Local Flight East: Normal pilots don't do this….
Normal pilots don't do this….
… I grumble as I set up my HASEL check for the airwork that Bob has persuaded me to attempt.
Secretly I'm a little bit proud of the fact that even though it may well have been 6 months since I last attempted one, my steep turn was easily within test standards. I'm even prouder of the fact that although I'm about to attempt the dreaded stall, I'm not scared. I can't say I'm looking forward to it but the fear has most definitely gone.
Bob doesn't seem to care about "normal pilots"; JPM is a tad more sympathetic, reminding me gently of just what a none event a stall actually is in this plane. I'm half expecting Bob to tell me that I recovered too early but it seems that he's satisfied.
We move on to the next manoeuvre. Just as it has done so many times before, the engine mysteriously quits and I'm left mulling over my choices of field.
There are a fair few likely candidates around. Bob shrewdly makes me state very clearly just which one exactly it is I'm aiming for.
The approach is by no means perfect but I recognise relatively quickly that I'm too high and widen out my approach to accommodate.
We make it easily. Again not bad considering that I reckon I have, at best, a fifty-fifty track record on my forced approaches.
Happy that I seem to have remembered just how to fly one of these things, we head home for the circuit.


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Hubs and nodes is a geographic model explaining how linked regions can co-operate to fulfill elements of an industry's value chain and collectively gain sufficient mass to drive innovation growth. The model of hubs and nodes builds on Porter's cluster model which served well in the past, but as businesses and regions around the world have adjusted to the realities of globalization, the concept of clusters is becoming outdated.

Disaggregation of clusters
Companies are realizing that they may not require a particular stage of production to be in close geographic proximity. As barriers to long-distance national and global transactions have fallen through advances in technology and logistics, such as the growth of the Internet and overnight package services, it has become increasingly possible to relocate operations such as research, product development, and manufacturing to countries and regions with relevant expertise and lower costs. It is common among consumer goods, for example, to have concept generation centered in one locale, product testing and refinement in another, and manufacturing and distribution in still others. Elements of development, production and distribution are being more and more completed beyond the borders of historical clusters.

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Posted on June 11, 2018 by greg
Okay, let's just acknowledge this right up front: Canada is nice. If Earth handed out a Miss Congeniality prize, Canada would win. Canada is the neighbor everybody wants. Canada wouldn't just lend you their shovel if you asked to borrow it, they'd offer to help you use it — then, when you failed to return the shovel, they'd wait for a few months then ask to borrow their own shovel back so they could help a Nigerian orphan hold a funeral for a beloved stuffed Koala bear named Tulip. Canada is the type of nation that comes to a complete halt at stop signs, even when there's no traffic. If you ask Canada how it's doing, it'll say "Just fine, thanks" and mean it. And then Canada will ask how YOU are…and it'll mean that too.
You have to be a total jackass to piss off Canada. It's pretty easy to piss off France and Italy, and it's really not hard to get Germany to make a face at you. The U.K. is fairly piss-offable, but that's partly because they really enjoy making harumphing noises. It's hard to tell if Japan is pissed off or not; Japan can play poker. But Canada? You have to be a total jackass and work hard to piss off Canada.
Comrade Trump, unfairly forced to listen to somebody talk about something other than him.
Comrade Trump did it. Did it easily. Trump's super power is the ability to drop a turd in the punch bowl. And let you know he did it. And that he did it just because he knows it pisses you off, and because he's sure he can get away with it. In other words, Trump is a total jackass.
At the end of every G7 summit for the last 40 years, they've issue a statement "guided by our shared values of freedom, democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and our commitment to promote a rules-based international order." It's a general affirmation of their common principles and economic aspirations. The language of the statement is nitpicked by policy experts from all seven nations, making sure there's nothing in it that will offend anybody while still being hopeful. All seven nations agree on the statement and sign it. You can read the 2018 joint statement here.
After arriving late for the G7 breakfast, Trump arrives late for a Gender Equality meeting.
Comrade Trump signed it. Well, wait…I don't think Trump actually signed it himself, because he left early. He came late to meetings, told the G7 leaders they ought to allow Russia back into the group (they'd kicked Russia out after it invaded and seized Crimea along with a big chunk of Ukraine), imposed tariffs on their goods, got pissy when they said they'd impose tariffs right back, refused to wear headphones for translation when other G7 leaders spoke, then left the summit early. And Canada was fairly polite through all that. At the news conference at end of the summit, Prime Minister Trudeau answered a question from the press about imposing counter-tariffs against the U.S. He said:
"I have made it very clear to the president that it is not something we relish doing. But it is something that we absolutely will do. Because Canadians, we're polite, we're reasonable, but we also will not be pushed around."
Comrade Trump believes he has the right — even the obligation — to push people around. He…get this: he ordered his people still on the ground in Canada to officially rescind the U.S. signature on the joint statement. Seriously, after hearing Trudeau say Canada won't be pushed around, Trump (who'd been complaining that the U.S. was tired of being pushed around) had a tantrum and said he'd unsign the joint statement. Not only that, he had his cadre of spokespersons accuse Trudeau of 'back-stabbing' and 'betrayal'.
Total jackass. Trump went to a summit with an incredibly receptive and friendly group of nations who've been allied with the U.S. for decades, and managed to alienate them. After which he insulted them. He essentially dropped a turd in the G7 punch bowl then got pissed off because they didn't like it.
And now Trump is about to hold another summit with the Aggressively Reckless and Paranoid Boy King of North Korea (a nation which, let's face it, unlike the members of the G7, isn't disposed to be friendly to the U.S. to begin with). A summit for which Trump said he didn't really need to prepare. A summit with a hostile nuclear state that's threatened "unimaginable" destruction of the U.S.
I don't know. Maybe it'll turn out okay. But I'm not confident. It's one thing to drop a turd in the punch bowl when you're among friends. It's another thing altogether to drop a turd in the atomic stew when you're meeting with an unstable dictator you called Little Rocket Man. I figure the best case scenario will be that Trump agrees to give Kim Jong Un a nuclear submarine in exchange for a chance to run a beauty contest for the 'Army of Beauties' that cheered on North Korean athletes in the Winter Olympic.
I don't even want to think about the worst case scenario.
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Billy Woody on June 11, 2018 at 5:26 pm said:
You are soooooo wrong about Canada. Canada is just playing the "nice guy" route to the US's "asshole". Canada is still trying to get into the girl's pants so it can get laid but they are taking the "look at me, I am so not mean or harmful, please give up the P for me". But we all know what that brings, the "Friend Zone". The US is that guy who rides up on the Harley and wakes up the neighbors but in the end gets the girls, provides for his family and makes no excuses as to the way he did it.
greg on June 12, 2018 at 7:31 am said:
The US is that guy who rides up on the Harley and wakes up the neighbors but in the end gets the girls, provides for his family and makes no excuses as to the way he did it.
So the U.S. is Tony Soprano on a motorcycle.
Don't stop believing. Cut to black and ten seconds of silence.
Dennis Cambly on June 12, 2018 at 12:11 pm said:
When Trump mentioned it all started with the war of 1812 Canada morphed into a united country. Canada is calm enough to put aside the foolish notion of setting fire to the white house again. That sack of shit Trump was wrong.
It began, after the war of 1812, as the Smithsonian notes; "On a rainy September 13, 1814, Key watched the barrage on Fort McHenry eight miles away. In the clearing smoke of the dawn's early light on September 14 he wrote a poem now called The Star-Spankled Banner…".
On the north side of the border the French, British, Aboriginals and other migrants began calling themselves Canadians. Since then we've lived as friends, neighbors and family with Americans. Best and most accurate version of the War of 1812 was produced by PBS.

