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Friday 04 November 2022 7:30 am
England finally have their axis, but Ireland and France the ones to watch
By: Ollie Phillips
Manu Tuilagi is set to feature for England alongside Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Here it is – the day has finally arrived: England are set to field a 10,12,13 axis against Argentina on Sunday of Marcus Smith, Owen Farrell and Manu Tuilagi.
This is the kind of backline team sheet we thought we'd see early on in Jones' tenure – albeit a different No10 would have been in the mix back in 2016.
But a year out from the World Cup it finally looks as if England have the balance they need to beat the best – although whether the trio can stay fit remains unknown.
England's opening two matches of the autumn against Argentina and Japan were, I think, put in place to allow Jones to build up to New Zealand and South Africa later this month.
However, the Pumas and Brave Blossoms are playing so well at the moment that there will be no easy box-ticking Tests for England in November.
Jones and his side need to decide on combinations and their depth chart – who to call up if X or Y gets injured.
The period from the Six Nations through to the summer warm-ups and then the World Cup next year are about stability; you don't want to be chopping and changing too much leading into France 2023.
England have the potential to lay down a marker this month but, let's be honest, it's all about France and Ireland.
Ireland are coming into this autumn off the back off a brilliant series win in the summer against New Zealand. They're world No1 now.
They face world champions South Africa tomorrow and that will be the key one for them. They'll want to prove they can mix it with the current form teams in world rugby and right now that's the Springboks.
France, too, have a tough autumn – against Australia, South Africa and Japan – and a year out from hosting rugby's showpiece event Les Bleus will make a statement in front of their onlooking public.
Beyond that it still baffles me that Wales continually choose to play New Zealand up first. Wales will be rusty while the All Blacks had a Test last week against Japan, I just don't understand it. Then again, they'll probably go and beat them now.
England's clubs hit
One effect of the autumn international window is the hit on Premiership squads. Many clubs – including Saracens, Northampton and Gloucester – are losing a number of key internationals for the next month.
But isn't that what makes the Premiership so good? Every week we have no idea which way each game is going to go – and when the scores are so close you cannot take your eyes off it.
Sale and Gloucester face off this week, both without some of their key players. But I can guarantee it will be a match that's worth watching.
Red Roses to bloom
Speaking of matches to tune in for this weekend, England's Red Roses are set to play Canada in the semi-finals of the World Cup down in New Zealand on Saturday.
This team is so good at the moment. They're a group of women who are physical and mobile. They're still the overwhelming favourites for me.
I think the better semi will be the one between New Zealand and France – what a match-up that will be.
Everyone is expecting an England-New Zealand final so the pressure is on those two teams to make that happen, and I think France could spoil the party.
I back England whoever plays them if they make the final but a match with their close neighbours would set the scene nicely for the match between the Red Roses and France at Twickenham next year.
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I used the 2014 pond cleaning page as a guide to write this 2015 one but did change everything that was relevant or changed. It may look the same but it is not!
On 4/8/15, I cleaned out my 153 gallon pond. I had taken off 4/1/15 (the latest day in the past that I have ever cleaned this pond) but my brother wanted to go to a zoo so I had to wait a week. I took off every Wednesday in April to do yard work. I only get 10 vacation days per year. It went pretty much as planned except for the rain! It was super nice on Monday and Tuesday but not Wednesday! But, I am stuck with the day that I have off from work! I got up at 6:30 am and finished the morning animal feedings at 8:18 am when I started collecting supplies. The air temperature was 44 degrees F, and it did not go up but one or two degrees all day. It was drizzling. I decided to not put on longjohns or wear a hat because I was actually warm at first. I did need a baseball cap to keep the rain off my glasses so I could see. Later, my clothes got soaked so I put on a rain slicker (kind of a disposable one which is good because I got mud all over it). Soon after that, I had to go change completely as, wearing wet clothes, I was getting cold. I put on the longjohns this time. Supplies were all out at 9:01 am. Before starting the 153 gallon pond, I set up the mosaic pond for the year and was done by 9:14 am. The 153 gallon thermometer read 52 degrees F. I bail filled two old kiddie pools (with holes), the smaller kiddie pool, and two holding buckets (one for the fish, one for the frogs). One of the big kiddie pools had big holes which I could not find before beginning (knew they were there) and got water all over the place making things more messy. The water was a little green with a lot of anacharis. I trimmed weeds around the pond and picked up leaves. I removed a bucket of debris from the pond's edge before starting to remove things. I hand sifted the entire pond.
When I clean the pond, I bring up buckets and then go sit down on a gardener's kneeling pad. When I start, there is little debris so I pour it through an aquarium net and then look for movement. I hand pick out the frogs, snails, tadpoles, minnows, worms, and insects. In the process, I miss some of the snails, tadpoles, worms, and insects. I am sure I did not miss any frogs or fish.
