wailers will play March 6th, and will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of their best-selling album, "Legend." You have to see these Jamaican reggae legends!
We are excited to see what the inaugural Telluride Tribute Fest has in store for March 13th-15th! Expect tributes to some of the best bands of the last few decades.
For a full list of events, some of which are still in the works, please visit SheridanOperaHouse.com, or call 970.728.6363 x5.


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Researchers Produced Materials to Replace Plastic
31 October 2019 /in -MANŞET, -MANŞET YANI, INOVASYON /by nonwoven
Aalto University and VTT (Technical Research Centre of Finland) scientists have produced a new bio-based material by uniting wood cellulose fibres and the silk protein found in spider web threads.
The material – very firm and resilient – may be used in the future to replace plastic, as part of bio-based composites and in medical applications, surgical fibres, the textile industry and packaging.
Achieving strength and extensibility at the same time has so far been a great challenge in material engineering. Increasing strength has meant losing extensibility and vice versa. The new material overcomes this challenge.
According to Aalto University Professor Markus Linder, nature offers great ingredients for developing new materials, such as firm and easily available cellulose and tough and flexible silk as used in this research. The advantage with both of these materials is that, unlike plastic, they are biodegradable and do not damage nature the same way micro-plastics do.
"Our researchers just need to be able to reproduce the natural properties," adds Linder, who led the research.
"We used birch tree pulp, broke it down to cellulose nanofibrils and aligned them into a stiff scaffold. At the same time, we infiltrated the cellulosic network with a soft and energy dissipating spider silk adhesive matrix," said research scientist Pezhman Mohammadi from VTT.
Silk is a natural protein which is excreted by animals like silkworms and also found in spider web threads. The spider web silk used by Aalto University researchers, however, is not actually taken from spider webs but is instead produced by the researchers using bacteria with synthetic DNA.
"Because we know the structure of the DNA, we can copy it and use this to manufacture silk protein molecules which are chemically similar to those found in spider web threads. The DNA has all this information contained in it," Linder explains.
"Our work illustrates the new and versatile possibilities for protein engineering. In the future, we could manufacture similar composites with slightly different building blocks and achieve a different set of characteristics for other applications. Currently, we are working on making new composite materials as implants, impact resistance objects and other products," says Mohammadi.
The research project is part of the work of the Centre of Excellence in Molecular Engineering of Biosynthetic Hybrid Materials (HYBER). The research has been published in Science Advances.
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Aalto University Uses Palm Wax For Water Resistance
The World's First Fully Customisable and Zero-Waste 3D Printed Skirt University Of Borås Creating Textiles From Old Bread

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Whole Foods has released its predictions of the 10 food and drink trends that will be big in 2018.
It includes the likes of super powders and mushroom-based dishes.
The list is based on the experiences of global buyers and experts.
Whole Foods Market has revealed its predictions on what the biggest food trends will be in 2018— and some of them are pretty out there.
The retailer's global buyers and experts compiled the list based on their combined experience in product sourcing and studying consumer preferences.
From functional mushrooms and floral flavours to seaweed tacos and sparkling drinks, scroll down to see the 10 things everyone will be eating and drinking in 2018, according to Whole Foods.
"Foragers and culinary stars have embraced edible petals for years, but floral inspiration is finally in full bloom," according to the report. "From adding whole flowers and petals into dishes to infusing botanical flavors into drinks and snacks, this top trend makes for a subtly sweet taste and fresh aromatics.
"Look for flowers used like herbs in things like lavender lattés and rose-flavored everything. Bright pink hibiscus teas are a hot (and iced) part of the trend, while elderflower is the new MVP (most valuable petal) of cocktails and bubbly drinks."
"Powders are serious power players," according to Whole Foods. "Because they're so easy to incorporate, they've found their way into lattés, smoothies, nutrition bars, soups, and baked goods.
"For an energy boost or an alternative to coffee, powders like matcha, maca root, and cacao are showing up in mugs everywhere. Ground turmeric powder is still on the rise, the ever-popular spice used in Ayurvedic medicine. Smoothie fans are raising a glass to powders like spirulina, kale, herbs and roots for an oh-so-green vibrancy that needs no Instagram filter. Even protein powders have evolved beyond bodybuilders to pack in new nutrients like skin- and hair-enhancing collagen."
"Shoppers are buzzing about functional mushrooms, which are traditionally used to support wellness as an ingredient in dietary supplements," Whole Foods reported. "Now, varieties like reishi, chaga, cordyceps, and lion's mane star in products across categories.
"Bottled drinks, coffees, smoothies and teas are leading the way. The rich flavors also lend themselves to mushroom broths, while the earthy, creamy notes pair well with cocoa, chocolate, or coffee flavors. Body care is hot on this mushroom trend too, so look for a new crop of soaps, hair care, and more."
"Middle Eastern culinary influences have made their way west for years, and 2018 will bring these tasty traditions into the mainstream. Things like hummus, pita, and falafel were tasty entry points, but now consumers are ready to explore the deep traditions, regional nuances, and classic ingredients of Middle Eastern cultures, with Persian, Israeli, Moroccan, Syrian, and Lebanese influences rising to the top.
"Spices like harissa, cardamom, and za'atar are hitting more menus, as well as dishes like shakshuka, grilled halloumi, and lamb. Other trending Middle Eastern ingredients include pomegranate, eggplant, cucumber, parsley, mint, tahini, tomato jam, and dried fruits."
More is more when it comes to product labeling, according to Whole Foods, with consumers wanting to know "the real story behind their food, and how that item made its way from the source to the store."
"GMO transparency is top-of-mind, but shoppers seek out other details, too, such as Fair Trade certification, responsible production, and animal welfare standards," according to the report.
"The FDA's deadline for nutrition labeling is among the first regulatory steps for greater transparency, but expect consumers and brands to continue leading the way into a new era of product intel."
"Plant-based diets and dishes continue to dominate the food world, and now the tech industry has a seat at the table, too. By using science to advance recipes and manipulate plant-based ingredients and proteins, these techniques are creating mind-bending alternatives like "bleeding" vegan burgers or sushi-grade "not-tuna" made from tomatoes.
"These new production techniques are also bringing some new varieties of nut milks and yogurts made from pili nuts, peas, bananas, macadamia nuts, and pecans. Dairy-free indulgences like vegan frosting, brownies, ice cream, brioche, and crème brûlée are getting so delicious, non-vegans won't know the difference - or they might choose them anyway!"
"Crunchy snacks are perennial favorites, but new technology is revolutionizing all things puffed, popped, dried, and crisped," according to Whole Foods. "New extrusion methods (ways of processing and combining ingredients) have paved the way for popped cassava chips, puffed pasta bow ties, seaweed fava chips, and puffed rice clusters.
"Good-old-fashioned chips also get an upgrade as part of the trend, with better-for-you bites like jicama, parsnip, or Brussels sprout crisps."
"There's no slowing down the craze for all things Latin American, but the taco trend has a life of its own. This street-food star is no longer limited to a tortilla, or to savory recipes: Tacos are showing up for breakfast, and trendy restaurants across the country have dessert variations.
"Most of all, tacos are shedding their shell for new kinds of wrappers and fillings too — think seaweed wrappers with poke filling. Classic tacos aren't going anywhere, but greater attention to ingredients is upping their game.
Whole Foods reported: "Between nose-to-tail butchery and reducing food waste, a few forces are combining to inspire root-to-stem cooking, which makes use of the entire fruit or vegetable, including the stems or leaves that are less commonly eaten. Recipes like pickled watermelon rinds, beet-green pesto, or broccoli-stem slaw have introduced consumers to new flavors and textures from old favourites."
There's an entire booming category of non-alcoholic sparkling beverages ready to compete for the attention of customers, according to Whole Foods. "These drinks are a far cry from their sugary predecessors. Flavoured sparkling waters like plant-derived options from Sap! (made with maple and birch) and sparkling cold brew from Stumptown are shaking up a fizzy fix."