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At the Guardian Activate Summit in New York, Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn) took the stage with Jeff Jarvis (BuzzMachine) to discuss the power of social networks and big data for facilitating change.
In an enlightening QA, they discussed how startups can leverage technology to make a bigger impact, faster.
1. Develop a Platform for an Existing Community and Existing Needs.
Platforms don't create needs, they address them. And if you're building a technology company to facilitate change, make it a platform that empowers communities that already exist. LinkedIn did it with professional networking, Facebook did it to stay in touch with friends.
2. Build Useful Tools for Community Members.
If you can create an online tool for communities, give them tools that help them do what they do, better, faster, and easier. Twitter makes it easier to share, Mozilla makes it easier to search and interact, and The Guardian makes it simpler to find quality news – and interact with it.
3. Always Align Revenue and Missions.
Every organization should match its for-good mission with its for-profit activities. At the end of the day, happy customers are good customers, so it makes good business sense, too. In addition to improving decision making, this also helps drive better culture and performance.
4. Look to Creative Solutions for Growing Your Business, but Don't Rely on Them.
According to Jeff, Kickstarter is good for funding projects, but bad for funding businesses. There are existing and creative solutions for almost all aspects of your business, but none of them are panaceas. Look around for help, but in order to prosper, you have to have the right team and the right product / service.


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For those you who don't know what to get Mom or that special someone in your life this Mother's Day, well here's the perfect gift for that woman who has everything.
Wow ! I should have thought of that I just moved to the other bedroom. I kind of like it that way I have more bedroom and I am not being jabbed in the ribs all the time. But that was a great idea.
Where do you find this stuff? That is priceless! I have got to show John that when he gets home and tell him I know what I want for Mother's Day now. BWAHAHAHA!
You find the best stuff Grandma J!
If I was the guy in that commercial, I wouldn't list that job on my resume. m.
And they said it is the "not talked about problem?" ummm, hello, they have not been in my house, we TALK about everything...including that.
OMG! Can they make pants out of that fabric?!
LOL--I almost put that on my blog the other day! Too funny!
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The print version of the article published a photograph of Ryan Giggs with the eyes covered by a black strip bearing the word "Censored", and named him in the article. Both name and photo were and are absent from the website version. The Herald staff felt able to do this because the print version of the newspaper is not published, distributed or sold in England and Wales and thus lies outwith the High Court's jurisdiction. Indeed, the intent of the story was to point out the ridiculous state of current privacy law generally, rather than to point the finger at Giggs specifically – there's far more in the article about former IMF boss Dominque Strauss-Kahn, currently facing trial on a sexual assault charge, than there is about Giggs.
It is absurd to believe that an injunction taken out in an English court can be enforced globally. If a Chinese judge ordained that nobody in the world could report on its political prisoner Ai Weiwei, would the global media meekly obey? Hopefully not.
There's a certain amount of blame-shifting going on just now. Politicians have been accusing unelected judges of making up privacy law on the hoof (and attempting to suppress Parliamentary privilege – senior judges have warned that the law is very unclear on that point). Judges have retorted that they are simply applying the law (the Human Rights Act 1998) as it currently stands and that Parliament must legislate if it's unhappy with the legal status quo.
All most unedifying. But it now seems inevitable that legislation will be tabled in Parliament and that some clarity will at last be brought to a messy and totally unsatisfactory situation. The sooner, the better. Yes, private individuals should have the right to privacy; but not the right to exploit the law for furtive purposes.