I squirted out the pond and used the OASE Pondovac to get all the rest of the stuff out. After the pond was empty, I changed out three regular bricks and one cap stone. The bricks crumble after a number of years. The ones that are above the water line tend to fall apart more than those below the water line. This year, I went in for lunch at 11:58 am with the pond empty and cleaned. I went back outside around 12:15 pm (forgot to record the time!). I had no strange finds this year unless you count a plastic net stake and a missing air stone.
About 1/2 cup of pond salt (~25% of the recommended dose on the container for ponds with plants), a half teaspoon of BZT, a dose of pond Stress Coat, a little aquarium Stress Zyme, and a few tablespoons of baking soda. I let the Luft pump heavily aerate.
I put back the water from the one kiddie pool without animals (aside from snails) in it. While the pond aerated, I hauled supplies back to the back rock pond. I netted out the leaves, sticks, and debris. It smelled horrible and filled the wheel barrow. I raked some leaves from the first few feet around the pond and got some debris up in the rocks. I saved a small wad of anacharis which I would put back. Aside from that, I found no life but I did not sift through the thousands of leaves. I heard a toad calling in a former farm pond on the property behind ours. The toads no longer visit me but I am glad that they are around.
Once done with that, I got the PondMaster filter going in the 153 gallon pond. I bailed in the second larger kiddie pool which had just a few animals in it. I also put the frogs back in.
I repotted the two two gallon pots of waterlilies from the bottom of the pond back in to the same two two gallon pots. I used dirt from the garden. Our dirt/soil is mostly clay with decomposed leaves. I put fertilizer tablets in as well. I potted up some extra waterlilies in to another two gallon pot which I put in the 50 gallon tub pond. In order to put it back in the deep end of the 153 gallon pond, I rolled up my pants, took off my boots and socks, and put on water shoes so I could step in to the water. I brought a towel to dry off.
I squirted off the three clay pots (spawning sites for the rosy red minnows) and put the pots back.
I put the fish back.
I looked at the iris, so much taller than usual since I was cleaning the pond a few weeks later than usual. The growth was over a foot tall. Since I repot iris in the 1800 gallon pond every other September, I figured I really do not have to repot these iris every single March/April so instead, I just cleaned gunk off the top, fertilized, and put some fresh pea gravel on top. They had better give me more blooms as a reward!
I put the smaller kiddie pool water, plants, and animals back. Everything was back in by 2:20 pm. There was a ton of anacharis in there and just a few sprigs of hornwort. I cleaned up a lot of stuff. I put some fresh pea gravel around the pond (did not remove old gravel though). I filled the 153 gallon pond to the top. Everything was up on the porch by 2:57 pm. Everything was put up inside by 3:46 pm.
A few pieces of hornwort.
No noticeable duckweed or terrestrial mint this year.
I started with four pots. One was the purple iris which was in great shape and sits in the small marginal shelf by the overflow (it takes up the entire shelf). In the deep end of the pond was two two gallon pots of waterlilies. I think one fell down there last year as the pot did not really fit there and was distorted. I would return them both to the bottom anyway. In the main marginal area, there were two two gallon pots of purple iris.
Two two gallon pots with waterlilies (probably Albata) in the deep end.
Two two gallon pots with iris in the marginal area.
13 rosy red minnows (down from 31 the previous year, oh no!!) - approximately 6 males, 3 females (or immatures, too young to say if male), and 4 juveniles. One male was injured by rocks in the bucket that he was pulled out with. I hope he makes it! I found one dead juvenile rosy red minnow.
3 green frogs - 3 females I think.
1 wood frog - 1 male (no eggs this year in there yet anyway).
1 bullfrog - 1 massive female.
2 dead frogs - one 2" female wood frog (breeding female, not sure what happened to her) and one 2" juvenile green frog.
~28 green frog tadpoles; I counted them but may have lost count.
0 Eastern newts - the little guy was not there this year!
~50 ramshorn snails. These were black ramshorns but all small. I saved what I could but lost some.
1 small, black aquatic worm.
1 beetle - adult predaceous diving beetle that I have had before, Acilius mediatus .
All of these photos were taken on 4/8/15. I did not link them in until July! This collection of photos is rather pathetic but do not forget that it was raining all day!
153 gallon pond - larger marginal shelf, mostly drained with a green frog sitting there.
Work area around the 153 gallon pond, facing north. All my supplies sitting out by the pond can be seen.
Empty 153 gallon pond - deep end.


