Influence matters! I used to believe friends were more important than family.
Recent events have shifted my thinking.
The statement above is how our 14-year old daughter, Maddy, has started to understand the importance of influence and relationships. This year has been a big year for her. In response to this learning, a little while back Maddy wrote down her thoughts and perspective. This week Maddy shared these thoughts with me. I asked if it would be possible to publish her writing as the core elements are just as relevant for adults as they are for other 14 year olds and teens. Maddy was keen to share her ideas and hoped that other people and possibly, teenagers sharing similar experiences, may take something away from her comments and writing. We are very proud of Maddy and hope that this blog has the influence on others that it has had on us.
I have always loved my family dearly and they are a very important part of my life. However, upon reflection I realised that I was prioritising my friends, wanting to spend more time and money on and with them. I feel like I have an insight into relationships after a number of experiences this year. I have found that friends are there for you, people who make you happy and you form life long memories with.
But, one thing I have learnt is that people change and they come and go.
Friendships are still important for all the reasons listed, but family is more important. Family members are the ones who you also create memories with. In my case, they will never ever leave my side and who will love me no matter what. That is not always the case with every relationship.
I have come to realise that people come into your life for a reason. The real challenge is understanding why and what they have taught you? Family is the most important thing you will ever have so treasure them, don't leave them and don't lose them. Love your family wholeheartedly, otherwise one day you may look back and regret not making the most of the opportunity. Be a role model for your siblings. Spend that precious time with your parents. Put in the effort to build a strong relationship with both your Mum and Dad.
A teacher of mine once told me that trying to meet the expectations of others was the undoing of the world…of relationships, families, self-esteem and self-belief.
I interpreted her statement as a comment on the fact that a large portion of society are living based on the expectations and standards as set by other people. As I grow up, I am discovering who I am and learning that life should be lived how you want it to be, not how others say it should be.
Recently, this thought has crossed my mind many times. I agree with the comment but feel that these expectations are more often than not formed by the media. Whether it be the news or social media platforms, I strongly believe that the majority of the expectations we have of relationships, lifestyles, work, health and body image are influenced on what the media has shown.
Sure, the people we associate with and conversations help to influence our expectations, but the media are the foundation. They influence our expectations – almost like we are being told how our lives should be lived.
Recently I have begun to really take note of the world, of what's happening around me, peoples values, passions and the expectations of others.
Yes, before I knew what was happening in the world around me but not to the depth that I am understanding now. This has only happened recently however I have been able to realise that I am unconsciously becoming more aware. I am beginning to understand the position everyone has in society and the impact that people can have on others.
In my experiences in the last year involving friendships, school work and conversation I have come to understand the impact one choice, one word and one action can make. One text, a smile, an email, one question. I have seen and felt firsthand how people impact one another. It is interesting how a class discussion can be influenced by one question or opinion. Some of my relationships have changed through one word or lack thereof. I have been genuinely surprised by the impact words and people can have.
Have you ever considered the impact and influence you have on others?
It could be anyone – a relative, a friend or a teacher. After your next interaction with someone watch how they respond to certain words you say or even your body language. Take note of how they act afterwards. Do they smile more, laugh more, talk more?
In a recent class we discussed change in people. A point was made that the most significant time of change in someone's life is between the ages of 12 and 16 years old. We discussed the fact that people change and grow but you can't always see it. So, we identified different ways we can see change in others, other than physically. People may change who they hang out with, their passions and interests, how they display their emotions and their focuses. Some people start to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
This lesson was a turning point for me, when I realised it applied to me.
That I had changed…my friendships had shifted…my values and even the amount of time I now spend on social media. I have become more aware of what my strengths and weaknesses are and am working to improve my weaknesses and use my strengths in the best way possible.
Another time that I started to shift my thinking was after listening to Waleed Aly's speech about 'fear' on The Project. It really struck me and made me think about the world we are living in. It highlighted the need to understand different people's perspectives and points of view.
The main point I took away was that everyone has different opinions and perspectives.
We need to try to understand people's motivations to understand what they do and have done. It is not an excuse for the tragedies occurring on a daily basis. However, understanding where other people are coming from will help to bring peace and less outrage about every attack or disaster that has unfortunately become the norm.
The majority of people are reacting in fear and are scared. They want to be safe but there are so many unknowns. It often comes down to understanding one another and the influence we can have. I feel like this is how most relationships fall apart. When the perspective of the other person fails to be seen.
Another experience that I have learnt from is when I was asked who my inspiration is and who I look up to. My immediate response was my parents. It may sound cliche'd but my Mum and Dad really do inspire me. The relationships between my parents and I is quite strong and is continually developing. I have become aware of the amount of hard work and effort my parents put into maintaining a happy and healthy life for our family. Seeing how loyal and committed they are to the family is incredible and I truly admire them for that.
My parents are strong advocates of values.
Not only knowing your own but also being able to recognise others values and understanding how to work with them in the most effective way. Being a 14-year-old, there have been the down times in my relationships with my parents. I know at times I have not treated them with respect, but I know that my parents love me no matter what and they trust I will learn from these moments.
As well as values, my parents are also very much about trust. One of the best lessons I have learnt from my parents is that trust is earned and takes a lot of time and effort to build, however can be broken just like that. My dad told me about a metaphor of an oak tree. It takes hundreds of years to grow but can be cut down in minutes. Despite all the warnings from my parents, that is one thing I did learn the hard way but I am grateful that I now more fully understand the importance of trust.
My main points are that we need to realise and understand our impact on others. People should think about how what they are doing, saying or typing will impact others. The need to consider your influence on relationships, both previous and current and learn from them is important.
You need to evaluate who you trust and how you have built trust?
Who has broken your trust and have you ever broken someone's trust?
Consider how people change and how you influence?
Have you changed? Have your friends changed?
What about your other relationships?
It is important to contemplate your own values, strengths and weaknesses and how they will help you. To think before reacting, consider the other person's perspective and motivations for the choice they have made.
Most importantly, we can all learn from everything that happens; every event; every mistake; and every achievement. These things define you, they add another piece to the puzzle that is you.
The ability to influence is integral to effective leadership and strong relationships. As is developing trust. I often write and discuss the importance of building strong and meaningful connections at home and in the workplace. Some people interpret this as needing to become good friends and share time out of the work with others, which is not really the point. Relationships and leadership are more than that. In part, it is the ability to reflect on what is happening, honest assessment and the emotional intelligence to understand perspectives and react accordingly.
Some of these traits are innate. A few can be learned or enhanced. Either way, the first step is acknowledgment. Developing yourself and learning about leadership can be learned at any age. Seeking deeper understanding and the impact you can and do have on others provides an excellent platform for self-acceptance, influence and leading people.
What have you learned about yourself and your relationships recently?
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Thanks Maddy for having the courage and insight to write this. You are maturing rapidly – and even showing some literacy skills!
What a thought provoking piece. Well written, insightful and challenging.
A nice reminder that at age 14, 44 or 64, pearls of wisdom can come from anyone, no matter what age, position, race or gender.
Steve, if I have a fraction of your parenting skills I will be doing well!


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Each day i see a bit more clearly that our marriage is the most important relationship in which I can be working out my Faith.
If my Lord has promised it or he has commanded it there is no more important place for me to practice it than in my relationship with Tim.
Our computer is locked up, word on the street is that the new daddy is bringing his little family out tonight to give it some attention. Good news for two reasons, 1. The computer may feel better by tomorrow, 2. Our Finley will be bringing her new little Beau to visit Nama and Pappa's for the very first time !! Bad news… I am blogging on the ipad, not effective, barely functional …be kind please.
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A very helpful look at adoption costs by our son Travis.
The most difficult part of the adoption journey for me has been thinking about how to fund it. Adoption can be very expensive. Grappling with the reality of "How are we ever going to afford this?" is simply not a lot of fun.
When Melissa and I started to recognize that we were being called to adoption, one of the first questions I started asking was "Will we be able to afford it?". This is a common question for many who are starting the process of looking into adoption. When your heart is called to adoption, you don't want anything to stand in the way. For many, funding the adoption is the first and seemingly largest roadblock that they see standing in the way of a beautiful addition to their family.
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We could not be prouder of his honesty and vulnerability.
If you have been reading Melissa's recent posts about the status of our adoption then you know that we are currently in season of learning patience and waiting on God's timing. We have completed our home study and been officially, finally, totally and legally approved for adoption.
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Q: Get data using same parameter with different values in sql I need to show multiple record tables using same parameter suppose some ID.
Data has been differ as per that parameter values which is different for all.