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German police kill man who approached them with knife
The man, whose name was not given, used an unidentified object to attack a police car
Published: January 06, 2020 16:45 AP
BERLIN: Police in western Germany shot and killed a 37-year-old man who allegedly tried to attack them with a knife. They are checking whether extremism was a possible motive for the attack, the German news agency dpa reported Monday.
The man, whose name was not given, first used an unidentified object to attack a police car in front of a precinct in Gelsenkirchen Sunday night, and then approached officers with the item in his hand, police spokesman Christopher Grauwinkel said.
As the man came toward the officers, they saw that he had a knife in his other hand and did not stop despite several orders to do so. A 27-year-old police officer then fatally shot him, dpa said.
Local media reported that the man shouted "Allahu akbar," or "God is great" in Arabic, as he moved toward police. Dpa said the attacker was a Turkish citizen and that it is not known if he also had a German passport.
Police on Monday called on possible witnesses to come forward if they had seen the incident. The prosecutor's office in nearby Essen said it could not immediately comment.
Germany's security services have reviewed domestic and international threat levels following the killing of Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani in Iraq last week.
The Interior Ministry confirmed a media report Saturday that revised guidance has been circulated to police in Germany's 16 states so they can take "appropriate security measures" to protect American and Jewish facilities.
The ministry provided no details on the guidance disseminated by the Federal Police Office.
On Friday, a knife attack in Paris left one man dead and two women injured. French prosecutors said the incident is being treated as terror-related after investigations revealed that the assailant, who was shot dead by police, had been radicalised and had prepared the attack.


