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by Angus Girling
In this speech to the House Lord Bilimoria notes the Steel Industry's past and its modern connections. He notes the importance of steel in relation to the current UK economy as well as the future the industry and the wider manufacturing sector face with regard to Brexit and the negotiations with the EU. He stresses the importance of innovation and R&D to the future of manufacturing and the Steel Industry and notes the impact steel has throughout the UK economy and the need for UK steel to be able to competitive.
Question for Short Debate asked by Lord Mendelsohn:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support the steel industry; and what role it will have in the Government's industrial strategy.
Lord Bilimoria:
My Lords, when the Government published their steel pipeline and new procurement guidance, my university contemporary, the Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark, said that the Government were,
"absolutely clear that we want to do all we can to support our world-class steel industry … This strategy will ensure we make the right investments in science, research, skills and infrastructure so that British industry wins contracts by producing the best goods and services".
The Minister at the Cabinet Office, Ben Gummer, said:
"By updating our procurement approach on these major infrastructure projects we are creating a level playing field for UK steel".
I thank the noble Lord, Lord Mendelsohn, for initiating this important debate. The history is there: employment in the steel industry was at 320,000 in 1971 and has now plummeted to 31,000. We export £4.7 billion-worth of steel from the UK and import £5 billion-worth—so there is a small trade deficit there—and 52% of UK steel exports are to the EU, while 69% of UK steel imports are from the EU. So the implications of Brexit for the industry are enormous, and there is uncertainty over future trade relationships with the EU, which will be absolutely crucial.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Steel and Metal Related Industries produced a report this year in which it talked about an "existential crisis", as the noble Lord, Lord Bhattacharyya, said. The APPG recognised,
"the vital role that the UK steel industry plays in the UK defence, aerospace, automotive industries, and supporting key infrastructure investments in the UK economy".
It referred to an industrial strategy for steel and said:
"Our economy is unbalanced, tipped in favour of financial services and London and the South East. Essential to building an economy of purpose and resilience will be a renaissance for manufacturing, and for that steel is a key foundation industry".
In the UK Steel Manifesto in 2016, it was noted again that there was a reduction of almost 60% in the number of people employed in steel since 1995, a 10% drop in UK steel production compared with 2014, and yet an increase of almost 400% in Chinese steel exports compared to 2009. It said:
"The result of the EU Referendum was a blow to the steel industry",
in the UK. The disparity in energy costs, as mentioned by the noble Lords, Lord Mendelsohn and Lord Bhattacharyya, between the UK and our competitors is shackling the steel industry and preventing it being competitive. The Government must eliminate that price differential in the short term if we are to have a future. They must ensure that major procurement projects use British steel as much as possible, giving the industry confidence, and bring business rates for capital-intensive firms in line with their competitors by removing plant and machinery from the calculation. Does the Minister agree with that? There are barriers to this industry growing—cap ex, new investment and skills. Do we have the necessary skills and R&D, which I will come to later?
The British Government have been accused of disgraceful behaviour for labelling certain industries, including the struggling steel sector, as low-priority before detailed talks about leaving the EU. Can the Minister confirm that? I am a proud manufacturer of Cobra beer, with my joint venture partners, Molson Coors. We are one of the largest brewers in the world. We manufacture in Burton upon Trent in the largest brewery in Britain. Yet the 10 pillars of the Government's industrial strategy make no mention of manufacturing. Manufacturing was 30% of our GDP in the 1970s; today it is 10%. India has a target to increase manufacturing from 16% to 25% of GDP. We have no such target. Will the Minister say why we do not?
As to the nature of the challenge, according to the Government's industrial strategy:
"The UK has grown strongly in recent years—by over 14 per cent since 2010, second only to the United States",
and yet the Government admit that,
"the UK needs to address the productivity gap with other leading countries".
The Government proudly announce that they are increasing R&D investment by £2 billion a year. We invest 1.75% of our GDP in R&D and innovation, yet the United States and Germany invest 2.7% and 2.8%. If we were to just catch up with them we would have to invest £20 billion a year, not £2 billion. Does the Minister agree? The industrial strategy talks about the impact of universities. Once again, we underinvest in our universities as a proportion of GDP, compared to the OECD and EU average—forget America, which is way ahead of us—yet our universities are the best in the world. Just imagine if we invested the same amount. The industrial strategy mentions encouraging trade, yet the last Budget made no mention of the word "export".
We know that the steel industry has halved and that China has quadrupled its production since 2000. Yet, as the noble Lord, Lord Bhattacharyya, said, there is a global capacity that exceeds demand by 600 million tonnes per year. The noble Lord, Lord Bhattacharyya, mentioned Tata Steel. Britain should be grateful to Tata for its billions of pounds of investment in British steel over the years. It is one of the largest manufacturers in Europe and has strong links with universities. It has endowed a chair at the University of Cambridge. I declare my interest as chair of the advisory board of the Cambridge Judge Business School. Some 60% of Tata Steel's sales are to UK manufacturers and 25% are to the EU. The most important thing about the company is that it tries to be innovative. It has said that you must continue to drive innovation, but it pleads for a level playing field on energy costs, anti-dumping and business rates. Does the Minister agree with that? Tata Steel says that the success and future of the steel industry depend on innovation and skills and that the Government need to support periods of transition when the steel industry goes through ups and downs. In the past, the Government have said they would support this industry, yet when the Prime Minister went to India in November she did not even meet anyone from Tata.
The University of Cambridge produced a paper entitled A Bright Future for UK Steel. Once again, this talked about innovation but it also mentioned that half the steel used in this country is in construction. This sector, which has a plan for building lots more homes, employs 250,000 people from the European Union. What are we to do when Brexit happens? I am delighted by the recent news that:
"The UK steel industry has welcomed anti-dumping duties announced by the European Commission on some Chinese products".
Can the Minister expand on that?
In conclusion, an article in the Financial Times asked:
"Is UK steel really a strategic industry"?
It said that it is to a town such as Port Talbot, but asked how strategic it is when it represents a small proportion of our economic output. Paul Forrest, head of economic research at the West Midlands Economic Forum—I am chancellor of the University of Birmingham—said that 260,000 jobs in his region are part of the steel supply chain. Local sources of steel production are helpful to the UK's manufacturing ambitions. Nissan's factory in Sunderland, which is the largest car plant in the UK, buys 45% of its sheet steel from Port Talbot.
Professor Andy Neely, a fellow of Sidney Sussex College and head of the Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge, said:
"Steel is undoubtedly foundational for so many products—but so is cement or plastics. You can … make the case that steel is a strategic material".
But what if you can get the supplies from elsewhere? The reality is that the steel for Trident nuclear submarines is supplied from France and the latest generation of Ajax armoured vehicles will use Swedish steel. According to Philip Dunne, the Defence Procurement Minister at the time, no UK steel manufacturer could meet the requirements. There are some implications for sectors such as automotive, which require just-in-time availability, and, where it is available, UK steel plays a role in equipping our Armed Forces. Our latest Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers are built by Tata Steel.
John Louth of RUSI said:
"The quality of British steel has made a big difference to the UK defence industry",
including for our aircraft carriers. Close to 60% of steel used in the UK is imported, while two-thirds of UK output in the past couple of years has been exported.