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Jamaican Official Says Government Will Pressure U.S. To Pass Marijuana Banking Bill
The Jamaican government will be putting pressure on the U.S. Congress to approve bipartisan legislation that would shield banks that service state-legal marijuana businesses, the country's finance minister says.
Speaking at a recent trade show convention, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Audley Shaw said that Jamaica will use its diplomatic channels to advocate for the bill, which cleared the House Financial Services Committee in March.
The minister said that "most U.S. banks do not want anything to do with money from the cannabis industry for fear it could expose them to legal trouble from the federal government, which still considers marijuana illegal," and that has posed challenges to Jamaica's medical cannabis market. The Jamaican market fears "being de-risked by their international counterparts in the U.S."
"All of our local commercial banks are obliged right now to go through the New York system as it relates to the movement of money internationally," he said, according to a post on a government news portal on Friday.
He also referenced a letter that attorneys general representing 38 states sent to congressional leaders last month, urging lawmakers to approve the banking legislation.
Shaw specified that he was focused on medical cannabis and said that Jamaica "probably can do better than anybody in this" industry.
Another Jamaican government official made a similar claim last year, arguing that marijuana is the country's "birthright." He also underscored the importance of expanding research into the therapeutic potential of cannabis.
While Shaw discussed the importance of reforming U.S. banking laws for the medical cannabis industry, he's also supportive of legalizing the plant for adult use as well.
"I have been saying for a while that the time will come for the establishment of a legalized marijuana and hemp industry where we can achieve the level of economic growth we have been aiming for," he said in June.
While the fate of the banking bill is less clear in the Senate, it quietly advanced in the House on Wednesday after a key committee discharged the legislation without a report, setting it up for a full floor vote that's expected in coming weeks. The bill is now pending on the House Union Calendar.
Bipartisan Marijuana Banking Bill Quietly Advances In House As Floor Vote Approaches
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New weed science research from the University of Georgia (UGA) was on the agenda at the 2021 virtual Beltwide Cotton Conference.
"We must reduce the selection pressure that's being placed upon these herbicides in order to preserve our ability to use this technology," said Taylor Randell, UGA Weed Science student, who presented the research in response to the evolution of herbicide resistance and the ongoing threat to the sustainability of cotton production.
Randell shared with participants that integrated weed management strategies like the use of cover crops, pre-emergent and residual herbicides, herbicide tank mixtures, and timely post-emergence applications can reduce selection pressure being placed upon any one control measure, therefore delaying the spread of herbicide resistance. The study aimed to quantify any reduction in selection pressure through a combination of these strategies.
2021 Beltwide Interview with Taylor Randell, UGA 6:40
Audio, Beltwide Cotton, Cotton, weed management
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation's 102nd Annual Convention have adopted policies to guide the organization's work in 2021. Key topics ranged from farm diversity to farm labor and dairy policy to livestock marketing. For the first time in AFBF history, delegates met and voted virtually due to COVID-19.
The GROWMARK Foundation is once again offering a $1,500 scholarship program for students in the United States and Ontario, Canada, pursing two- or four-year degrees or trade school certification in an agriculture-related field. High school seniors or students at any level of higher education may complete the application, which can be found at www.growmark.com/about-us/corporate-commitments. Applications are due by midnight Central Time on April 15, 2021 and recipients will be notified by July 1, 2021.
Join ag public relations professionals for the Agricultural Relations Council's (ARC) February 2 webinar, starting at 11 a.m. Central time. The topic is "Your work is great, but is your contest entry?" Register here.
Agri-Pulse is pleased to announce that Jesse Harding Campbell has joined the Agri-Pulse team as executive assistant. Campbell grew up on a farm near Marine, Il., and studied Agricultural and Environmental Communications at the University of Illinois. While in college, Campbell completed a farm broadcasting internship at WYXY. She also served as assistant farm director at the Wisconsin Farm Report and KRVN/Rural Radio Network in Nebraska. Most recently, Campbell served as director of communications with a law firm based in Omaha, Neb.
The American Soybean Association is pleased to announce a fifth addition to its in-house Washington, D.C., policy team. Ariel Wiegard will join ASA Jan. 19 as a director leading the portfolio for conservation, precision agriculture, nutrition, and other issues of importance to soy.
The third largest indoor U.S. farm show, presented by Farm Credit Services of America and AgDirect, will go on as planned February 2-4 in Des Moines, Iowa. Spread across 8 acres, the Iowa Ag Expo will be the first major indoor ag show to be held in the Midwest since spring.
A new GSI dealership, Innovative Grain Systems, has opened in Jonesboro, Ark., to serve farmers in a 300-mile radius and commercial grain operations throughout the mid-South.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), expanding eligibility for some agricultural producers and commodities as well as updating payments to accurately compensate some producers who already applied for the program.
Among the announced updates:
Contract producers of swine, broilers, laying hens, chicken eggs and turkeys who suffered a drop in revenue in 2020 as compared to their 2019 revenue because of the pandemic now are eligible for assistance. Producers could receive up to 80% of their revenue loss, subject to the availability of funds.Producers of pullets and turfgrass sod also now are eligible for CFAP payments.
FSA adjusted the payment calculation to use the producer's eligible 2019 calendar year sales, and 2019 crop insurance indemnities, NAP, and WHIP+ payments, multiplied by the applicable payment rate for all sales commodities, which include specialty crops, aquaculture, tobacco, specialty livestock, nursery crops and floriculture, for CFAP 2.
USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey and Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce provided details on the announcement in a call with reporters. Read more in the USDA press release.
USDA CFAP Update with Bill Northey and Richard Fordyce (19:34)
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The virtual 2021 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo officially launches next Tuesday, January 19th, with a full agenda on-line to allow participation from anywhere.
The theme of this year's conference is "Rise" and National Biodiesel Board (NBB) Chief Operating Officer Doug Whitehead says it reflects the resilience of the industry. "We're rising up to meet the challenges of yesterday, today, and tomorrow."
The conference grand opening on Tuesday will focus on the Dawn of a New Era for Low-Carbon Fuels, with NBB CEO Donnell Rehagen offering his State of the Industry remarks, followed by a panel of experts to discuss the opportunities that exist for biodiesel and renewable diesel in this low carbon transformation.
Whitehead says timely topics for the conference will address the future of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), bioheat, and working with a new presidential administration and Congress.
2021 Biodiesel Conference preview with Doug Whitehead, NBB (11:47)
NBB Director of Regulatory Affairs Kate Shenk will be moderating a panel on the first day of the conference called "What to Expect When You're Expecting an RFS Rule" and with all of the turmoil going on right now regarding what the Trump EPA may do before leaving office, that landscape is changing daily.
In this interview, Shenk talks about some of the policy issues facing the biodiesel industry right now.
2021 Biodiesel Conference preview with Kate Shenk, NBB (9:41)
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At last week's virtual Beltwide Cotton Conferences, BASF sponsored two prestigious professional awards: Cotton Specialist of the Year and Cotton Marketer of the Year.
The Joseph J. O'Neill Cotton Marketer of the Year award was presented to Barry Evans of Texas. The award is sponsored by BASF and ICE Futures (formerly the New York Cotton Exchange). BASF's Kenny Melton presented the award to Evans as it was announced by O.A. Cleveland of Mississippi State University.
"As a farmer, we never think we're very good at marketing so to receive this, it is very humbling. It's very nice to be recognized," said Evans, who farms full time in Swisher County, Texas.
BASF also named Dr. Seth Byrd, an agronomist with Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension, the 2021 Cotton Specialist of the Year during this year's virtual conference.
Listen to the Marketer Award presentation here:
2021 Beltwide Cotton Marketer Award 2:39
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Traction™ announced today the launch of a new cloud-based farm accounting application. This first release gives farmers an easy way to manage their day-to-day cash accounting transactions from any connected device including phones and tablets.
Until now, farmers have had to choose between non-farm specific applications or legacy desktop software to manage financial information and overall farm profitability. The challenge is two fold: integration of accounting to field-level analysis and using older, sometimes non-supported software that is challenging to maintain.
With Traction, farmers can invest in their future by capturing all of their financial and field information with one platform. This provides an accurate view of operational performance while using cutting-edge technology that is intuitive and expandable in the future.
The release of Traction's Basic Accounting enables you to:
Manage an unlimited number of farm entities.
Connect your bank and credit card accounts to synchronize your transactions.
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Create field names and boundaries and see a map of your farm (Spring 2021).
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Traction's Basic Accounting solution is available for $950 per year which includes 2 manager logins. The company is working on field operations and agronomy solutions that will provide seamless integration, available later in 2021. Additional information and a free 30-day trial can be found at www.tractionag.com.