Operating a bistro, restaurant, tavern, bar, nightclub or any other establishment that sells liquor means you are subject to certain rules and regulations. If you are found in violation of these rules, you could face serious consequences. Obtaining the services of an experienced liquor license violations lawyer is essential to protect your business.
There are several reasons you could be notified of a liquor license violation. Some you may not even be aware of, but they could result in the revocation of your liquor license. What are some of these violations?
1. Knowingly or unknowingly allowing illegal activities in your place of business. For example, gambling or drug dealing within your establishment, whether or not you know about it, can jeopardize your liquor license. It is your responsibility to keep track of what is going on in your business and either stop illegal activities or report them.
2. Serving alcohol in unauthorized places within your business, such as a patio. If you have a restaurant that includes outdoor seating, make certain your liquor license covers this area as well.
3. Continuing to serve a customer who is obviously intoxicated. This can become even more serious if the customer leaves the establishment and injures himself or someone else or causes an accident or death. Permanent loss of your liquor license is likely.
4. Failure to keep records of the purchase of your liquor. The records must show the date and place the liquor was purchased.
5. Serving alcohol to someone underage. If you are unsure, always ask for ID.
6. Maintaining a rowdy establishment. When local law enforcement receives a lot of complaints about your business, this can trigger an investigation.
Clearly, the New York State Liquor Authority can conduct investigations in establishments with liquor licenses for a number of reasons. The State Liquor Authority (SLA) often conducts these inspections using undercover police officers. The inspections may be random or in response to complaints. Once they investigate the business, they review the information, and if it is found to have merit, they will issue a notice to the owner or manager.
Once you receive a "Notice of Pleading" telling you what the charges are, you will need to enter a plea. An experienced liquor license violations attorney can advise you on the best option depending on the charges. You can either plead no contest, not guilty, or enter a conditional plea.
A no contest plea basically means you are admitting to the violation. A plea of not guilty will result in a hearing during which you may present evidence. Entering a conditional plea allows you to try and work out a penalty, but the SLA does not have to accept your proposal.
Since some penalties are quite harsh, consulting with an attorney who knows the ins and outs of the system is crucial. If this is your first violation, you may just face a fine, but that will also depend on the seriousness of the violation. It is possible to lose your liquor license.
There are several things that could happen when your hearing is over. The SLA could revoke your liquor license and ban you from reapplying for a new license for two years. Your liquor license can be canceled and no ban put on reapplying, Suspending your license for a period of time is another penalty, and this prohibits you from selling liquor. This can have a serious impact on your business.
As mentioned, you can be fined, and some of the fines are quite high. A proscription penalty will revoke your license for two years and no one else can apply for one to run your business for two years. A claim can be made against your surety bond. You can receive a summary suspension. As you can see, even the penalties are complicated so having the expertise of a liquor license violations lawyer will help you understand exactly what is happening and any remedies you may have.
Generally when you open an establishment that serves liquor, whether it is a restaurant or a bar, you are doing so to make a living. Therefore, when faced with the loss of your liquor license, you are also facing the loss of income from your business. An attorney who knows the liquor license laws can often settle your case. They can also aid in getting fines reduced. Depending on the violation you are charged with, you could be liable for criminal charges as well.
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Five Things You Should Know About Maggie Thompson
by Russ White, for MPLSART.COM
Maggie Thompson wears a lot of hats: artist, weaver, curator, gallery manager, and small business owner, to name a few. She makes a lot of hats, too, for her knitwear business Makwa Studio, which she operates out of her studio in the Northrup King Building. With a BFA in Textiles from RISD, Thompson also uses her knitting and weaving skills in her fine art practice, creating deeply personal installations about her family, her Ojibwe and German-Irish heritage, and, more broadly, her place in the world. Her work has been shown at All My Relations, Mia, the Plains Art Museum, and the Minnesota Textile Center. Here are five things you should know about Maggie Thompson.
Her mother is a painter and has had a studio at the Northrup King Building for years
Margaret Carroll, Thompson's mother, has maintained her painting studio in NKB since her daughter was in 4th grade. "I used to skateboard and rollerblade around in the hallways," laughs Thompson. Carroll paints dynamic landscapes, inspired by northern Minnesota, as well as portraits of her friends and family in the tradition of Alice Neel — quirky, loose, and full of heart. Thompson remembers participating in her very first art sale at the age of ten, selling little watercolors for a few bucks each. Now both mother and daughter work just down the hall from each other in the building that Thompson says "is pretty much like a second home to me."
Travel is just as important to her studio practice as actually being in the studio working
"I get depressed if I don't travel," she says. When asked where she likes to go, Thompson immediately replies, "Anywhere." She's not just interested in drinking Mai Tais on the beach, though; a lot of her travel has impacted her work as well. She has been involved in two residencies so far, with more on the horizon. She spent a month each at the Fogstand Gallery in Taiwan and the Vermont Studio Center, working on beadwork and Native apparel at the former and starting a body of work about her father's illness and passing at the latter. Next up, she and her mother are planning a trip together to Ireland to research more about their family history. Thompson is sure they'll make time for some "textile-related stuff," too.
She keeps active both through her work and with an exercise routine
You might think of knitting and weaving as sedentary practices, usually done while sitting in a comfy chair. But Thompson says her work is actually very physical: "I can work up a sweat on my knitting machine." Even still, sometimes you just have to get out of the studio. Thompson's exercise routine naturally varies by season (she was actually in between work-outs at the gym when we spoke on the phone), and in the summer she tries to go on long bike rides at least twice a week. She also regularly walks or jogs around Lake of the Isles and goes to a pole fitness class a few days a week. The pole fitness, she says, is "fun, playful, and challenging. It really stretches you out… I grew up without TV, so I was used to running outdoors, building forts, doing classic kid stuff. I just have to move."
"I love looking at structure, counting, and solving equations; I like the challenge of it. And I like it because yarn can be delicate, but you're using it to make something durable."
She is a talented curator as well
Being an artist and entrepreneur are full-time jobs in themselves, but Thompson's actual day job is as Gallery Director for Two Rivers Gallery in the Minneapolis American Indian Center. Thompson has helped breathe new life into the gallery since it reopened after an eight year hiatus in 2015, with funding from the Native Arts Capacity Building Initiative. Focused on exhibiting emerging Native artists, Two Rivers also hosts educational programming, passing down traditions like beading and quillworking to younger generations. Her work curating shows at the gallery has helped her make ties with other artists across the country and has led to other curatorial opportunities with the McKnight Foundation and The Minnesota Museum of American Art in St. Paul, where she co-curated last year's widely acclaimed We The People exhibition. The experience was challenging but rewarding, she says. "It pushed me in a new way."
As an artist, she collects inspiration wherever she can find it
Thompson says she has an ongoing collection of photographs, stories, and quotations in her studio to keep her inspired. At its core, her work is very narrative, both inspired by events in her life and a means for her to process them. Her 2014 solo show at All My Relations Gallery — titled Where I Fit — took a contemporary look at Native American stereotypes through tapestries and jingle dresses. Her 2016 show at the Textile Center, On Borrowed Time, tackled the artist's grief over the loss of her father through a variety of mixed media installations. She wove together photographs of herself, constructed a bedspread out of a tessellated photo of a sunset, and created a custom quilted and beaded bodybag, among other pieces. The work provided some catharsis for the artist and her audience alike.
Thompson says the images and quotations she collects are culled from different sources: photos she's taken herself, pages from magazines, "a song lyric that kind of tugs on me." Right now she is hung up on a lyric from musician Ben Howard, "Gracious goes the ghost of you/And I will never forget the plans and the/Silhouettes you drew." She is still working with the theme of grief, mourning both a past relationship and the passing of a good friend, but her artistic direction is not always so clear. "If I don't have a story to work through but I still need to create — that's where the knitwear and weaving come in."
For her, textile art is both practical and poetic. "I love looking at structure, counting, and solving equations; I like the challenge of it. And I like it because yarn can be delicate, but you're using it to make something durable." Thompson talks about textiles the way a writer might talk about storytelling. "You just take a single string, and you can make it into this pictorial fabric."
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Story: After his adventures in Africa, Allan Quatermain lost himself in opium, until he was dragged back into the real world by Mina Murray. England needed the help of him and other extraordinary gentlemen  (Later known as the first Murray Group ). After the initial adventure, the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen continued until the Martians attacked leading to the death of two members and the dissolution of the team . During their adventures Quatermain and Murray became lovers , and their adventures together continued at least up to 1958 .
On a mission to find the Fountain of Youth in Africa, Allan and Mina found the Fountain in 1901. Instead of reporting the find, Quartermain used it to become young again. The official story was that the Fountain was a hoax and Allan Quartermain had died on the failed mission. As a stroke of luck however, Mina had found his son Allan Quartermain Jr. .
Continuing as his son, Quartermain along with Mina traveled the World for the British Empire. In 1906 they met the immortal Orlando in Tibet, and in 1907 they found the Blazing World, a magical 4D world between the British Isles and the Arctic territories .
Only little is known about what Murray and Quartermain did until 1958. They were rumored to have gathered a new Murray Group and fought the minions of Cthulhu and Yuggoth in the 1920s, and during WWII they were on some mission for the Empire before vanishing to the Blazing World in 1944 .
In 1958 Murray and Quartermain resurfaced. The British Intelligence had collected a dossier about the Murray Group and its members, and Murray and Quartermain went to London to take the dossier. After stealing the dossier from Military Intelligence HQ the two went back to the Blazing World .
Background notes: Allan Quatermain is H. Rider Haggard's famous character, mostly know for the book "King Solomon's Mines" and its movie adaptions. Contrary to the novel "Allan Quatermain", Quatermain didn't die. As it was noted in novel "Marie", no body was found, leaving the possibility that he might have survived, which he did in Alan Moore's version.
When The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (LXG) was released as a movie in 2003, Alan Quatermain was a part of the league, played by Sean Connery.