I conclude with the words of Professor Andy Neely of the Institute for Manufacturing in Cambridge, who said that while steel may no longer be a vital input, it is part of the strategic argument over the shape of the UK economy. He said:
"If the UK says it cannot compete on steel, where does that process stop? The danger is that you end up saying the same in other sectors and we end up with a hollowing out of the British economy".
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A HISTORY OF EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES AND LOCAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Greendale, with a brick plant in the center of the photo. Notice the barren hillsides in the background
FROM VERDANT FOREST TO BARREN MOONSCAPE
Comprising one of the three major historic themes that are central to the Little Cities of the Black Diamonds (LCBD) story is that of conservation. Perhaps more apparent than the historic stories that lie within the hills of the LCBD microregion is the natural landscape and topography of the land itself. Amidst the tapestry of rich architecture that comprises many of the LCBD communities lies the vibrant Wayne National Forest (WNF), Ohio's only National Forest. Unique from the rest of Ohio, the LCBD microregion sits in the rugged, densely forested foothills of the Appalachian mountains, the oldest mountain chain in the United States. Our region sits in the unglaciated region of Ohio.The LCBD microregion looks a lot different today than it did during the Hocking Valley Coal Boom of 1870-1925. Those who called this region home during the coal boom era would've seen barren, moonscape-like hillsides, eroded valleys, treeless ridges, and acid-laden streams and creeks. The natural landscape, through a collaborative approach between federal and state governments coupled with a robust grassroots effort from community members, has helped to restore the land to a flourishing second-growth mix-hardwood forest as the replenished waters of Monday and Sunday Creek flow through the region, emptying into the Hocking River. The natural landscape that defines the LCBD microregion mirrors the same resiliency, grit, persistence, and resolve of those who make their home here.
A LAND EXPLOITED
Central to the CBD's conservation story is that of the forest. As pioneers and immigrants flooded the LCBD region after the Civil War to work in the coalfields, they clear cut timber to make homes, built railroad lines, constructed downtown buildings, and erected wooden coal tipples. Coupled with the clay that helped shape the brick industry in the region, the Hocking Valley Coal Boom fueled the growth of the LCBD region and brought America into the age of modernity. The boom was in part fueled by the abundance of natural timber that lies within the hills of the LCBD region. While iron furnaces were not as prevalent in the LCBD region, they still required roughly 3 acres of timber a day to fuel. The once heavily forested area quickly became barren due to coal companies clearing the land for coal mines, coal camps, and towns. As a result of the clearcutting, the land quickly began to suffer. Trees were cut down, often leaving hillsides and ridges exposed and depleting the once nutrient-rich soil. As a result, flooding and erosion occurred frequently decimating the hillsides. Thus the value of land quickly depreciated due to it becoming marginal by the end of the Hocking Valley Coal Boom in the mid-1920s. In addition to the forest, the watersheds of Sunday and Monday Creek were polluted from the mine drainage seeping into the watersheds from coal mines, causing both watersheds to become acidic. Thus both Sunday and Monday Creek became too acidic to sustain aquatic life.
Unknown fire tower either Iron Point or Shawnee
OHIO'S ONLY NATIONAL FOREST
In November of 1934, during the throes of the Great Depression, the State of Ohio passed legislation to establish the Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio. The United States Forest Service quickly mobilized to stem erosion, reforest the land with massive tree plantings, and prevent wildfires. Central to this effort was the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC was a result of FDR's New Deal and FDR's personal quest in helping to bring the ethic of conservation and stewardship to the forefront of American consciousness. The CCC played an instrumental role in helping to develop forest access roads, erect fire towers, and communication lines, and construct recreational facilities. In fact, one physical artifact in the Wayne that is a harbinger of the CCC effort is the numerous pine plantations scattered throughout the LCBD region. Pines are not native to Ohio and were planted by the CCC as a way to help stabilize the soil and quickly replenish the nutrients back into the ground. The pine plantations stand as a physical testament to the legacy and work of the CCC. Interestingly, the CCC boys also partnered with the Works Progress Administration (WPA) to unsuccessfully dig trenches to help put out mine fires that were ignited during the Great Hocking Valley Coal Strike of 1884-1885. Coupled with the ongoing efforts of the USFS and contributions from dedicated and passionate community members, the forest is now filled with vibrant second-growth mixed hardwoods that attract visitors from all over to visit to view the splendor and awe of Ohio's only National Forest.
A RIVER (CREEK) RUNS THROUGH IT
In addition to the federal government establishing the Wayne National Forest, passionate community members throughout the microregion banded together and partnered with Rural Action, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and the United States Forest Service to help restore the Sunday and Monday Creek watersheds to their natural state. Through this collaborative, place-based, community effort the spirit of conservation can be seen. The story of Sunday and Monday Creek restoration efforts is one that is emblematic of the ingenuity and deep love of place locals have for the LCBD microregion. In the LCBD region, there is a self-reliant spirit that permeates through the people and the land that comprise this region.
The watersheds have been revitalized and now sustain an array of aquatic life. Evoking the Appalachian trademark of resiliency and having an unwavering love of place, the Sunday and Monday Creek waters now teme with crawdads, frogs, and other aquatic life.
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FROM EXPLOITATION TO RECREATION
The LCBD region provides a landscape that is recovering, reinvigorating, and robust. The story of LCBD's landscape is a quintessential Appalachian story. Once exploited and extracted for the amount of coal that could be mined out of the land, the landscape and the aesthetic and restorative qualities it exudes provides a great natural asset to the region. The Wayne National Forest, coupled with the creeks and streams that meander through the land provide ample outdoor recreational opportunity thus allowing visitors a chance to fully immerse themselves in a land that still possesses the scars of its past, but is a beacon to a more sustainable and just way forward. The LCBD region and the village of Shawnee is the proud home of the Buckeye Trail Assiocation's (BTA) headquarters. The BTA traverses much of the LCBD region and is a great way to experience the natural splendor and history of the landscape. After exploring the LCBD Archives, headover next door and pay the BTA visit!
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Follow these design principles to create a winning mousetrap powered car design.
Mark Rober makes really good YouTube videos. The ex-NASA Engineer is funny, goofy, but above all, really really smart. In one of his latest videos, he shows you how to make a super mousetrap powered car.
You might remember from high-school learning the principles of basic physics and then making a car like this yourself. Rober shows you how to win the mousetrap challenge as well as carefully explaining the principles behind it.
The underlying principle of mousetrap cars is mechanical advantage. A basic principle that you see in everyday things like pulley systems, ramps, and car jacks.
You use this principle in your mousetrap car, only in reverse. Rober goes and meets one of his friends and mentors Al, who is a high school physics teacher in Texas.
Al currently holds the world's record for the longest mousetrap powered car. Rober quickly learns that to have a winning mousetrap car you need a design that will deliver the smallest force over the longest distance.
Lesson number two is to reduce friction. In the case of mousetrap cars, friction happens where the wheels meet the ground and where the axle meets the car body. These are the two spots that you need to take care of.
Using ball bearings on the axles really improves the car's performance. The final principle you need to address is making your car light - this one is pretty intuitive, just don't make your car too big.
Watch the rest of the video to get the down and dirty on how to precisely apply these principles to get yourself a winning mousetrap design car or just to learn a bit more about the fascinating world of mechanical advantage.
What makes a mousetrap car go farther?