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The introduction of the Vermeer round baler in 1971 had a major influence on how hay and cattle producers harvested hay. To help commemorate the half century of innovation, Vermeer has planned a number of activities that will take place at the factory, online and across and its dealerships. To follow along as the company celebrates "50 years of the Vermeer round baler," visit vermeer.com, facebook.com/vermeeragriculture or instagram.com/vermeerag.
By decision of the board of directors and CEO, the 32nd Independent Professional Seed Association Annual Conference has gone totally virtual. The conference is scheduled for January 20-21, 2021. Registration is still open for the virtual event at ipseed.org.
Golden Harvest agronomists are hosting a series of free virtual Winter Agronomy Summits where they will share their perspectives on key topics to help farmers start 2021 strong. To view a full schedule with session descriptions and register to attend a Golden Harvest virtual Winter Agronomy Summit, visit www.VirtualAgronomySummit.com.
The University of California, Riverside, is leading a new effort to stop and reverse a worldwide decline in honeybees, which threatens food security and prices. To boost dwindling honeybee populations, the University of California's Office of the President has awarded $900,000 to a four-campus network of bee researchers and engineers. The network, which includes researchers from the Davis, San Diego and Merced campuses, is approaching the problem in three main ways. The first is through breeding programs. A second goal of the new network is to develop medications and treatments for sick bees. Finally, the group is looking to give beekeepers tools to better monitor bees' health. Small devices will be able to 'listen' and 'smell' inside hives to give beekeepers indications about the health of the hive.
Showcasing farmers growing commitment to sustainability will be a major goal for the National Corn Growers Association in 2021. Several major initiatives by NCGA, as well as collaborative efforts with partners, will bear fruit in the new year.
Precision Planting's annual winter conference is the preeminent gathering of farmers and farm equipment dealers who are dedicated to exploring the future of high-return technology on-farm. This year's theme is, "Build Your Picket Fence Stand." Through a combination of in-person and video sessions and demonstrations, Precision Planting is continuing to share new agronomic information, real-world research and trial results, new product announcements and local expertise with farmers across the U.S. to help them build their ideal or "picket fence" crop stand. Winter Conference registration is now open to farmers and members of the media at: www.precisionplanting.com/special-event/winterconference. Farmers are encouraged to find a Winter Conference location nearest to them and register online to attend in person.
Monty's Plant Food Company deepened their capacity as a trusted advisor and innovator of product solutions to farmers through the expansion of their research and development department. They announced the arrival of two key R & D department employees, Dr. Fritzie Chen and Dr. Cassidy Million, as well as an ongoing expansion that will double the footprint of Monty's laboratory facility for in-house plant testing and experimentation.
The National Wheat Foundation is accepting grower enrollment for the 2021 National Wheat Yield Contest. The Contest is divided into two primary competition categories: winter wheat and spring wheat, and two subcategories: dryland and irrigated. The Foundation is accepting entries for Winter and Spring Wheat. The deadline for Winter Wheat entries is May 15th with an early registration deadline of April 1st. The Spring wheat entry deadline is August 1st, with an early registration deadline of June 15th.
BRANDT has added four new members to the company's Discovery & Innovation team and a new Territory Sales Manager. New Discovery & Innovation team members include John Weber, Technical Agronomist, Pacific Northwest; Gregory Jackson, Technical Agronomist, Eastern Seaboard; Natalie Starich, Technical Data Specialist; and Grant Meckes, Lab Technician. The Discovery & Innovation team is led by Vice President Brian Haschemeyer, who oversees the company's formulation development, agronomy research and technical support. On the commercial side, BRANDT has added Beau Artist as a Territory Sales Representative for the Turf and Ornamental group covering OR, WA and ID. In addition, BRANDT veteran Charles Lanfier has been promoted to Regional Sales Manager, Southeast/Delta.
Agri-Pulse Plans 2021 Ag & Food Policy Summit
After the 2020 Agri-Pulse Summit was rescheduled several times and ultimately went virtual, the 2021 event is already planned to be a virtual event
The 2021 Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit will feature three half-day sessions, March 22-24, with the theme: "Climate Risks, Rewards and Uncertainties."
"President-elect Joe Biden made action on climate change a key part of his campaign platform and has pledged to focus on climate in every federal agency. He's not alone," says Agri-Pulse Editor and Founder Sara Wyant. "Major food companies are already making carbon commitments and expecting farmers and supply chains to comply with a focus on sustainable and regenerative practices. Yet, there are a lot of different factors involved with getting the science, the economics and the cultural factors to align in a way that produces measurable and valuable outcomes."
The agenda will include political appointees, members of Congress, food and agricultural leaders, along with industry experts and academics, who will discuss the potential for agriculture to play a key role in providing solutions to climate change. Discussions will focus on research needs, potential costs and carbon payments, options for federal policy, proposed regulatory changes and more.
If COVID-19 restrictions allow, Agri-Pulse will also host a reception at the National Press Club on March 24.
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Cotton Incorporated recently joined forces with USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Partnerships for Data Innovations (PDI) on an effort to standardize and centralize cotton research data.
At last week's Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Cotton Incorporated Senior Director of Agricultural & Environmental Research Ed Barnes said the project actually grew out of discussions at last year's Beltwide and it is really just getting underway. "This project is really focused on we can do a better job of capturing our research data," said Barnes. "We've really made a lot of progress in just six months."
Listen to an interview with Barnes here:
2021 Beltwide Interview with Ed Barnes, Cotton Incorporated 9:19
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler was in Mississippi on Monday where he announced a $2 million dollar initiative that encourages smart and sustainable pest control in agriculture. The initiative, which is an extension of EPA's Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP), expects to award grantees up to $200,000 to implement sustainable pest management practices that align with the agency's goal of providing a healthier environment for all Americans.
"EPA wants farmers to choose what they can use in their fields and not have it chosen for them," said Wheeler.
At the event, Mississippi Farm Bureau president Mike McCormick signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EPA Regional Administrator Mary Walker to enhance their communication and coordination efforts, as well as promote education and outreach.
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Too many inaccuracies have been purported in the media landscape with regard to the level of involvement by our local experts, and so, the UDC remains committed and available to continue the dialogue with our professional colleagues.
The Government of Jamaica signed a non-binding MOU with China Construction America-South America Division (CCASA) in March. The MOU provides for the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) and CCASA to collaborate in relation to the preliminary phase of the Government Oval Project. This will include the creation of a development proposal, the sharing of knowledge, technical resources and information with a view to the development of the Project.
Both the UDC and the Office of the Prime Minister have repeatedly emphasized that local experts will be contracted and consulted on this project. They play a critical role in the overall success of the project. However, the Government of Jamaica's procurement policy guidelines will be used to ensure full transparency and inclusion of competent local and international bidders to develop the detailed designs. Some of the steps being taken at this phase to involve local experts include:
The UDC has received approval from the Ministry of Finance to begin the recruitment of local technical experts to augment the team at the UDC
A request for proposal (RFP) has been sent to local consulting firms and we expect to shortlist candidates in the next three weeks
The UDC has extended an invitation to the local bodies representing the architects and engineers to submit the names of person to be included in a fellowship where they will augment the team at the UDC
Through the MoU with CCASA, the UDC's technical capacity will be enhanced as it carries out the role of project manager and technical advisor during the concept design phase. Thereafter, the programme packages and preliminary budget will be available for phase 2 which will involve procurement of contracts for detailed designs of the concepts developed. Phase 3 of the project will involve the procurement of contract services under a public-private partnership arrangement to carry out the building and financing of the various packages. The funding aspect of Phases 2 and 3 are currently being developed and will include but not limited to use of current GOJ building rentals, Jamaica Diaspora contribution, local crowd funding and other novel approaches.
It is of interest to note that the deliberations about building a new parliamentary house for the Government of Jamaica predates the country's Independence from the George VI Memorial Park Act of 1956, which identified the National Heroes Circle as the location. The vision for this complex is to be a national monument that not only houses the new Parliamentary building and Government Ministries and agencies, but adorned with green spaces and recreational parks that symbolizes good governance and prosperity.
The project represents a watershed moment in Jamaican history of architecture and urban development. The designed and built space will reflect the Jamaican culture, values and identity in the monuments that will be created for generations to come. The UDC invites everyone to pledge their time, talent and treasure to work diligently so that through this project we can advance the welfare of our Jamaican people.
Damian Graham
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Q: Почему браузер дважды обращается к Symbol.unscopables?

