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CANADA GOOSE TO OPEN THREE ADDITIONAL STORES THIS FALL
Image courtesy of Canada Goose
Canada Goose Holdings has announced the next phase of its global retail expansion, opening three stores this fall in Short Hills, New Jersey, Montréal, Quebec and Vancouver, British Columbia.
The brand will open its fourth U.S. store at The Mall at Short Hills, the preeminent fashion destination in the suburban metropolitan New York area, known for its luxury tenants. The Montréal store will be located on world-renowned Ste-Catherine Street in the heart of the city's shopping and entertainment district for locals and tourists alike. In Vancouver, the Canada Goose store will open in the CF Pacific Centre, the city's leading luxury shopping destination. The stores are set to open ahead of the 2018 holiday shopping season.
"The experience of shopping in a Canada Goose store is both a walk through our history and an opportunity to discover how we continue to innovate for the future," said Dani Reiss, president and CEO, Canada Goose. "Every city where we have opened our doors has been an incredible experience with fans embracing us warmly. I am excited to bring our authentic brand experience, unfiltered, to our fans in these world class locations."
Each store will weave together the brand's 60-year heritage with modern design in an Arctic-inspired environment. The new locations will reflect the local aesthetics of each city, while featuring familiar Canada Goose touches such as marble polar bear sculptures from Canadian Indigenous artist, Jason Carter, as a nod to the company's 10-year relationship with Polar Bears International. The Short Hills and Montréal locations will be the first locations in North America to offer a 'cold room' – an immersive experience where fans can test the brand's warmest parkas in temperatures as low as -25 Celsius (-13 Fahrenheit) to find the perfect jacket for the adventure they seek.
Canada Goose currently operates retail stores in seven cities including London, Toronto, New York, Boston, Chicago, Calgary and Tokyo, which is operated by its distribution partner. These stores complement the brand's e-commerce business, which it has expanded to 12 countries since 2014. In May 2018, Canada Goose announced its growth strategy for Greater China, including opening stores in Beijing and Hong Kong, launching e-commerce via Alibaba Group's Tmall platform, and establishing a regional head office in Shanghai.
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The sign gives examples of 6 prohibited items in Hong Kong, using both pictures and words. The meaning of the sign is clear, but the use of English is non-standard.
This sign is an example of GENERIC REFERENCE: that is, the sign is intended to apply to ALL AND EVERY EXAMPLE of the objects referred to. In standard English, we normally use plural forms of countable nouns to create generic reference. In other words, in standard English, the words for five of the six items on the poster would normally be placed in the plural (the exception is 'Tear Gas', because this is not a countable noun and so cannot be pluralized).
Notice that the 4 types of items being discussed are given in the plural (apart from 'technology', which is not a countable noun). They are placed in the plural because these words have generic reference -- that is, the sign is referring to all and every example of liquids, coats, shoes and loose items. What's more, in the lists of examples under each number, all the countable nouns are also given in the plural -- also because they are intended to have generic reference.
You may notice an inconsistency between the way English uses words and pictures for generic reference -- an inconsistency that is not present in Hong Kong! English speakers generally use countable nouns in the plural for generic reference, but they are quite happy to show pictures of just one item for generic reference purposes. In the picture above, for example, List 2 includes 'laptops' and 'tablets' (both plural), but the picture below shows only ONE laptop and ONE tablet. English speakers understand pictures of single items to refer to all examples … but when using words, they expect generic reference to be expressed with plural countable nouns.
In summary: if you are using a countable noun to express generic reference, make it plural.