A: I could not understand your requirement. But you can query sys.columns for column names to find the tables which have the same column
select
    OBJECT_NAME(object_id) as table_name,
    name as column_name
from sys.columns
where
    name like N'%id%'

For passsing a list of IDs into a stored procedure, most recent method is using Table Valued Parameters aka TVP
Following is an example for using TVP in SQL Server
First you need to create the type in database. Then you populate the variable of the table type with data. You have to do these in the front end. Then you pass this parameter to your stored procedure
I used databases view for sample, you can use your table and ID column instead
create type IDTableType as table
(
    Id int
);
go

create procedure ReadData (
    @IdList IDTableType readonly
)
as
    select *
    from sys.databases as d
    inner join @IdList as p
        on d.database_id = p.id
go

declare @IDs as IDTableType
insert into @IDs values (1),(5),(3)
exec ReadData @IDs

But maybe the most common usage is with string parameter which is concatenated form of IDs
This time you need a SQL split string function to split input parameter into ID list. You can use the referred sample or use one of the custom split functions on the web. If you are using SQL Server 2016 or later, you can use string_split function, too
create procedure ReadData2 (
    @IdList varchar(max)
)
as
    select *
    from sys.databases as d
    inner join dbo.split(@IdList,0,0) as s
    on d.database_id = s.val
go

declare @IDs as varchar(max) = '1,3,5,6'
exec ReadData2 @IDs

A: First thing i make fun in sql:
USE [ZAB_HCTMS]
GO
/****** Object:  UserDefinedFunction [dbo].[LCNos]    Script Date: 1/8/2019 1:09:54 PM ******/
SET ANSI_NULLS ON
GO
SET QUOTED_IDENTIFIER ON
GO

/****** Object:  UserDefinedTableType [dbo].[oldTVP_ConsignmentNoteLineItems]    Script Date: 1/7/2019 1:00:53 PM ******/

ALTER FUNCTION [dbo].[LCNos]
(
      @LCNo NVARCHAR(MAX),
      @Comma CHAR(1)
)
RETURNS @Output TABLE (
      ID NVARCHAR(1000)
)
AS
BEGIN
      DECLARE @StartIndex INT, @EndIndex INT

      SET @StartIndex = 1
      IF SUBSTRING(@LCNo, LEN(@LCNo) - 1, LEN(@LCNo)) <> @Comma
      BEGIN
            SET @LCNo = @LCNo + @Comma
      END

      WHILE CHARINDEX(@Comma, @LCNo) > 0
      BEGIN
            SET @EndIndex = CHARINDEX(@Comma, @LCNo)

            INSERT INTO @Output(ID)
            SELECT SUBSTRING(@LCNo, @StartIndex, @EndIndex - 1)

            SET @LCNo = SUBSTRING(@LCNo, @EndIndex + 1, LEN(@LCNo))
      END

      RETURN
END

then sp for this:
-- EXEC GetLCsDetails '2188,2196,2201'

alter PROCEDURE GetLCsDetails
      @LCNos VARCHAR(100)
AS
BEGIN
      SELECT lr.*, lr.PayBalance 'TotalPayBalance', s.Name 'SuppName',
      cb.AdvancePayment, s.[Address] 'Address',
      s.PinCode, pod.SupplierBillNo

      FROM LorryChallans lr

      left join ConsignmentBookings cb on lr.ConsignmentBookingID =
      cb.ConsignmentBookingID
      left join Suppliers s on cb.VehicleSupplierID = s.SupplierID
      left join POD pod on lr.ConsignmentBookingID = pod.ConsignmentBookingID

      WHERE

      lr.LorryChallanNumber
      IN( SELECT CAST(ID AS INTEGER) FROM dbo.LCNos(@LCNos, ',') )

END

and finally passing string comma separated ids from jquery:
    function chk()
    {
        $('.Checkbox:checked').map(function () {
            return $(this).attr('data-lcno');
        }).get().join(',')
    }

data-lcno is data attribute to checkboxlist.

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[Exod 40:16-21, 34-38 and Matt 13:47-53]
"The Kingdom of heaven is like a new thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind. When it is full they haul it ashore and sit down to put what is good into buckets. What is bad they throw away. Thus it will be at the end of the age." [Matthew]
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My hometown in Louisiana is in the middle of one of the best bass fishing areas in the USA. My dad was an ardent weekend fisherman (and sometimes, after his retirement, on weekdays too). Someone once gave him a plaque with what is known as "The Fisherman's Prayer" which he kept on the wall beside his bed. It was quoted at his funeral: "...When in the Lord's great landing net and peacefully asleep, that in his mercy I be judged big enough to keep." Jesus' image of the net and the catch and the sorting-out would have been very familiar to his audience in Galilee. His first disciples were fishermen from the area around the Sea of Galilee, especially Capernaum.
The Gospel According to Matthew has given us the image of the wheat and the weeds, and now the image of the landing net and the sorting-out of the fish. Later on we will have the dramatic vision of the Final Judgment. We are accountable to God for our lives. If we are honest, there will be times when we may be more like a weed than like the wheat. There are times when we may not be "big enough to keep." Sometimes we may look more like a goat than a sheep (Matt. 25:31-45). The idea is to try to be, as much as we can, like wheat and big fish and sheep. If we do, we won't have to fear a bad outcome. What is certain is that there will be an outcome! AMEN


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Associate Director of Concordia and Chorale
Erika McCauley is founder and artistic director of Cantus Youth Choirs, a nonprofit community choir program for Idaho's Treasure Valley youth. She is a talented individual with an unrivaled passion for working with young people. Mrs. McCauley taught in the Salem-Keizer …
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Truskavna je malá vesnice, část obce Kokořín v okrese Mělník. Nachází se asi 1 km na severozápad od Kokořína. Je zde evidováno 21 adres. Trvale zde žije 10 obyvatel.

Truskavna je také název katastrálního území o rozloze 1,35 km².

Historie
První písemná zmínka o vesnici pochází z roku 1379.

Památky
 Přírodní památka Stráně Truskavenského dolu v katastrálním území obce
 Skalní obydlí
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Vesnice v okrese Mělník
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With the end of any year, many people like to reflect on what has occurred and what may be ahead.
A great boutique hotel we enjoy is The Pillars in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Their Owner sent out the typical year end greeting and thank you for your patronage email. But, also citing the idea of people taking this time of year to examine life, he sent along a little gift. It was a YouTube video of the famous Rudyard Kipling poem, "If".
You all know this short but powerful poem about hard work and dedication as the keys to success. But it is also a poem about how to deal with people and yourself, at times, in our complex world of relationships. Kipling's words are as true today as when written a 100 years ago.
This particular poem also has special meaning in my family. I carried a paper version with me for a decade and then gave it to my son, Mike. Mike has now passed it onto to my grandson. And although the original words were written from father to son, its meaning applies to everyone. I sent a copy of the email to a couple friends who were dealing with work/life transitions and they really enjoyed it.
So take a moment at this time of year to reflect. Maybe read a favorite poem or quote of your own.
A favorite writer of mine, Steve Rushin is back with Sports Illustrated. In his year end column dated 12/30/13, he covered a favorite theme of mine. He called the article, In Closing, and his message was "It's not how you start but how you finish". He used both sports analogies like Auburn beating undefeated Alabama on a miracle last play and even Arthur Miller's play, Death of a Salesman.
The way I discuss this concept, especially with young people, is to say that the beginning of anything, and even the middle, is not as important as the end. This can apply to a new work assignment, a new major project or even a crisis. When my former firm, USG Corporation, went through its first financial crisis, we spent three and a half years on the brink of bankruptcy. Most of that time was terrible, for me as CFO, for our crisis team, and the rest of our employees, vendors and stakeholders. At the end, we successfully negotiated a settlement with all our debtors which turned out very well for all concerned.
This also applies to your personal life. A new relationship or even a marriage may start off great but how does it end? A health issue may come as a major shock but with today's technology can often end much better than expected in the past.
2013 was a tough year for many of our family and friends. Financial or health issues or both. But now that we are at the end of the year, let's look forward to 2014 as a new beginning and hopefully one that ends a lot better.
So from the Business Zoo, the wish of a wonderful 2014 and a bunch of great endings for all of you!
Excellent post for the last day of the year!
The poem's stanza about regarding Triumph and Disaster with the same calm spirit is written on the wall where where the Wimbledon Championships are held.
The ending is often not evident until long after the dust settles.
Happy New Year Brad to you and those you love! New beginnings are always good, but there is something wonderful about the continuity of old dear friends and family. I look forward to your postings and perspective on different topics. It is always good to get a new perspective on life on those things pertaining to it. Life is a continual journey, and I intend to learn from it! Thanks for being a part of my experience!