EU and partners deliver vital aid inside war-ravaged Mosul, June 2017. ©EU/ECHO/Peter Biro.
The European Union (EU) is committed to the safety of humanitarian workers. Every year, the EU marks World Humanitarian Day by adding its voice to the global campaign that honours humanitarian workers who, day after day, put their lives on the line to save the lives of others. World Humanitarian Day marks the anniversary of the 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, when 22 humanitarian workers lost their lives.
"We live in a world increasingly marked by countless attacks and violence against innocent people globally. This should never become the new normal, something we leave unchallenged.
Humanitarian workers who risk their lives to save others are often the targets. We saw this last week in Central African Republic or in Syria countless times.
Ahead of World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to and honour all those who risk their lives while bringing assistance to victims of wars and natural disasters worldwide. We commend the bravery of all men and women who continue to work selflessly for the benefit of others.
In long-lasting conflicts, where the rules of war are ignored and trampled on, aid delivery is never easy but always indispensable. Humanitarian workers should be able to operate freely, to help those that need it most.
Sadly, more than 4 000 humanitarian workers have been victims of major attacks over the past two decades. Over one third of them were killed. These senseless attacks are a gross violation of International Humanitarian Law.
We will not allow these attacks to deter our commitment to continue to help those in need.
The EU is a world leader in humanitarian assistance and is committed to promoting global understanding of and respect for International Humanitarian Law and the humanitarian principles."
In 2016, the EU mobilised €2.1 billion to help over 120 million people in over 80 countries around the world. This was the largest ever EU humanitarian aid budget to help those most in need, from people affected by severe large-scale crises in Syria, Yemen, South Sudan or the Lake Chad region, to victims of natural disasters such as the El Niño phenomenon, the tropical cyclone Winston in Fiji, the drought in Papua New Guinea, or the earthquake in Equator.
The EU contributes to the global respect for and compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL) through advocacy and political measures such as dialogue, statements and initiatives, as well as through funding to ensure humanitarian access.
The EU funds IHL dissemination targeting a wide range of stakeholders, as well as activities aimed at increasing the capacities of humanitarian workers in advocating for IHL, and implements large-scale information campaigns to raise awareness of IHL across the general public.


