Everyone (including, um, me) says that you really gotta organize your whole house before the move. Which is great. If you don't have a baby a week before you move. If you know exactly where you are moving and what furniture will fit in your new house. If your kid's softball team doesn't make it to state finals that month. If you are moving to a tropical locale. Or to a foreign country. Or to a tropical locale in a foreign country.
All your boxes made it to your new address. You have, in fact, a new address. Instead of agonizing over what would fit in a house you couldn't even imagine, you have an actual house to work with. Rock on.
Sometimes the idea of unpacking all those boxes is just plain overwhelming, not to mention depressing. And overwhelmed, depressed people tend to overestimate how much time things take to do. So when you decide to work on the unpacking, set a timer and see how many boxes you can unpack in 30 minutes. Work in one room at a time. Start from left to right, top to bottom. Unpack each box completely. Cut down boxes as you go. Give yourself a reward every time the timer goes off. I recommend jelly beans. Or pizzas. Multiple pizzas.
Comfort in the kitchen means having what you need where you need it. But too often military families report that things got put away in the order in which they came out of the boxes. Which means the bread maker and the blender and your collection of 1,400 dish towels that came out of the boxes first take up all the room.
Your glasses and plates are squeezed together in whatever cabinet is left over. Then it is so much trouble to reorganize that you live with the chaos. Until the next move. So before you put a single can of soup on a single shelf, draw a little map of the new kitchen with all the drawers, shelves and cabinets labeled. Plot out where things will go. Pots here. Baking dishes there. Rarely used appliance over there. In the Goodwill box.
Accept the cosmic limits of the universe.
Invariably, the amount of space you set aside for spatulas or spices or cookbooks won't be enough—or even as much as you had in your old house. You gotta learn to deal with that indisputable fact of the universe. Organizing genius Peter Walsh makes his clients repeat this mantra: I only have the space I have. Write that on your arm with a Sharpie, won't you?
If only seven of your 13 pots fit in the space allotted, then you keep only seven pots. If your appliance cabinet only has room for six appliances, then that never-used-in-past-two-houses waffle iron has to go. This rule also works in other rooms in the house for books, DVDs, video games, sweaters, winter coats, basketballs. You only have the space you have.
In Scaling Down: Living Large in a Smaller Place, Judy Culbertson and Marj Decker advise movers to gather all the like items and then keep only the best ones. You are essentially skimming the cream of your possessions. They recommend a "triage" method where you take any three items and get rid of the one you like least. So if you have three food processors, you get rid of the one that is not your fave.
Yes, you moved all this stuff into your house. Yes, now you have to get rid of some of it. Not everything fits in your life. So don't pile boxes in your garage. Don't scoot things into the dining room. Instead, use all those empty boxes to collect stuff to go to charity.
But it is still hard!!
Just because you put off the organization decision doesn't make it easy. Everything we own has a memory or an emotion or a future usefulness attached to it. That is why it is hard to get rid of things. But researchers say that at times of great change—a marriage, a divorce, a move—it is easier to let go of stuff because it is suddenly clear that those things aren't part of us anymore.
So mark a box Goodwill or Salvation Army and fill it as you go. As soon as it is full, Google the drop-off point in your new town. Or get online and schedule a pickup. A move is a fresh start. For people and for their stuff, too.


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UMC vs. LSCC: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
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Investors interested in stocks from the Electronics - Semiconductors sector have probably already heard of United Microelectronics Corporation (
UMC - Free Report) and Lattice Semiconductor (
LSCC - Free Report) . But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let's take a closer look.
There are plenty of strategies for discovering value stocks, but we have found that pairing a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system produces the best returns. The proven Zacks Rank puts an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while our Style Scores work to identify stocks with specific traits.
United Microelectronics Corporation has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Lattice Semiconductor has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. This means that UMC's earnings estimate revision activity has been more impressive, so investors should feel comfortable with its improving analyst outlook. But this is just one factor that value investors are interested in.
Value investors also try to analyze a wide range of traditional figures and metrics to help determine whether a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
The Value category of the Style Scores system identifies undervalued companies by looking at a number of key metrics. These include the long-favored P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that help us determine a company's fair value.