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- (1) AMFEC s/s electric dual shaft paddle blender, model 510, 60" L. x 37" W. x 34" D.
- (1) s/s electric dual shaft vacuum tilt paddle blender, (Located In Brampton).
- extensive s/s product conveyor systems, including floor, inclined, & elevated belt conveyors c/w VAN DER GRAAF s/s built-in drum motors.
- (2) MOYNO 20 h.p. s/s product transfer pump systems.
- (3) WAINBEE central hydraulic systems, 100 h.p., etc.
- (1) RAPIDPAK s/s servo- driven rollstock thermo-former vacuum packaging machine, model RP-55, c/w ALLEN-BRADLEY PanelView 1250 touchscreen controls, Zipper Pack capability, flexible or rigid film, 3A Sanitary, (2010).
- (1) DRAKE launcher-style high speed s/s wiener loading system, model LS-1400, c/w ALLEN-BRADLEY PanelView Plus 1000 touchscreen controls, & conveyors, 14 mm. to 32 mm. diameter, 3-1/8" to 8-3/4" length, AMI Sanitary, (2010).
- (1) CFS BUEHL 2-lane s/s rollstock vacuum skin pack tray sealing and lidding machine, model TwinStar, (2009), (Located in Brantford).
- (1) MULTIVAC Cryovac Darfresh s/s rollstock vacuum skin pack tray sealing machine, model T570 CD, c/w touchscreen controls, (2007), (Located In Brampton).
- (1) MULTIVAC s/s rollstock vacuum skin pack tray sealing machine, model T300, c/w touchscreen controls, (2012), (Located In Calgary, Alberta).
- (2) MULTIVAC rollstock thermo-former vacuum packaging machines, model 5200.
- (2) MULTIVAC rollstock thermo-former vacuum packaging machines, model R7000.
- (1) CRYOVAC rotary vacuum packaging machine, model 8300B-12.
- (1) PLANET s/s wiener loading system, model SP3 c/w ALLEN-BRADLEY PanelView 550 controls & conveyors, (2006).
- (1) PLANET s/s wiener loading system, model 1250 c/w E1032 controls & conveyors.
- (1) ILAPAK s/s horizontal flow wrapper, model CARRERA 1000 PC R, (Located In Brampton).
- (1) ULMA stretch film tray over-wrapper, model Super Chik, (Located In Brampton).
- (1) SHANKLIN s/s shrink tunnel, model T62SS, (Located In Brampton).
- (2) CONSOLIDATED TECH. s/s auto. plastic tray film sleevers, model UC-120, (Located In Brampton).
- (1) LOVESHAW Padlocker trayformer, model 6.TSF, (2007), (Located In Brampton).
- (3) PSION TEKLOGIX handheld label scanners, model 7535.
- (1) MARKEM laser coder model ES400, c/w FUMEX extractor, (Located In Brampton).
- TRI-MACH EVER-KLEEN belt conveyor systems.
- LOMA s/s conveyor metal detectors, model IQ2.
- FORTRESS s/s conveyor metal detectors, model Phantom.
- BELCOR s/s case tapers, model BEL250SS.
- IMAJE ink jet coders.
- DATAMAX label printers c/w CARLISLE touchscreen terminals.
- s/s product & carton conveyors, etc.
- (6) HITEC s/s stuffing-linking-hanging systems, model M-3C.
- (2) REISER COMVAIR s/s emulsifiers.
- (1) AMFEC s/s continuous vacuumizer-stuffer, model 210.
- (1) HANDTMANN s/s vacuum stuffer model VF20.
- (2) HANDTMANN s/s vacuum stuffers, models VF100B, & VF20-300, (Located In Brampton).
- (2) MINCEMASTER s/s emulsifiers, 75 h.p.
- (4) s/s product receiving hoppers, c/w pneumatic gate valves, (1) 6600 kg. and (3) 3250 kg.
- (4) FORTRESS s/s pipeline metal detectors, model Phantom.
- (4) APV CREPACO s/s rotary P.D. pumps, model R4RI, A3 Sanitary.
- (9) TOWNSEND s/s link peelers, model 2600.
- (2) s/s peeling conveyors, & accessory peeling equipment, etc.
- (1) CFS BUEHL 2-lane s/s rollstock vacuum skin pack tray sealing and lidding system, model TwinStar c/w waterfall InlineLoader, vacuum pumps, touchscreen controls, & die change trolley, etc., (2009).
- (1) SERPACK auto. tray de-nester, model HY800V, (2009).
- (1) DEL PACKAGING s/s auto. tray lidder, c/w lid accumulation conveyor.
- auxiliary conveyors, & equipment, etc.
- (1) FORMAX s/s high speed slicing system, model FX180, c/w auto. load & continuous feed.
- (1) MULTIVAC rollstock thermo-former vacuum packaging machine, model R7000MC.
- (1) SWF case erector, model Tray-Matic.
- s/s belt conveyors, etc.
- was hot filling ready-to-eat soup mixes, into microwaveable plastic soup cups w/ foam insulated label.
- 300 mL. (12 oz.) cups, & 650 mL. (24 oz.) cups.
- (1) PACK LINE s/s 6-head auto. filler & sealer, model PXM-6, (2006).
- (1) KRONES s/s auto. wrap-around labeller, model Contiroll 745-600-10, (2006).
- (2) OAL s/s hot air shrink tunnels.
- CARLETON container inverters, etc.
- (1) FEMC s/s family-meal plastic tray conveyor filling line c/w inline plastic tray de-nester, film tray heat sealer, Allen -Bradley PanelView-600 control, etc., (2007).
- (1) CONSOLIDATED TECH. s/s auto. plastic tray film sleever, model UC-120.
- (3) BRIDGE s/s hyd. buggie tilt lifts, model TLT1, etc.
- (1) MULTIVAC Cryovac Darfresh s/s rollstock vacuum skin pack tray sealing machine, model T570 CD, c/w touchscreen controls, (2007).
- (1) FEMC s/s single-meal plastic tray conveyor filling line, c/w Allen-Bradley controls, (2007).
- (3) FEMC s/s volumetric slide plate fillers, (2007).
- (1) OHLSON s/s vibratory portioning scale, model GM2-PIV-SS, (2007).
- (1) FEMC s/s volumetric sauce depositor, c/w Allen-Bradley control, (2007).
- (1) MURZAN s/s sauce drum unloading system, model DUS-10M, air operated, etc.
- (1) FEMC s/s plastic bowl conveyor filling line, (2008).
- (2) MINNESOTA AUTOMATION s/s bowl de-nesters, (2008).
- (1) CONSOLIDATED TECH. s/s auto. plastic bowl film sleever, model UC120S, etc.
- (1) BLENTECH s/s steam-injected continuous screw-type rice & pasta cooker, model CS-3016-S, c/w Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus -600 control, water shower chiller, & vib. conveyor loader, etc., (2007), (Located In Brampton).
- (2) KSI 6-zone s/s gas-fired continuous smokehouses, model CG-4755, c/w s/s chain and rail conveyor system, hangers and sticks, tunnel stick washer, water shower, brine chill, liquid smoke, CIP, ALLEN-BRADLEY VersaView 1750M touchscreen controls, & Control Logix RS5000 software, etc.
- (1) MEPSCO s/s pickle injector, model BI-244, etc.
- (1) STEIN s/s all-purpose batter applicator, model APB40, (Located In Brampton).
- (1) FORMAX patty forming machine, model F-26, (Located In Brampton).
- (2) FORMAX patty forming machines, model F-19, (Located In Brampton).
- (1) VEMAG s/s water wheel volumetric flow divider, (Located In Brampton).
- (1) ADMIX ROTOSOLVER high shear portable mixer, (Located In Brampton).
- (1) DELFORD s/s Converger conveyor, (Located In Brampton).
- (1) RMF s/s patty stacker, model PS5, (Located In Brampton), etc.
- (1) QUICKDRAFT casing collection system, c/w s/s air/material separator receiver w/support structure, etc.
- ITEC s/s hand and boot turnstile sanitizing stations, & s/s touchless handwash basins.
- (6) s/s pickling tanks, 168" x 80" x 50" deep c/w s/s centrifugal pumps.
- (1) CIP (clean-in-place) system, c/w AMPCO 20 h.p. pump.
- (1) SCOTSMAN ice flaker, model 101E-1-25S.
- freon system refrigeration compressors, incl. SABROE systems, etc.
- (6) rapid roll up walk-in cooler doors.
- (1) CPC refrigerant leak detection system, model IRLDSII.
- FORTRESS s/s conveyor, & pipeline metal detectors, model Phantom.
- (2) VIATEC fiberglass liquid smoke tanks, 7,675 gals.
- (2) poly brine tanks, 300 gals.
- s/s digital bench & floor platform scales.
- s/s hydraulic bin dumpers.
- s/s hydraulic lift platforms.
- s/s buggies, totes, & vats.
- s/s trucks & racks.
- s/s operator platforms, mezzanines, & stairs.
- s/s worktables & cabinets.
- s/s pumps & s/s piping, etc.
- maintenance shop equipment, etc.
- large quantities of spare parts, stores, and supplies, etc. including: machine specific replacement parts, general mechanical & electrical parts & supplies, etc., etc.
- stores department shelving, etc.
- (1) DUPONT Qualicon BAX System PCR analyzer, model QTC-1200.
- (2) DUPONT Qualicon BAX System dry block heaters.
- (1) FISHER SCIENTIFIC low temperature incubator.
- (1) HOBART bench grinder, model 4612.
- assorted lab balances, apparatus, furnishings, & smallwares, etc. .
- (10) RAYMOND electric pallet lift trucks, 6,000 lb. cap., model 111TM-F60L, & model 8300.
- (1) ORION pallet wrapper.
- (1) FREIGHTLINER van truck, model FL70.
- (1) FREUHAUF tandem aluminum trailer.
- REDIRACK pallet racking, etc.
- large quantity of office furniture & equipment, lockers & staff support equipment, etc.