Witch, wild woman, and angry, vengeful goddess – images of women's power, society, rage and sexuality appear in every culture around the world. In contemporary Western culture, the lesbian-feminist represents this archetype. When big, tough, hairy, ugly, angry lesbian separatists work for women's freedom, we inherit and preserve this vital legacy.
In Ancient Greece, the Furies rage against a matricide. In the Mexican-American desert, La Loba, Wolf Woman, assembles bones and sings them into life. In the Arctic the Inuit goddess Sedna lives at the bottom of the sea, fiercely guarding all the creatures she gave birth to. In India the goddess Camunda dances in the cremation grounds, eating corpses. Her hunger can never be satisfied, and she fills the world with her terrible cries.
Women internalize the damage, supervise and police themselves, and limp through the world with injured instincts. Lesbians create a radical alternative. We prefigure a society outside the patriarchy's order and boundary, constituted through desire, empowered by anger, aligned with animals, and informed by the wild.
Shadow: Lesbians may be the foremost providers of liberating services to women, but lesbians are not women. Monique Wittig argues that "woman," like "slave," is a concept that cannot be rehabilitated. It has meaning only in heterosexual systems of thought and heterosexual economic systems.
 Judy Grahn, The Work of A Common Woman, New York: Crossing Press, 1978, (119).


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Daylight 4 - 4 Heal 30% of damage dealt.
Sol 4 200 4 Heal 50% of damage dealt.
Spur Defense 3 200 5 C Grants adjacent friendly unit's Defense+4 during combat.
Spur Defense 2 100 4 C Grants adjacent friendly unit's Defense+3 during combat.
Spur Defense 1 50 C Grants adjacent friendly unit's Defense+2 during combat.
Defense Defense 3 160 4 B Grants Defense+7 at start of turn if character's Health Points ≤ 50%.
Defense Defense 2 80 B Grants Defense+5 at start of turn if character's Health Points ≤ 50%.
Defense Defense 1 40 B Grants Defense+3 at start of turn if character's Health Points ≤ 50%.


Jam Svdk Express (12477) is a train running between Jamnagar railway station to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station and the distance covered by the train is 2081 kms covering 31 railway stations.
This train leaves Jamnagar (JAM) at 05:15 on day 1 and reaches Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) at 17:10 on 2nd day. It takes 1 day 11 hrs 55 mins to reach from its source to the destination.
Jam Svdk Express runs 1 in a week, operating on Tuesday.


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As a boy, Pepe spent time in his grandma's kitchen watching and learning about the traditions of his family's Mexican culture. He would often wake up to the wonderful aromas coming from his Abuela's kitchen and was immediately drawn to the variety of flavors of chicharrones, churros, cracklins and Chicharinas. Today, Pepe is proud to share his family's Mexican food and recipes with your family. Make it a tradition of your own and try Pepe's snacks today!


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Q: Installing pythonstartup file How do I install the pythonstartup file so that it runs on command like python myfile.py?
I tried to install it into my /home/myuser directory for Ubuntu, but it said that I had insufficient permissions.  Furthermore, different places say alternately that it should be in all caps or in all lower case with a period before it. The Python command line guide does not seem to explain where to put the file, or how to change which environment variable to 'point' to it.

A: How to execute the python file defined in $PYTHONSTARTUP when you execute a file like python foobar.py
Run this command to find out where your OS has defined USER_SITE:
$ python -c "import site; site._script()"

Mine says:
USER_SITE: '/home/el/.local/lib64/python2.7/site-packages'

Create a new file there called /home/el/.local/lib64/python2.7/site-packages/usercustomize.py, put this code in there:
try:
    import your_things
    import readline
    print("ROCKETMAN!")

except ImportError:
    print("Can't load your things")
    print("Either exit here, or perform remedial actions")
    exit()

Close the terminal and reopen it to clear out any shenanigans.
Make a new file python foobar.py anywhere on the filesystem, put this code in there:
#Note there is no your_things module imported here.
#Print your_things version:
print(your_things.__version__)

Run it:
python foobar.py
ROCKETMAN!
'1.12.0'

What just happened.
You used the python sitewide specific python configuration hook and imported libraries in the usercustomize.py file which ran before foobar.py.
Documentation: https://docs.python.org/2/library/site.html
Where I found this trick: https://nedbatchelder.com/blog/201001/running_code_at_python_startup.html

A: In your ~/.bashrc:
export PYTHONSTARTUP=$HOME/.pythonstartup

and put your python code in $HOME/.pythonstartup, like:
import rlcompleter
import readline

readline.parse_and_bind("tab: complete")

Then run the interactive shell:
python

See the imports from PYTHONSTARTUP are processed.  This only works in python interactive mode.
For more information about PYTHONSTARTUP variable, read the python man page:
$ man python

A: On Windows you can put your startup script just about anywhere as long as you put its path into your PYTHONSTARTUP environment variable. On Windows the lettercase of environment variable names doesn't matter.
You can define the values of user and system environment variables as described in a somewhat related answer of mine here.

A: I'm assuming you mean the PYTHONSTARTUP environment variable? Try putting a file my-python-startup.py with some interesting contents in your home dir, then issue the following on the command line:
export PYTHONSTARTUP=$HOME/my-python-startup.py
python

and observe what happens. Then put the first of the above lines in the (hidden!) file .bashrc in your homedir to have it persist across terminal sessions.