Is this grammatically correct? I don't want to risk having you left a negative review about me?
Please help me rewrite it if it's incorrect. Thanks.
Yes, but you might consider: I don't want to give you a negative impression of me.
No. I don't want to risk you leaving a negative review of me.
"I don't want a negative review." Or "I don't want you to leave a negative review."
I don't want to risk the idea that you might write a negative review about me.
I assume that the notion of "leaving" (and thus your notion of "left") is used in modern times for messages posted on internet forums. To me at the age of 72 that idea seems silly.
In strict grammatical terms it presumably should be: ".....having you leave a negative report....".
I know what it means but the sentence structure is just painful!
I don't want to risk you leaving a negative review about me.
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2014 GM 5.3L V8 LT1 Whipple Supercharger Install
Truckin Magazine how to
Installing The New LT1 kit from Whipple
Marcel Venable –
Photographers: Jeremy Cook
When most people think about a supercharger the first thought that usually comes to mind is that large block of polished aluminum sticking out of the hood of some old hot rod or drag-style muscle car. What many don't know is that the supercharger has been around longer than the automobile itself as the original use was to push more air into blast furnaces used to forge steel. The original design was patented by the Roots Brothers, in which their inter-winding rotors were turned by a steam engine that was used to push more air into the furnaces to bring up the temperature of the flames turning iron and ore into steel.
A few decades later, the automobile came along and the Europeans were the first to become fascinated with speed, and many of the early speed record attempts saw the use of superchargers, but it was an American mechanic by the name of Lee Chadwick of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, who built the first vehicle to travel 100 mph back in 1908. His secret weapon, of course, was a supercharger.
Again, what most people think of the supercharger they refer to the "Roots" style of superchargers, but other designs such as the centrifugal, and the screw type of supercharger were developed back in the late 1870s for use as air compressors, with two cycle engines, and many other uses. All superchargers have one or two moving items called rotors or an impeller. They must be turned by another rotating item to build internal pressures within the superchargers case, or housing. The easiest way is for the engine's crankshaft to turn the items, whereas the constant crankshaft speed maintains a smooth rpm of the superchargers internals, thus creating consistent air pressure. During the middle of the 20th century, roots-style superchargers were cheap. Surplus military items that were used during the war effort were sold as scrap from large trucking companies. Back then hot rodders didn't mind if the supercharger stuck out of the hood, and lacked the computer technology to monitor the proper air fuel mixtures. They only knew this: more air, mixed with more fuel made a bigger bang!
Photo 2/24 | We started out with this brand-new '14 Chevy Silverado equipped with the 5.3 LT1 engine package, which we had already outfitted with air intake and exhaust systems from Volant, a DiabloSport tuner, and a COMP Cam. This engine was primed and ready for a supercharger.
One of those crazy pioneers of speed at the dragstrips in California was a guy by the name of Art Whipple, who built a few successful drag cars for himself. But when he and a fellow truck driver named Ed "the Ace" McCulloch teamed together, they went on to change history, winning multiple U.S. National titles and helping change the world of motorsports. During his stint as crew chief for the Whipple and McCulloch Funny Car team, Art learned more and more about the uses and designs of superchargers, realizing that there was a need for superchargers for more practical applications. One of the first things he determined was that there is a style of supercharger for every application. In theory, they all make boost, however the size of the unit was important for practical uses such as the everyday truck enthusiast. Beginning back in the late '80s, Art set out to do just that. He developed a reliable supercharger system that can be placed atop of any mass-produced vehicle to enhance the engine's power for uses in either work-related tasks, such as towing, or to punish the vehicle's tires at will when you step on the throttle pedal. After 25 years or so, Art and his family are one of the biggest names in supercharged power.
Their latest offering is this new supercharger kit for the direct-injection LT1 engine that comes factory equipped in the '14 GM truck line. Whipple's design team and slew of engineers developed a true bolt-on supercharger kit that includes everything you need to safely make more horsepower, torque, and engine efficiency than you can ask for. The only caution when it comes to installing a supercharger on your truck is that you'll never want to drive a naturally aspirated truck again. Follow along as we perform the installation at Stillen Motorsports, an authorized Whipple dealer, and check the Whipple or Stillen website to find some serious bolt-on horsepower for your truck.
Photo 3/24 | Stock Intake Removal
We dove directly into the installation by removing the air intake and throttle body, to allow access to for us to remove the OEM intake.
Photo 4/24 | Whipple Supercharger
Although this massive appearing Whipple compressor may look deceiving in respect to having enough engine compartment space, Whipple's engineers have worked tirelessly to make the supercharger not only fit back into the engine compartment but look as if it was meant to be there in the first place.
Photo 5/24 | Whipple Intake Manifold Install
Step one for the installation process had us lowering the Whipple intake manifold back into the cylinder head valley atop the engine.
Photo 6/24 | Coolant Line Connection
The next step was to install the coolant lines that transfer coolant from the heat exchanger that will be located in front of the radiator, to the intercooler that sits in-between the intake manifold and the screw compressor.
Photo 7/24 | Lowering Whipple Supercharger Onto Intake
It's a good idea to install these lines first before lowering the compressor and intercooler on top of the manifold, as access to these fittings will be close to impossible once the unit is set into place.
Photo 8/24 | Fuel Purge Valve
Among other things, the factory fuel purge valve will need to be relocated.
Photo 9/24 | Fuel Purge Valve Bracket
Whipple includes a simple bolt-on bracket to remedy this fix.
Photo 10/24 | Lines Routed To Supercharger
Once the fuel purge valve is set into place, route the lines to the supercharger per the instructions.
Photo 11/24 | Thermostat Replacement
To assist in cooling requirements it is vital to exchange the factory thermostat that operates around 185 to 190 degrees over to this unit that operates at 160 degrees. This helps combat harmful detonation while under boost.
Photo 12/24 | Throttle Body Spacer Install
Moving onto the throttle body, we begin with the installation of this throttle-body spacer that reduces the inlet size of the compressor back down to the size of the factory throttle body.
Photo 13/24 | Throttle Body Install
Now many of you will say, "Why did they do that; isn't bigger better?" In this case the answer is no, as matching the inlet from the supercharger to the factory throttle-body size will allow for better street manners, making for a better idle circuit during low speed maneuvers such as stop and go traffic.
Photo 14/24 | Whipple Intake Tube Install
To complete what's left to do in the engine bay, the provided intake tube is mated back to the aftermarket airbox from Volant that was previously installed on this truck. Whipple has engineered their kit with everything that you need, minus the tools to get your truck moving in a hurry. So the provided intake tube will fit the OEM-style airbox.
Photo 15/24 | Recirculation Tank
With most of the kit wrapped up in the engine bay, it's time to address the recirculation tank that holds coolant for the intercooler.
Photo 16/24 | 2014 Chevy Silverado With Grille Removed
The first step is to remove the grille to allow access for the tank and the pump.
Photo 17/24 | Recirculation Tank Installed
The whole assembly mounts just under the radiator support and the front bumper.
Photo 18/24 | Heat Exchanger Install
Now, the heat exchanger allows the coolant from the intercooler to be chilled by the outside flow of air just like the engine's radiator and is mounted to the factory radiator support as seen in the photo.
Photo 19/24 | Cooling Lines Connected
Next the cooling lines are routed to all three components (intercooler, heat exchanger, and the recirculation tank) to complete the circuit.
Photo 20/24 | Wire Tap On Fuse
Power to run the recirculating pump is tied into the engine bay's fuse block.
Photo 21/24 | Relay
The pump is operated by this relay that allows the flow of power to operate the pump when the engine is running.
Photo 22/24 | Air Filter Install
To revisit the OEM airbox, shown here in the photo is the provided high-flow air filter that is part of Whipple's kit. Like we said before, everything minus the tools comes in Whipple's kit to make your truck go fast.
Photo 23/24 | Whipple Supercharger Oil Install
Last but not least, the compressor is topped off with a lightweight oil that will allow the compressor's rotors to spin freely at high rpm.
Photo 24/24 | Supercharger Dyno Graph
We really wanted to see the final numbers for this engine, but it wasn't in the cards to make our deadline. After talking with Dustin Whipple, we realized that he was doing the exact same install in-house, albeit in a different order. So what will a direct-injection 5.3L make with a fully tuned Whipple. How about 452 hp at the wheels? The cam and additional tuning was good for another 50! With numbers like that, we have a feeling the new LT1s are going to be a hit!
http://www.stillen.com
Whipple Superchargers
www.whipplesuperchargers.com
By Marcel Venable
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According to the Howard County Court Clerk, a 10% of $1 million bond has been set by Judge Tami Schendt for Luke LeFever of Broken Bow. LeFever remains hospitalized after injuries sustained in the shootout that took place near Elba on December 31, 2018 through January 1, 2019. His first appearance in Howard County Court will depend on his release from the hospital.
According to the Nebraska State Patrol press release, LeFever began shooting at the Howard County Sheriff's Deputies with a handgun and eventually gained access to a Sheriff's Office vehicle which also housed a shotgun. After fleeing from other officers' vehicles, the stolen patrol vehicle spun out and a second exchange of gunfire took place. During one of the exchanges of gunfire, LeFever was struck in the left forearm.
LeFever then fled on foot and hid in a creek bed where he was apprehended. LeFever was taken to the St. Paul Hospital for treatment for hypothermia and a gunshot wound. He was later taken by medical helicopter to St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Lincoln.
LeFever is facing two counts of Attempted Murder, class II felonies, one count of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, a class ID felony, and a Habitual Criminal enhancement, which carries the penalty of ten to sixty years in prison. If convicted of all counts, LeFever could be sentenced between 15-210 years in prison.


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These look like little sugared pecans. Lovely.
Now that you say it, they do look like pecans!
Thank you Adrian, that is so nicely said. I really appreciate it!


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Make a DIY Tote Bag to carry around all your belongings! Kids can make a magical castle tote or they can create any other scene they wish. Have your kids use their imagination to make a tote they will never want to put down!
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The LGSVL Simulator 2019.03 release is now available for download on our Github. This release includes HD map support for non-ego vehicles, more realistic non-ego vehicle physics, and a simple indoor map and robot model for MOV.AI's Tugbot.
January 08, 2019: Come see a demo of our simulator and in-vehicle infotainment system at CES!
Download the project and try it out yourself!


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Pennsylvania House Democrats photo of the day collection.
Cease Fire PA Rally
House Democrats participate in a rally hosted by Cease Fire PA to call for reasonable gun law reforms and to demand action against gun violence.
2018 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Gov. Tom Wolf speaks at the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony, which is annually on December 7, commemorating the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor as "a date which will live in infamy."
2018 Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony
Gov. Tom Wolf joins hundreds of people in the state Capitol Rotunda for the lighting ceremony of the 2018 capitol tree, an 18-foot Douglas Fir from Crystal Spring Tree Farm in Carbon County.
Hanukkah 2018
Recognizing the Festival of Lights, a ceremony was held at the state Capitol to mark the beginning of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish celebration, which began on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 2, and ends in the evening of Monday, Dec. 10, in 2018.
The House Democratic Caucus thanks the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country.
2nd Annual Diversity Day
The House Democratic Caucus' Diversity and Inclusion Council hosts the 2nd Annual Diversity Day at the state Capitol, with performances by Rasika School of Dance and Bumbada Women Drummers, a Chinese calligrapher, and henna tattoo artist demonstrating their crafts.
The Wall That Heals
"The Wall That Heals" – a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial -- is on display outside the State Capitol Building. The Pennsylvania General Assembly sponsored the event to honor those who served and to tell the story of Vietnam, one name at a time. Former Governor Tom Ridge served as the Keynote Speaker for the Opening Ceremony, while state Rep. Chris Sainato, the Democratic Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, attended. Mr. Ridge was the first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, and served as an Army staff sergeant, receiving the Bronze Star for Valor for his service in Vietnam.
Policy Committee Roundtable: Community Health
State Rep. Pat Harkins hosted a House Democratic Policy Committee roundtable to discuss community health and blue zones in Erie (March 22, 2018).
Governor Tom Wolf's 2018-19 Budget Address
Gov. Tom Wolf delivers his budget that invests in education and workforce development to a joint session of the House and Senate.
2018 PA Farm Show
Photos from the 102nd Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest indoor agricultural exposition under one roof in the nation.
Rep Bizzarro and Erie County Delegation pay tribute to Erie County Team USA gold-medal-winner
Trevon Jenifer was honored for being a member of Team USA's gold-medal-winning wheelchair basketball team in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Trevon, James Glatch, head coach at Edinboro University and Trevon's family were all present for the House citation presentation.
Images from the 101st Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, PA.
2017 Swearing In Ceremony
Scenes from the swearing-in ceremony, the event officially opening the General Assembly's activities for the 2017-18 legislative session.
Sixth Annual EMS Memorial Service
Images from the Sixth Annual Pennsylvania EMS Memorial Service, honoring and remembering EMS providers lost in the line of duty.
Whitehall Senior group visits Harrisburg
Rep. Kortz meets with Whitehall seniors in Harrisburg on April 15.
Should Pennsylvania Incentivize Natural Gas?
Photos from the House Democratic Policy Committee Hearing hosted by state Rep. Greg Vitali on incentivizing natural gas in Pennsylvania.
PA House of Representatives swearing-in day, 2015-16
Pennsylvania lawmakers took the oath of office for the 2015-16 Legislative Session on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The ceremony marked the beginning of the 199th session of the General Assembly.
Pennsylvania Inauguration Day
Tom Wolf sworn in as Pennsylvania's 47th governor. Congratulations Governor Tom Wolf.
Navy marks 73rd anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor
The U.S. Navy marked the 73rd anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor with a ceremony at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building on Dec. 5.
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The Journal of the American Medical Association has reported that 1 of every 3 older Americans fall each year. The number of falls-related deaths for those 75 and older have tripled to more than 25,000 from 2000 to 2016.
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The most simple thing I tried, to try to locate the problem, is this (I want all frames and my test file is test.avi):
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Consider increasing the value for the 'analyzeduration' and 'probesize' options
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Consider increasing the value for the 'analyzeduration' and 'probesize' options
Input #0, avi, from 'test.avi':
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    Stream #0:0: Video: mjpeg (MJPG / 0x47504A4D), none(bt470bg/unknown/unknown), 1280x720, 20.01 fps, 20.01 tbr, 20.01 tbn, 20.01 tbc
    Stream #0:1: Video: none (JUNK / 0x4B4E554A), none, 11025x22050, 11025 tbr, 11025 tbn, 11025 tbc
Stream mapping:
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The actual video duration is 10s (when read using vlc for instance, and this is indeed the length of video programmed on the camera-trap. ffmpeg says the duration is 10.50s, and says there is a problem with header parsing (see above).
I have no idea how to sort this, despite having looked at more than many ffmpeg 'convert video to frames' post. Any hint would be appreciated, thanks.