with(new Proxy({}, {
  has() { return true },
  get(obj, key, proxy) { return console.log(String(key)) } })
) {
  a--
}

Вывод в Chrome:
Symbol(Symbol.unscopables)
a
Symbol(Symbol.unscopables)

Вывод в Firefox:
Symbol(Symbol.unscopables)
Symbol(Symbol.unscopables)
a

Насколько я понимаю, одно обращение связано с чтением, а другое с записью.
Логично, что конструкция a-- должна записать значение в то же место, откуда прочитала. Нет, это не так.
А двойное чтение из Symbol.unscopables как бы намекает, что это не так и у меня есть возможность отдать нечто для чтения, но сказать, что в мой объект этого записывать не надо?
Неужели это так и задумано? Что на эту тему говорит стандарт?
Собственно, в Хроме и FF такое почти прокатывает - чтение и запись связаны с разными объектами, однако работает по-разному:
Update: Safari 10 читает Symbol.unscopables только один раз.

var a, b, flag = true

with (a = { x: 7 })
  with (b = { x: 4, get [Symbol.unscopables]() { return { x: flag=!flag } } })
    x++

                 // Chrome   FF       Safari   Edge
console.log(a)   // {x:5}    {x:7}    {x:7}    {x:5}
console.log(b)   // {x:4}    {x:8}    {x:5}    {x:4}

PS: Этот вопрос по-английски.

A: Согласно спецификации, @@unscopables в этом случае должно читаться только один раз.  Детали (к сожаления по английски) в https://mail.mozilla.org/pipermail/es-discuss/2017-February/047725.html
Следовательно Chrome и Firefox не следуют спецификации, а Safari следует.
Смотрите также https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1341061 и https://bugs.chromium.org/p/v8/issues/detail?id=5992

A: Обратимся к спецификации, в таблице 1 находится описание символа @@unscopables

An object valued property whose own property names are property names that are excluded from the with environment bindings of the associated object.

Объект, в котором названия свойств совпадают со свойствами исключенными из with связывания.

Значение этого свойства проверяется в функции HasBindings(N)

*

*Let envRec be the object Environment Record for which the method was invoked.

*Let bindings be the binding object for envRec.

*Let foundBinding be HasProperty(bindings, N)

*ReturnIfAbrupt(foundBinding).

*If foundBinding is false, return false.

*If the withEnvironment flag of envRec is false, return true.

*Let unscopables be Get(bindings, @@unscopables).

*ReturnIfAbrupt(unscopables).

*If Type(unscopables) is Object, then

*

*Let blocked be ToBoolean(Get(unscopables, N)).

*ReturnIfAbrupt(blocked).

*If blocked is true, return false.

*Return true.

Здесь нас интересуют пункты начиная с 6. Если проверяемое свойство N находится в блоке with, оно всегда проверяется в объекте unscopables.
Теперь перейдем к постфиксному декременту. В алгоритме есть два ключевых момента:

*

*вызов GetValue(lhs) - для получения текущего значения

*вызов PutValue(lhs, newValue) - для установки нового значения

Каждая из этих функций в итоге вызывает описанную выше HasBinding.
В обновленном пример добавлена функция set и в логах видно, что второй раз вызывается как раз перед ней.

var value = 10;
with(new Proxy({}, {
  has(o, k) {
      console.log('has', String(k));
      return true; // k !== 'console';
    },
    get(obj, key, proxy) {
      console.log('get', String(key));

      if (key === Symbol.unscopables) {
        return {
          a: false,
          console: true
        }
      }

      return value;
    },
    set(o, k, v, proxy) {
      console.log('set', k, v);
      if (k == 'a') value = v;
    }
})) {
  a--;
}

Что характерно firefox сначала получает все связанные поля, и лишь затем получает значения свойств.

Далее можно разобрать второй пример:

var a, b, flag = true
var valueA = 7,
  valueB = 4;
with(a = {
  get x() {
    console.log('get A', flag);
    return valueA;
  }, set x(v) {
    console.log('set A', flag);
    valueA = v;
  }
})
with(b = {
  get x() {
      console.log('get B', flag);
      return valueB;
    }, set x(v) {
      console.log('set B', flag);
      valueB = v;
    },
    get [Symbol.unscopables]() {
      var t = {
        x: flag = !flag
      };
      console.log('Symbol.unscopables', t);

      return t;
    }
})
x++

// Chrome   FF
console.log(valueA) // {x:5}    {x:7}
console.log(valueB) // {x:4}    {x:8}

Что тут происходит?

*

*постфиксная операция, которая внутри себя вызывает Put и Get

*getter Symbol.unscopables - который определяет находится ли свойство x в текущем with или нет. Значение флага меняется на противоположное.

Как можно заметить по логам, сначала значения флага возвращается false, что в соответствии со спецификацией указывает на то, что данное имя находится в текущем скопе. Поэтому значение берется из объекта b.
Далее флаг выставляется в true и при вычслении в каком скопе находится x в котороый надо положить, получаем, что он находится не текущем скопе, поэтому значение сохраняется в объекте a.
Как видно - Chrome работает в соответствии со спецификацией.
Что касается firefox. Как можно заметить, firefox не инвертирует значение возвращенное в объекте unscopables, как это указано в спецификации, поэтому значение сначала берется из внешнего with и присваивается значению из внутреннего.
По результатам проверок, можно сделать вывод, что firefox сначала получает свойство куда записывать, и лишь затем свойство откуда брать значение. Из-за этого в примере, когда значение flag меняется на каждый вызов, происходит расхождение с работой Chrome и EDGE.

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Q: how to run the timer task in parallel? void main()
{
  uint8 data;
  HANDLE h1,h2,h3;
  double Task2ms_Raster, Task10ms_Raster, Task100ms_Raster;
  XCP_FN_TYPE Xcp_Initialize();
  CreateSocket();
  h1=TimerTask(2,TASK1,&Task2ms_Raster);
  h2=TimerTask(10,TASK2,&Task10ms_Raster);
  h3=TimerTask(100,TASK3,&Task100ms_Raster);
  while(1)
  {
    data = recv(fd, recv_data, 512, 0);
    if (data == SOCKET_ERROR)
    {
      printf("recv failed with error %d\n", WSAGetLastError());
    }
    else
    {
      pChunkData = recv_data;
      chunkLen = sizeof(pChunkData);
      XCP_FN_TYPE XcpIp_RxCallback( (uint16) chunkLen, (uint8*) *pChunkData, (uint16) port);
      XCP_FN_TYPE XcpIp_OnTcpCxnClosed(port);
    }
  }
}

there are some function call like XCP_FN_TYPE Xcp_Initialize , CreateSocket (function definition is not shown) is running normally. But how to run
h1=TimerTask(2,TASK1,&Task2ms_Raster);
h2=TimerTask(10,TASK2,&Task10ms_Raster);
h3=TimerTask(100,TASK3,&Task100ms_Raster);

these task in parallel or in the background?