Making a mousetrap car go as far as possible relies on a few guiding design principles. You'll want to design your car to have a light body, have large rear wheels, and you'll want to position the mousetrap as close to the front of the car as possible.
Having a light bodied mouse trap car allows for less work to have to be done by the mousetrap getting the car going. It makes the overall car easier to move.
Using large rear wheels allow one rotation of the axle to take the car a much further distance. In other words, a given length of the string from the mousetrap moves the car a greater distance.
The last note is to place your mousetrap as close to the front of the car as possible. This increases the moment arm of the mousetrap. In non-technical terms, this means that the same force from the mousetrap on each snap gets exerted over a longer string pull. When you have more string, it means more rotations of the axles, and thus your car will go further.
What do you need for a mousetrap car?
Typically for any given mousetrap project, you'll either be supplied with a list of allowed materials, or you'll have to set out and find them yourselves. Here's a list of materials that are generally good to have on hand for the project if you do get the choice.
Rubberized Tape (duct/electrical)
Eye Hooks (for the string)
Wooden dowel (for the lever arm)
Heavy Cardboard or Balsa Wood
Ruler or straight edge
How can I make my mousetrap car better?
Making your mousetrap better probably involves optimizing it for whatever your goal is. In general, mousetrap competitions have two categories, speed and distance. If you want to optimize for speed, you'll want to design a car that exerts as much force/rotation as possible on the wheels as fast as possible. This will likely mean a shorter pull rod on the mousetrap and wheels that have a lot of grip so they don't spin in place when they are rotated quickly.
To optimize for distance, you can follow the steps we detailed above. Design a car with large rear wheels, the mousetrap as close to the front as possible, and one that has a light body.
Is friction beneficial to a mousetrap car?
Friction is both good and bad in mousetrap car design. It's bad when it causes the axles of the car to stick and not rotated. However, it's a good thing when it causes the back tires to stick to the ground, giving you more traction and helping propel your car forward.
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Today is Friday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2007 with 346 to follow.
The moon is new. The morning stars are Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. The evening stars are Venus, Mercury, Uranus and Neptune.
Those born on this date are under the sign of Capricorn. They include Scottish engineer James Watt, inventor of the steam engine, in 1736; Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in 1807; American short story writer and poet Edgar Allan Poe in 1809; English metallurgist Henry Bessemer in 1813; French post-Impressionist painter Paul Cezanne in 1839; Ebony magazine founder John H. Johnson in 1918; former U.N. Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar in 1920 (age 87); actress Jean Stapleton in 1923 (age 84); actor Fritz Weaver in 1926 (age 81); television newscaster Robert MacNeil in 1931 (age 76); singer Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers in 1939 (age 68); actress Shelley Fabares in 1944 (age 63): singers Janis Joplin in 1943 and Dolly Parton in 1946 (age 61); and singer/actors Michael Crawford in 1942 (age 65) and Desi Arnaz Jr. in 1953 (age 54).
In 1861, Georgia seceded from the Union.
In 1938, the Spanish Nationalist air force bombed Barcelona and Valencia, killing 700 civilians and wounding hundreds more.
In 1975, China published a new constitution that adopted the precepts and policies of Mao Zedong.
In 1977, U.S. President Gerald Ford pardoned Iva Toguri D'Aquino, who had been convicted of treason for her World War II Japanese propaganda broadcasts as Tokyo Rose.
Also in 1993, as a TV crew filmed a graveside interview in North Lauderdale, Fla., the father of a teenage suicide victim suddenly shot and killed his ex-wife, whom he blamed for their daughter's death.
In 1994, ice skater Tonya Harding's former husband, Jeff Gillooly, was arrested and charged with conspiracy in the attack two weeks earlier on Harding rival Nancy Kerrigan.
In 1995, Russian forces captured the presidential palace in the rebel republic of Chechnya.
In 1999, NATO warned Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic that he must honor the 1998 cease-fire negotiated with the rebels in Kosovo or face airstrikes.
In 2001, U.S. President Bill Clinton announced he had made a deal with the independent prosecutor that would prevent him from being indicted after he left office.
In 2003, U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said the Bush administration might allow Saddam Hussein to seek safe haven in another country as a way to avoid war.
In 2004, U.S. military authorities denied Afghan claims that a U.S. helicopter attack killed 11 civilians, including four children, saying instead that five Taliban fighters were the only fatalities.
In 2005, the Southeast Asian tsunami death toll was raised to 220,000, including more than 166,000 killed in Indonesia.
Also in 2005, the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 16-2 to approve the nomination of Condoleezza Rice as secretary of State.
And, five suicide car bomb attacks killed 26 people in and around Baghdad, targeting local and foreign security forces.
In 2006, monitors for the Dec. 15 Iraq parliamentary elections validated the vote despite reports of "irregularities."
Also in 2006, a broadcast message, ostensibly from Osama bin Laden, issued another warning of future attacks on the United States but this time offered a possible "truce."
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Dan Hartman – We Are The Young (1984)
Following the success of Dan Hartman's two disco-oriented albums Instant Replay and Relight My Fire, from 1978 and 1979 respectively, as well as their singles, Hartman had moved away from the disco scene with a more melodic pop-rock sound with the 1981 album It Hurts to Be in Love. However the album was not a commercial success, and its three singles only became minor chart hits. I Can Dream About You was Hartman's debut album for the MCA Records label, and marked the first album to feature Hartman's longtime songwriting partner Charlie Midnight, who he would continue to write with throughout the rest of the decade.
I Can Dream About You peaked at #55 on the Billboard 200, where it lasted 28 weeks within the chart in total.It peaked at #91 in Canada, lasting within the Top 100 for six weeks.The album spawned four singles in total. The title track became Hartman's biggest hit, also appearing on the soundtrack to the 1984 film Streets of Fire.The song peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"We Are the Young" followed as the second single and peaked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100, whilst also topping the Dance Music/Club Play Singles chart.
The legendary Larry Levan provided the remixes for the 12″ single release.
We Are The Young (Club Version) 6:52
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Dan Hartman – I Can Dream About You (1984)
Daniel Earl "Dan" Hartman (December 8, 1950—March 22, 1994) was an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer, best known for such songs as: "Free Ride", "I Can Dream About You", "Instant Replay", "Love Sensation", and "Relight My Fire", all of which had world-wide success.
"I Can Dream About You" first appeared in Streets of Fire, where it was performed by the fictional group The Sorels. The real voice behind the version used in the movie was Winston Ford, but Hartman's version was the one used on the soundtrack and released as a single.In a Songfacts interview with the film's musical director, Kenny Vance, he recalled "The same guy that sings lead on that and "Countdown to Love," a song that I wrote for the film, was a guy working at a Radio Shack (Winston Ford), and I think when you look at the film and The Sorels are singing it live in the movie, that was the version that was supposed to come out, and I recorded that version. But then when Dan Hartman heard it, I don't know what happened next, but I know that he took that guy's voice off and he put his own on, and he had a hit with it. Hollywood is a very slippery place."
"I Can Dream About You" was released in 1984 as a single from the soundtrack, and included on Hartman's album I Can Dream About You, it reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2006, the song appeared in the popular video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
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Amazing Disgrace is the sixth Quireboys' album in seven years but quality over quantity remains the mantra. Eleven typically frank and familiarly evocative rock and roll classics soundtrack a band at the peak of its creative powers. The new album will be released digital on April 5th and physical on April 19th via Off Yer Rocka Recordings.