A: If you look at the error message, you will see that the file has 2 video streams.
Stream #0:0: Video: mjpeg (MJPG / 0x47504A4D), none(bt470bg/unknown/unknown), 1280x720, 20.01 fps, 20.01 tbr, 20.01 tbn, 20.01 tbc
Stream #0:1: Video: none (JUNK / 0x4B4E554A), none, 11025x22050, 11025 tbr, 11025 tbn, 11025 tbc

and ffmpeg is trying to read for the second one:
Stream mapping:
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You can use -map 0:0 to select the first stream.

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The Marxists in Canada are launching a new website – www.marxist.ca, and a new publication – Fightback. We support their call for all Canadians who read In Defence of Marxism and agree with the ideas of the International Marxist Tendency to contact them and join their fight. We welcome Fightback and www.marxist.ca as new comrades in the struggle, and we are confident that they will become the key organisers for revolutionaries in Canada. We are publishing three articles from issue #1 of Fightback.
After nearly four years of attacks by the Gordon Campbell Liberals, British Columbia workers are fighting back. With the NDP in a position to win May's provincial election, a major confrontation is set to take place between rank-and-file workers and the leaders of the NDP and labour movement. The task of the Marxists is to penetrate these organizations and sow them with ideas that can win.
Ian Angus' book Canadian Bolsheviks details the birth, growth, and eventual Stalinist degeneration of the Communist Party of Canada and also details the lessons learned by the early communists while building the most successful revolutionary party in Canada's history.
Canada: "The Lowest Price is the Law"
Once again the workers of Québec are pointing the way forward for the rest of Canada. From over 100,000 taking to the streets of Montréal on May Day to the occupation of an Alcan smelting plant north of Montréal, now Québec has become the first place in North America in which a Wal-Mart store has unionized.
Eight months into their minority government, the federal Liberals have tabled a budget that serves one main aim – survival. Their right-leaning budget aims to please everybody, or more accurately in typical Canadian fashion attempts to offend nobody, and in so doing shows the weakness of Canadian Liberalism.


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173.612. Coordinating board for higher education to administer law — powers and duties — rules and regulations, suspension and reinstatement. — 1. The board shall, through the department of higher education and workforce development, administer, supervise, and enforce the provisions and policies of sections 173.600 to 173.618 and shall assign the personnel that are necessary to exercise its powers and duties.
2. The rules and regulations adopted by the board under sections 173.600 to 173.618, together with any amendments thereto, shall be filed with the office of the secretary of state. The board may:
(1) Issue proprietary school certificates of approval or temporary certificates of approval to applicants meeting the requirements of sections 173.600 to 173.618;
(2) Suspend or revoke certificates or temporary certificates of approval, or place certified schools on probation;
(3) Require each proprietary school to file a security bond covering the school and its agents to indemnify any student, enrollee or parent, guardian, or sponsor of a student or enrollee who suffers loss or damage because of a violation of sections 173.600 to 173.618 by the school, or because a student is unable to complete the course due to the school's ceasing operation or because a student does not receive a refund to which he is entitled. The bond or other security shall cover all the facilities and locations of a proprietary school and shall not be less than five thousand dollars or ten percent of the preceding year's gross tuition, whichever is greater, but in no case shall it exceed one hundred thousand dollars. The bond shall clearly state that the school and the agents of the school are covered by it. The board may authorize the use of certificates of deposit, letters of credit, or other assets to be posted as security in lieu of this surety bond requirement;
(4) Collect only that data from certified proprietary schools necessary to administer, supervise, and enforce the provisions of sections 173.600 to 173.619. The department shall, subject to appropriations, provide a system to electronically submit all data;
(5) Review proposals for new programs within ninety days from the date that a certified school submits a new program for review, and review proposals for revised programs within sixty days from the date that a certified school submits a revised program for review. If the department fails to review a proposal for a new or revised program within the prescribed time frame, the school shall be permitted to offer the program until the department completes its review and identifies a substantive issue or issues that need correction. In such case the department shall notify the school within an additional ninety days and the school shall then have ninety days from the date it is informed that a program offering has a deficiency to correct the deficiency without having to cease offering the program;
(6) Administer sections 173.600 to 173.618 and initiate action to enforce it.
3. Any school which closes or whose certificate of approval is suspended, revoked, or not renewed shall, on the approval of the coordinating board, make partial or full refund of tuition and fees to the students enrolled, continue operation under a temporary certificate until students enrolled have completed the program for which they were enrolled, make arrangements for another school or schools to complete the instruction for which the students are enrolled, employ a combination of these methods in order to fulfill its obligations to the students, or implement other plans approved by the coordinating board.
4. Any rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to sections 173.600 to 173.618 may be suspended by the joint house-senate committee on administrative rules until such time as the general assembly may by concurrent resolution signed by the governor reinstate such rule.
(L. 1983 H.B. 560 §§ 3, 5 subsec. 1, 10, 12, A.L. 1991 H.B. 51, et al., A.L. 2012 H.B. 1042)