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Bill Text: CA AB176 | 2019-2020 | Regular Session | Introduced
California Assembly Bill 176
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Bill Title: California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority: sales and use taxes: exclusions.
Status: (Engrossed) 2019-07-10 - From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (July 10). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. [AB176 Detail]
Download: California-2019-AB176-Introduced.html
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2019–2020 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill No. 176
Introduced by Assembly Member Cervantes
An act to amend Sections 26003 and 26011.8 of the Public Resources Code, relating to alternative energy.
AB 176, as introduced, Cervantes. California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority.
The California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority Act establishes the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority. The act authorizes, until January 1, 2021, the authority to provide financial assistance in the form of a sales and use tax exclusion for projects, including those that promote California-based manufacturing, California-based jobs, advanced manufacturing, reduction of greenhouse gases, or reduction in air and water pollution or energy consumption. The act prohibits the sales and use tax exclusions from exceeding $100,000,000 for each calendar year.
This bill would extend the authorization to provide financial assistance in the form of a sales and use tax exclusion for qualifying projects until January 1, 2031.
Digest Key
Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
Section 26003 of the Public Resources Code, as amended by Section 257 of Chapter 86 of the Statutes of 2016, is amended to read:
(a) As used in this division, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) (A) "Advanced manufacturing" means manufacturing processes that improve existing or create entirely new materials, products, and processes through the use of science, engineering, or information technologies, high-precision tools and methods, a high-performance workforce, and innovative business or organizational models utilizing any of the following technology areas:
(i) Microelectronics and nanoelectronics, including semiconductors.
(ii) Advanced materials.
(iii) Integrated computational materials engineering.
(iv) Nanotechnology.
(v) Additive manufacturing.
(vi) Industrial biotechnology.
(B) "Advanced manufacturing" includes any of the following:
(i) Systems that result from substantive advancement, whether incremental or breakthrough, beyond the current industry standard, in the production of materials and products. These advancements include improvements in manufacturing processes and systems that are often referred to as "smart" or "intelligent" manufacturing systems, which integrate computational predictability and operational efficiency.
(ii) (I) Sustainable manufacturing systems and manufacturing technologies that minimize the use of resources while maintaining or improving cost and performance.
(II) Sustainable manufacturing systems and manufacturing technologies do not include those required to be undertaken pursuant to state or federal law or regulations, air district rules or regulations, memoranda of understanding with a governmental entity, or legally binding agreements or documents. The State Air Resources Board shall advise the authority to ensure that the requirements of this clause are met.
(2) (A) "Advanced transportation technologies" means emerging commercially competitive transportation-related technologies identified by the authority as capable of creating long-term, high-value-added jobs for Californians while enhancing the state's commitment to energy conservation, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions reduction, and transportation efficiency.
(B) "Advanced transportation technologies" does not include those projects required to be undertaken pursuant to state or federal law or regulations, air district rules or regulations, memoranda of understanding with a governmental entity, or legally binding agreements or documents. The State Air Resources Board shall advise the authority regarding projects that are excluded pursuant to this subparagraph.
(3) (A) "Alternative sources" means devices or technologies used for a renewable electrical generation facility, as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 25741, a combined heat and power system, as defined in Section 2840.2 of the Public Utilities Code, distributed generation and energy storage technologies eligible under the self-generation incentive program pursuant to Section 379.6 of the Public Utilities Code, as determined by the Public Utilities Commission, or a facility designed for the production of renewable fuels, the efficient use of which reduces the use of fossil or nuclear fuels, and energy efficiency devices or technologies that reduce the need for new electric generation and reduce emissions of toxic and criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases.
(B) "Alternative sources" does not include a hydroelectric facility that does not meet state laws pertaining to the control, appropriation, use, and distribution of water, including, but not limited to, the obtaining of applicable licenses and permits.
(4) "Authority" means the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority established pursuant to Section 26004, and any board, commission, department, or officer succeeding to the functions of the authority, or to which the powers conferred upon the authority by this division shall be given.
(5) "Cost" as applied to a project or portion of the project financed under this division means all or part of the cost of construction and acquisition of all lands, structures, real or personal property or an interest in the real or personal property, rights, rights-of-way, franchises, easements, and interests acquired or used for a project; the cost of demolishing or removing any buildings or structures on land so acquired, including the cost of acquiring any lands to which those buildings or structures may be moved; the cost of all machinery, equipment, and furnishings, financing charges, interest prior to, during, and for a period after, completion of construction as determined by the authority; provisions for working capital; reserves for principal and interest and for extensions, enlargements, additions, replacements, renovations, and improvements; the cost of architectural, engineering, financial, accounting, auditing and legal services, plans, specifications, estimates, administrative expenses, and other expenses necessary or incidental to determining the feasibility of constructing any project or incidental to the construction, acquisition, or financing of a project.