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About two years ago, iromegane talked about the artist who draws a dragon with just one brush stroke. A few weeks ago, somehow this article bloomed and I had quite many inquiries about the shop. Most of them are the admires of this art and who were wondering if they could purchase this from overseas.
The shop, Kousyuuya (晄秋家) is located in Nikko (日光) where is about three hours of train trip from Tokyo station and a perfect day trip spot. Unfortunately their website is only in Japanese at the moment.
You haven´t seen the dragon? First, you can look at the brilliant brush technique here.
Since I received many inquiries, I decided to write to Kousyuuya. Despite of recent incredibly busy days, I had a very polite email back and he was apologising for being trouble. What a humble man he sounded!
In terms of English, they have a little difficulty and it takes time to read and respond since they need to depend on the internet translating system.
Early this year Kousyuuya was picked up in a TV program and since then they received tons of orders which is too much to deal with just one person. And this is why online shop in the site is not working and "メンテナンス (system maintenance)" is shown.
You can still order it but keep it in mind that it will take at least three months to receive. And only the standard size. Please look at the size & price chart.
One, no credit card payment is accepted. Only international bank transfer. Or if you have a friend in Japan, you could ask them for a help to pay.
Two, the work will be sent without the frame to overseas. I guess this is understandable. You don´t want to pick up small glass pieces from the beautiful dragon drawing.
Do you want to contact Kousyuuya? Iromegane can help you. Please send us email for more detail.
Anyway I love his work and I follow him on Facebook.