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While much of Germany was at relative peace on New Year's Eve the Bavarian city of Augsburg was not, as migrants carried out random acts of violence and sexual assault.
Police in Augsburg say that migrants were responsible for several incidents on New Year's Eve including a stabbing that left one man injured. Several other incidents involving fireworks used as weapons also led to several victims being injured, and a firework that was shot at a police vehicle caused an accident costing 50,000 euros' worth of damage, reports Augsburger Allgemeine.
Amongst the reported stabbings, an Iraqi migrant stabbed a Syrian migrant with a pocket knife during an argument. The Syrian was stabbed in the thigh and is not reported to have suffered severe injuries. Another stabbing occurred at the main New Year's Eve party in the city as one man of German origin attacked a young man in the torso resulting in severe injuries and hospitalisation.
Fireworks were also employed by several migrants to attack and cause damage to property. Police say that three Syrian migrants deliberately targetted revellers with fireworks at the main intersection at Königsplatz in the city centre.
Emergency service workers were also targetted. In one case, a fireman attempting to aid a man who was hit in the eye with a firework was also shot at with fireworks. Police spokesman Friedhelm Bechtel said he was "sad and stunned" that those celebrating would turn on their fellow man on New Year's Eve and that they would attack emergency services who were trying to help those injured.
Sexual assault, which was rampant during the 2015 New Year's celebrations across Germany, and specifically in Cologne, also occurred in Augsburg. Police say that three Afghan migrants sexually assaulted two 18-year-old women in a nightclub grabbing their buttocks and harassing them until the migrants were eventually removed. The men, aged 19, 21, and 37, fought on their way out of the club.
source: http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/01/03/migrants-wreak-havoc-bavarian-city/
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Pocahontas County Commission Gives Go Ahead For Code Red Emergency Alert System
Marlinton, WV – The Code Red Emergency Alert system will be coming to Pocahontas County in the near future. At the Pocahontas County Commission meeting Tuesday, Commissioners agreed to partner with the Town of Marlinton to pay for the system software. Marlinton Mayor Dennis Driscoll says it would allow the town to get crucial information to residents in a timelier manner.
"With all the problems we have in letting people know that a flood is coming for instance, the town started looking at a program for autodialing" says Driscoll.
It's similar to the program installed by Bath County a couple of years ago. Like that program, residents would have choice as to whether or not they want to be on the automated call list. Commissioner Reta Griffith and Driscoll agree it could also be used for non-emergency notifications.
"I like the idea of maybe boil water advisories" says Griffith. "Boil water advisories are another large thing for us" says Driscoll "because I don't have the manpower to send people around door to door and say boil your water."
The cost of the system is just over $7000.00 and will be split between the county and the town, pending approval from the Marlinton Town Council.
The Code Red system was not the only commitment of funds the Commission made on Tuesday. Judy Fuller, representing the Durbin Library committee was on hand to ask the Commission to honor their pledge for up to $20,000.00, if the Durbin committee could raise that amount by April 1st. Fuller says they've accomplished that through a combination of fundraising, local donations, and a nine thousand dollar boost from the West Virginia Legislature. With the additional money from the Commission, Fuller says they hope to do some initial construction this summer.
In other business, the Commission approved the hiring a new Sheriffs' department deputy, Brian Shinaberry. He is a replacement for former deputy Dorsey Swisher, who left the department. His employment is effective Monday, April 26th. The Commission also approved a request from the county Civil Service Board to purchase frames for commendation letters for law enforcement deputies. Those will be awarded in a ceremony to be announced at a later date.
The Commission approved motion for Commissioner Griffith to contact WYK Associates for estimates on a list of upgrades or repairs to the courthouse. The list includes the heating and a/c system, installation of an elevator, heating for the jail building, additional roof repairs, and upgrades to the phone/internet system.
Other Actions By The Commission
Appointed county school nurse Jenny Friel to the county Board of Health
Appointed James Bullard to fill the unexpired term of Joe Riley on the Pocahontas County Farmland Protection Board
Agreed to assess a five dollar fee on each Magistrate court fine that will go towards funding for the county Teen Court program
Agreed to lease a storage tank at East Fork Industrial plant to Allegheny Disposal pending inspection of the tank
And announced a public auction on May 18th at 10am to sell the home health care dept of Pocahontas Memorial Hospital. The minimum bid is $400,000.00.