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Aunt Claudette, just one of the many faces of Libbie Higgins.
Carla was pissed. Some gal working the counter at the McDonald's on Dorsett Road was giving her lip. Carla didn't want lip, she wanted a McRib sandwich, along with a second McRib for the promotional price of one dollar.
And now this "Charlene" was saying she looked like a person who didn't need the extra McRib?
"McScuse me, bitch?" Carla raged, recounting the interaction as she filmed herself from the McDonald's parking lot. A large woman in a purple Minnie Mouse T-shirt, Carla's hairstyle was an ill-advised combination of mullet and bouffant that appeared to have been blow-dried by a jet engine. She spoke with a clipped Missouri drawl. She held her phone in one hand and a lit cigarette in the other.
The video, "Woman Rages Over Extra McRib," went viral almost immediately, though many didn't immediately realize that "Carla" was in fact a character dreamed up by Maryland Heights comedian Libbie Higgins. Millions watched and shared the clip, gleefully quoting her indignant demands that viewers find Charlene and "tell her Carla sent ya, and then you throat-punch her or punch her in the cooter!"
Higgins' character work has made her one of the most sought-after comics in the region. Since "Carla" visited McDonald's in November 2015, Higgins has developed the persona in videos uploaded to her YouTube channel, racking up hundreds of thousands more views.
Her path to comedy notoriety didn't begin in a club, though she's now a regular at comedy shows around St. Louis. A special education teacher, Higgins got her start in 2007 by video-blogging and trolling, creating characters and scenes simply to generate laughs online.
That's how Higgins became "Aunt Claudette," a church lady who wears a bedazzled neck brace and lusts after Donnie Wahlberg and the New Kids on the Block. Acting as an on-the-scene reporter, Aunt Claudette has also exposed Target's lack of plus-size clothing, claimed to be Justin Bieber's aunt and even waved a floppy purple "dilder" at Larry Flynt during the Hustler publisher's visit to St. Louis.
Higgins' devotion to her roles has taken her far beyond YouTube, and her love for New Kids on the Block hasn't gone unnoticed. She's been featured on the TV show Rock the Boat, which chronicles the band's performances on a cruise ship. At a recent NKOTB concert, she was invited to introduce the group — as Aunt Claudette — before thousands of screaming fans.
Already an accomplished viral hitmaker, Higgins seems to be barely scratching the surface of her comedy chops. For this funny lady, the sky is the McLimit.
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Psychological Operations
Majority Feel 9/11 Story Might be Wrong In Important Respects
Reinvestigate911.org
For more info or interviews please call Ian Henshall on 01273 326862 or 079469 39217 Today Ian was on LBC 8.30am, this evening scheduled on Talksport 11.30pm
A new opinion poll shows surprisingly high levels of doubt in the UK over the official story of the 9/11 attacks. The poll, conducted by ICM on behalf of Reinvestigate911.org , found that more people agree than disagree that the official account of what happened on 9/11 might turn out to be wrong in important respects. Only 8% strongly agree that they have been told the full story of the 9/11 attacks.
Of those who expressed an opinion 37% agreed that rogue elements in the American intelligence services may have made a decision prior to 9/11 to allow a terrorist attack to take place. Richard Clarke, White House anti-terror co-ordinator at the time, said recently that the 9/11 attacks could have been foiled but for an explicit agreement within the CIA to withhold vital information from him and the FBI. Clarke says he cannot explain this behaviour. At the time the CIA were prohibited by law from operating in the US.
The results are mirrored by a HEC poll published today in France showing that 58% have doubts compared to 31% percent who accept the official story. Half suspect that US authorities deliberately allowed the attacks to take place while a third suspect they were implicated in the execution of 9/11.
Reinvestigate911.org is campaigning for a closer examination of unanswered questions they say remain on the table ten years later. They are holding a London conference on October 15 on what they call SCCADS, state and corporate crimes against democracy. Speakers will address issues from the David Kelly case to the rise to power of New Labour in the 1990s
Ian Henshall of Reinvestigate 9/11 says, "People remember the Iraq WMD fiasco which showed how wrong the official story can be, even on an important matter of war and peace".
"Richard Clarke knows more than anyone about this. It is no longer feasible to label all 9/11 sceptics as conspiracy theorists".
"It beggars belief that we are still in Afghanistan ten years later when the case for invasion was never properly made in the first place. If Bush had declared war on government incompetence instead of unleashing a bloodbath we would not be in the mess we are in now."
"We agree with Senator Max Cleland, who resigned from the 911 Commission and denounced it as a whitewash and a national disgrace. This is not the only issue. John Farmer a senior Commission official later wrote that they had determined there was a decision to lie to them by the Pentagon and considered bringing criminal charges. The report made no mention of this nor the mysterious anti-hijack exercise running at the time of the attacks. It also left out any reference to the collapse of WTC 7 which was not hit by a plane and fell symmetrically at freefall speed into its own footprint".
Levels of doubt in the UK poll were fairly even across social class and age, but higher in Scotland. High levels of don't know and neither agree or disagree indicate some respondents had not given the issue much thought. The figures show an even higher level of scepticism than the shock poll for the BBC released last week to coincide with the latest Conspiracy Files programme. Asked if they thought there was a wider conspiracy than Al Qaeda that included the American government, one in seven respondents and one in four young people said yes, with similar figures in a parallel poll the US.
For more details of ICM poll see their website. For French poll see http://www.reopen911.info
Clarke's comments can easily be found on the web, he repeated them to the BBC's Conspiracy Files screened this week but they failed to emphasise that his statement overturns a decade of bland reassurances from Washington, echoed uncritically in earlier editions of the controversial BBC series.
RI911 would like to see9/11 doubts fully addressed and say this requires an inquiry that is entirely independent of Washington and follows the evidence, not the preconceptions of political lobbies. Two possibilities they cite are an inquiry run by unimpeachable international figures under the auspices of the UN General Assembly, or a fully independent Commission with subpoena powers in the US along the lines proposed by Senator Mike Gravel. He is calling for voters in key states to mandate support for this at state level. he says his solution would be independent of the Federal government, widely seen as hopelessly beholden to the same interests that have gained so much from the 9/11 wars and which some suspect helped to orchestrate the 9/11 attacks.
Reinvestigate 9/11 wants to gather a broad coalition ranging from people sure the official story is entirely wrong to those who feel a new investigation is needed to reassure the doubters who make up large majorities in some countries.
Reinvestigate 911 say the 911 Commission was never independent. Commissioner Cleland called it a "whitewash" and a "national scandal" and resigned for reasons that went unreported at the time but have since been revealed in a series of books from Commissioners, Commission investigators and the New York Times special correspondent Phil Shenon. One key moment was the failure to dismiss the powerful Executive Director Phillip Zelikow, a friend and colleague of Condoleeza Rice, when it was discovered that he had made secret phone calls to the White House in defiance of undertakings given when he was appointed. Later the Commission failed to demand more time and resources when it found that, in the words of senior investigator John Farmer, there was a "decision to lie" to them by key officials in the Pentagon.
Similarly they failed to get to the bottom of the decision to paralyse the FBI, which Clarke has now confirmed but which was obvious to independent investigators ever since FBI officers at two different field offices blew the whistle in 2002. Instead they dismissed it as unexplained and briefed reporters it was due to mix-ups.
The Commission's inexperienced and unassertive chair Thomas Kean worked in the shadow of Zelikow whose academic background included a study of the creation of political myths. Kean replaced Henry Kissinger, the first choice of the Bush White House, after an outcry from the 9/11 families. It later emerged Kean, a minor Republican politician, was a long time business associate of the Bush family. Lee Hamilton, the Democrat vice chair, has been accused of presiding over an earlier coverup as the man in charge of Congress' Iran Contra Inquiry which exonerated President Reagan. Hamilton later confessed that he knew this was wrong but judged it bad politics to say so. Kean and Hamilton appointed Zelikow with little or no consultation with other Commissioners and gave him dictatorial powers over investigation teams who were not even allowed to communicate directly with Commissioners.
Nonetheless Kean seemed upset by much of what he heard and in an outburst said the 9/11 attacks "could and should have been prevented", a view that was dropped from the final report under intense pressure from Republican Commissioners and hawkish media commentators. Families campaigning for full disclose were angered, saying that 70% of their carefully prepared questions had been ignored.
The Commission made little attempt to investigate the CIA other than to record that they had relied for their long account of the alleged Al Qaeda plot on interrogations of alleged ringleader Khaled Sheikh Mohammed supplied by the CIA. KSM was held in Guantánamo Bay and interrogated under torture. The Commissioners were given no access to either KSM or his interrogators. Recently the then White House anti-terrorism chief Richard Clarke has stated that the CIA made a decision to withhold information from him and the FBI, and that had this not happened the 9/11 attacks could have been foiled, confirming Kean's unofficial view at the time. There is little evidence that the Commission made any serious attempt to get to the bottom of the CIA's activities in effectively protecting the 9/11 plot from detection, although two different teams of FBI officers were complaining loudly and publicly about the way in which their investigations were stymied.
Have groups like Reinvestigate 9/11 any chance of success? "We know we will never get a real inquiry from the sort of people in power in the NATO countries at present", says Henshall, "but I am old enough to remember other apparently lost causes like the liberation of Eastern Europe or the acquittal of the Birmingham Six in the UK after many years of false imprisonment. The world is changing fast. Key factors are the increasing penetration of alternative news sources on the internet and the waning power of the US which has been looted by the people who many suspect had a hand in the 9/11 attacks that made it all possible for them. Despite the silence in the mainstream media people are thinking for themselves as our poll shows. Few are happy with the shameless abandonment of long established rights, the ruinous wars that are quite obviously about the short term enrichment of an elite, and the rulers' ever increasing distance from the general population.
"Sooner or later the dam will break. The political class seem to have lost the ability to respond to reality in a rational way. It may be sooner than most people think."
ADVANCE NOTICE – LONDON CONFERENCE SATURDAY OCTOBER 15
Ten Years after 9/11 anger and doubts over the insultingly simplistic and factually challenged official 9/11 story are as great as ever. Moreover the doubts have spread to many citizens as we expect our opinion poll will show tomorrow. This includes campaigners who up to now have been wary of bringing up 9/11 issues, based on the smears and sneers from too many people in the corporate media who should know better.
From now on we seek to create a broad movement of campaigns who suffer from outright lies and ruthless censorship from the corporate media that many of us know only too well.
This is a fluid situation as we work out areas of common interest. Provsionsally the Conference title is
SCCADS: State and Corporate Crimes Against Democracy: How we can investigate them and how we can campaign to stop them. We will have a list of respected speakers on subjects including 9/11, 7/7, Kelly, Bilderberg, and the global elite, Political Corruption and the creation of New Labour and other SCADS.
The detailed schedule and full list of speakers is not confirmed but includes Professor Niels Harrit (featured in the BBC Conspiracy Files), Ian Henshall (RI911 co-ordinator and author of 911 The New Evidence), Robin Ramsey (Editor of Lobster) and many more. Please look out for full details sometime next week.
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I got a bit antsy Sunday afternoon. I usually like being at home because I rarely am, but for once, I was hankering to be outside — outside, but not in a mall, so on the spur of the moment, I went hiking at the Southern Ridges. Half the Southern Ridges, to be exact — from the Alexandra Arch to Marang Trail and ending in Vivo City.
While everyone is taking a collective breath before doing whatever it is they'll be doing for Singapore's birthday today, I'm just enjoying that this day affords me to stay in bed longer and indulge in some avocado toast and avocado with cream and honey — and Ender's Game.
Happy birthday, Singapore! Live long and prosper!
1. Toast the bread. If you don't have a toaster, heat up a frying pan and toast it there.
2. Rub a peeled garlic clove on your toast.
3. Spread avocado on toast.
5. Spray/brush olive oil on top.
If you have more avocados, scoop some into a bowl, add cream and sugar or honey aaand your day is complete.
I've written somewhere on this blog that I loved both Before Sunrise and Before Sunset. The final movie in the trilogy, Before Midnight, opened about a week or so ago in Singapore and damn if Richard Linklater (director), Julie Delpy (who plays Celine and shares screenwriting credits) and Ethan Hawke (who plays Jesse and shares screenwriting credits) did not deliver!
I'm on voluntary house arrest because of the haze outside. Polluntant Standards Index (PSI) as of an hour ago was 263. A PSI reading of 101-200 means the air is unhealthy while a reading of 201-300 is very unhealthy. Anything above that is hazardous. That reading is actually good news because the PSI went down from yesterday. There was a sense of mild panic in the air yesterday (aside from the pervasive burnt wood smell), when the PSI reading reached upwards of 400! People went about trying to buy the right masks, and of course, it was sold out, with rumors floating around that they were selling 10 (or more) times the usual price, if you could find one.
Took some vids during our visit to the Singapore Zoo, but couldn't upload them here. To view them, go to my tumblog… And all this interconnectedness is making me feel like Ouroboros, eating his tale in an eternal cycle!
Nothing spells summer than a fluorescent lime-with-cream-filling popsicle!
The Singapore Zoo is a must-see so whenever friends and family come over to visit and ask recommendations from me about where to go, I always mention the zoo. Last month, friends came over to visit and I accompanied them for a day at the zoo. Even though it can get tiring because the Singapore Zoo is huge — it's 26 hectares (that's a lot of walking!) — and walking around in the heat is no picnic, I like exploring the zoo during the day. It allows for more interaction with the animals. The Night Safari is a must-do as well. My advice: If you have time, the kids are with you and everyone is fit enough to walk around, then go spend the day in the zoo. It's worth it.
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If you've ever seen a fire engine responding to a call, you may have wondered what it's like to fight a fire or be an active member supporting your community. Maybe you've come upon a an emergnecy incident and wondered if there was a way you could help. You could just be looking for a way to give back to your neighbors, and join an orgainzation with strong friendships forged through community service. If any of that sounds like you, read on.
People join our fire company for different reasons. Many like the feeling of helping people in their time of need, or feel an obligation to give back to their community. Whatever motivates you to volunteer, everyone gains the self-satisfaction of being there to help someone out on what may be the worst day of their life.
Firefighting may not be for everyone, but volunteering in our organization can be. There is plenty of work to be done in support of our mission, including administrative roles and fundraising functions. Volunteering in emergency services is one of the most important decisions you may ever make. We hope that take the time to consider what it means to join our organzation, and take the leap by applying for membership.
Scholarship & Tuition Reimbursements
Many training courses are eligible for college credit with Maryland Fire-Rescue Institute (MFRI).
Active members who enroll in Fire Science or EMS curriculums are eligible for tuition reimbursement from the MSFA State Scholarship Board.
The Maryland State Firemen's Association (MSFA) offers scholarships to Maryland's colleges & universities.
Length of Service Awards (LOSAP)
Many jurisdictions in Maryland, including Worcester County, offer LOSAP programs where volunteers are paid a monthly cash award after serving a target number of years.
Income Tax Deductions
Maryland allows active volunteers a $4,500 income subtraction on their Maryland Tax Return for meeting local eligibility requirements.
Mileage Deductions
Volunteers are allowed to deduct mileage expenses on both Federal and State income tax returns for documented participation.
Clothing & Equipment Distribution
The company issues dress uniforms, equipment & fire gear is issued at no cost to the member
Training to State/National Standards
All training is offered at no or nominal cost - from new recruit to Paramedic to Fire/Rescue Chief. Training is often transferrable and applicable to a career in fire or EMS service.
From initial recruit training through advanced courses – all provide valuable education and experience toward a career in any chosen field, be it emergency services or another professional vocation.
College Credits
Many fire and rescue courses offered to volunteers through their local training academy or through the MFRI qualify for college credits.
Many County school systems offer students the opportunity to train as cadets, working in a fire/rescue station with experienced firefighters and medics during school hours.
The county's programs allow a high school senior enrolled in our cadet program to potentially graduate with college credits through MFRI.
Banquets & Awards Programs
We honor our volunteers during an annual banquet & awards program, recognizing length of service milestones, acts of valor, and outstanding service.
Counties and municipalities also often acknowledge acts of valor, outstanding members and service "above and beyond" the call of duty and sometimes through local Chambers of Commerce, Kiwanis & Lions Clubs.
Government/Business Discounts
Several businesses offer volunteer fire & rescue workers sizable discounts on food, merchandise and other professional services.
Insurance & Workers Compensation
Members of the fire company are covered by workers compensation through Worcester County
Vehicle License Tags
Specialty MSFA or PCVFC organization license plates are available to active members.
Intangible Benefits
Friendship, Fellowship, Family, Leadership, Teamwork, Accountability
The opportunity to do meaningful work, while giving back to the community.
Much of the benefits information was compiled by the Maryland State Fireman's Association at http://www.msfa.org and modified for applicability to our fire company.
As a firefighter, you will train to handle a wide range of emergencies. Car wrecks, building fires, and medical assist calls are all a part of what we do. If you think that's exciting, apply today. If you're interested in fireground leadership, you can enroll in officer training and apply for a position in our line officer ranks during annual elections. Requirements for firefighters include attending monthly training, business meetings, and of course -- response to emergencies when called.
Administrative (Support & Fire Police)
Our company has many administrative and fund-raising support roles for the business side of the fire company, as we exist as a 501c3 organization. From accounting, secretarial, information technology, public relations, building maintenance, and more -- there's much to do to keep the organization going. Currently, administrative roles in our fire company require active membership as a firefighter.
Our Associate membership supports the active firefighting membership with EMS roles (Emergency Medical Service). Girdletree is a BLS non-transport company)
Firefighters (including Administrative roles)
At least 18 years of age for full membership.
No training required to join the company.
Complete application to include full criminal background check.
Completion of basic firefighter training during probationary year.
Attendance at monthly meetings, drills, and occasional special events.
Response to a minimum amount of emergency incidents over the course of a year.
Contact us for more information -- you don't have to be a firefighter to serve.
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Over time, the Rilke Foundation has grown into a research and resource center. Its library is located on the ground floor and the upper story of the Pancrace de Courten mansion. Its catalogue is accessible online.
The collection includes a number of manuscripts and letters from Rilke and others in the original, photographs, paintings, sculptures, CDs, films, musical scores, and sound recordings. In addition, the library houses an extensive collection of relevant newspaper clippings from 1910 to the present. The collection continues to grow through gifts, donations, and purchases.
We supplement and update the collection frequently. We nevertheless occasionally overlook new releases and publications that are relevant to our collection. We appreciate your references and tips regarding Rilke publications – books, articles, and records of any kind – that may have escaped our notice.