The brand new lyric video and single for 'Seven Deadly Sins' is out now.


A completely organized truck bed for the better life.
The Decked Ford Truck Bed System enhances your life in every aspect whether you use your truck for work or play. This system raises the deck of your truckbed, tucking two bed-length drawers and four ammo cans underneath to securely stow your gear and keep you organized in whatever way suits you best. Separate your tools from toys like camping gear, skiing equipment, climbing racks, fishing rods, and more inside the drawers. If you don't have tools, then fill one of the drawers with ice and beer for camping trips; there's an integrated bottle-opener for such occasions. The ammo cans are perfect for smaller items like tow straps, screws, nuts, bolts, or emergency flasks. This bed system also leaves plenty of room on the top for more gear like bags, wood, or basically whatever you want.
The Decked Truck Bed, made from a strong steel frame wrapped in a stiff HDPE framesheet, boasts a sturdy 2000-pound load rating, yet weighs less than 200 pounds. Aluminum handles and a smooth design make it easy to open and close the drawers, even if you have a hefty load inside. Edge and end guards reinforce the sides of the system to help it stand up to all the abuse you will put it through. You can install this bed system under thirty minutes by utilizing nothing more than your truck's tie-downs. That means you don't have to drill into or mess up your truck bed in any way, shape, or form. Decked designed each bed to specifically fit Ford 150 and Super Duty models.
Hello, I came across your website and have a few questions. I have a 2013 Chevy LTZ 4X4 HD. Will your system fit that and then the top part where we would use to hold our dog kennels, does that pull out also? I can't ever reach the kennels without jumping in the back of the truck and crawling to reach the kennels to let the dogs out and I'm not getting younger. That would be what I'm looking for.
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I've seen and used several DIY versions of this product in vans, station wagons, and trucks. The DIY versions may offer a bit of customization, which is nice, but the fit and finish of the Decked system is phenomenal.
It took me about an hour and a half to install on my own (I watched the install videos several times) and was pretty intuitive. Once installed, I immediately filled it with gear and went down to Moab with the family. On our drive back, we were hit with the heaviest rainstorm I have driven through in years! Cars and trucks were stopped on the side of the freeway or driving 10 mph. I was nervous water was pouring into the drawers, but didn't have anything that couldn't survive the water so I kept driving. When I got home, the drawers were dry as a bone and there were only traces of water in a couple of the ammo cans. In my opinion, unless you're in a car wash or a hurricane, you should be fine keeping anything in the drawers. Of course, you need to make sure you install the system correctly and take precautions until you're sure that your system is secure.
I would recommend this to anyone who gets outside often. Fishing rods, kayak gear, bike helmets, tools, and many other things have made their way in and out of my boxes in the past month, and more will make its way through the cycle. I love being able to put stuff in the drawers and not worry about running into the grocery store on a road trip, or leaving it outside all day while I'm at work.
I'm sure the time will come when I wish I had more height available in my truck bed, but so far I haven't thought about it. The one thing that I would love to have is the ability to lock the drawers open. If you're parked on a downhill slope, the wheels are so smooth that your drawers will close on you. Not a huge deal, but would be nice to have at times.


Nowadays when you hear the words country music, your mind probably conjures up images of pickup trucks, backwards baseball hats, and bros down by the lake beneath a pyramid of empty beer cans in the moonlight.
There was a time when country music meant something else entirely - especially in California where Buck Owens, Gram Parsons, Merle Haggard, and countless others were hard at work crafting a stripped-down, hard-driving, hard-drinking, hard-living style of country music far removed from the fake sheen of Music City, USA.
Danny Morris & the California Stars play that kind of country music.
The band's lineup features past and present members of such notable regional and national acts as The Earl Brothers, Dave Gleason's Wasted Days, The Loved Ones, The McAllisters, and 50-Watt Heavy.
But don't mistake them for neo-traditionalists playing dress-up in fancy hats and cowboy boots - they also bring a healthy dose of rock and roll to the party, citing such diverse influences as The Band, Wilco, Whiskeytown, Sturgill Simpson, Robbie Fulks, Built to Spill and Lucero.
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Le KFC Lentezon Beerse est un club belge de football féminin situé à Beerse, dans la province d'Anvers.

Histoire

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 Champion de Belgique D2 (1) : 1999
 Vice-Champion de Belgique D2 (1) : 1986

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Club belge de football de la province d'Anvers
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Chinese port in Tierra del Fuego controversy: Argentine media and UK blamed for spreading "fake news"
Lawmakers from Uruguay's ruling coalition to visit the Falklands; opposition rejects embassy invitation
"Falklands 82: Stories From The South Atlantic," BFBS podcasts series
Saturday, May 14th 2022 - 22:54 UTC
The Yomper' taken by Corporal Robinson, 40 Commando, while yomping to Port Stanley during the Falklands War in 1982 (Picture: Pete Holdgate).
Patrick Watts of the Falkland Islands Broadcasting Station who famously refused to broadcast while a gun was pointed to his head
In episode one, Islanders hear over the radio Governor Sir Rex Hunt say that he expects "to have to declare a state of emergency, perhaps before dawn tomorrow."
The extraordinary and emotive stories of people who lived in the Falkland Islands and those who were there on the ground, in the air, and at sea during the 1982 deadly conflict are being told in an exclusive BFBS podcast. The audio series 'Falklands 82: Stories From The South Atlantic' marks 40 years since Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands.
BFBS has spoken to people such as the islanders whose lives were suddenly thrown into chaos after the invasion on 2 April 1982 and military leaders such as Major General Julian Thompson who, at the time, led 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines, as well as Patrick Watts of the Falkland Islands Broadcasting Station who famously refused to broadcast while a gun was pointed to his head.
In the podcast, Patrick relives that terrifying moment which happened after armed Argentine forces stormed the local radio station and demanded that the broadcaster play instructions for the Islanders and the Argentine national anthem.
The Falklands are a British Overseas Territory but sovereignty has long been disputed by the Islands' nearest neighbor, Argentina. It was in April 1982 that the dispute over the Islands escalated into a bloody and brutal military conflict.
Using a mix of present-day interviews and archive audio, 'Falklands 82: Stories From The South Atlantic' allows listeners to discover what happened during the conflict, not from a dusty history book but from those who were there and whose retelling of these memories feel as vivid as though they were being told 40 years ago.
In episode one, Islanders reveal what it felt like to go from knowing in the back of their head that the Falkland Islands might be invaded one day but never giving it too much thought, to hearing over the radio from Governor Sir Rex Hunt that he expects "to have to declare a state of emergency, perhaps before dawn tomorrow."
It was an invasion the Islanders, whose lives up until this point had been peaceful, never thought they would see, as explained by one resident, Rodney Lee. He said: "The Argentine problem was always there but we never had to deal with it as people living on the farm.
"So we didn't think too much about it but then obviously the day before they invaded, it was pretty obvious they were going to invade.
"There was always the threat that they were going to. The odd airplane came in and stuff like that. It's hard to explain how sheltered a life we had but other people dealt with that sort of thing, so we didn't have to think too much about it."