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Saturday's WBC title challenger thinks he'll break Wilder mentally.
Dominic Breazeale is a big underdog this coming Saturday, when he faces WBC heavyweight titleholder Deontay Wilder in a Showtime main event from Brooklyn's Barclays Center, but the former college football quarterback is confident that he'll win, and that Wilder will never fight again.
"I think he finds it humbling and I think it ends his career, it retires him. A guy like Wilder, the surrounding that he has, he's not used to being down in the dumps and being a depressed individual. I think it cripples him, it sends him into some type of a depression and he never comes back to fight again. … He's a disgrace for not only American boxing, for heavyweight boxing in general."
Wilder (40-0-1, 39 KO) hasn't fought since he went to a disputed draw with Tyson Fury on Dec. 1, but Fury's also the only opponent that has ever had Wilder in any real danger of losing a fight.
Breazeale (20-1, 18 KO) has won three straight since his 2016 loss to Anthony Joshua, beating Izuagbe Ugonoh, Eric Molina, and Carlos Negron.
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Great Lakes marsh is an herbaceous wetland community occurring statewide along the shoreline of the Great Lakes and their major connecting rivers. Vegetational patterns are strongly influenced by water level fluctuations and type of coastal feature, but generally include the following: a deep marsh with submerged plants; an emergent marsh of mostly narrow-leaved species; and a sedge-dominated wet meadow that is inundated by storms. Great Lakes marsh provides important habitat for migrating and breeding waterfowl, shore-birds, spawning fish, and medium-sized mammals.
Great Lakes marshes occur along all of the Great Lakes and their connecting rivers, including the Detroit, St. Clair, and St. Mary's Rivers. The physical and chemical characteristics of different surficial bedrock types affect wetland location and species composition. Igneous and metamorphic bedrocks form the shore of Lake Superior. Softer, sedimentary bedrock types underlie Lakes Michigan, Huron, St. Clair, Erie, and Ontario, as well as the large connecting rivers. Along Lake Superior, marshes occur only behind protective barrier beaches or at stream mouths. In contrast, the horizontally deposited marine and nearshore sedimentary rocks underlying Lakes Michigan, Huron, St. Clair, Erie, and Ontario provide broad zones of shallow water and fine-textured substrates for marsh development.
Great Lakes marshes occur in all three aquatic systems, including lacustrine, connecting channel, and riverine wetlands, which are defined by water flow characteristics and residence time. Lacustrine wetlands refers to open bays, protected bays, and barrier-protected wetlands. Barrier-protected wetlands are separated from the Great Lakes by porous sand or gravel barriers, allowing water level and chemical influence from the lake, but protection from storm erosion. Connecting channels refers to the major rivers linking the Great Lakes, including the St. Mary's, Detroit, and St. Clair Rivers, all characterized by a large flow, but seasonally stable hydrology. Riverine aquatic system refers to smaller rivers tributary to the Great Lakes whose water quality, flow rate, and sediment load are controlled in large part by their individual drainages, but with Great Lakes influence near their mouth, where large wetlands are located.
Where bedrock is at or near the surface, bedrock chemistry affects wetland species composition. Soils derived from Precambrian crystalline bedrock along Lake Superior are generally acid and favor the development of poor fen or bog communities. In contrast, soils derived from marine deposits in the lower Great Lakes, including shale and marine limestone, dolomite, and evaporites, are typically more calcareous (less acid), creating the preferred habitat for calciphilic aquatic plant species and development of more minerotrophic communities such as wet meadow and coastal fen.
Water level fluctuations greatly influence vegetation patterning. Fluctuations occur over three temporal scales: short-term fluctuations (seiche) in water level caused by persistent winds and/or differences in barometric pressure; seasonal fluctuations reflecting the annual hydrologic cycle in the Great Lakes basin; and interannual fluctuations in lake level as a result of variable precipitation and evaporation within their drainage basins. Interannual fluctuations of 3.5 to 6.5 feet (1.3 to 2.5 m) result in changes in water current, wave action, turbidity, nutrient content or availability, alkalinity, and temperature. Coastal wetland systems are adapted to and require periodic inundation. Seiches, storms, and water level cycles strikingly change vegetation over short periods by destroying some vegetation zones, creating others, and forcing all zones to shift lakeward or landward to accommodate water levels. Coastal wetlands are also affected by longshore currents and storm waves. Wind and wave action and ice scour are the primary agents responsible for shoreline erosion and redeposition of sediments in marshes.
There are three distinct zones within most Great Lakes marshes: wet meadow, emergent marsh, and submergent marsh. The wet meadow zone typically has shallow, saturated organic soils, but in some years it can be flooded throughout the growing season. Grasses and sedges typically dominate the wet meadow zone, along with numerous other herbaceous genera. During dry periods, shrubs and tree seedlings commonly establish. The emergent marsh zone is permanently flooded with shallow water throughout the growing season in most years, but can be dry when Great Lakes water levels are low. Dominant plants in the emergent marsh zone include bulrushes (Scirpus spp. and Schoenoplectus spp.), spike-rushes (Eleocharis spp.), rushes (Juncus spp.), and cat-tails (Typha spp.), in addition to submergent and floating plants. The submergent zone has deep water and few or no emergent species. Dominant plants in the submergent marsh zone include numerous floating or submergent species.
Based on vegetation sampling of 102 Great Lakes marshes, only one plant was considered common (i.e., present in 80% or more of the marshes): bluejoint grass (Calamagrostis canadensis), which occurs in the wet meadow zone. Additional plants of the wet meadow zone include marsh bell flower (Campanula aparinoides), sedges (Carex aquatilis, C. lacustris, and C. stricta), water hemlock (Cicuta bulbifera), jewelweed (Impatiens capensis), small bedstraw (Galium trifidum), water smartweed (Persicaria amphibia), marsh cinquefoil (Comarum palustre), common skullcap (Scutellaria galericulata), broad-leaved cat-tail (Typha latifolia), and the invasive species, narrow-leaved cat-tail (T. angustifolia). Plants of the emergent zone include hard stem bulrush (Schoenoplectus acutus), three-square (S. pungens), spike-rush (Eleocharis palustris), common arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), and several other submergent and floating species. Plants of the submergent marsh and open flooded portions of the emergent zone include pondweed (Potamogeton natans), water-celery (Vallisneria americana), common waterweed (Elodea canadensis), bladderwort (Utricularia vulgaris), coontail (Ceratophyllum demersum), slender naiad (Najas flexilis), and sweet-scented water-lily (Nymphaea odorata).
Great Lakes coastal wetlands provide important habitat for insects, fish, waterfowl, water birds, and mammals. Over 50 species of fish, including several game fish, have been documented to utilize the coastal wetlands of northern Lake Huron. Fish utilize coastal wetlands in all parts of their life cycle, including egg, larval, immature, and adult stages. A broad range of invertebrates occupy this habitat, providing food for fish, birds, herptiles, and small mammals. Coastal wetlands have long been recognized as critical habitat for the migration, feeding, and nesting of waterfowl and shorebirds. The Great Lakes and connecting rivers are parts of several major flyways. During spring migration, when few alternative sources of nutrients are available, terrestrial migratory songbirds feed on midges from the Great Lakes marshes. Mammals utilizing coastal wetlands include beaver, muskrat, river otter, and mink.
Water-level control has altered natural wetland dynamics. All the connecting channels have been modified to accommodate shipping, resulting in increased shoreline erosion. Agricultural drainage has eliminated large areas of marshes, and agricultural sedimentation has greatly increased turbidity, eliminating submergent species that require clear water. The resulting deposition of rich organic sediments in the wet meadow zone and along the shoreline favors early-successional species. Nutrient loading has locally reduced oxygen levels, prompted algal blooms, and led to the dominance of high-nutrient tolerant species such as cat-tails.
Urban development degrades and eliminates coastal marshes through pollution, land management, and ecosystem alteration. Armoring shoreline and dredging of harbors eliminate marshes. Dumping of waste materials such as sawdust, sewage, and chemicals alters shallow-water marsh environments, increasing turbidity, reducing oxygen levels, and altering the pH. Shipping traffic erodes shoreline vegetation through excessive wave action. Introductions of invasive plants and animals have altered community structure and species composition. Many invasive species arrive in shipping ballast, while others are purposefully introduced. Some of the invasive plants that threaten the diversity and community structure of Great Lakes marsh include reed (Phragmites australis subsp. australis), narrow-leaved cat-tail (Typha angustifolia), hybrid cat-tail (Typha xglauca), reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea), purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), frogbit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae), hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata), watercress (Nasturtium microphyllum), and European marsh thistle (Cirsium palustre).
Maintaining hydrologic regimes, in addition to eliminating off-road vehicle (ORV) traffic, nutrient and sediment inputs, and invasive species populations, is integral to protecting the ecological integrity of high quality Great Lakes marshes.
There are several regionally distinctive marsh types due to regional differences in geomorphology, water chemistry, and land use. These types include Lake Superior's poor fens, rich fens in the Straits of Mackinac, lacustrine estuaries or buried river mouth on Lake Michigan, Saginaw Bay lakeplain marshes, and Lake Erie-Lake St. Clair lakeplain marshes.
Submergent marsh, emergent marsh, northern wet meadow, southern wet meadow, interdunal wetland, poor fen, coastal fen, northern fen, lakeplain wet prairie, lakeplain wet-mesic prairie, northern shrub thicket, southern shrub-carr, and wooded dune and swale complex.
Albert, D.A. 2001. Natural community abstract for Great Lakes marsh. Michigan Natural Features Inventory, Lansing, MI. 11 pp.
Albert, D.A. 2003. Between land and lake: Michigan's Great Lakes coastal wetlands. Michigan Natural Features Inventory. Michigan State University Extension, East Lansing, MI. Bulletin E-2902. 96 pp.
Albert, D.A., D.A. Wilcox, J.W. Ingram, and T.A. Thompson. 2005. Hydrogeomorphic classification for Great Lakes coastal wetlands. Journal of Great Lakes Research. 31 (Supplement 1): 129-146.
Harris, H.J., T.R. Bosley, and F.D. Rosnik. 1977. Green Bay's coastal wetlands: A picture of dynamic change. Pp. 337-358 in Wetlands, ecology, values, and impacts: Proceedings of the Waubesa Conference on Wetlands, ed. C.B. DeWitt and E. Soloway. Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Herdendorf, C.E., S.M. Hartley, and M.D. Barnes, eds. 1981. Fish and wildlife resources of the Great Lakes coastal wetlands within the United States. Volume 1, Overview. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, FWS/OBS-81/02-v1.
Keddy, P.A., and A.A. Reznicek. 1986. Great Lakes vegetation dynamics: The role of fluctuating water levels and buried seeds. Journal of Great Lakes Research 12: 25-36.
Keough, J.R., T.A. Thompson, G.R. Guntenspergen, and D.A. Wilcox. 1999. Hydrogeomorphic factors and ecosystem responses in coastal wetlands of the Great Lakes. Wetlands 19: 821-834.
Minc, L.D. 1997. Great Lakes coastal wetlands: An overview of abiotic factors affecting their distribution, form, and species composition. A report in three parts. Michigan Natural Features Inventory, Lansing, MI. 307 pp.
For a full list of references used to create this description, please refer to the natural community abstract for Great Lakes marsh.