A: Run tasks in separate threads/processes and synchronize them with semaphores or mutexes.


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News Hampton
Peninsula Kiwanis clubs bring holiday gifts to hundreds of children
Judith Lowery / Daily Press
Daily Press-Ferguson Holiday Fund recipients: Left, Melissa Hazelwood, Ferguson Cares; Mac Cofer and Jerry Healy of Smithfiled Kiwanis Foundation; Mike Monteith, CEO of Peninsula Community Foundation; Marisa Porto, publisher and editor-in-chief, Daily Press. Oct. 18, 2018.
Daily Press-Ferguson Holiday Fund recipients: Left, Melissa Hazelwood, Ferguson Cares; Mac Cofer and Jerry Healy of Smithfiled Kiwanis Foundation; Mike Monteith, CEO of Peninsula Community Foundation; Marisa Porto, publisher and editor-in-chief, Daily Press. Oct. 18, 2018. (Judith Lowery / Daily Press)
Lisa Vernon SparksContact ReporterStaff writer
A bright Christmas, with toys or other gifts, is coming for hundreds of children in need who live around the Peninsula, courtesy of two local Kiwanis International clubs.
The Smithfield Kiwanis Foundation and Colonial Capital Williamsburg Kiwanis Foundation raise funds to purchase toys for children during the holidays. These two organizations are among the 19 that benefited from the Daily Press-Ferguson Holiday Fund.
For nearly 90 years, the fund has raised money for nonprofit organizations around the Greater Peninsula area. During the 2017 campaign, the holiday fund raised more than $145,000, which was disbursed on Oct. 18. Ferguson matches 50 cents for every dollar raised, up to the first $100,000.
The Kiwanis Smithfield received $5,000 to support children who live in Isle of Wight County. The funding is used to ensure these youngsters have a festive holiday with all the trimmings, said Malcolm Cofer, a charter member and past president.
The organization obtains a list of families with children in need from the county social services and then sends a letter to the parents asking what the child's primary gift is — up to $75, Cofer said.
"In a nutshell, we provide Christmas for about 150 needy kids that probably wouldn't have a Christmas if it wasn't for Kiwanis," Cofer said. "It's a great help. We run (other) fundraising projects. We appreciate everything the Daily Press does. We are just glad to get what we can get."
The Smithfield Kiwanis Foundation received its charter in 1976. It has some 50 charter members.
Daily Press-Ferguson Holiday Fund awardees: Left, Melissa Hazelwood, Ferguson Cares; Rama Skelton and Jim Simpson of Colonial Capital Williamsburg Kiwanis Foundation; Mike Monteith, CEO of Peninsula Community Foundation; Marisa Porto, publisher and editor-in-chief, Daily Press.
Daily Press-Ferguson Holiday Fund awardees: Left, Melissa Hazelwood, Ferguson Cares; Rama Skelton and Jim Simpson of Colonial Capital Williamsburg Kiwanis Foundation; Mike Monteith, CEO of Peninsula Community Foundation; Marisa Porto, publisher and editor-in-chief, Daily Press. (Judith Lowery / Daily Press)
In the Historic Triangle area, the Colonial Capital Williamsburg Kiwanis Foundation assists families in Williamsburg, James City County and Yorktown.
This year, the club received $5,000 that it will use toward its annual Christmas Toy Distribution program, says Peter Webster, past president and communications chairman for the Kiwanis Club in Williamsburg. In its 17th year, the program takes place at the Walmart on E. Rochambeau Drive in Williamsburg.
"Without the help of the Daily Press/Ferguson Holiday Fund, we would be severely limited in the help we could provide at Christmas," Webster said. "It's approximately one-third of the money we raise at this time of year, which represents about 100 of the children we try to serve. We are tremendously grateful."
Pre-selected parents with children ages 12 or younger are allowed to spend $50 for each child. The parents can spend the money on toys, clothing or other specific personal items, Webster said.
The program also raises funds using volunteers to solicit small donations by shaking cans outside area businesses. The goal has been to help as many as 150 families or 300 or more children, and the extra support from the Holiday Fund helps extends the nonprofit's reach.
The Williamsburg group received its charter in 1976. The local group has 80 members, according to its website. Since 2002 the organization has taken 3,250 families shopping for nearly 6,000 kids, Webster said. The group's primary focus is to provide service to young children and youth.
Donations for this season's campaign are being accepted through January. To donate to the holiday fund, visit dailypress.com/holidayfund or call 757-247-4862 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
By mail: Checks to "PCFVA for Holiday Fund" can be mailed to the Daily Press-Ferguson Holiday Fund, 48 W. Queens Way, Hampton, VA 23669. In person: 703 Mariners Row, City Center, Newport News. By phone: 757-247-4862. Online: dailypress.com/holidayfund
Lisa Vernon Sparks, 757-247-4832, lvernonsparks@dailypress.com, on Twitter: @lvernonsparks