UMC currently has a forward P/E ratio of 13.95, while LSCC has a forward P/E of 72.50. We also note that UMC has a PEG ratio of 0.52. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. LSCC currently has a PEG ratio of 7.25.
Another notable valuation metric for UMC is its P/B ratio of 2.96. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, LSCC has a P/B of 23.54.
Based on these metrics and many more, UMC holds a Value grade of A, while LSCC has a Value grade of D.
UMC is currently sporting an improving earnings outlook, which makes it stick out in our Zacks Rank model. And, based on the above valuation metrics, we feel that UMC is likely the superior value option right now.
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Sure, they're a little different from the Tyondai Braxton-era Battles, but this still looks like a welcome return for the groovesome now-trio, whose awesome math-metal/motorik/jazz/proggy electro is dependably gripping live. Expect to hear tracks from both their ace albums on Warp, 'Mirrored' and 'Gloss Drop', and new songs from recent album 'La Di Da Di'. Tickets are on sale now.


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Tonga has so much to be proud of in its education system, the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia HE Ms Quentin Bryce said in visiting the Nuku'alofa Government Primary School on August 2.


Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is actively implemented in many Orthodox parishes in the USA. It first came to Orthodoxy in 2003 at St Athanasius Orthodox Church in Goleta, California. In 2010, the first Orthodox Formation Leader, Seraphima Sierra Butler, offered two courses, Santa Barbara, California and Franklin, Tennessee. Several Orthodox women participated and began atriums in their parishes; St John Orthodox Cathedral in Eagle River, Alaska; St. Vincent of Lerins Orthodox Church in Saskatoon, Canada; St Ignatius Orthodox Church in Franklin, TN, St. Elizabeth the New Martyr in Murfreesboro, TN and Holy Trinity - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Birmingham, AL.
Since that time, CGS has grown in Orthodox parishes nationwide as more and more people discover this beautiful method of spiritual formation for children. Many Orthodox people have participated in Nationally recognized formation courses.
It is now used in at least 18 Orthodox parishes nationwide.
Here you can find an endorsment from His Eminence, Metropolitan Joseph of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.
Here you can find an endorsement from Rt. Rev. Bishop David Mahaffey, Bishop of Sitka and Alaska.
Here you can find an endorsement from Fr. Anthony Vrame, the Director of Religious Education for GOARCH, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Here is an article by eminent theologian and professor, Dr. Mary Ford, professor at St Tikhon's Seminary.
Two Orthodox women are recognized by the National Association as Formation Leader and offer courses, Shelley Finkler of St John's in Alaska and Anne Marie McCollum of St. Ignatius in TN. Both women have offered formation courses that included discussion and demonstration of Orthodox translated presentations. Nationally recognized courses are also taught annually at St Herman's Orthodox Seminary in Kodiak Alaska. In May 2017, St Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary in New Canaan, PA, also offered a Nationally recognized course that offered discussion and demonstration of Orthodox translated presentations. Part two will be available in August 2018.


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Members serving on the wall of honor nominating committee are:
Chairman- Keith Johnson, Monty Huffman, Kara Huffman, Gary Gallant, Dr. John Kaufman, Lisa Leggett Evans, Vanessa Franklin, Debbie Ogden, Tonya Jolly, and Cheryl Spearman.
The Wall of Honor is located at Trinity High School.
Below are the individuals that have been honored:
Former THS graduates:
Dr. Sam Barnes –Dr. Barnes was a graduate of the class of 1930 and went on to the University of Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 1936. He completed his residency in Houston and came home to open his practice in 1938. From 1942-46, he served in the US Marine Corp. After leaving the Marine Corp, he did an additional surgical residency in Houston and came back to Trinity to reopen his practice in 1947. He retired in 1981 after 43 years of medical practice. He served on the city council and served as mayor from 1982-1992. He and his wife were co-recipients of Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge's George Washington medal for lifelong public service in 1995.