In March 1982, Keith Mills was one of a small number of Royal Marines already stationed in the Falklands. The 22-year-old Lieutenant was commanding a detachment of Marines on the Antarctic patrol vessel HMS Endurance when they were sent to the tiny island of South Georgia to sort out a problem with some Argentine scrap metal workers who were being uncooperative in getting their passports stamped and had raised the Argentine flag.
'Falklands 82: Stories from the South Atlantic' is a new exclusive #Falklands40 BFBS podcast!
We chat to those involved in the Falklands Conflict and to the islanders themselves who were there.
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Lt Mills and his men set up their base with the British Antarctic Survey scientists who lived there. A month later, on 3 April, Lt Mills and his men defended South Georgia when Argentine naval forces seized control of Grytviken, the largest settlement.
Speaking on the podcast, Lt (Retd) Mills said he was as clueless about the invasion as anyone else and it did not feel real, saying: "It was like watching a movie and I remember Pete Leach, my Sergeant Major and I, having a sort of quick chat about it and we thought well there's nothing most of the men can do at this moment in time.
"So they all went off to bed and [we] stayed listening to this radio and of course, Rex Hunt came on later that evening and declared a state of emergency.
"Well, I'd only ever seen that on films before … and you're still thinking, surely not, surely this isn't going to happen?
"And then about four or five o'clock in the morning Patrick Watts came on and said 'the Argentine Fleet has now been sighted off Cape Pembroke and there are landing craft approaching and then you could hear firing in the background and the next thing I know, everything goes off air.
"I looked at Pete Leach and he looked at me and we said 'holy s***."
There is still a British military presence on the Islands 40 years after the Falklands Conflict. Some 1,000 servicemen and women from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force are based there to demonstrate the UK's continued commitment to security in the region.
Released weekly and presented by BFBS the Forces Station broadcaster Ben Coley, 'Falklands 82: Stories From The South Atlantic' will take you on a journey from invasion to liberation and beyond.
This original podcast from BFBS is Produced by Ben Coley, Jess Bracey, Jade Callaway, Gini Carlin, Sean Harper and Tim Humphries. It was Sound Designed by Joe Carden and Edited by Josella Waldron.
With thanks to Falkland Islands Radio Service for Patrick Watts archive material.
Categories: Politics, Falkland Islands, International.
Tags: 40th Anniversary of the Falklands Liberation, British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS), Falkland War, Patrick Watts, Rex Hunt.


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Hurricanes 4, Islanders 3 (SO): Riley Nash and Jeff Skinner scored in the shootout to give host Carolina the victory, but New York secured a point to clinch its first playoff spot since 2007.
Jordan Staal recorded a goal an assist and Dan Ellis made 36 saves, before stopping both Islanders' attempts in the shootout. Alexander Semin and Patrick Dwyer also tallied for as Carolina, which won all three games in the season series.
John Tavares' shot went in off Carolina defenseman Justin Faulk's skate to tie the game with 1:01 left in regulation for the Islanders, who qualified for the playoffs after Washington posted a 5-3 win over Winnipeg on Tuesday. Brad Boyes and Josh Bailey also had goals and Evgeni Nabokov turned aside 29 shots for New York.
Semin whipped a wrist shot past Nabokov from the bottom of the right faceoff circle 3:57 into the contest and the Islanders tied it 2:07 later when captain Mark Streit's shot went in off Boyes' skate. Staal's nifty deflection of defenseman Jay Harrison's shot gave Carolina a 2-1 lead with 3:40 left in the first period.
Bailey pulled New York even, finding a rebound to the right of the net and flipping the puck past Ellis at 7:34 of the second session. Tuomo Ruutu stole the puck behind the net and his pass deflected off Staal to Dwyer, who scored from the left faceoff circle with 2:15 left in the second for a 3-2 lead.
GAME NOTEBOOK: New York LW Matt Moulson and RW Kyle Okposo had two assists each for the Islanders. ... Dwyer's goal was his second in 18 games. ...Even with the victory, Carolina has the worst home record in the league (9-14-0). ... The Islanders dominated the Hurricanes in the faceoff circle, 35-19.


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Teresa D. Stewart
December 5, 1960 - April 28, 2021
Teresa D. Stewart, 60 of Decatur, passed away on April 28, 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. Teresa was born on December 5, 1960 in Peoria, the daughter of Elizabeth Weir. Teresa married Michael D. Stewart on June 27, 1980 in Decatur. Mike, her loving husband of 40 years survives. Teresa is also survived by her mother: Elizabeth Osborne of East Peoria, IL; 2 sons: Jay (Maggi) Stewart of Rogers, AR; Dylan Stewart of Petersburg, IL; her grandchildren: Camdyn and Korbin; brothers and sisters: Kathie Wasden of East Peoria, IL; David Osborne of Decatur, IL; William Osborne of Decatur, IL; Melinda Gallas of East Peoria, IL. Teresa was preceded in death by her dad, Bill Osborne. Teresa loved all animals, being outdoors, and singing. She loved to bring happiness to people. She most of all loved her grandchildren. Visitation for Teresa will be held on Sunday (May 2, 2021) from 1:00-3:00 PM at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur. Private family services for Teresa will be held at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mayo Clinic. Please share memories and condolences at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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Thanks to the undying faith and perseverance of his owner, and the help of concerned members of the community, a Turlock resident was reunited with his pet tortoise.
As the Memorial Day Weekend festivities approach, the Turlock Fire Department's Facebook page has shared some outdoor grilling safety tips to keep you and your guests safe!
Construction crew broke ground on Montana Avenue this week to begin the construction of Montana Neighborhood Park.
The white tarps covering the Brandon Koch Memorial Skate Park are a signal that project plans are still moving forward. In fact, they are moving so far forward that Director of Development Service Michael Pittcock noted that staff has discussed a ribbon cutting for the park.
Turlock Firefighters have gone viral in the news with video footage of Turlock's finest rescuing kittens from a building.
Make-A-Wish, the City of Turlock, and the community are making one young boy's wish come true, today! This 7 year-old Turlocker by the name of Koran has battled Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma, a type of T-Cell Lymphoma, since 2013.
If you are looking to rent a picnic area of a Turlock park for an upcoming Halloween party or Fall fun, the deadline is coming up soon. Although the 25 parks are still open to everyone, Oct. 31 is the last day you are able to rent the available Turlock parks and secure an area for your own personal use.


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#WCW: Zahia Dehar – The Modern Marilyn Monroe
Posted On March 19, 2014 By John O'Neill In Girls, Manzone
Marilyn Monroe grew to fame as the quintessential American Sex Symbol before she died at the early age of 36. She was an actress and model whose reputation preceded any of her appearances with the promise of a beautifully wild girl. Despite her professional accomplishments, it would be her flaunted looks that mesmerized America for over a decade. She was not afraid to be sexual in a time of conservatism, and was even able to make the "Happy Birthday" song sultry and memorable when she serenaded JFK.
Today a new star has risen in France to a similar degree of Marilyn Monroe. Her name is Zahia Dehar. The 22-year old is a lingerie designer, model, actress, and artist – and she is irresistible. Still not a household name in the United States, mark my words, Zahia soon will be. Similar to Monroe, Dehar's name is wrapped in sultry scandal, including a 2008 prostitution charge against three famous French national soccer team members. At the time, Dehar was 16 (the age of consent of France is 15, but the age for legal prostitution is still 18). Now, at 22, her ability to lure men and sexualize herself in the way that almost any man would want her, yet know they can't have her, is unmatched. Her body is near perfection, but what sets Dehar above even modern models is that her artistic personality is mysteriously difficult to turn away from.