Long before Grease was even thought of, the British came out with That'll Be The Day, the story of a young man (David Essex) growing up in the dreary working-class world of Britain who comes of age and finds his proper outlet in the first outgrowths of the rock-and-roll world in Britain. This film and its accompanying album were extremely successful in Britain. Along with an excellent (and nostalgic) soundtrack, it features acting performances by rockers David Essex, Billy Fury, Keith Moon and Ringo Starr.
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Very similar to Quadrophenia (which I coincidentally saw right before this), but with a not quite so angry a tone. David Essex (of "Rock On" fame) plays Jimmy, a rather lost young man who has a dream of being a rock star in late 1950's Britain. He drops out of school to realize his dream, but finds out it's not nearly as simple as he anticipated. Ringo Starr -- yes, THAT Ringo -- has a nice role as Mike, Jimmy's carnival worker friend. He has a funny scene regarding a tattoo in a rather private place. Essex does a pretty good job in this film, although you don't find yourself really rooting for his success because he does a few things that make you want to punch him. The soundtrack is outstanding -- every great 50's hit you ever heard on those Time-Life CD commercials is here. Plus you get a taste of Keith Moon's drumwork. He plays the drummer -- yeah, I know, quite a stretch -- in a band called Stormy Tempest, who's lead singer is early Brit rocker Billy Fury. All in all, worth a nostalgic look. I'm told there's a sequel, called Stardust.