Former District Attorney Joe Lynn Price: Joe Lynn grew up in Trinity and graduated in 1962. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Sam Houston State University in government in 1966 and went on to earn his law degree from Baylor College of Law in 1969. After graduation, he returned to Trinity and opened up his law practice. In 1977, he became the District Attorney for the 258th Judicial District and maintained that position until his untimely death in 2003. He was a member of the Trinity County Go Texan Committee, on the board of the Trinity Scholarship fund, and was an active supporter of local youth through both the Trinity County Fair and Trinity community Fair. Also, he helped found and was a member of the board for Kalin's House Child Advocacy Center. Joe Lynn always preached, "School is what you make of it". He had a compassion for people in need whether he was supporting local students showing their prized animals or visiting with a family member of a murder victim.
Former Judge John Martin: John Martin, a 1955 Trinity graduate attended Texas A&M on a football scholarship and earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in 1972. He practiced law in Conroe until 1981 when he took the bench as a Texas State District Judge, presiding over the 2nd 9th District Court including Trinity, Montgomery, Polk and San Jacinto counties. He retired from the Court in 1996, but continued to serve as a senior district judge until his death in 2000. He always told everyone that all of his success could be traced directly to his teachers and coaches at Trinity High School. He learned so much about life, perseverance, winning and losing on the fields of competition at his beloved school.
Jesse "Butch" Gibson: Butch Gibson was a 1963 graduate of THS. He played all sports at THS and in his senior year was elected Mr. THS. He graduated from SHSU with a degree in Business Administration. He worked at various businesses in Trinity and for an oil and gas company until he became President/CEO of First National Bank of Trinity until his death in 2013. He had over 30 years serving with three organizations dear to his heart: Trinity Volunteer Fire Department, Trinity Lion's Club, and Trinity Community Fair Association. Butch also served the Trinity city council, Trinity County Appraisal District board, longtime member of the Chamber of Commerce, Athletic Booster Club and past member of the Lansberry Elementary site based committee.
Former administrators of Trinity ISD:
Royce L Burton: Royce Burton was superintendent at Trinity ISD from 1959 until his retirement in 1976. He grew up in Houston and graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's degree and received his master's degree from University of Houston. Mr. Burton along with Dr. Calvin Franklin was instrumental in the smooth transition during the successful integration of TISD. Also, during his tenure, classrooms and a shop for Ag Science and for Consumer Science were built. Mr. Burton was loved and respected by the staff and community.
Mr. J. F. Holt: Mr. Holt grew up and graduated from Flat High School in Flat, Texas—a small town near Waco. From 1946-1949 he served in the US Army Air Corp and was stationed in occupied Japan. He earned his bachelor's and master's degree from Texas State University in San Marcos. He received his superintendent's certification from Texas A&M. He taught in Edna and was principal at Dripping Springs High School before coming to Trinity. He was principal at Trinity High School from 1965 until 1976 and then moved up to serve as superintendent from 1978-1988 and then became part time business manager until 1992 when he retired. The students and staff at Trinity ISD all loved him and to this day like to tell "Mr. Holt" stories.
Dr. Calvin Franklin: Dr. Franklin graduated with bachelor and masters, and doctorate from Prairie View University and Texas Southern University. He became principal of Trinity Negro High School in 1961 until 1970 when he became principal and curriculum coordinator at Trinity Intermediate School—Westside campus. In 1976, he became principal of Lansberry Elementary until he died in 1977. Dr. Franklin was instrumental in the smooth transition during the successful integration of TISD. Dr. Franklin was a well liked and respected by everyone in our community.
Former teachers:
Maud Frazier: Maude Frazier grew up in Woodville, Texas and graduated from Woodville High School. He went to college at PrarieView A&M and graduated in 1949. He taught Ag Science at Newton High School for several years and was drafted in 1952 in the US Marine Corp. After serving two years in the Marine Corp, he became the Ag Science teacher at Trinity High School from 1961 until he retired in 1987. Most every student that came through Trinity High School will tell you that he was one of their favorite teachers.
Coach Randall Leggett: Coach Leggett grew up in Trinity and graduated from Trinity High School in 1955. He received a football scholarship to Rice University and later transferred to SHSU earning his Bachelor of Science degree. His first coaching job was in Livingston where he remained until coming home to Trinity in 1976 as head coach. He touched many lives during his coaching and teaching career. He retired in 1992. His honesty, integrity, and discipline guided many students.