www.Lindner-Group.com: Latest news https://www.lindner-group.com en Lindner Group Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:24:01 +0200 Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:24:01 +0200 TYPO3 news-4380 Wed, 14 Dec 2016 12:25:00 +0100 BIG Impulse network meeting in Mariakirchen - From fire protection to beer brewing https://legacy.lindner-group.com/en_GB/news/article/big-impulse-network-meeting-in-mariakirchen-from-fire-protection-to-beer-brewing-4380/ On 10 November 2016, this year's last BIG Impulse network meeting of the "Bundesverband in den Gewerken Trockenbau und Ausbau e.V." (Federal association for trades dry construction and fit-out) took place at Schloss Mariakirchen. BIG and Lindner GFT GmbH as hosts invited to practice-related speeches and a guided tour including a meal in our brewery in Mariakirchen.
In the stylish ambience of the conference rooms at Schloss Mariakirchen, the event started on time with introductory words of Alfred Bircks, Chairman of BIG, and the Managing Director of Lindner GFT GmbH, Josef Bielmeier.
The presentation about "fire protection in interior fit-out" from Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Klaus Lang, Head of Research & Development, attracted great interest. Prof. Lang answered the current questions of the interested participants, amongst other things about the legal requirements concerning the fire protection in "necessary corridors". He also explained the fire-resistance classes of plasterboard partitions according to DIN 4102/4 and presented the regulations about the fire-protective glazing in the partitions of "necessary corridors".
Josef Bielmeier reported about "dry screeds in the world of subfloors". He did not only clarify the necessary requirements for the use of dry screeds, but also emphasized the advantages for the specialized entrepreneurs and their consequential competence compared to planners and builders. Subsequently, the NORIT-products of Lindner GFT GmbH were presented in more detail.
After a short break, Dunja Morge (BIG) informed about the development and aims of the association. Especially the topic "apprenticeship in the dry construction industry" was not only welcomed by the participating students of the "Staatliche und kommunale berufliche Schulen Vilshofen an der Donau" (state and municipal vocational schools Vilshofen an der Donau).
As the last speaker, Ulrich Stahl, chairman of "Bundesverband Flächenheizungen und Flächenkühlungen e.V." (Federal association for surface heating and cooling), questioned whether new business segments for the extension and construction industry, away from the heating construction industry, could develop out of it. This issue belonged to the topic "heating and cooling across extensive systems engineering". In his opinion, the future trends are obviously located in nearly zero energy buildings and also in system providers, which enable planning, sales and installation being "from one source".
After the official part of the BIG Impulse network meeting, the event ended, upon the invitation of Lindner GFT GmbH, with a guided tour through the brewery and a following snack at Schlossbräu Mariakirchen.
]]> news-4370 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 16:24:00 +0100 New Construction of Deutsche Hypo https://legacy.lindner-group.com/en_GB/news/article/new-construction-of-deutsche-hypo-4370/ Deutsche Hypo, the real estate financing specialist of Nord/LB, has combined its so-far separated locations in one new building in the old town of Hanover.
Lindner Group was responsible for dry construction works as well as for hollow floors. A gold certification according to DGNB was aimed for and finally fulfilled thanks to a sustainable building concept. As a founding member of DGNB, Lindner Group has gained several years of experience in sustainable construction.
The extensive dry construction works of this project focused in the corridor and office areas, conference and meeting rooms as well as the cafeteria. Approximately 8,500 sqm plasterboard walls and 5,600 sqm plasterboard ceilings with and without perforation have been used. In addition, there were various special works as for example the set-up of handrails, board counter and plasterboard chilled ceilings.
Furthermore, about 9,400 sqm of CAVOPEX hollow floor systems were installed. Thanks to numerous covering options, the system could meet the different requirements in the building.
]]> news-4367 Wed, 30 Nov 2016 08:03:00 +0100 Fire Protection for Modernisations - TIPmotion® in the Media Academy https://legacy.lindner-group.com/en_GB/news/article/fire-protection-for-modernisations-tipmotionr-in-the-media-academy-4367/ In order to bring the ARD.ZDF Media Academy in Nuremberg in line with the latest state of the art in regard of fire protection, the facilities' hallways and escape routes have been retrofitted with 450 sqm of Lindner Fire Protection Ceilings type LMD F30 TIPmotion®.
Before the renovation works started, a comprehensive situation analysis was carried out by the project management to get a picture of the buildings characteristics. As a part of this, the substructures for the fire protection ceilings and other constructive challenges have been solved in advance. The Media Academy features numerous hallway combinations and connections that had to be considered in the ceiling construction: hallway enlargements, frieze connections and central suspensions saw use in the course of this project.
The key decision factors in favour of the Lindner Fire Protection ceiling system type LMD F30 TIPmotion® had been the quick, easy and toolless access to the ceiling void. Some hallways run at a slight incline, which required a constructive ceiling solution that ensures flawless function of the tip mechanism for every single ceiling element. An additional safety catch prevents the elements from sliding down the incline.
This Lindner Fire Protection Ceiling System does not only offer protection with a resistance class of F30 acc. to DIN 4102-2, it also improves the Media Academy´s acoustics through perforations. The hallwas are illuminated by its integrated luminaires type T38/20 for metal fire protection ceilings. A total of 65 of these specular louvre luminaires have been fitted with the ceilings. By choosing integrated lighting solutions by Lindner, it can be ensured that there are no differences in colour between the luminaire and the ceiling element, while typical interface-related problems such as tolerances or damages in assembly are avoided all together.
For more information on LMD F30 TIPmotion® please visit our » website.
]]> news-4364 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:37:00 +0100 High climate comfort in Düsseldorf's new quarter Belsenpark https://legacy.lindner-group.com/en_GB/news/article/high-climate-comfort-in-duesseldorfs-new-quarter-belsenpark-4364/ A new quarter for living and working was created in the popular district Düsseldorf-Oberkassel. The Building MK 2.1/3, or "Belmundo", is a part of this new quarter. It has been fitted with Lindner Heating and Cooling Ceilings, Wooden Doors and Hollow floors.
The parks and green areas perfectly integrate the modern quarter into this district of Düsseldorf. Thus, 70 % of the office building MK2.1 / MK3 – officially named "Belmundo" – have already been rented at the start of construction.
Apart from Lindner wooden doors and hollow floor systems, various Plafotherm® heated/chilled ceilings have been installed in the building planned by the architects SOP. The dry lining works were also carried out. The office building certified by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) has a rental area of approx. 10,000 sqm.
The sustainable concept comprises Plafotherm® heated/chilled ceilings which provide for high climate comfort, both in the representative entrance area and the bright office areas. For the extensive public areas, the client decided on the heated/chilled plasterboard ceiling Plafotherm® GK VarioFlex with efficient cooling. Instead of this, metal heated/chilled ceilings were chosen for the office areas. The flexible layouts allow for a large number of possible floor plans – thus, individual offices and open plan offices are included in the office area. Even after completion, the installed Plafotherm® B heated/ chilled post cap ceilings leave enough freedom to subsequently install a partition and to create new office solutions. Plafotherm® DS heated/chilled canopy ceilings were also used in the open office areas and provide for an ideal working atmosphere. Like this, the temperature control and illumination is exactly above the individual workstations and conference tables.
]]> news-4361 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:57:00 +0100 Lindner was honoured by the parent's magazine ELTERN https://legacy.lindner-group.com/en_GB/news/article/lindner-was-honoured-by-the-parents-magazine-eltern-4361/ The magazine ELTERN was seeking for Germany's most family-friendly companies. Among others, Lindner Group was awarded as "best company for families".
What makes an employer attractive, how and where can both, family and career, be combined the best way and would you recommend your employer? Flexible working hours, good conditions with regard to child care and remuneration, durable or pragmatic offers for child care. These were the topics that were queried by ELTERN and the statistics portal satista of 19,000 employees betwenn 18 and 40 in summer 2016. The choice was to be made between Germany companys working in 15 different fields and employing more than 500 employees. The results can be read in the latest ELTERN edition 11/2016. Lindner Group is one of the top-companies in the field of "construction industry, raw material, energy and production of construction materials".
The Lindner Group especially convinces as family-run company with family friendly working hour models, care for children and the free use of proper holiday houses as well as the social commitment beyond the site's and the company's doors. A wide range of further training offering internal career advancements and attractive special benefits like company cars ensure an outstanding long-lasting period of service and a strong solidarity within the Lindner Group.
More information on the » familiy-friendly company.
]]> news-4359 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:34:27 +0100 Lindner Group at the BAU 2017 trade fair https://legacy.lindner-group.com/en_GB/news/article/lindner-group-at-the-bau-2017-trade-fair-4359/ From 16th to 21st January 2017 the Lindner Group will contribute to the colourful atmosphere at the leading trade show for the construction industry, the BAU 2017 in Munich, presenting their comprehensive range of products and services for innovative project solutions in interior fit-out, building shell and insulation technology. Using a selection of recently completed projects, Lindner will showcase the deep expertise of their supply-only and contracting business in specialist disciplines such as fireproofing, acoustics and green building.
Lindner will also present several technological and process-related advancements as per this year's exhibition motto 'The future of building', for instance in the field of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and Lean Construction Management. Furthermore, Lindner will be the first construction company to certify their system products according to the Cradle to Cradle® standard.
Lindner invites all BAU visitors to take a seat at the solid wooden tables of their brand-new exhibition booth for a conversation with one of the experienced product or sales managers. While enjoying Bavarian hospitality, guests will get an impression of how the company's long-standing claim of 'Building New Solutions' is turned into practice through product inventions and project-specific solutions.
The appearance at the BAU 2017 will be rounded off by visual content from the new employer branding campaign of the family business from Lower Bavaria.
]]> news-4339 Wed, 09 Nov 2016 10:01:00 +0100 New Stand Concept at the Orgatec https://legacy.lindner-group.com/en_GB/news/article/new-stand-concept-at-the-orgatec-4339/ Matching the fair theme "New visions of work", Lindner Group presented a stand with an all-new design concept at the Orgatec 2016. The stand featured universal acoustic solutions for office fit-out and the creation of modern working environments.
There were quite a few attractions that drew visitors to Lindner´s 85-sqm stand: massive tailor-made wooden tables and corresponding chairs, a lively presentation area for product highligts and acoustical fit-out projects, and last but not least the traditional Bavarian catering. There were also a lot of things to be seen and heard, and even to be touched: the latest developments were presented with hand samples or in a built-in state. Key focus was placed on universal acoustic solutions for Floorings, Ceilings and Partitions, while the stand also featured the new Employer Branding campaign and Lindner Group´s general structure with its various fields of business.
The aim of the new stand concept is to enable more interaction, allowing the staff on site to have more detailed conversations with visitors, and meet their needs in the process. This follows the basic orientation of Lindner Group, which seeks not only to offer high-quality, certified standardised systems, but also to create customised innovative solutions to meet the requirements of the customers.
]]> news-4336 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 10:04:00 +0100 Training as quality factor: product workshops for international employees https://legacy.lindner-group.com/en_GB/news/article/training-as-quality-factor-product-workshops-for-international-employees-4336/ Continuous education is highly regarded at Lindner. Throughout the year there are presentations, trainings and workshops – from language courses to IT trainings – most of which are prepared and held in-house by our employees for their colleagues.
Courses aiming at the transfer of first-hand know-how on products and construction site management represent the largest module in the education catalogue.
Our annual company party in Arnstorf is the perfect opportunity to offer theoretical and practical training for visitors from our international subsidiaries: products are being explained in detail, their attributes demonstrated at close range. The highlight of a workshop very often is a complete hands-on installation of a certain system. For employees working in sales, CAD or internal services, this practical experience enhances their understanding of the products, their applications and how they differ from other solutions.
The Product Management team for Ceiling Systems, for instance, held a workshop for commercial clerks from France, presenting the heated and chilled metal and plasterboard ceilings Plafotherm® B 100 and Plafotherm® GK HEKDA, respectively. In the process they did not only install a ceiling system but also gained insight into the hydraulic connection and the structure of regulation units, and even into soldering and pressing. Using essential tools, like a level, segmented bender and tube cutter, was part of the training, too.
At a different event, employees from Lindner USA had the opportunity to become more familiar with the extensive range of ceiling systems, including Post Cap, Hook-on and Expanded Metal. Particular attention was paid to the introduction and installation practice of the new Baffle ceiling, LMD-L 608.
]]> news-4326 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:20:00 +0200 Hotels with character – Lindner Mobilier manufactures for Falkensteiner Hotels https://legacy.lindner-group.com/en_GB/news/article/hotels-with-character-lindner-mobilier-manufactures-for-falkensteiner-hotels-4326/ Seven hotels up to now – the hotel group Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences has commissioned Lindner Group to do customised built-in furniture and complete fit-out packages for rooms and public areas - currently for the Falkensteiner Hotel Grand MedSpa Marienbad.
Every hotel follows its unique interior design, its proper character. Great importance was attached to a precious material mix and a detailed and appealing design.The credo "Inspiring, innovative and individual." reflects in all hotels.
All diverse special-purpose constructions and customised fittings were manufactured by Lindner in its own joinery of the subsidiary Lindner Mobilier s.r.o. which is based in Slovakia. Customised material samples as well as prototypes or entire sample areas were constructed and realised upon request - always in order to combine aesthetics with functional requirements with regard to fire protection and sound insulation thanks to our professional know-how.
For more information on hotel fit-out solutions visit » Hotels and Resorts.
]]> news-4323 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:25:00 +0200 Novelty DryMode: Dry Laying Method for Floor Tiles on Lindner Hollow and Raised Floor Systems https://legacy.lindner-group.com/en_GB/news/article/novelty-drymode-dry-laying-method-for-floor-tiles-on-lindner-hollow-and-raised-floor-systems-4323/ Lindner Group offers a revolutionary laying technique for ceramic surfaces that goes by the name DryMode. It enables 50 % faster and dust-free laying of tiles – without the use of primers or adhesives.
The preparations for this method begin in the factory, where a layer of cork is applied to stone or ceramic tiles of all sizes, creating a precisely processed compound dry tile. When brought to the construction site, these tiles can be laid at once without any further preparations on a smooth surface, ideally FLOOR and more® hollow floors.
Only 12 to 24 hours after tiling and jointing, the surface is ready to carry loads. A circumferential edge on every tile makes for a predefined alignment of the panels to a joint width of 3 mm. Furthermore, the cork acts as an acoustically effective decoupling from the substructure.
Be it for moving, change of tenants or other changes in the utilization of a space, the tiles can be removed quickly, without residue and without any damage to the building structure. In case a single tile is damaged, it can also be exchanged within mere minutes with no additional drying period: you simply uncover the tile, remove it, insert a new piece and refill in the joints.
DryMode is especially attractive for large, continuous areas, which are commonly found in office buildings, museums, educational establishments, atria and shopping centres. Here, the installation efficiency is absolutely unrivalled.
The DryMode laying method has already been used successfully in several projects. One of them was the multi-purpose complex Arabeska in Munich, where over 20,000 sqm of Lindner Hollow and Raised Floors have been installed in high-quality rental areas that house companies such as the Bosch branch BSH Household Appliances and the insurance group Swiss Re.
In one of the building parts, the NORTEC Raised Floors have been used as a substructure for the large-format tiles (1.2 m x 1.2 m) that were laid using the DryMode method. The outcome speaks for itself: extremely short installation without waiting time and a perfect result.
Please contact us for further information on DryMode.