WASHINGTON, D.C. – Three writers are being awarded top honors from the American Geophysical Union this year for their reporting on the Earth or space sciences. AGU recognizes veteran journalist and founder of The New York Times' Dot Earth blog Andrew Revkin with the 2015 Robert C. Cowen Award for Sustained Achievement in Science Journalism. The world's largest organization of Earth and space scientists also honors freelance journalist Douglas Fox with the 2015 Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – Features for an in-depth story on how dust from a Chinese desert might hold the clues to drought in the Western U.S. Sandi Doughton of The Seattle Times receives the 2015 David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – News for her story in the wake of a tragic landslide on how lidar can reveal difficult-to-detect geohazard risks, but is underutilized.
Cowen award winner Andrew Revkin's career in science and environmental journalism has spanned more than 30 years. He has held positions as a senior writer at Science Digest, a senior editor at Discover magazine, a staff writer at the Los Angeles Times, and environmental reporter for 14 years at The New York Times. In that latter role, Revkin conceived of and led several special reports and series for the newspaper, such as "Managing Planet Earth" in 2002 and "The Climate Divide" in 2007. Also in 2007, Revkin launched the Dot Earth blog in The New York Times news section, moving with it to the newspaper's opinion section in 2010. In 2013, Time magazine named Revkin as one of the internet's top 25 bloggers.
Revkin has written three books, including most recently "The North Pole Was Here" in 2006. He is also the senior fellow for environmental understanding at Pace University's Pace Academy for Applied Environmental Studies in New York.
In his decades of reporting on the geosciences and their implications for society, Revkin has stood out especially for his pioneering and influential coverage of climate change, the selection committee noted. "Climate change is an extremely complex and contentious topic, yet Andy Revkin has found effective ways to communicate the relationship between humans and Earth's climate in a simplified way that is accessible to the general reader, but doesn't shirk on the important details," the committee explained.
The Cowen award, named for the longtime science editor (now retired) of The Christian Science Monitor, is given no more often than every other year and is embodied in a presentation piece consisting of a glass globe on a pedestal.
In "Dust Detectives," Fox profiles scientists investigating how dust from a Chinese desert might influence rainfall trends, particularly in the Western U.S. Their research also generates new questions about how both growing air pollution and climate change may be altering the precipitation effects of airborne dust. "'Dust Detectives' is a well conceived and beautifully executed story about scientists exploring the relationship between Asian deserts, dust storms, pollution and rain in the U.S. West," the Sullivan award committee said of Fox's story.
The Walter Sullivan Award, named for the late, renowned New York Times science writer, honors excellence in science feature writing for work prepared with a deadline of more than one week and comes with a $5,000 prize and a plaque.
Sandi Doughton receives the 2015 David Perlman Award for "Laser maps reveal slide risk with startling clarity, but few citizens know they exist." The story ran in The Seattle Times on 27 March 2014, within a week of the devastating Oso landslide in Washington state, which killed more than 40 people. The article explores the use of a laser technique called lidar to reveal details of an area's topography even when covered by vegetation. The resulting lidar images can help identify zones threatened by landslides, earthquakes or floods. Doughton reports that, although lidar data exists and is being used by some land managers, knowledge of the images and their accessibility by the public are limited.
Named for the distinguished San Francisco Chronicle science editor David Perlman, the award recognizes work published with deadline pressure of one week or less and comes with a $5,000 stipend and a plaque.
The three AGU journalism awards will be formally presented during AGU's annual Honors Ceremony on Wednesday, 16 December 2015, as part of the 2015 AGU Fall Meeting in San Francisco.
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WASHINGTON—February 25, 2016— The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), a coalition of the nation's 40 preeminent Latino advocacy organizations, has challenged each presidential candidate to respond to the 2016 Hispanic Public Policy Agenda, unveiled at a press conference in Washington, D.C. today. The quadrennial agenda provides a comprehensive overview of policy concerns and priorities that expand beyond long-lasting issues such as economic development and immigration. The 2016 agenda highlights emerging concerns, including environmental policy, criminal justice reform, LGBT equality, and the faltering Puerto Rican economy.
Coinciding with the release of the agenda, the NHLA also disseminated a questionnaire to each presidential candidate, seeking their perspective on and intended actions surrounding the agenda's outlined policy priorities affecting the 58 million Latinos in the United States. The NHLA has set a deadline of March 25, 2016 to receive candidates' replies. The NHLA will also reach out to the major parties' platform committees and hold events at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, in addition to working with Congress and the administration to address these matters.
Economic Security and Empowerment: Latinos are overrepresented in low-wage occupations and have lower levels of household wealth than other racial and ethnic groups.
Education: In a study of three and four year olds enrolled in preschool, Latinos trailed behind other groups at 37 percent enrollment, as compared to 48 percent for African American children, and 49 percent for non-Latino White children.
Immigration: The Senate passed a bipartisan immigration reform measure in 2013 that included a pathway to legal status and citizenship to the majority of the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, the creation of more legal opportunities for future immigrants to come into the country, and shortened pathways to citizenship for DREAM students and agricultural workers. Immigration reform still faces significant hurdles.
Government Accountability: Latinos are the most underrepresented ethnic or racial group in the federal workforce. In 2014, Latinos represented about 16.1 percent of the civilian labor force but only 8.4 percent of the Federal Government's workforce.
Civil Rights: Latinos are disproportionately subject to more frequent stops by law enforcement, higher incidences of police brutality, the highest rates of pre-trial detention and bail amounts, and greater obstacles to post-incarceration re-entry. It is especially important that judges are nominated and confirmed to the federal courts who have a record of preserving or expanding civil rights protections and who reflect the growing diversity of the country.
Environment and Energy: Latinos are more vulnerable to the impact of pollution and toxic exposure.
Health: Millions of Latinos remain locked out of the benefits of the ACA due to their immigration status, as the Administration's regulations prohibit DACA-eligible youth from accessing the Health Insurance Marketplace and the law bars undocumented immigrants from going onto the Health Insurance Marketplaces to purchase unsubsidized health insurance with their own money. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that nearly one-third of U.S. women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime.