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An Old Building About to be Restored
Posted by Mark Washburn on Friday, October 25, 2013 at 10:11 AM By Mark Washburn / October 25, 2013 Comment
The iconic Capitol dome in Washington, DC, has been scheduled for restoration for some time now. 1,000 cracks in the dome, along with other structural issues, were identified as part of the project. Interestingly enough, no work has been performed on the dome since 1960. Construction will largely be completed at night so that visitors can continue to access the building during the day. Completion is estimated by early 2017.
About the U.S. Capitol Building
Located at the eastern end of the National Mall, the United States Capitol is the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government, including the Senate and House of Representatives. Similar to many of the other government buildings, the Capitol was constructed in 1800 in the neoclassical style with a white exterior and imposing columns.The interior comprises 540 rooms across different levels. Many Congressional offices are on the first floor with the chambers of the House of Representatives on the second floor and the Rotunda under the dome. The third floor is open to visitors who want to see Congressional sessions in action. Other offices and machinery rooms are housed on the fourth floor. Along with the building itself, the grounds include six additional office buildings, three Library of Congress buildings and more than 100 varieties of trees and bushes. The Capitol is home to the U.S. Botanic Garden which is the oldest in the country with thousands of species of flowers.
A tour of the U.S. Capitol building is a necessity if you're new to the area. Tours are free, but you will need a ticket. Tickets are available from 8:45am to 3:30pm Monday through Saturday and tours can be booked online as well. Tickets are limited and given out on a first-come, first-serve basis daily.
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Clenching or grinding of teeth can tighten the jaw muscles leading to a stressed TMJ.
Any trauma or disease can damage the joint in a direct way or by causing a tear or stretch in the muscle or ligaments. The cartilage disk present within the joint (that provides a cushioning effect while jaw functioning) can slide from its original place.
The cause can be any of those mentioned above but the result remains the same irrespective of the nature of the cause and that includes a malaligned bite, clicking, popping or grating sound during mouth opening or difficulty in opening the mouth wide.
How to know if I have A TMJ Disorder?
Just go through the list of the questions listed below. The more number of 'yes' you have, the more are the chances for you to have TMJ disorder.
Do you find your mouth sore or muscles stiff when you get up from sleep?
Are you suffering from headaches or neck aches every now and then? Have you observed an increase in pain while clenching teeth?
Does your pain increase during stress?
Do you hear some funny sounds like clicking or popping or grating when you open your mouth?
Does mouth opening become difficult during yawning or eating?
Did you undergo any previous trauma to your neck, jaws or head?
Do you have arthritis or any other joint-related disease?
Do you find your teeth (two or more) not touching each other while biting?
Are you finding it difficult to bite or tear food with your front teeth?
Do you have sensitive, loose or worn teeth?
The earlier you are able to make out that you have TMJ disorder, the earlier and better will be the management.
For the improvement of jaw function, our surgeons have various treatment options based on a thorough evaluation of the patient condition. After the diagnosis of the TMJ disorder the treatment commences. Successful treatment relies on self-care along with professional help and care.
Maintain proper postureThe main aim during the initial phase is to reduce pain and muscle spasm. Therefore, painkillers, muscle relaxants or anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed. Injection of botox or steroids is done directly into the TMJ.Physical TherapySplint TherapyWhat About Surgery?
If your TMJ disorder has led to teeth alignment problems, treatments like bite adjustment (equilibration) or orthodontic treatment with or without jaw reconstruction, or restorative dental procedures have to be opted.
In this case, a splint (also called as a nightguard) is put on the upper or lower teeth so that they remain apart and the muscles remain relaxed thereby decreasing pain. There is variety of appliances used for various purposes. A nightguard is one that prevents clenching or grinding of teeth thereby reducing tension in jaw muscles at night. It also protects the surface of the joints and the cartilage. On the other hand, an anterior positioning appliance keeps your jaw to the fore. This way undue pressure on the jaws is relived and disk gets stimulated to undergo repositioning. It can be worn 24 hours a day to facilitate jaw healing.
A number of physical therapy procedures are used to treat TMJ disorders. At times, you may be referred to the suitable specialist or may be asked to do jaw exercises, go for electrical stimulation, posture guidance, ultrasound and biofeedback.


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Dec 15, 2020 - Energy & Environment
Study finds viable pathways to "net-zero" U.S. emissions by 2050
The gas-powered Valley Generating Station in the San Fernando Valley on March 10, 2017. Photo: David McNew/Getty Images
A major Princeton University-led analysis concludes there's a range of economically beneficial and technologically feasible options for reaching "net-zero" U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 — but big investments and supportive policies would need to begin now.
The big picture: President-elect Joe Biden has embedded that 2050 target in his plan, and a number of states and major corporations share that goal or similar ones. More broadly, net-zero emissions by midcentury is considered a global goal for avoiding some of the most damaging effects of climate change.
Why it matters: Setting top-line targets, which is very popular these days, is very different from actually creating viable ways to meet them.
The study offers highly granular analysis of the technologies and deployment pathways that could transform top-line targets to on-the-ground changes to the U.S. energy system in different regions.
How it works: The researchers modeled a range of pathways that involve varying levels of renewable power increases, building and vehicle electrification, bioenergy, carbon capture and storage, nuclear energy, enhanced carbon "land sinks" via better forest and farm practices, and more.
They conclude that all of the pathways result in net energy-sector employment increases and benefit public health by cutting air pollution.
Yes, but: None of this is easy at all. The study notes it would require unprecedented rates of deployment of a slew of technologies.
The analysis envisions $2.5 trillion in "additional capital investment into energy supply, industry, buildings, and vehicles over the next decade relative to business as usual."
However, the researchers find that "total annualized U.S. energy expenditures would increase by less than 3% over 2021-2030."
What's next: While the options ultimately involve a range of technology mixes, the study finds common near-term — and ambitious — "priority actions" between now and 2030 that would help regardless of the ultimate trajectory.
50 million electric vehicles on U.S. roads and several million public charging stations nationwide.
More than doubling the share of electric heat pumps in homes to reach around 23%, and tripling their use in commercial buildings.
Huge growth in wind and solar-generating capacity, accompanied by a roughly 60% expansion of high-voltage transmission capacity.
Begin building out a nationwide CO2 transportation and underground storage basins.
Investing in a suite of less mature technologies that could be significantly scaled up after 2030, such as CO2 capture in a range of industries, hydrogen and synthetic fuel production from clean power sources, next-wave bioenergy crops, direct air capture and more.
The bottom line: The 2050 target is achievable and affordable with "proactive policy and action," said Princeton University assistant professor Jesse Jenkins, a co-author of the study.
Jenkins said that in the 2020s alone, it would save tens of thousands of lives and create at least a half-million new jobs.
The study sees hundreds of thousands of premature deaths potentially being avoided over the next 30 years thanks to reductions in air pollution, including fine particulate matter.


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Q: Using JSObject in applet to communicate with browser In my applet, I want to comunicate with browser through
win = (JSObject) JSObject.getWindow(this);

This line is called in init() method of applet.
First time everything work's fine,  at the end of process page is reloaded and applet destroyed. But second time win object seems to be unavailable, in fact if i try to access it i obtain
java.lang.InterruptedException
at java.lang.Object.wait(Native Method)
at sun.plugin2.message.Queue.waitForMessage(Unknown Source)
at sun.plugin2.message.Pipe$2.run(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.deploy.util.Waiter$1.wait(Unknown Source)
at com.sun.deploy.util.Waiter.runAndWait(Unknown Source)
at sun.plugin2.message.Pipe.receive(Unknown Source)
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CiteHealth » Dialysis Centers » Massachusetts » Cities » P
Massachusetts Cities with Dialysis Centers and Clinics Starting with "P"
Palmer, MA
Palmer has 1 dialysis center. With a population of 12,497, the city has a single clinic for all residents.
Peabody has 1 dialysis center. With a population of 48,129, the city has a single clinic for all residents.
Pittsfield has 1 dialysis center. With a population of 45,793, the city has a single clinic for all residents.
Plymouth has 1 dialysis center. With a population of 51,701, the city has a single clinic for all residents.