One Gif that has given rise to Dehar's name in the United States
Like Monroe in magazine images of the '50s, Dehar makes men today quake at their computers. While Monroe blazed trail in showing off her body in a conservative time, Dehar – in a time where sex tapes and full-nude photos leave nothing to the imagination – tempts men everywhere by withholding her body in its entirety.
Monroe and Dehar have taken different paths to stardom, and have pursued different paths of professionalism; they share in their nearly unexplainable allure. As a successor to Monroe, Zahia Dehar will become the new female World Sex Symbol, if not already.
You can view her website here, and you should definitely follow her on Twitter and Instagram
But first, watch this irresistible video of Zahia Dehar:
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When most people hear Barça they think of Barcelona home to Europe's most famous soccer team, fabulous wines, and the world's greatest cuisine. This was the inspiration for creating Barça City Café & Bar in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It is a combination of Spanish Tapas dishes and wines, handcrafted seasonal Sangrias, surrounded by the comfortable casual decor. Starting with over 30 uniquely handpicked Spanish wines, during our happy hour affordably priced at $6 a glass/$24 a bottle, add expertly roasted rich imported coffees and timeless Catalan-influenced flavors and decor. Barça City is a tapas café/restaurant by day and a lively bar at night. It is the perfect balance between delicious food, sumptuous drinks and friendly service to make a warm embracing ambiance. Located in New Brunswick on Easton Avenue between Hamilton and Somerset streets, Barça City is a Bohemian culinary and cultural escape.
Barça City was created with a passion for blending European flavors with affordable delicious Spanish wines/cocktails in a warm and inviting space in the heart of New Brunswick. We say "Come to Barça for love and spice" to stimulate your spirit, nourish your appetite, wet your lips and soothe your senses but stay for the fun!


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Nurses are Expected to Embrace Technology
Who is there to address their woes?
Lt Col (Retd)Binu Sharma, Senior Vice President Nursing Services, Columbia Asia Hospitals
Historically, developed under the British rule, nursing was one of the first profession to develop in India. This noble profession has witnessed tremendous evolution strides in all spheres including technology, medicine and medical equipment. From being considered as an art based human subject, it has evolved into the field of technology. However, the status of nursing in our country is still a subject of debate. With organisations coming forward in the leadership of influential public figures, will the status of this noble profession remain the same even in 21st century?
Historically, nursing in India had evolved under British rule. The British Medical Services, later known as the Indian Medical Services, were the first to develop nursing as a profession in India.
Nursing as a profession has evolved over the years from being an art based human approach to a technology oriented science subject. The role of nurses has changed dramatically over the last couple of decades. I have seen evolution in this field from the time I had entered this profession, exactly 40 years ago.
In any health system, the health worker determines the nature and quality of services provided. Data demonstrate that most health systems across the globe face nursing shortages, varying across regions and rural-urban distribution. Although nursing services are an integral part of both preventive and curative aspects of India's health system, the nursing estimates of the country shows that India has been facing a shortage of nurses since independence.
Earlier, nursing had little to do with formal training on clinical practices, infection prevention and patient safety. A few decades back it was more about following the doctor's orders and comforting the patients and counselling them. Nursing curriculum didn't include training & exposure to vital aspects to handle patients independently.Young nurses lacked confidence in infection control protocols, basic & advance life support measures and doing skill based procedures. The role of nurses was given prime importance in terms of basic still sets with a human touch.
However, over the last two decades,with technology playing a key role in healthcare and with hospitals adopting digitization, cloud data storage, and electronic documentation, nursing as a subject has become more science and technology driven. Nurses today are expected to hone their skill sets on the latest technologies. For instance, we at Columbia Asia Hospitals are completely paperlesswhen it comes to patient's medical records and other documentation.Nurses very easily adopt technology once they are inducted & trained in the Hospital Information System.
This apart, now,focus is given on imparting knowledge to the nurses along with hands on skills in operating the newer medical devices and equipment for handling patients likesmart drug infusing pumps, drug delivery pumps, and patient's monitoring systems. Nurses are using newer technology for assessing and monitoring patients
The good news here is that since majority of the nursing professionals belong to the younger age group, they are flexible with the evolving systems which never existed in earlier days.
However, we should understand that training of nurses should ideally go much beyond imparting technical and medical skill sets. As nurses anddoctors are the pillars of patient care in the hospital, it is vital for them to work in coordination. Thus, it is important for nurses to get trained to enhance their integration with the doctors. Also, nurses and doctors should be trained together in disease management, from the point of medical management and nursing management, so that they can work as a team with a common clinical goal which improves patient outcomes. This helps in ensuring that they all speak the same language with no miscommunication when they involve in patient communication.
Counselling plays a vital role in a nurse's skill set today. Nurse Counsellors are trained to educate the patient and his family about a disease and how to handle it. Nurse Counsellors are also expected to counsel the patient's family, educate them about patients' safety in the hospital and at home, and focus on ways to maintain hygiene for the patient. These are new training guidelines which go much beyond the traditional nursing training.
A nurse in a private or a corporate hospital has to internalise communication etiquettes, communication content and other soft skills. At Columbia Asia, there is a standard script designed for nurses for all the communication that she must do with the patient. For instance, there are exact drafted words that she should speak to a patient on hospital bed or during discharge.
Another important factor today is grooming of the nurses. Nurses hail from various parts of the country, with many coming from smaller towns and many of them are not comfortable in communicating in English. Hence, they are trained in English communication and grooming. A little make over with knowledge about carrying themselves presentably, maintaining personal hygiene, adopting pleasing manners goes a long way in adding to their overall personality and service offered. They are also trained in body language and how not be rude to the patient.
Also, training is given on computer skills, keeping in mind the rising standards of the hospital. Now-a-days, apart from conventional nursing skills and nursing procedures, a customer also looks at a seamless experience or approach. Therefore, nurses have to be trained to work in integration with other departments for establishing inter-departmental coordination and communication.
Standardisation of Salary for Nurses in India:
Nurses form the backbone of any medical services or patient care in the health sector. But in India, this important section of workers are highly exploited, with lack of respect and dignity at workplaces and more importantly paid extremely low salaries with lack of job security.
The demand and supply ratio of nurses in India is getting wider with trained nurses from India are settling for greener pastures abroad. For decades now, nurses are taking up jobs in Middle East, many European countries, Canada, and very minuscule numbers are relocating with jobs in the US.
The nursing profession in India lacks high professional status, has low and unattractive salaries, gets inadequate recognition from the community for the services provided by them and has little incentives for quality performance (Gill 2009). The institutions responsible for nursing training lack the required physical and human resources.
The nursing profession is given low social status because of the prevalent societal traditions. Nursing work involves rendering services on a personal level to the patient and has chances of being exposed to bodily fluids and contaminations. The work undertaken by nurses still has social stigma attached to it . This can be cited as one of the main reasons behind the low perception held by the Indian society towards the nursing profession. The nurses are considered to be secondary in position as compared to other health professionals in India. There is a vast difference in the prestige and recognition accorded to doctors as compared to nurses (Gill 2009). The nursing profession continues to be neglected in India. Some of the causes behind this neglect are more emphasis on medical education, political influence by the medical community and less allocation of financial resources on health by the Indian government (Rao, Rao, Kumar, Chatterjee, & Sundararaman 2011).