(6) "Financial assistance" includes, but is not limited to, loans, loan loss reserves, interest rate reductions, proceeds of bonds issued by the authority, bond insurance, loan guarantees or other credit enhancements or liquidity facilities, contributions of money, or a combination thereof, as determined by, and approved by the resolution of, the board.
(7) (A) "Participating party" means a person, federal or state agency, department, board, authority, or commission, state or community college, or university, or a city or county, regional agency, public district, school district, or other political entity engaged in the business or operations in the state, whether organized for profit or not for profit, that applies for financial assistance from the authority for the purpose of implementing a project.
(B) (i) For purposes of Section 6010.8 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, "participating party" means an entity specified in subparagraph (A) that seeks financial assistance pursuant to Section 26011.8.
(ii) For purposes of Section 6010.8 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, an entity located outside of the state, including an entity located overseas, is considered to be a participating party and is eligible to apply for financial assistance pursuant to Section 26011.8 if the participating party commits to, and demonstrates that, the party will be opening a manufacturing facility in the state.
(iii) It is the intent of the Legislature by adding clause (ii) to clarify existing law and ensure that an out-of-state entity or overseas entity is eligible to apply for financial assistance pursuant to Section 26011.8.
(8) (A) "Project" means a land, building, improvement to the land or building, rehabilitation, work, property, or structure, real or personal, stationary or mobile, including, but not limited to, machinery and equipment utilized in the state, whether or not in existence or under construction, that utilizes, or is designed to utilize, an alternative source, or that is utilized for the design, technology transfer, manufacture, production, assembly, distribution, or service of advanced transportation technologies or alternative source components.
(B) "Project," for purposes of Section 26011.8 and Section 6010.8 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, is defined in Section 26011.8.
(9) "Revenue" means all rents, receipts, purchase payments, loan repayments, and all other income or receipts derived by the authority from a project, or the sale, lease, or other disposition of alternative source or advanced transportation technology facilities, or the making of loans to finance alternative source or advanced transportation technology facilities, and any income or revenue derived from the investment of money in any fund or account of the authority.
(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2021, 2031, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2021, 2031, deletes or extends that date.
SEC. 2.
(b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2021. 2031.
Section 26011.8 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:
(a) The purpose of this section is to promote the creation of California-based manufacturing, California-based jobs, advanced manufacturing, the reduction of greenhouse gases, or reductions in air and water pollution or energy consumption. In furtherance of this purpose, the authority may approve a project for financial assistance in the form of the sales and use tax exclusion established in Section 6010.8 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
(b) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) "Project" means tangible personal property if at least 50 percent of its use is either to process recycled feedstock that is intended to be reused in the production of another product or using recycled feedstock in the production of another product or soil amendment, or tangible personal property that is used in the state for the design, manufacture, production, or assembly of advanced manufacturing, advanced transportation technologies, or alternative source products, components, or systems, as defined in Section 26003. "Project" does not include tangible personal property that processes or uses recycled feedstock in a manner that would constitute disposal as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 40192.
(2) "Recycled feedstock" means materials that would otherwise be destined for disposal, having completed their intended end use and product lifecycle.
(3) "Soil amendments" may include "compost," as defined in Section 14525 of the Food and Agricultural Code, "fertilizing material," as defined in Section 14533 of the Food and Agricultural Code, "gypsum" or "phosphatic sulfate gypsum," as those terms are defined in Section 14537 of the Food and Agricultural Code, or a substance distributed for the purpose of promoting plant growth or improving the quality of crops by conditioning soils through physical means.
(c) The authority shall publish notice of the availability of project applications and deadlines for submission of project applications to the authority.
(d) The authority shall evaluate project applications based upon all of the following criteria:
(1) The extent to which the project develops manufacturing facilities, or purchases equipment for manufacturing facilities, located in California.
(2) The extent to which the anticipated benefit to the state from the project equals or exceeds the projected benefit to the participating party from the sales and use tax exclusion.
(3) The extent to which the project will create new, permanent jobs in California.
(4) To the extent feasible, the extent to which the project, or the product produced by the project, results in a reduction of greenhouse gases, a reduction in air or water pollution, an increase in energy efficiency, or a reduction in energy consumption, beyond what is required by federal or state law or regulation.
(5) The extent of unemployment in the area in which the project is proposed to be located.
(6) Any other factors the authority deems appropriate in accordance with this section.
(e) At a duly noticed public hearing, the authority shall approve, by resolution, project applications for financial assistance.