Head to an enchanted realm that's full of surprises in It's Magic, a 5 reel, 50 payline video slot from IGT. Look out for symbols that can magically fill reels with overlay wilds as well as a free spins and a spin the wheel feature where jackpots of 1,333 times your bet can be won. Play on your PC, tablet or mobile from between 75p and £150 per spin.
It's Magic follows on from IGT's Icy Wilds game and comes with a similar look. You'll see a night time scene featuring a forest and castle in the background. Joining the royal values are 3 cartoon animals, each of which offers up to 1.6 times your bet per payline.
Wild Reels feature – these are central to the base game action. On any spin the monkey, cat, fox, lamp, book of spells or treasure chest can transform a normal reel into a wild reel. This turns the whole of the reel, or better still multiple reels wild for the following spin.
Free Spins Bonus feature – land 3 or more of the It's Magic logo scatter and you'll win at least 10 free spins. The more scatters on the triggering spin, the better. If you're lucky enough to see 18 or more scatters, then you'll be awarded the maximum allocation of 45 free spins. If you see a scatter behind a Wild Reel it still counts toward triggering the feature.
Magic Wheel Bonus feature – on any spin you could see Lily the magician appear. With a wave of her wand, she can summon the Magic Wheel Bonus feature into life. Once active, you'll receive a single spin of the wheel. Coin wins and jackpot prizes are awarded depending on which segment the pointer stops.
The ones you'll really be wanting to see are the Jackpot segments. If the pointer stops on the Grand Jackpot a 66.66 times bet payout awaits. If it stops in the Royal Jackpot segment, you can look forward to a mighty 1,333.33 times bet reward!
The magical fantasy theme might be a little on the cute side for some. If you can see past the theme, there are some decent extras on offer here. This isn't a volatile game though. The variance is on the low side of medium. You should get plenty of play for your investment which is just as well given the minimum spin is a high 75p.
IGT has delivered just what we expected in It's Magic. We wouldn't say it quite matches its name but It's Magic is a well-designed and playable game, especially if you like the enchanted theme. I would rather play other IGT games with the pulsating Electric Tiger worth looking into.


Morne has considerable property experience having spent time at Atterbury Properties and Attacq Limited, with a focus on rolling out the Waterfall Development in Gauteng. He served as the chief executive officer of Attacq Limited from July 2011 to December 2017 and joined MAS Real Estate Inc. as chief executive officer in January 2018.
Brett is a chartered accountant with extensive experience in corporate finance, due diligence work, financial management and reporting, corporate governance, company and commercial law and taxation and exchange control compliance. He started his career at Fisher Hoffman Stride in Johannesburg, before joining Rebhold Limited in 1998 as a financial executive. He was then appointed as the Group Chief Financial Officer in 1999, which position he held until 2007. Brett joined Mentor Africa Limited, a private investment company, in 2007, as the Chief Financial Officer, where he had various financial and corporate finance responsibilities.
Wilhelm is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in investment analysis, investment management, M&A and business strategy. He started his career at Deloitte (Financial Institutions Team) in Johannesburg, before joining BJM Securities as investment analyst. He subsequently worked for Royal Bafokeng Holdings as Manager: Strategic Investments, and as executive director at Blend Property Group. Wilhelm is responsible for M&A and investment activities across all Hyprop's geographies.
Gavin has been involved in the financial services industry for over 20 years, and was an executive director of Coronation Investments and Trading Limited and a technical partner at KPMG South Africa. He is a director of a number of listed companies.
Thabo began his career as a senior lecturer in accounting and taxation at the University of the North West. He worked as finance manager of the North West Parks Board, centre manager in the Rustenburg office of the auditor-general and finance manager of Royal Bafokeng Administration. He serves on the boards of a number of listed companies.
Mike has over 26 years' experience in the property industry and headed the group retail division of Redefine Properties Limited until December 2013. He was with Edgars Consolidated Stores Limited for 18 years, as its property development executive.
Stewart has over 32 years' experience in investment banking and real estate. Prior to retiring from Standard Bank, he was head of real estate investments: corporate and investment banking, responsible for its equity-related real estate activities. He currently serves on a number of listed and unlisted boards.
Nonyameko is a professional quantity surveyor with experience in all aspects of the infrastructure, property investment and development value chain. She is currently a non-executive director of Hudaco Industries Limited, SVA International Proprietary Limited and ITISA. She is executive director of property development and investment venture, Kusile Africa Ventures Proprietary Limited, and Petals Global Proprietary Limited.
Zuleka is a member of the Institute of Directors of Southern Africa. Formerly she was the Audit Quality leader for Deloitte Africa. She is also an internationally certified Leadership and Life Transformation Coach.
Kevin joined the family business, Ellerine Holdings, in 1991 as merchandise manager. In 1993, he became property manager of Ellerine Bros Proprietary Limited, and was appointed managing director of the property division in 2000. He sits on the boards of all property and private equity companies in which Ellerine Bros is invested.
Louis co-founded Attfund Limited and was executive chairman and chief executive of Attfund Retail Limited when it was acquired by Hyprop. He is executive chairman of Homestead Group Holdings Limited as well as managing director of the Parkdev Group of Companies. Louis is a non-executive director of Capital and Regional Plc (a UK focused specialist retail property REIT listed on the London Stock Exchange) and Hystead Limited. He also serves as non-executive chairman of the Trigen Group.


Longley Park Sixth Form College students recently won awards at the Sheffield Young Artists competition. Former Hinde House student, Nadia Beeley, was among the successful prize winners.
Her winning entry has been exhibited at Ponds Forge and will also be on display at The Great Sheffield Art Show held at The University of Sheffield in June, and at 'Art in the Gardens' at the Botanical Gardens in September.