Thus, with time and experience, they prefer to move overseas as there is respect, good compensation with annual perks like free vacations, good living conditions and other benefits.
In India, most of the women in nursing would want to move to a government set-up because of job security, accommodation and medical benefits. They would choose to work for a government establishment even though there is not much professional growth, as they get various benefits which is not available in private sector. Experienced nurses in India also prefer taking up teaching jobs in nursing colleges as they get position of assistant professors which is of a much better social status as compared to nurse.
It is about time that various stakeholders seat together and decide on a standardization, when it comes to salary for nurses. There have been some efforts in the last two years where FICCI along with other stakeholders came up with an advisory panel to reforms nursing condition in India.We have worked for the last two years and have come up with a white paper for reforms including compensation, growth, speciality vacancies and many more.
Future of Nursing Industry Over The Next Decade:
Since healthcare is growing, demand for nursing as a profession is bound to grow. However, students choosing nursing as profession are dropping drastically. Younger generation is not motivated enough to take up nursing. They rather choose a career path with a BBA, engineering or MCA degree, where life is better with good salary to start with and a respectable social status. Today, as much as 30-40 per cent seats during enrolment are left vacant. Hence, India is going to struggle with availability of nurses, unless the working condition, compensation and social status of nursing professionals are elevated. This calls for an immediate change in the social framework at par with international standards.
Strong political commitment is required for improving the nursing situation in India. Good working conditions must be provided so that nursing workforce can be developed and deployed in the health services fulfilling the recommended staffing norms. Nurses should be considered as active members of the health team, in terms of not only providing services, but also as a part of the decision-making processes, so that it is possible for her to participate in providing holistic and comprehensive healthcare to the patient. The nursing education programme in India should be strengthened. The Indian Nursing Council should be vested with requisite powers, so that it can work with in tandem with the State Nursing Councils for the purpose of regulating and maintaining standard in nursing education and training. The government should take initiatives to create and empower leaders from the nursing fraternity itself. Moreover, there should be efforts to provide adequate infrastructure, remuneration and working conditions to the nurses. Efforts should be made by the government to retain qualified nursing personnel in the country. Reducing movement of nursing personnel outside the country must form one of the priority areas of the government. The nurses choose migration as a realistic option arising out the circumstances existing in the country. Adequate incentives, both financial and otherwise, need to be provided in order to retain health staff. Addressing the issues and problems faced by the nursing fraternity will help not only to in reducing migration of nurses from the country but also to some extent it will help in reducing the nursing shortages faced in the country.
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Col. Binu Sharma is also a certified NABH assessor and the General Secretary Infusion Nursing Society-India - an international affiliate to INS - US. Her current role involves: Designing the nursing architecture and leading the team to deliver high quality nursing services; to facilitate nursing education and training for overall nursing management; to participate in strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, planning & opening new hospitals.


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1. APOLOGIES were received from the local Policing Team and District Councillor, Cllr Russell Hamilton.
5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING were agreed as a true and accurate account of the meeting and duly initialled, signed and dated by the Chairman.
a) DMS/111067/F The White House, Garway Hill. Site static caravan/mobile home on land owned at the White House (Retrospective) – Permission Refused. Members noted the refusal of permission from Herefordshire Planning Services.
a) Lengthsman Invoice 332 – £100.00 – Payment unanimously agreed.
b) To receive and consider report on projected financial accounts to year end 31.03.12 and forecast for 2012-2013 Members consideredthe report and projected financial forecast from the Clerk. Members thanked the Clerk for an excellent clear report and projection.
c) To agree Parish Council Precept 2012/2013 Members having considered the projected figures considered the amount the Parish Council wished to request for the precept for 2012-2013. It was proposed by Cllr B Thomas to keep the precept the same and request a precept of £5,000, seconded by Cllr Jones and unanimously agreed.
d) Parish Magazine subscription for 2012-13 – £5.00Payment unanimously agreed.
e) Payment of notice board as agreed 23.11.11 Payment unanimously agreed.
f) Payment of Gift of thanks for Internal Auditor as agreed 23.11.11 Payment unanimously agreed.
g) Petty Cash Request from the Parish Clerk – £60.00Payment Unanimously agreed.
a) To agree commencement of work to clear drains and ditches as required.Members considered the email received from the Lengthsman informing the Parish Council that some ditches and drains needed clearing due to blockages by mud, dead leaves and hedge cuttings.It was unanimously agreed for the commencement of this work and asked the Clerk to instruct the commencement of work.
of representative of the Parish Council to attend the above meeting. Cllrs Thomas and Davies noted the date and thanked the Clerk for her reminder.
Members noted the correspondence as distributed by the Clerk. Cllr Jones informed members he was interested in attending the Neighbourhood Planning seminar to be held on 8 February 2012.
Members noted the dates as laid out above.
With reference to the Queens Diamond Jubilee event to be held between the Parish Council and the Village Hall Committee Cllr Watkins informed members that Garway were putting an event on in the evening including tribute bands and felt this could be an event that would prove very popular with residents of both the villages to attend. The Clerk suggested to members that it may be of benefit for Orcop to put on an event during the day which could be celebrated by residents from both villages, especially the older members of the Parish and those who may not enjoy live music. This would prove to create a day and evening of celebrations for the Queens Diamond Jubilee and cater for everyone's tastes. Cllr Sayce suggested to members that it would be good to have a beacon event in conjunction with Garway similar to the one that took place for the Millennium. The event was very successful and attracted many residents from both Orcop and Garway and other surrounding parishes.
There being no further business, the Chairman called the meeting to a close at 8.05 pm.


We've mentioned before on our MasterShield® vs. LeafFilter™ page how LeafFilter™ was pretty good for its time relative to other options. It was really the first micromesh gutter filter system. And although its inventor, Alex Higginbotham, no longer recommends LeafFilter™ as the best available, it did have its time in the sun. Consequently, LeafFilter™ was able to build something of a business empire all across America. Despite its limitations, they have great marketing.
As a result, a whole lot of other companies threw their hats into the ring and began releasing their own gutter filter products. Since each of these companies is essentially a LeafFilter™ derivative, we'll talk about them all at once together because collectively people are rarely considering any of these. You'll likely only come to find this page because maybe someone knocked on your door to sell one of these to you or you saw them at a street fair. Our goal is not to be mean spirited or unwelcome to competition, it's just that if you knew half of what we did about these designs you'd run screaming. The purpose is to aid in your education so you can make good, well-informed choices about how to spend your hard-earned money. Many of the details discussed here birthed the questions you should be asking in an article found here.
Whereas LeafFilter™ used a micromesh filter, Valor goes in the opposite direction with a very wide mesh. The basic idea is obviously that it's okay if some small stuff goes into the gutter because that won't clog it. How small stuff will do this with a bunch of big stuff sitting on top is very puzzling.