Dan Spearman: Dan was born and raised in Midlothian, Texas. He graduated from SHSU with a bachelor's and master's degree. He taught Ag Science at Trinity High School from 1970 until 1979. Dan served on the TISD board of trustees for 7 years and was president of the board during the construction of the present Trinity High School campus and renovation of the elementary and middle school campuses. Also, Dan was a member of the Trinity Fair Association for 20 years and served 8 years as their president. Currently, Dan is serving as chairman of the First United Methodist Church council.
We are pleased and excited to honor those who are outstanding examples of service and dedication to our community. These recipients of our Wall of Honor award will serve as an inspiration to all who view their pictures on display in the Wall of Honor Hall of Trinity High School.
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The flowering quince, is native to eastern Asia. In particular it is believed to be native to Japan where its beauty has long been appreciated. This thorny deciduous shrub is famous for the beautiful flowers that it produces at a time of the year when little else of interest is happening in the garden. The blooms are fragrant and are attractive to butterflies, bees, and birds. Depending on the zone in which it is grown, flowering occurs in January in the deep south and late February or early March in more northerly climates. It is USDA cold hardy down to zone 4 and branches cut in the winter can be forced into bloom indoors.
The fruit is edible but hard, and not as well known for its jelly and pie making as its cousin Cydonia. C. japonica. It can grow 3'-6' in height and about as wide. Quince is also one of the most popular species for creating bonsai specimens. Average water needs, though it is drought tolerant once established. It enjoys bright sun, to partial shade along borders or among other hedges.
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INVESTING: Why CEOs Are All About Long-Termism & Cathedral Thinking
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By Sally Ho	 Last updated Aug 20, 2019
Long story short? Business leaders and investors are now pricing in climate change because they're all out of choices.
Ever since BlackRock's Chairman and CEO Larry Fink published his iconic letter in 2018 calling for greater environmental and social responsibility in business strategies, long-termism as an investment concept has gained traction, buttressed by rising consumer demand for a more conscious form of capitalism. Long-termism represents a new investor & shareholder mentality, one that prioritises environmental concerns, social impact and community building and measures whether growth is sustainable in the long-term.
Given that we are experiencing volatile weather patterns, record-breaking extreme temperatures and significant resource shortages more and more frequently, CEOs and other business leaders can no longer afford to ignore the financial and material cost of climate change to their companies. As Fink states, "every company must not only deliver financial performance, but also show how it makes a positive contribution to society."
The Search for Long Term Value
While over the past two decades the doctrine of short-termism, aka the pursuit of rapid growth in terms of perceived value to create wealth without regard for future consequences or non-immediate effects (such as environmental ones), has reigned supreme, long-termism represents an alternative mentality that scrutinises whether growth-for-growth's-sake is necessarily good for the community, society, and the planet.
Martin Wolf, Larry Fink (BlackRock CEO) & Michael Spence. Photo credit: Daphne Borowski
In a recent board meeting comprised of 60 CEOs from multinational firms, the focus was on switching to long-termism and social good. The questions presented and debated centred not on the speed of wealth or capital creation, but instead how to plan for companies' ecological footprints and how to develop a sustainable impact strategy. Instead of considering options from quarter to quarter, long-termers are thinking about issues in the next 4, 6 or even 10 years.
Shareholders, for their part, are also increasingly vocal about shifting investment strategies towards long-termism. A growing number of investors and firms that fund businesses are switching to long-termism because it is no longer only about cash, but about assets that will maintain their value well into the future.
The Value of Cathedral Thinking
Cathedral thinking is a design term that codifies a built-in long-term vision- it dates from medieval times, when architects had to design buildings that would not be completed within their own lifetime, thus requiring serious long term forethought. The term has gained traction of late, thanks to 16-year old Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg in her April 2019 speech urging the European Parliament's environmental committee to adopt this mentality.
Business strategies that incorporate cathedral thinking understand how things will shift in the future, and have the foresight to adapt. Given that we are already in the middle of a planetary emergency – consider recent headlines about Arctic wildfires, incessant heatwaves and water stress, microplastic pollution to name a few – future-oriented corporations will inevitably have to evaluate their climate impact sooner rather than later.