(f) Notwithstanding subdivision (j), and without regard to the actual date of any transaction between a participating party and the authority, any project approved by the authority by resolution for the sales and use tax exclusion pursuant to Section 6010.8 of the Revenue and Taxation Code before March 24, 2010, shall not be subject to this section.
(g) The Legislative Analyst's Office shall report to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee on the effectiveness of this program, on or before January 1, 2019, by evaluating factors, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) The number of jobs created by the program in California.
(2) The number of businesses that have remained in California or relocated to California as a result of this program.
(3) The amount of state and local revenue and economic activity generated by the program.
(4) The types of advanced manufacturing, as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 26003, utilized.
(5) The amount of reduction in greenhouse gases, air pollution, water pollution, or energy consumption.
(h) The exclusions granted pursuant to Section 6010.8 of the Revenue and Taxation Code for projects approved by the authority pursuant to this section shall not exceed one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) for each calendar year.
(i) (1) The authority shall study the efficacy and cost benefit of the sales and use tax exemption as it relates to advanced manufacturing projects. The study shall include the number of jobs created, the costs of each job, and the annual salary of each job. The study shall also consider a dynamic analysis of the economic output to the state that would occur without the sales and use tax exemption. Before January 1, 2017, the authority shall submit to the Legislature, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code, the result of the study.
(2) Before January 1, 2015, the authority shall, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code, submit to the Legislature an interim report on the efficacy of the program conducted pursuant to this section. The study shall include recommendations on program changes that would increase the program's efficacy in creating permanent and temporary jobs, and whether eligibility for the program should be extended or narrowed to other manufacturing types. The authority may work with the Legislative Analyst's Office in preparing the report and its recommendations.
(j) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2021, 2031, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute, that becomes operative on or before January 1, 2021, 2031, deletes or extends that date. The sale or purchase of tangible personal property of a project approved before January 1, 2021, 2031, shall continue to be excluded from sales and use taxes pursuant to Section 6010.8 of the Revenue and Taxation Code for the period of time set forth in the authority's resolution approving the project pursuant to this section.


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Colorado Springs shooting may refer to:

 2007 Colorado YWAM and New Life shootings, a pair of related shootings in December 2007, one of which occurred in Colorado Springs
 October 2015 Colorado Springs shooting, one of two shootings to occur in 2015
 Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood shooting, the second of two shootings to occur in 2015, during November
 2021 Colorado Springs shooting, a shooting in May 2021
 Colorado Springs nightclub shooting, a shooting in November 2022

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Multi-Weave, Rotating Eye. Cable Diameter - 3.500-3.990", Mesh Length - 56", Eye Diameter - 1 7/8", Break Strength - 48,000 lbs, Light Green.
Multi-weave pulling grips are constructed of high strength galvanized steel and are designed for pulling aluminum or copper bare conductor, wire rope and insulated cables.
These grips are used in applications such as distribution line stringing and overhead transmission.
Multi-weave pulling grips are available with a flexible and rotating eye, which can be attached to a swivel.
Description — Rotating Eye: The forged steel rotating eye will thread through sheaves and blocks without binding, but is not a swivel and will not turn under tension.
The rotating eye can turn to relieve pulling torque when tension is relaxed.


Located only minutes from the Redwoods Forest, Holiday Inn Rotorua is the perfect base for mountain biking in Rotorua. As keen mountain bikers ourselves we've made sure we have the best facilities for those who are a fan of the sport. To keep your gear in top condition we have a dedicated bike washing station outside the hotel featuring a hosing area and bike racks for drying, as well as a secure storage area inside the hotel.
2. The full name for the volcanic valley is "Tewhakarewarewatangaoteopetaua-a-Wahiao"… Try saying in one breath!
3. The local Rotorua Mountain Bike Club and their hard working volunteers are the main drivers for keeping the trail development going. Visit rotorua.mtbclub.org.nz for more details.
4. There are approximately 140kms of mountain bike trail in the forest currently, with expansion happening all the time.
Only minutes ride from Holiday Inn Rotorua, the Redwoods Forest is New Zealand's premier mountain biking destination. Enjoy some of the best cycling trails in the world, with a range of tracks suitable for beginners to experts. If you make it to the top you will be rewarded with panoramic views of Rotorua City, the Lake and the surrounding area.
The Redwoods Forest is located minutes away from the Holiday Inn Rotorua on bike and also hosts a number of other activities. Check out our blog on the best ways to explore the Redwoods here.
For further information on trails or tips visit riderotorua.co.nz.
Experience New Zealand's first Gondola assisted bike lift which is open year round. Suitable for mountain bikers of any ability, enjoy the downhill thrill and then soak up the scenery as you take the Gondola back to the top.