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Plans for major new Cycleway extension from Brentford to Hounslow unveiled: Have your say
Extension to Cycleway 9 between Brentford and Hounslow. (Image: Transport for London)
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled plans for a major extension to west London's Cycleway 9 route, from Brentford to Hounslow.
They have opened a public consultation on the plans to connect neighbourhoods in the area with protected cycle lanes and new pedestrian crossings.
TfL said the proposed changes involve providing cycle lanes, improved pedestrian crossings, planting new trees and other improvements to make the area look and feel more pleasant.
They say the improvements will make walking and cycling journeys safer and easier, enabling more people to use healthier and more sustainable forms of travel.
The plans would include:
- 4.1km of new protected cycle lanes along Hounslow High Street, London Road and Brentford High Street, to keep people cycling separated from motor traffic
-A new cycle connection to Brentford Dock and the Grand Union Canal
- A new signalised junction with pedestrian crossings at The Ham
- Improved pedestrian crossings on High Street in Hounslow
- Improved pedestrian crossings and cycle connections to and from Spur Road and Twickenham Road
- New trees and other improvements to make the area look and feel more pleasant, while also helping to adapt to climate change
The changes would form part of a series of infrastructure upgrades by TfL, Hammersmith & Fulham Council and Hounslow Council along the Cycleway 9 corridor.
A protected space for cycling has been constructed on the South Circular Road by Kew Bridge and TfL started work in November 2021 to transform the Hammersmith Gyratory for cycling.
The consultation is now open and people will be able to have their say on the plans until Wednesday 16 February 2022.
Construction on the extension is dependent on TfL securing a sufficient long-term future funding agreement with Government.
This consultation is to assess public responses so the design is deliverable while their discussions continue.
Councillor Hanif Khan, Hounslow Council Cabinet Member for Transport, said: "This consultation is a great opportunity for anyone who lives, works or visits our borough to give their views on TfL's proposal to extend Cycleway 9, from Brentford to Hounslow.
"I would like to encourage as many people as possible to get involved in the conversation.
"The ability for more people to have safer cycling journeys, and to connect more areas of London to a cycling network, is a vital part of our work to support healthier lifestyles, free up space on public transport, and encourage more people away from private car journeys."
Take the survey, HERE.
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Brentford and Isleworth MP welcomes Hounslow Council's decision to buy back over 500 council homes
Brentford and Isleworth MP Ruth Cadbury has welcomed the recent announcement by the Mayor of London that Hounslow Council will receive new funding...