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THE AMCO TRUCK FLEET TAKES SOLAR TECHNOLOGY ON THE ROAD - 1 day ago
Post Brexit Uncertainty Over Workforce Leaving Business Stranded, Says FTA.
The Freight Transport Association, which represents more than 17,000 businesses across the UK logistics sector, is urging government to act on the findings of today's Home Affairs Committee report on migration, to ensure that UK business can continue to operate at full staffing levels after the UK leaves the EU.
The logistics sector, which represents 11% of the British economy's GVA, relies heavily on EU workers, with 14% of HGV drivers and 25% of warehouse staff coming from other EU countries. And as James Hookham, Deputy Chief Executive of FTA states, the Committee is right to raise concerns over the lack of guidance given to business over the future rights of these trained logistics staff:
"Up to now, the political emphasis on Brexit has focused on trade and borders, while sidelining future immigration policy for a later date," he says. "EU workers represent more than 12% of the UK's logistics workforce, yet this lack of clarity on their future status has left their employers in limbo, not knowing whether they will be able to continue employing them under their current contracts after Brexit. An employee's right to work in the UK is a pre-condition of most employment contracts.
"The Migration Advisory Committee is due to publish its findings over the future of EU workers currently in the UK in the autumn, but this is too late for businesses which are already planning for 2019 and beyond. A clear and informed debate about the various policy options available needs to start now about future access to non-UK workers, so that employers can have clarity on the scale of their recruitment needs."
While permanent EU workers form a significant proportion of the workforce for logistics businesses across the sector, there is a particular need for the continued availability of seasonal workers to support fluctuations in trading requirements. As Hookham continues:
"Around a quarter of warehouse operators tell us that EU workers make up 75% or more of their agency staff, so if these people cannot be employed in the UK after Brexit, their absence would pose a real threat to the supply chain, particularly for the e-commerce sector and other businesses relying on daily deliveries. These businesses are currently living on a knife-edge of uncertainty about the future: when will employers be able to write to their employees who hold non-UK EU citizenship and confirm their employment status after Brexit?"
The skills gap which the loss of these EU workers could leave in the UK's supply chain is made even starker by the fact that there are already significant skills shortages across the sector, with more than 52,000 vacancies for HGV drivers nationwide. And as Hookham says, the time is running out if the logistics sector, and others which rely on European workers, is to ensure a seamless transition to a post-Brexit world:
"The decision to commission the Migration Advisory Committee to look into the role of EU workers in the UK took over a year to make, which means the whole process of confirming the options for business has already been delayed. Now is the time for swift action from government, to provide clarity for the workforce and their employers, and ensure that Britain can keep trading efficiently in a post-Brexit world."
Efficient logistics is vital to keep Britain trading, directly having an impact on more than seven million people employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK PLC. A champion and challenger, FTA speaks to government with one voice on behalf of the whole sector, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers.
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Movie Review – Blood Father (2016)
October 5, 2016 by Amie Cranswick Leave a Comment
Blood Father, 2016.
Directed by Jean-Francois Richet.
Starring Mel Gibson, Erin Moriarty, Diego Luna, Michael Parks and William H. Macy.
After her drug kingpin boyfriend frames her for stealing a fortune in cartel cash, 18 year old Lydia goes on the run, with only one ally in this whole wide world: her perennial screw-up of a dad, John Link, who's been a drunk, a drug addict, a motorcycle outlaw, and a convict in his time, and now is determined to keep his little girl from harm and, for once in his life, do the right thing…
Unless you've lived under a rock for the past ten years, then it may have caught your attention that Mel Gibson has had his fair share of unfortunate headlines. He's been in trouble with the law, has been accused of anti-Semitism and domestic abuse, and probably everything in between, and let's face it, the evidence against him was pretty damning. So it went without saying that the one time box-office titan, became box office poison.
Whether you liked Gibson or not, or have been thoroughly put off him in recent times, what can't be denied is that he is a fine actor. Troubled certainly, and no small part is played by problems with alcohol. As such Gibson's career has taken a slide that is, as far as box office appeal, unlikely to ever recover. Not only does he have those headlines to contend with, but also father time too. In recent years Gibson has appeared in a number of enjoyable films, giving some of his best performances in years. Despite the problems and all the box office appeal of Saddam Hussein were he to miraculously resurrect himself as a comedy star, producers and directors have still taken a punt on Gibson based on his talent, even at the possible detriment of their films financial performance.
So Blood Father marks the latest Gibson outing. This time director Jean-Francois Richet is given the task of working with a star, who whilst immensely talented, is possibly going to alienate many of the wider audience. Blood Father is sort of along the Taken vein. The older everyman going out of his way to take down the bad guys to rescue his daughter. These roles were normally reserved for the likes of Steven Seagal in the 90's, but since Taken, have been given to better actors to try and ground the picture with a little more humility among the punching.
Watching Blood Father was somewhat tragic for me. I grew up watching Lethal Weapon and Mad Max (and each subsequent sequel). Gibson was an idol. He could dip his toe into a variety of genres, and then offer a little complexity to his action roles (in accordance with being convincing as a badass). So his fall from grace was disappointing. What is tragic though is that it was all entirely self-inflicted, and a film like Blood Father comes along and it rocks the critics, and it deserves a wide audience. It deserves to be a Taken, but instead it's more or less straight to video and under the radar. I'll say this too, I love Taken (the first) but Blood Father is aeons better in every way.
Based on Peter Craig's novel (and the screenplay was by he and Andrea Birloff) the film zings like vintage Shane Black. It's aggressive fiction at its finest and Gibson (playing a recovering alcoholic with a dark past) draws on his history and cathartically uses it to portray a complex character looking for redemption. Gibson's character Link is surprised when his teenage daughter (Erin Moriaty) reconnects with him after years apart. She's run afoul of drug dealers and has a price on her head. Link takes her and they go on the run together trying to stay ahead of the dealers, and a hired hitman giving chase. The plot is fairly standard, but this is a film about a man seeking to right the wrongs of a fractured father/daughter relationship. Gibson bares his soul here in what is possibly his finest performance. I mean he's fantastic in the film. There's so much soul in his performance. It's a performance that under different circumstances would rake in a bit of award recognition, but in Gibson's current Hollywood standing, it'll go by largely unnoticed and sadly unheralded.
The film is beautifully shot and the action opts for an effectively minimalist approach. Gibson throws himself into everything as he always has done. The support cast are very good. Erin Moriaty plays well with Gibson, she's interesting to watch. There's also typically fine support from William H Macy and the always brilliant Michael Parks.
In a year full of monstrously huge blockbusters, many of which offered fairly hollow thrills mostly reliant on CGI over characterisation, Blood Father on its comparatively meagre budget was one of the most enjoyable action films I've seen this year, with the best performance from the films star. For me this, like The Nice Guys (which I also loved) evoked 80's action films brilliantly. What it lacks in originality it makes up for with a central performance drenched in commitment. It's a man on his hands and knees begging for another shot. Whether there's any coming back from what he's done is another debate entirely, but regardless, it's an engrossing performance.
Flickering Myth Rating – Film: ★ ★ ★ ★ / Movie: ★ ★ ★ ★
Tom Jolliffe
Filed Under: Movies, Reviews, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: Blood Father, Diego Luna, Erin Moriarty, Jean-Francois Richet, Mel Gibson, Michael Parks, William H. Macy
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