Soak your weary muscles in our geothermally heated pool or spa after a big day or relax in the bar with a well-deserved drink. Make sure to refuel at the famous Chapman's Restaurant which offers delicious a la carte or buffet options. If you want to head into town, our complimentary shuttle can take you there.
Rotorua is surrounded by mountain biking trails. Ask our friendly front desk team about some of the best trails around.


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UK Energy White Paper
Building on the Prime Minister's Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, the Energy White Paper sets out specific steps the government will take over the next decade to recover from he Covid-19 pandemic and set the course to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
The policies presented in the paper would cut an estimated 230 million tones of CO2 across various sectors, mainly transport, buildings and industry, while supporting up to 220,000 jobs.
The details of the White Paper plans that are being implemented are for the most part included in the policy records for the Ten Point Plan. There are however two major new announcements:
- the confirmation that the UK will implement its own UK ETS to replace the EU ETS
- the government's intention to "bring at least one large scale nuclear reactor to the point of final investment"
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Directed Technologies Drilling, Inc. is pleased to welcome Jacob Gallagher to our team as a Business Development Manager. He will be based in Denver, Colorado and will work nationwide, but focus his activities in the Western United States.
Mr. Gallagher's has over ten years of experience in the environmental vertical drilling market, starting as a drill rig helper on DPT rigs and quickly moved up to drill rig operator and project manager. His strong skills in client services led him into business development side of the industry. He has worked for several nation-wide drilling companies spending much of his time in California.
Jacob earned a BS in Chemical Biology from UC Berkeley in 2004 and has worked in the environmental vertical drilling industry since his graduation. Jacob will spend the next several months working in the field with DTD's crews as he learns the intricacies of HDD for the installation of horizontal remediation wells.


New Westminster rental venue, a little restaurant for dinner parties.
It's expensive to take your friends to dinner, but from time to time it may be necessary. A family or group seems to be about thirty to forty strong and if you wine and dine them in a nice restaurant you can expect a pretty sick credit card.
Why not take them to your place, I do not mean the little condo where you live, but to your own little 'restaurant suite' where you can be the maitre-de, chef-de cuisine or anything else you want to be. You and your friends can cook up a feast, drink and dance like there's no tomorrow 'cause there ain't. When you finish, just leave and we'll fix everything.
Looking for a trouble free venue for your next event or meeting?
Freedom to decorate the room as you please.
L'Epayrie Rent-a-Restaurant-Suite is located at street level and looks like a little a la Chow french restaurant and is part of the Arundel Mansion complex. Call 604 524 9498 to book your next event at our Self Catering Business Meeting Party Rental Venue, or use our handy Request form and send us the details.


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COVID-19 lawsuit immunity won't help economy, might increase spread, poll of economists says
By Marty Schladen - Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday signed a bill providing businesses and other entities broad immunity from lawsuits related to coronavirus infection.
The idea behind the law was to help speed recovery by removing economic uncertainty posed by possible lawsuits filed by employees, customers and others who might become sick if organizations reopened during the pandemic. But a strong majority of Ohio economists surveyed on the matter said the law isn't likely to help the economic recovery, while it could make the pandemic worse.
"The pandemic IS the cause of the recession," University of Toledo economist Kevin Egan said in the comment section of the survey, which was released Monday. "Bringing the spread of COVID-19 under control IS the solution for quicker economic recovery. Shielding firms from liability is not efficient; gives them incentives to do too little for worker protection."
The law, House Bill 606, requires that someone would have to show "reckless, intentional, or willful or wanton misconduct," to hold businesses, schools or nonprofits liable for "actions or omissions resulting in the exposure to, or transmission or contraction of, COVID-19," the National Law Review reported.
During a signing ceremony Monday, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said businesses traditionally keep customers and workers safe, "but they're not accustomed to doing it on the fly during a pandemic."
The law shields businesses retroactive to the start of the pandemic, when health guidance was changing quickly. Husted said HB 606 is needed because of the fluid situation in the spring, but he also seemed to imply that customers and employees would be safer if it was harder to sue the organizations where they got sick.
Businesses "were looking for some security, some predictability in the law to make sure that they could keep their workplaces safe and avoid liability so they could bring people back to work and House Bill 606 provides that predictability and security," Husted said.
But a majority of the panel of economists surveyed said passage of the business-friendly bill isn't likely to benefit the economy or the public health. Of the 36 members of the Ohio Economic Experts Panel who responded to the survey, conducted by Scioto Analysis, just eight agreed that its passage would help the economic recovery. Another 17 said it likely wouldn't help with the recovery.
Ten others said they were uncertain about the law's economic impact.