Valor claims that other designs lack that wavy "S" pattern, which is very important since that pattern breaks up the water's surface tension better. Without that, water doesn't even go into the gutter. It skates right on down those square holes and off the edge of the roof. Nevertheless, this latest addition doesn't do enough to prevent that from happening. Valor can't add those designs, however, because MasterShield® owns those patents.
Another important point about Valor is that it's a painted steel frame with a normal quality interior grade stainless steel screen (304 is made for kitchens and hospitals, not corrosive exterior environments). You can read more about stainless steel quality here. This is cheaper than using all stainless steel, or using higher grade stainless steel. It is also lower quality, which can get into problems with galvanic corrosion and acid rain.
Perhaps the most important similarity between Valor and LeafFilter™ is how each one gets installed: too shallow a slope. Just like LeafFilter, Valor must be installed nearly flat because it has no other way to slow the water down enough. As we mentioned before, that wavy pattern just doesn't do enough to disrupt water's surface tension. And of course, whenever a filter is flat, it forms a shelf.
This is actually a really good example because it shows a couple important things. First, it shows on the right how the roof does a really good job of shedding debris, and how Valor does a really good job of catching that debris (to be fair, it's also keeping it out of the gutter...it's just not going anywhere). Second, it shows how this system works in a corner, which is atrocious. As we mentioned before, it's very puzzling how anyone expects small stuff and water to pass through the filter while there is a bunch of big stuff sitting on top. You can be quite sure that those wood shakes in the corner are being rotted from the underside. This is because it's trapping all the debris right at the roof edge and as it piles up, it will actually divert water back under the roof!
Technically though, the gutters are not clogged.


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The Nostos is such a find and worth every second of the effort to get there either by ferry from Gythio or Kalamata (during the summer season) or by plane from Athens. OK, it is not on the normal tourist trail but that makes it all the more enjoyable and anyway the journey is all part of the experience. Located in the tiny hill village of Chora overlooking wonderful crescent bays below you feel as though you have found the Greece that we knew 30 years ago. Maria, the manager is a wonderful hostess who whips up a fab breakfast, snacks and drinks at any time during the day. We just loved this place and will be going back soon. We felt it was like coming home to a friends private house. A great location for couples who are looking for a unique and special place! Also not too hot as there is a constant breeze even in June.
Room tip: There are only six rooms in this wonderful property; all named after the local winds. They are all spacious, beautifully furnished with antiques and airy. We stayed in 'Zefiros' which has its own terrace with great sea views. All are quiet and charming.
Nostos is an atmospheric traditional hotel with nice decorated rooms. The owner is very welcoming always willing to help you. The location is great at the heart of the town. The rooms are spacious but the toilet is somehow small. A disadvantage is that the rooms haven't any balcony except for one or two which have extremely small ones, There is also free wifi available and breakfast if you request so. The breakfast was an average one, I would like greater variety. Concluding I would recommend that hotel for its exceptional style, the hospitality and the fair value.
Initially we were a little skeptical about staying at Nostos - mostly due to the images on the web. Let me begin by saying that the pictures do not do justice to the little guesthouse.
It is very conveniently situated in Chora with beautiful views of the castle and Kapsali (if you are lucky enough to get the balcony room which is slightly more expensive but well worth it!). The room is spacious and comfortable, the decor is very carefully attended to. I was happily surprised to find that we had cable TV (Nova) and free Wifi. There is also a tiny supermarket a few steps away. At night, although it is situated on the main pedestrian path and you can actually cross through to get to the Castle, it is quiet.
The service at breakfast is welcoming and very hospitable. I also enjoyed the greek delicacies on offer. The room is always clean and tidy.
We loved Nostos and would thoroughly recommend it!
Nostos Guesthouse is a delightful small hotel, and is a perfect complement to a holiday on Kythira.
Kythira is a very beautiful and quiet island, and has not been taken over by mass tourism. The island experience is authentic and welcoming, with a strong local culture and traditions.
In many ways, this description also sums up our experience at the Nostos Guesthouse. It is a small and very beautiful family-owned hotel in a quiet village of Kythera (Chora) near the beach of Kapsali. The hotel is located in a fantastic setting on the top of a hill, overlooking the sea, a castle, and the Cycladic-style buildings of the village.
The rooms are very elegantly furnished in an antique style, and are well-maintained. We were fortunate to have a room with multiple balconies, including an extremely spacious balcony facing the castle and sea.
The service was welcoming and helpful throughout our visit, from our arrival to the wonderful breakfasts served in the main room of the hotel. You felt a strong sense of the local culture from staying at the hotel, based on the friendly and personal service, the delicious local food and the traditional furnishings.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone planning to visit Kythira, and would gladly return for another visit to the hotel and island.
unique, fully eqiped rooms in competitive prices just in the centre of Chora! perfect choice!


The most abundant fossil energy resource is coal. However, its sulphur conte used to be a cause for concern, since it was know to be the major cause of acid rain. Modern flue-gas scrubbers have solved the problem.
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I'm heartsick about some news that I just heard about my current hometown. According to a county human services worker, the suicide rate amongst moms is exceptionally high around here. In fact, it's so bad that it's one of the county's greatest concerns.
And this isn't the first time I've heard that. A friend who is an emergency responder shared with my husband that his team often responds to 911 calls for moms who have overdosed on drugs and alcohol—often in the middle of the day. A nearby neighbor recently lost her rights to her children after driving them to school while intoxicated.
Ugh. It's a punch to the gut. What is going on? Why are the moms in my neighborhood succumbing to drugs and depression and suicide? We live in the middle of the American dream--a sprawling, well-planned suburb where you can have it all.
Our lawns and our fingernails are beautifully manicured. The kids around here sure look happy and healthy and play soccer and lacrosse and football every weekend. The husbands and wives drive new SUVs and pull them into oversized garages every evening. What's happening inside those walls? What could possibly be pushing people to kill themselves when it would appear that we have all the world has to offer?
I lamented this news to one of my best friends via text this morning. She lives in Thailand and has watched in wonder from a distance as our family has settled back in to the US after living overseas for so many years. Her response was, "Talk about having the world and losing your soul. That's Parker." And I think she might be on to something.
Jesus asked, "What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?" (Matthew 16:26) It would seem that we have indeed gained the whole world in my neighborhood—really, we have it all. But clearly souls are being lost. Women and teens especially are languishing and ending their lives.
Last summer a 13 year old just two blocks away shot himself in his front yard. Witnesses said the mother, in great anguish and horror, kept crying out, "But this isn't supposed to happen in Parker! This isn't supposed to happen out here!" But it is happening here. And it has happened here way too many times. I think my friend is right, we've gained the world but we're losing our souls.
Jesus asked that rhetorical question in the context of teaching his disciples. Right before that he said, "For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it" (Matthew 16:25). It sounds almost too simple to be true, but I believe it with my whole heart: Jesus is the answer. He is our creator and he created us for a purpose: to bear his image, to bring him glory, to complete the good works he prepared in advance for us to do.
My county, my town, my neighborhood, myself—we need Jesus. We just do. He made us. He knows what we need and it's to lose ourselves in him.
Our facades are pretty, but Jesus is better! Our homes are big, but God is greater! May we in Parker proclaim with Paul, "I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord" (Philippians 3:8).
May my neighbors and I be like the psalmist and say, "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your righthand are pleasures for evermore" (Psalm 16:11).
May the God who brings life from death do so here in my very own neighborhood.