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When a Lie is Confirmed!!! 14-Year-Old Kim Kardashian Was Secretly in the Tupac's "All About U" Music Video
Kim Kardashian Is One Of The Girls In The Tupac Video "All About U"
Why Kim Kardashian Lie for Tupac's 'All About U' Music Video?
Many of the nowadays famous ladies started their appearance on the TV like teenagers or even earlier. It is the same as the well-known now reality star Kim Kardashian. Doubtfully there is a person in the world that haven't heard this name at least once. But it was not like this several years ago. Now Kim Kardashian West is giving interviews every day.
Lately, Kanye West's wife had a chat with her old-time friend Jonathan Cheban and was asked to reveal some interesting fact about her that nobody knew. The gentleman that interviewed her appeared in the Keeping up with The Kardashians Show, which was the breakthrough of the family.
And there the bomb was dropped. The thirty-eight-year-old American star with a controversial career shared with the audience that at the age of fourteen she took part in one of Tupac's videos. The news was really interesting having in mind that these were the best years of the legendary rapper.
Logically the question about her age and how she was even let to the shooting being only fourteen and that is how Kim explained the situation. In 1994 everybody lies for the age. As the lady looked not at the age of fourteen, it was not hard for her to say she was eighteen and to make the crew believe in that. It seems like Kim, who recently revealed the tracklist and name of the new Kanye West album, was not such a fan of Tupac by that time because she even did not know the name of the song for the video.
When asked if she was alone on the shootings, she said that her sister Kourtney and Kim Stewart were also present. It was very curious for Cheban to know how the meeting with the rap star went.
See Also Jada Pinkett Sent 2Pac Pictures In Lingerie While He Was In Prison?
Unfortunately, Kim Kardashian shared that the video shooting was done separately from the part with Tupac and she even did not see him at all.
The reality star part was to simply walk down a runway like a model and that was all. Curious fans searched the web and found exactly which the video was. The track is All About U and the fact that Kim is also on the video is absolutely true. The video is long 5 minutes and 45 seconds and you can see Kim at mark 3:05, 3:27 and again at 4:22.
Check out the video here
Source: www.allraps.com
All About U
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The girl in the blue dress is not Kim Kardashian.
She is Loretta King the reporter for the One Nation documentary(which was a staged report even her name is false)This woman also confused her with Salli Richardson and at the time was very very close with Pac.
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Vehicle testing firm convicted of breaches of health and safety in relation to crash
By Declan Brennan Mullingar Advertiser, Fri, Mar 29, 2013
A vehicle testing firm has being found guilty of breaching health and safety laws in relation to the testing of a school bus which was later involved in a fatal crash.
The bus went out of control on a bog road just outside Clara, Co Offaly on April 4, 2006 after the rear drive axle came off. Schoolboy Michael White (15 ) died as a result of "catastrophic injuries" suffered during the crash.
A bolt missing from the right side of the rear suspension system led to fatigue fractures, ultimately resulting in both sides of the suspension failing and the rear drive axle separating from the 1989 Mercedes bus.
David O'Reilly, acting on behalf of vehicle testing firm O'Reilly Commercials Ltd of Ballinalack, Mullingar, Co Westmeath had pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to four charges of breaching health and safety laws when carrying out an official test on the bus between August 5 and 6, 2005.
The charges, brought under the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989, alleged that the firm had failed to ensure that persons were not exposed to risks to their safety or health as a result of the way the test was carried out.
After a 23 day trial the jury of 10 men and two women deliberated for just under eight hours before returning a verdict of guilty on the first count which outlined a failure to note the modified rear suspension system.
In direct evidence Mr O'Reilly said he didn't think the rear suspension system was modified. This air bag-based spring system was retro-fitted to the bus in the UK in 1991 and was the subject of a safety recall notice in 1991.
The company was found not guilty of failing to verify this modified suspension as safe. It was also acquitted of failing to note a missing bolt and failing to take account of a fracture in the chassis.
Raymond McKeown of River Street, Clara, Co Offaly, who bought the bus in September 2005, previously pleaded guilty to failing to maintain the bus under health and safety laws. He will be sentenced next month.
Judge Margaret Heneghan adjourned the case of O'Reilly Commercial Ltd to next month when a sentence date will be fixed.
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What is the one thing that makes a successful real estate investor? A steady and constant stream of leads. Without them, your real estate business will struggle. Whether you are a flipper or trying to build your rental portfolio, you need new leads on a daily basis. So how do you keep a good flow of deals coming to you? That's what we will cover here.
It's a question and a complaint that I hear often from most investors, where do you find good deals? You may or may not like the answer. If you are a solo investor more than likely most of your time is going to be spent finding good properties. If you have a small staff, it may be a little easier for you to dedicate one person to this task. Now you may be thinking about the cost involved of having someone trying to find deals for you all the time, but how much are you NOT making by not having enough deals?
One way method that you may be able to utilize is the help of what is sometimes referred to as "bird dogs". These are other investors that usually have a property under contract and are willing to sell you that property for a small fee that is usually paid at the closing table. What is actually happening here is that they are assigning you the contract to purchase the subject property and then in the HUD they have a line item for anywhere to $2500, $5000 or more paid to them. If you find a good a good bird dog they will leave you plenty of meat on the bone to make money yourself.
So how do you find these bird dogs? There are a few ways. One is to visit your local REIA (Real Estate Investor Association). In most big cities there are multiple REIA's that you can attend. Network the room and find some of these people, let them know the types of properties and areas that you are investing in and they will be more than happy to add you to their cash buyer list.
Another great way to find them is to use the internet. The power of the internet has really exploded over the past few years. Just go to your favorite search engine and perform a search for wholesale real estate deals or discount real estate investments and you will probably find a few good companies to do business with. You may have to use a local modifier at the beginning or at the end of your query to make sure you are getting local results. And if you prefer not to read don't forget that you can also do a search on Youtube like off market properties and get good results as well.
Foreclosures Lists: This is my favorite way of finding investment properties. The main reasons for foreclosures are missed payments due to job interruptions, divorce, and health problems. The easiest way to get a hold of this list is to perform an internet search in any of the main search engines for the words 'foreclosure list". The monthly subscription price varies from $28 to $35. This money is well spent. I have found very nice investment properties using this method. For instance in 2003, I found a 4 year old house with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths in a nice neighborhood. I knew that this was a good deal because the bank was asking for $87,000 and the original sales price was $105,000 two years before. In addition, the tax assessor had valued this property for $106,000. You are able to obtain all this information without leaving your house. The internet is a wonderful tool to get information. After looking at the house, I decided that this was an excellent deal. The Real Estate Agent almost fell off his chair after he saw my initial offer of $69,000. After more negotiations, I ended up buying the investment property for $72,000. The current assessed value is $115,000.
Good info in his article about foreclosure lists. Another point that he makes is using real estate agents. We like this method as well, however you need to find a good agent that understands your business and what you are looking for. Not all real estate agents are created equal.
When it comes to the list of "industries forever changed by the advent of the Internet," real estate can be found at the very top; likely in the top three spots. Thanks to the convenience of reaching many people very quickly, competition is fierce online and offline as rival companies battle for the eyes and ears of their customers. Being as everyone is roughly even going into the Internet battlefield, you will need to learn about the secret weapon in the war for customer attention, Search Engine Optimization or SEO.
More so in real estate than in other fields, one will need to focus on converting website visitors into buying, paying, customers. The more unique individuals visit your website, the higher the percentage of users that can potentially be converted therein. Through the implementation of a solid strategy, that of get eyes and then get conversions, in your website design, you would already be ahead of any competition who also may have not taken those same steps.
Real estate is unique in terms of SEO attractiveness, as the target market for real estate is very focused and narrow. This means the visitors who are coming to your site are not there by accident, they are coming in with the explicit goal of selling or shopping for a home or residence. These are the people you want to ensure see your site at the top of their local search before your competitors have a chance, this initial contact on the web also increased your throughput for person to person contact, and interactions with your real estate company on this side of the Internet as well.
After searching for SEO options in your area, it may seem quite daunting to ensure a quality return for your investment. Always consider SEO an investment in your bottom line. Once you have found an SEO service or consultant that you feel is right for your business, they will be able to make sure that your website is fully taking advantage of all of the tricks of the trade. At this point, once their initial pass is done, and it will need tuning there after, you should begin to see returns. The best companies in this field will offer a flat rate service charge to retouch and maintain your SEO for you each month going forward. This allows you to stay at the cusp of new optimizations with little to no drain on your manpower.
All things considered, the benefit of SEO, as it applies to real estate, is very much worth the investment, and you will can this correlated through your rise in web traffic and conversions. The real estate industry relies on bringing interested customers into your business for a sale, and the SEO industry relies on being able to get those people to you before your competitors have a chance. What more could one want in two interrelated markets?
There may be hundreds of books available at your local books store about how to sell your home fast. Getting your house ready to sell may take a few days depending on how much work you want to do to the house. The more you do to your home to get it ready to sell the more likely you are to sell your home fast.
You're now ultimately ready to jump into the work at hand. However, first we will cover a few beneficial things to do first. A few things that you can do to prepare to sell your home are, browse the internet to look for potential investors that may want to purchase your home, pack up your belongings and get the house ready. Combined these few things can make your life easier.
Preparing for a few days, or maybe weeks before you sell your home is absolutely essential, and can't be emphasized enough. You should find that painting the inside of your house, changing the carpet, and cleaning up the yard will guarantee that you get the most bang for your buck and help to get your house sold quickly.
These things can be costly, but they will make the house appear newer and cleaner and give the home a cleaner smell, especially with painting the walls and carpet. If you have pets they always leave an odor and you would be surprised how odors are absorbed into the paint on walls.
With the outdoors, you can certainly be removing the childrens toys, cutting the grass and trimming the hedges and making the home more presentable. Every one of these are essential to achieve in selling your home fast. The outdoors is just as important as in because you have only seconds to make a good impression on a potential buyer when they first pull up to the property.
Oftentimes, people feel that it may be hard, or even impossible to get their home ready to sell. In actuality, if you just do a little planning and some work you can make it very easy to get your house sold quickly. With the painting and new carpet a newly married couple may be very interested in your property.
On the other hand, one point we can't skip is that of investors. If you browse the internet and look for them you are bound to find one in your local area. Many times they can be your best bet if you don't have the money to do anything. Great thing is that most times they pay in cash and can close in just a few days. PLUS they tend to buy homes in as is condition.
You may be in a situation where you need to sell your house fast. There are few reasons why a person may need to sell their property quickly. Are you facing any of these reasons right now?
Have you had a job transfer relocating you to a different city?
Do you have a home in disrepair?
Have you inherited a home?
These are just a few reasons why someone may need to sell a home quickly.
Getting ready to sell your home fast requires a person to be somewhat flexible and follow a few rules with all the things that need to be done. This article will investigate those rules that have been designed specifically to promote those particular qualities and getting your house sold.
Getting ready for selling your home fast takes substantial work. Since you will probably be putting in around 5 days to 3 weeks on preparing your house, you should have some time to devote some energy on these things to follow.
Remember to paint with neutral colors. This is particularly pertinent while you are painting the inside of your house, since this would appeal to more potential buyers. This is not the only positive result that practicing this rule can bring. A fresh coat of paint also helps in removing odors from the house and also looking nice on the inside would be an additional benefit that also delivers the most noticeable results.
Replace the carpet. By replacing the carpet you can really make a difference on a property. It will remove all the stains that you see when the furniture is moved. It is also beneficial in making the home smell better and a potential buyer can also feel the difference of nice new carpet under their feet.
You also need to concentrate on cleaning up the yard. This is a very important step and will take some time and potentially back breaking work, and this is definitely worth it. First thing is to remove all of the children's toys. This alone makes the yard look better. And don't just cut the grass, but take the extra effort and trim the hedges. This can provide more curb appeal, which will ultimately help you sell your house faster.
Are you currently in the real estate market, like a realtor, investor or hard money lender? If you are any kind of real estate professional, then our site is just for you! Our site is all about helping people in the real estate market. We are also here to help people that are wanting to get into real estate investing, or possibly are thinking of it or maybe just want to find out how to sell their own home or looking for the best areas to buy their next home in.
The real estate market has changed a lot in the past few years. Everything from inflated prices in the early 2000's to the crash of '07 -'08 and the recent up swing in a lot of cities present day. It can be very difficult for your average home buyer or seller, not to mention how difficult it can be for real estate professionals.
After the crash and as of late, a lot of investors are returning to the market, and are faced with a few challenges. One thing is that people they used to use for hard money or contractors or other real estate professionals are no longer in business. That's one place where our site will come in to play and help you find today's top real estate professionals to turn to.
You may also be in the market to buy or sell your own property. Our site will continually stay updated with the best investors and tactics to sell your property as well as let you know the best places to purchase your next home. Not all areas are created equal, and one great driving force in the price and desirability of any home is the school districts and how well they rank in the state.
So please stay tuned to our site to keep up with all of the latest changes and make it easier for your real estate business, or the sell or purchase of your next personal property.