"The tradeoffs are complicated and the devil is in the details," commented Jonathan Andreas of Bluffton University, one of the economists who said he was uncertain. "Too little responsibility encourages reckless behavior but too much liability can cause too much caution."
The economists' responses were even more lopsided when asked whether HB 606 would create incentives for businesses and other organizations to take actions that would increase the spread of COVID-19.
Twenty two panelists said they believed the law likely would create such incentives. Another five were uncertain and six economists said they didn't think the new law will make businesses act more cavalierly toward the new coronavirus.
One economist commented that the threat of legal action has historically played an important role in getting businesses to emphasize safety.
"The safe cars we drive today are due to lawsuits regarding negligence in the auto industry," wrote Sucharita Ghosh of the University of Akron. "Companies should be held to the same standard for COVID-19 cases."
This story shared for republication by, and with permission from, the Ohio Capital Journal, an independent, nonprofit news organization. For more information go to www.ohiocapitaljournal.com
By Marty Schladen
Ohio Capital Journal
Marty Schladen has been a reporter for decades, working in Indiana, Texas and other places before returning to his native Ohio.
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CHN Celebrates Cancer Survivor Month
Each June, Cancer Hope Network joins oncology professionals, nonprofit support groups and individuals in celebrating Cancer Survivor Month.
There are literally millions of reasons to celebrate: The number of cancer survivors is expected to top 22 million by 2030. New drugs and treatments being developed (The National Cancer Institute reports clinical trials at more than 2K sites) and approved (American Association of Cancer Research notes 16 new oncology drugs approved last year.)
Behind each of these statistics and facts is a story. At Cancer Hope Network, those cancer survivor stories are at the heart of our mission – making sure that no one faces cancer alone.
Our survivor Support Volunteers are a diverse group of folks – they've faced more than 80 types and subtypes of cancer (more than 98% of the cancers that will be diagnosed this year), they speak 15 languages and range from 19-94 years old. They're parents and siblings, friends and coworkers. They're teachers, shoemakers, and HAM radio operators.
And they're all focused on one thing: making cancer less isolating and scary for other patients, caregivers and survivors. Each day, during Cancer Survivor Month and throughout the year, these cancer survivors and cancer caregivers create hope by providing peer support for people facing cancer across the nation.
Telling stories: my dream job
Serving as Director of External Affairs for Cancer Hope Network is the job of a lifetime: I get to work with amazing colleagues (Meet our staff!) and collaborate with incredible partners across the nation (Meet Kristin, who is part of our peer support pilot program with Stanford Health Care or meet Ellen, who is part of our collaboration with the Lung Cancer Research Foundation.).
But the very best part of my awesome job is uplifting cancer survivors by working with CHN's nearly 500 active cancer survivor and caregiver volunteers.
This Cancer Survivor Month, I'm especially proud to join the CHN community in celebrating some of our long-term survivor volunteers. I hope you'll enjoy a few of my favorites from the Hopelight Spotlight archives – ordinary humans making an extraordinary difference.
Matched with a volunteer shortly after his treatment, tongue cancer survivor John wasn't able to speak. His survivor volunteer helped John's family understand what was coming. Today, John's service as a volunteer continues – as does his dedicated work as a social worker.
Kelly was diagnosed with cervical cancer shortly after her wedding. Six months later, her husband was asking for a divorce. Today, she's a happily married mother and stands ready to mentor other early-stage patients.
His kidney transplant led to a diagnosis of Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. Today, Jeff is spreading his message of love and gratitude across the world.
Jenn was finishing her last year in medical school and getting ready for a wedding. Then, she was diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma. Today, she's helping her matches find hope as a CHN mentor. "If I can make anything good out of this situation, if my experience can help others, that's another way for cancer not to take away so much."
It's been several years since I first interviewed caregiver Rodney about his continent-crossing love story. But the advice he shared in that conversation has stuck with me. "Nothing prepares you for these kinds of situations. You think you are strong and you can do it for yourself. But you need a lot of help. Use the support around you."
This month and every month, Cancer Hope Network's team is committed to providing hope and support for cancer survivors at any stage on their journeys: from diagnosis, through treatment and into survivorship. Click HERE or call 877.HOPENET (877.467.3638) to request a free and confidential match.


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Biographical entry Howard, Amos William (1848 - 1930)
Wattford, Hertfordshire, England
Blakiston, South Australia, Australia
Nurseryman
Amos Howard recognised the value of subterranean clover for improving pastures and promoted its use. Two species have been named "Howard" and "Mt Barker" in his honour.