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8. podnik Světového poháru v biatlonu v sezóně 2014/15 probíhal od 11. do 15. února 2015 v norském Oslu v areálu v Holmenkollenu. Na programu podniku byly mužské a ženské štafety, závody ve sprintech a vytrvalostní závody.

Program závodů
Program podle oficiálních stránek.

Průběh závodů

Vytrvalostní závody
V prvním závodu dosáhla Veronika Vítková opět na medailové pozice. Vytrvalostní závod ovládla Finka Kaisa Mäkäräinenová, která k čisté střelbě přidala výborný běh a s více než minutovým náskokem zvítězila. Vítková také střílela bezchybně, ale o něco pomaleji běžela. Ještě po poslední střelbě jí patřila průběžná druhá pozice, ale v cíli ji o necelé tři sekundy předstihla Běloruska Darja Domračevová, která v průběhu závodu zmenšovala ztrátu způsobenou jedním netrefeným terčem při první střelbě. Závod se nepovedl dosud celkově třetí Ukrajince Valentyně Semerenkové, která nezasáhla 6 terčů a po čtvrté střelbě vzdala. Vítková ji tím předstihla v celkovém pořadí světového poháru, díky čemuž se poprvé dostala mezi první tři závodnice.

V mužské části se nejlépe dařilo lídrovy světového poháru Francouzi Martinu Fourcadovi, který z celkových 20 výstřelů ani jednou nechyboval a ačkoliv nepředvedl nejrychlejší běh, tak o necelých 14 sekund porazil druhého Jevgenije Garaničeva z Ruska. Třetí skončil Ukrajinec Serhij Semenov, který se v celkové klasifikaci disciplíny dostal na první místo. Z českých závodníků obsadil nejlepší pozici Michal Šlesingr, který i s jednou trestnou minutu obsadil konečné 8. místo.

Sprinty
V sobotním sprintu se Vítkové nedařilo: i když běžela nejrychleji ze všech závodnic, se třemi špatnými zásahy skončila na 21. místě. Závod se naopak povedl Gabriele Soukalové, která dojela s jedním netrefeným terčem pátá. Vyhrála Darja Domračevová, které tak v celkovém pořadí světového poháru předstihla Kaisu Mäkäräinenovou.

Ve sprintu mužů skončil propad Ondřeje Moravce, který se v předcházejících třech závodech nedostal ani jednou do první třicítky. V Holmenkollenu bezchybně střílel a skončil jako nejlepší z českých reprezentantů sedmý. Dlouho se zdálo, že závod vyhraje už posedmé v této sezóně Martin Fourcade. S vysokým startovním číslem 70 jej však nakonec předstihl Němec Arnd Peiffer.

Štafety
Ve štafetě žen opět dokázaly české závodnice, že jim v této disciplíně právem patří první průběžné místo. Od začátku Eva Puskarčíková a Gabriela Soukalová rychle běžely a dobrou střelbou (každá jen s jednou opravou) se udržovaly mezi prvními. V třetím úseku přidala k dobrému běhu Jitka Landová i pro ni nečekanou čistou střelbu a předávala Veronice Vítkové s náskokem téměř 20 sekund před německou štafetou. Vítková sice musela celkem třikrát dobíjet, ale velmi dobrým během (např. na prvním mezičasu – tedy na vzdálenosti 700 m – získala oproti předávce 10 sekund) si stále udržovala odstup před ostatními štafetami a s náskokem zvítězila, potřetí z pěti dosavadních závodů v této sezoně. Štafeta se nepovedla v předcházejících závodech velmi dobře střílející Němce Lauře Dahlmeierové, která s šesti chybami na střelnici nakonec klesla až za druhé Italky a třetí Francouzky.

Ve stejném závodě mužů dosáhli čeští reprezentanti nejlepšího výsledku v tomto ročníku světového poháru, když skončili čtvrtí. Přitom na prvních úsecích Michal Krčmář a Jaroslav Soukup bezchybnou střelbou udržovali české kvarteto v boji o medailová místa. Na třetím úseku však unavený Michal Šlesingr udělal na střelnici celkem 7 chyb, musel na dvě trestná kola a propadl se na osmé místo. Ondřej Moravec sice dobrým výkonem posunul naši štafetu na čtvrté místo, ale náskok na třetí Rakušany už byl příliš velký. O vítězi se rozhodovalo až v posledních metrech, kdy Anton Šipulin dokázal lépe finišovat než Simon Schempp a získal tak pro ruský tým třetí zlatou medaili v sezoně.

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Top performing college students that have demonstrated a commitment to their Auxiliary service and to the Coast Guard's core values may apply to a Coast Guard internship. Students work under the guidance of experienced professionals and an academic advisor from their school. They may be eligible to earn college credit for their experience, depending on the policies of the individual school. All currently currently-enrolled AUP students that have achieved AUP Senior status may complete an internship.
Submit the online Internship Application.
The internship coordinator will contact you to discuss assignment options.
Once assigned, contact your Internship Supervisor to arrange start date, location, uniform of the day, orders, and other details discussed in the AUP Internship Guide.
Arrange travel, lodging, proper uniform, and other personal details.
Report for the internship at the designated location, date, and time agreed to with your Internship Supervisor.
Fill out the Internship Check Sheet (found at the end of the AUP Internship Guide) with your supervisor.
Keep accurate records of your experience in both the Internship Check Sheet.
Prepare a midway evaluation using proper Coast Guard Auxiliary AUP memo format.
Finalize the Internship Check Sheet with your supervisor.
Participate in final personnel check out procedures at the internship site.
Submit the completed Internship Check Sheet, After Action Report using proper Coast Guard Auxiliary AUP memo format, and any attachments.
Submit a 7030 with total number of internship hours.


The ski resort Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell is located in the Alpine Region Tegernsee-Schliersee (Germany, Bavaria (Bayern), Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern)). For skiing and snowboarding, there are 31 km of slopes and 1 km of ski routes available. 14 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 850 and 1,563 m.
The ski resort extends from the village of Bayrischzell up to the Sudelfeld (from which it takes its name) and the Vogelsang at 1,563 metres. The mainly wide and extensive runs in the winter sports resort in the Mangfall Mountains offer beautiful panoramic views of the Bavarian Alps and towards the read moreThe ski resort extends from the village of Bayrischzell up to the Sudelfeld (from which it takes its name) and the Vogelsang at 1,563 metres. The mainly wide and extensive runs in the winter sports resort in the Mangfall Mountains offer beautiful panoramic views of the Bavarian Alps and towards the Inn Valley (Inntal) and Kaiser Mountains. Winter 2014/2015 saw an investment offensive on the Sudelfeld. This initially revolved around the construction of the Waldkopf 6-person chairlift including a rental station and heated ski depot on the Unteres Sudelfeld. The next step was then an expansion in artificial snow-production facilities in the ski resort, including a new reservoir, a new freeride-cross area and a snowpark. In the 2017/18 winter season, the next big advance was implemented on the Mittleres Sudelfeld: the new 8-person Sudelfeldkopf chairlift, one of the fastest chairlifts in Germany, now links the Grafenherberg area directly to the Sudelfeldkopf at 1,436 metres. The ski resort of Sudelfeld is equally suitable for beginners and ambitious skiers. Families particularly appreciate the winter sports resort near Bayrischzell, with its child-friendly beginners' slopes and children's areas. Cosy huts and mountain inns complete the offering.
Note: The openening times are provided by the ski resort Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell and can vary based on external conditions, day of the week, school holidays and public holidays.


Due to a lot of interest from postgraduate students for this particular school, it has been decided to keep a special interview slot open for such students who may bring a short essay on any of the two essay-topics and appear for a flash interview session from 2-3 pm on 11th April.
Please note a change in Ana Arregui's weblink; the new address provides a link to her papers.
Applicants are requested to send their applications by typing the secretary@fosssil.in email address.
The General Short-List will be published on April 6, 2015. Skype and Face-to-Face interviews to be scheduled for April 11-12, 2015.
Our venue remains the same as the last year, which we all liked, only if we can negotiate the ride from Delhi better!