FreshNewTracks » R Rated #50!
Fifty weeks of R Rated and yet again we aren't slowing down anytime soon. With classes ramming ridiculous amounts of work into our faces you would think there would be a few skipped editions of R Rated, but we just can't do that to our fans. With that said Mach came up with the brilliant idea to celebrate this joyous occasion by ramming you guys with even more tracks than we usually do, so let the filth overload begin.
Xilent is on the verge of another monstrous EP release through Audioporn Records and we all know there is no better way to hype the fans than giving away a free track from his EP. This track is that heavy melodic style Xilent is so great at producing, sprinkled with a some grime lyrics courtesy of Youthstar to add a hip hop feeling to it.
This next one is a little exception to R Rated. We usually stay away from posting DnB into R Rated, because we save it for Dnb Friday's, but when Noisia posts something on their Soundcloud from another artist, you know it is no joke. With Noisia being one of the best sound engineers to ever grace the EDM scene it is obvious they push to get the closest in sound perfection when it comes to creating and mastering tracks. The Upbeats seem to be a new favorite for these guys and with that we can hear the Nero-funk influence from Noisia throughout a few of their recent tracks including this dark tune.
LabRat has grown significantly as a producer ever since we started following him and posting his tracks a few months back. With the Halo soundtrack remix competition in progress we are seeing the spur of remixes popping up everywhere. With that said many artist are choosing to stay ont he epic, melodic path that the Halo soundtracks usually stray towards, but LabRat takes the heavy, grimy path.
Read on for more free tracks and previews.


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See web pages of project [Tickator](http://www.tickator.org)

Current development is done in branch [prototype](https://github.com/jkubos/tickator/tree/prototype)


A: 1.Own manufacture industry with all kinds of product souring services. Providing you excellent buying trip.
2.Cooperate with design center which provide you specially products can not copy.
3.Almost 5 years experience of working team in furniture business,providing you sufficient buying support.
Q:Why not ship the goods within one week?
A: We are not prepare stock for our goods. Only we will prepare the stock for common spare parts.
Q:Why we ask you to provide detail information?
A: We want to act quickly after we receive inquiry, the detail information will be a great effect on the cost calculation when we received your inquiry.
Q:what kind of team in your company?
A:The furniture is Our main product range like office chair, mesh office chair,executive chair,leather chair and so on.
Q:when will be the best time to cooperate with us?
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Q:when you got no reply from our sales, what is to be done next?
A:You can sent email directly to our after sale service. When we recieved you chaims,we will process it immediately within 8am-6pm everyday.
Q:when we will adjust our quotation price?
A:1,The valid time of quotation.
2,The cost of original material rised up which beyond of control.