Born 31 May 1848. Died 2 March 1930. Arrived in Australia 1876. Established a nursery in the Adelaide hills. Promoted the use of subterranean clover for improving pastures. When superphosphate was advocated for pastures as well as for crops clover sowings responded remarkably and the formula of 'sub and super' was widely followed. There is a memorial to Howard's work on clover on the Mount Barker road. The Howard memorial research fellowship of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science was established in 1967. Two of the several cultivars of subterranean clover are named "Howard" and "Mr Barker".
Gilbert, L. A., 'Howard, Amos William (1848-1930)', in Bede Nairn and Geoffrey Serle (eds), Australian Dictionary of Biography, vol. 9, Melbourne University Press, Melbourne, 1983, pp. 374-375. Also available at http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A090375b.htm. Details
'Howard, Amos William (1848-1930)', Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1464497. Details
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Clinical and Translational Allergy: from bench to bedside
Srimathy Sriskantharajah 23 Jun 2011
Clinical and Translational Allergy, an official journal of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), has launched with BioMed Central under the expert leadership of Editor-in-Chief Jan Lötvall and Managing Editor, Victoria Cardona.
Clinical and Translational Allergy was formally launched at the EAACI congress in Istanbul, Turkey on 13th June 2011. The journal provides a forum for the publication of articles on all aspects of allergy, whether based on clinical, translational or basic research, encouraging discussion among researchers, clinicians, policy makers and educators in the field of allergy.
The journal launched with several articles demonstrating the wide scope of the journal, including a position article by EAACI on diagnostic tools in rhinology, an international collaboration to highlight the currently available tools for diagnosing nasal disease.
Reviews on the increasing popularity of shellfish and consequent rise in shellfish allergy, the impact of fungi on airway allergy diseases, and the role of the skin in allergy, illustrate the high calibre and diversity of research under the allergy umbrella. If you would like to receive regular updates on the articles published in the journal, sign up for article alerts, or to contribute to the journal, submit your manuscript here.
Allergy is an ever expanding field of research with continuing advances in the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of allergy in the global community. Clinical and Translational Allergy aims to become a key tool in the dissemination of these advances worldwide.
Srimathy Sriskantharajah
Srimathy Sriskantharajah completed a BSc in Microbiology (UCL) and a PhD in environmental microbiology/ atmospheric chemistry (Royal Holloway University of London) before joining BioMed Central. Srimathy blogs about microbiology, infectious diseases and the environment amongst other things.
Srimathy is the Executive Publisher for Parasites & Vectors, Malaria Journal and other microbiology/ infectious diseases journals at BioMed Central.
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This year has been a great one for trips. I've been in a number of trips this year, If I start counting, there has been the Nainital trip that ended in the beginning of the year, then trip to Manali twice, then a trip to Vrindavan, then China, Rishikesh, and the recent one to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, in Katra, Jammu. The upcoming series I will be sharing these trips with you.


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Legislators, Arts Groups Recognize Arts Day
Today arts groups, arts advocates and legislators celebrated Kentucky Arts Day in Frankfort. WFPL's Elizabeth Kramer has more.
The day began with the Kentucky Arts Council hosting legislators and arts groups from their districts who had received state grants. It comes during a session when legislators will consider further cuts to the Kentucky Art Council's budget.
Despite the circumstances, State Senator Julie Denton of Louisville (Republican) says there's still a lot of support for the art in the General Assembly.
"Many of us understand and appreciate the impact that they have on us not just individually, but economically," Denton says. "And so I don't think we can leave them hanging out in the wind. I think we have to be very sensitive to that and, at the same time, knowing we have to balance a budget."
The day comes after the recession has already helped to reduce the council's budget by 24 percent and state government is consider further cuts to the agency.
State Senator Tom Buford of Nicholasville (Republican) says the arts council's now operating with a bare-bones financing.
"It's very minimal now," he says. "And we've lost ground on our financial sides of it. But we have picked up, I think, with philanthropists and people who want to help out, those who have some wealth."
In the most recent round of grants, the council awarded more then $1.8 million to nearly 90 non-profit arts and cultural groups.
State Rep. Darryl Owens of Louisville (Democrat) says the arts and the council's work are important to Kentucky.
"We have a lot of very difficult decisions we have to make and hopefully we won't devastate the arts community with the cuts," he says. "But it's one of those things I don't think there's a great appreciation at least in the legislative bodies as there is, let's say, in our communities of the importance of arts."
Kentucky Arts Council staff say that this year's Arts Day saw a much lower attendance due to the weather. Activities planned by the advocacy group Arts Kentucky were cancelled.
Published February 10, 2010 By ekramer
Categorized as Arts and Humanities, Local News Tagged "arts funding", "arts kentucky", arts day, arts grants, General Assembly, Julie Denton, Kentucky Arts Council, Rep. Darryl Owens, state budget, Tom buford
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