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We're Going Places: Pueblo, CO Enhances Infrastructure
Community improvement initiative includes many infrastructure projects
By Kevin Litwin on December 13, 2017
Pueblo / Courtesy of Wayne Armstrong
Pueblo is looking to proceed with speed – eventually – on several infrastructure projects that are part of the city's 1A Community Improvement Program.
In November 2016, voters approved a tax revenue initiative with money eventually going toward 20 improvement projects that will occur throughout Pueblo County over the next 15 years. The tax money will be collected beginning in 2022 from Black Hills Energy, Vestas (wind towers) and Grupos Cementos de Chihuahua of America Inc., which were all given tax incentives that expire at the end of 2021. Beginning in 2022, tax money raised from those companies for the 20 projects will total an estimated $66 million or run until 2032, whichever happens first.
The 1A Community Improvement Program will not raise taxes on voters or grow government.
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Major Road Improvements
One of the 1A infrastructure projects will feature East Side pedestrian, parking and streetscape improvements, while Union Avenue will also undergo pedestrian, parking and streetscape improvements. In addition, $2 million in streetscape improvements will occur along the south side of Main Street to enhance the entryway to Pueblo Convention Center and the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo (HARP).
Many of the projects are related to road infrastructure, with some of the bigger initiatives such as $3 million to widen McCulloch Blvd., $3 million to extend Joe Martinez Blvd., $1.4 million to reconstruct Platteville Blvd., and $5.5 million for St. Charles Mesa road improvements.
"St. Charles Mesa is a growing agricultural area with several residents, and this rural community has needed road improvements for a decade," says Sean A. Tapia, Pueblo County facilities director who was instrumental in coordinating a group of professionals that organized and drafted the 1A initiative. "They even need little things like curbs and gutters and asphalt on dirt roads, things that most people take for granted. But in a rural community, you might have to accept and live with the poor infrastructure."
Tapia says the $5.5 million will go toward upgrading seven separate roads in the Mesa.
"It will allow people to get safely to schools, get to highways and so forth," he says. "It's a big deal for that community and will energize the residents. St. Charles Mesa can finally be brought up to the standard of the remainder of Pueblo County."
Tapia says Pueblo County already has good "big" infrastructure in place, with a highway system that includes the north-south Interstate 25 and the east-west U.S. Route 50. Another existing asset, Pueblo Memorial Airport, will experience infrastructure improvements as part of the 1A initiative.
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Progress Will Be Seen
"Instead of having tax dollars absorbed into government and swallowed up like they often are, the 1A project is a very tangible way for citizens to actually see improvements throughout our community," Tapia says. "Many of the 20 projects have been proposed for the last 10 years, but funding hasn't been there. Now the funding will happen."
Tapia says Pueblo County has already budgeted $400,000 to study the 20 projects and start work on some, and that $400,000 will be returned to the county once the $66 million taxation program comes on line in 2022. About $45,000 of the $400,000 is being paid to Grant Bennett, founder of Denver consulting firm Proximity Green, who has planned the financial strategy for funding all the projects.
"I'm hoping that the county commissioners might consider beginning to fund some of the projects much earlier than the scheduled start year of 2022, knowing that the county will get all the money back," Tapia says. "It sure would be nice getting a kick-start on some of these projects. The 1A Community Improvement Program is going to bring a lot of excitement, especially since citizens will witness all the projects taking place," he says. The program even includes money to improve safety routes to schools in Pueblo West, which is vital. The 1A will not only enhance our quality of life, but it is designed to increase economic development and bring in more tourists, too."
Residents can keep up with the 1A project via 1A Projects.
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Ville : Toronto, ON, CA
Catégorie : Print Production
Industrie : Telecommunications
Employeur : Rogers
At Rogers, we connect Canadians to a world of possibilities and the memorable moments that matter most in their lives. Every day we wake up with one purpose in mind. To bring loved ones together from across the globe. To connect people to each other and the world around them. To help an entrepreneur realize their dream. A sports fan celebrate a special moment.
Because we believe connections unite us, possibilities fuel us, and moments define us.
As we grow our team, the well-being of our team members remains our top priority. To ensure the health and safety of our team members, including those in the recruitment process, our team members are temporarily working from home.
The Maclean's designer will work closely with the executive editor, director of photography and the editorial team to design and produce powerful and engaging approaches to stories for both print and digital.
This is a 12 month contract position for an individual who appreciates the role creative visual storytelling plays in illuminating the world we live in—and relishes that responsibility.
Post-secondary education in editorial design or equivalent experience
Facility with creating work for both print and digital platforms
Ideas-driven, positive attitude, team-oriented spirit and strong work ethic
Experience withAdobe Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
Knowledge of emerging trends and best practices for print and web design and a fascination with (or at least a healthy interest in) politics, culture and current affairs
Design and produce the monthly print issue of Maclean's
Design and produce the weekly digital edition
Art direct, design and produce our suite of education issues
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Canada's national magazine covers current affairs in the broadest sense of the term, including politics, culture, trends, ideas and personalities. At Maclean's, we are proud of the part we play in pushing Canada to be all it should be while also reflecting back to Canadians the many wonders and challenges of our evolving nation. Whether through our monthly print edition, our weekly tablet digital magazine, daily online stories or live events, Maclean's delivers new and smart ways for our audiences to appreciate the world through a Canadian lens.
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Ground Motion Observation in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Ono, Y. (Tottori University) | Noguchi, T. (Tottori University) | Kiyono, J. (Kyoto University) | Suzuki, T. (Toyo University) | Aydan, Ö. (University of the Ryukyus) | Rusnardi, R. P. (Padang State University) | Hakam, A. (Andalas University)
OnePetro May, 2019
Abstract: Padang is the capital city of West Sumatra Province located on the west coast of Sumatra Island, Indonesia. The seismicity around Padang is quite active, and more than 1000 casualties occurred due to the M 7.6 earthquake of 30th October 2009. Besides, the existence of a seismic gap in the off-shore of Padang, where the plate boundary between the Eurasian and the Indo-Australian plates, has been pointed out and occurrence of an M 8.0 class earthquake is expected. In 2008, Engineers Without Borders Japan (EWB-JAPAN), a nonprofit organization (NPO) set up three earthquake ground motion observation sites in Padang and one in Bukittinggi approximately 80 km northward from Padang. Subsequently, one more site was set up in the campus of Padang State University. Currently, two sites in Padang are non-operational. So far, 86 earthquake ground motions have been recorded in total. In the present paper, 36 records whose horizontal PGA exceed 5 cm/s/s were selected, and Fourier analyses of them were conducted. The dominant frequencies of analyzed earthquake ground motion records coincided approximately the peak frequencies of the microtremor horizontal-to-vertical spectrum ratio (HVSR) obtained by the past study. Furthermore, the time-frequency analysis of two records obtained at two sites on the deep sedimentary ground was carried out. The results showed that surface waves of 2 Hz were dominant in the fat area along the coast of Padang. For more than ten years have elapsed since the installation of the observation sites, urgent maintenance works for the observation equipment are strongly required. 1 Introduction Padang, the capital city of Western Sumatra Province, Republic of Indonesia, is located on the west coast of the Sumatra islands where the seismic activity is very high (Figure 1). The earthquake of M 7.5 occurred at the offshore Padang on 30th September 2009 and resulted in more than 1,000 casualties. It is expected that an M8 class earthquake will take place at the plate boundary of the offshore Padang shortly and will cause severe damage in Padang (Natawidjaja et al., 2006).
ISRM-RDS-2019-038
ISRM Rock Dynamics Summit
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A review on the Impacts and Causes of Landslides Associated with Recent Earthquakes in Iran
Hosseini, K. Amini (International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology) | Pellet, F. L. (INSA-University of Lyon) | Bakhshayesh, M. Keshavarz (Payam Noor University)
Abstract Iran is located in a seismic prone region along Alpine-Himalaya Orogenic belt. Along two main mountain ranges of Alborz and Zagros in the country (in north and west parts of Iran, respectively) several active faults exist, that are the roots of many destructive earthquakes occurred during the recent decades such as Manjil (1990), Awaj (2002), Firouz Abad-Koujour (2004), Silakhor (2006) and recentlyVarzaghan (2012) Earthquakes. Most of these events were associated with some types of landslides and rock-falls, due to topography of the affected regions. In this paper, having a look on the causes and impacts of these earthquakes, different types of the slope instabilities observed or reported after each event will be introduced and discussed. In addition, the impacts of landslides on post-earthquake activities such as emergency response and reconstruction of the damaged areas will be presented. Finally having a look on socio-economic impacts of these geological instabilities, some recommendation will be presented to be applied for reducing the impacts of those hazards that can be applied in Iran and other countries facing similar challenges. Introduction Many destructive earthquakes have been occurred in Iran during its history, due to its geological condition and existing numerous active faults extended at different parts of the country; the major ones are shown in Figure 1. Seismicity studies show that the country will undoubtedly experience large earthquakes in the future; averagely in each year one seismic event with magnitude higher than 6.0 and every ten years an event with magnitude of about 7.0 (Amini Hosseini et al., 2009). In most of the recent seismic events in Iran and all around the world, some types of geological hazards were also triggered by ground shaking that caused further damages and casualties. As example, the Tohoku, Japan Earthquake (2011) triggered many landslides that caused further destruction of buildings and infrastructure (Higaki et al., 2011). Landslides triggered by Padang, Indonesia Earthquake (2009) are another example that caused about 600 deaths in hillside of the Padand Pariman district in West Sumatra. This is almost equal to the number of casualties of collapsed buildings by ground shaking (Vigny, 2009). Similar impacts of landslides and rock-falls can be also found in Port au Prince, Haiti (2010), Sichuan, China (2008) some types of landslide or rock-fall. In some seismic events in Iran, the damages of such instabilities were much higher than the ground shaking. Therefore, during the recent years the impacts of such ground failures were also studied and some guidelines and plans have been developed to reduce their impacts. In this paper, having a look on the damages of slope instabilities associated with recent earthquakes in Iran, the existing conditions on geo-hazards risk mitigation and management activities in Iran will be reviewed and discussed.
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ISRM Regional Symposium - EUROCK 2014
abad-kojour earthquake, amini hosseini, casualty, Earthquake, hazard, infrastructure, instability, Iran, landslide, microzonation map, Ministry, recent earthquake, regulation, Reservoir Characterization, risk management, risk reduction, seismic event, slope instability, Tehran, topography, US government
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Asia > Indonesia > West Sumatra > Padang (0.24)
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