Consumers Are Driving Long-Termism
Consumers are voting with our dollars like never before. They are demanding responsibility from companies, whether it be operating with a circular economy in mind, to supporting initiatives that give back to a community cause. Corporate strategies can no longer afford to discount global emergencies such as climate change into the equation. If businesses don't respond to this demand, they risk becoming irrelevant in an evolving market.
One of the key drivers behind the shift to long-termism is the realisation from investors that companies cannot reach their full potential if they are not purpose-driven, because it will cost them clients and customers. In a recent piece at Entrepeur.com titled "It's Official, Consumers Prefer Sustainable Companies", the authors cited a Nielsen study showing that "products with sustainability claims generally outperformed the growth rate of total products in their respective categories."
Consumers today have heightened expectations of business responsibility and are not afraid to pressure companies to do better. They are demand that companies showcase sustainable innovation, deliver on workforce diversity, show leadership in minimising environmental impacts and contribute to their local community. Without these aspects, businesses over time will be exposed by campaigns from civil society organisations that better articulate the importance of eco-social goals. For instance, a Greenpeace initiative in 2017 that uncovered HSBC's involvement in Indonesian deforestation through its financing of palm oil industries effectively forced the bank to commit to cutting ties with the irresponsible companies.
Graphic from Principles for Responsible Investment Facebook Page
Similar to long-termism, responsible investment is a strategy that incorporates environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions in order to manage risk and create long-term returns.
The United Nations' Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) represents a useful blueprint for what sustainable investment actually involves and . At the core of the PRI is a framework for green investments and a sustainable financial system that operates in harmony with the target to transition towards a global low-carbon economy.
One of the key considerations that long-termers have to make is whether a company's business strategy and practices align with recommendations made by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). If we are to avoid further climate disasters, it is crucial that companies work to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt their operations to meet this goal.
The complex nature of climate change requires businesses to make economic decisions that take into account their carbon footprint and resource usage. A report by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicates that unprecedented changes are necessary to meet the goals of The Paris Agreement to keep global temperatures down – and businesses are a significant part of this equation.
As it becomes more evident that urgent action is necessary to save the planet, investors are already preparing for a low-carbon economy. This means that companies that meet the low-carbon requirement will have a competitive edge over others.
Deforestation, Rising Sea Temperatures, Melting Glaciers, Food Shortages- just some of the problems the planet is facing.
The Investor Agenda, which was developed for the investor community to accelerate actions critical to fight climate change and adhere to the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement is another long-termist resource. The Agenda has provided a platform to call attention to investor profiles that have called for greater governmental action on climate change, and shed light on initiatives on climate change that long-termed could get involved in. As part of their campaign to incite change, 477 investors with USD $34 trillion in assets urged G20 leaders to stave off a global temperature rise of 1.5 degrees C, which would have irrevocable consequences for the planet. The investors included names like Amundi, California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS), Legal &
General Investment Management, Natixis Investment Managers, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management and represented a record number of signatories to the Global Investor Statement to Governments on Climate Change.
Training The Next Generation of Sustainable Leaders
Other developments in Asia have also embodied a deeper recognition that sustainable long-term growth in corporate strategies is crucial. Just this year, Singapore Management University (SMU) introduced the first sustainability major course for business students in the region. Over at Hong Kong's University of Science and Technology (HKUST), students can choose from seven different major and minor sustainability courses including, Environmental Sustainability & Management. The launch of these programmes is reflective of the need for Asian businesses to become more attuned to sustainability matters in order to remain competitive, and for the region to invest in a graduates that have a grasp on the key crises facing the planet today. This is of particular importance in Southeast Asia, where environmental changes and events are often immediately felt in the daily lives of people, and can impact the region's economy decisively.
One thing's for sure, the status quo ain't working. We have got to change how we live and how we consume. Thanks to a renewed appreciation for long term thinking, business leaders and investors now agree, and are changing how they define value, helping to usher in a new age of conscious capitalism.
All images courtesy of Pexels, unless otherwise credited.
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Q: Как использовать Scaffold-DbContext с секретами в EF.Core? Создал проект типа Class Library (.Net Core), подключил библиотеки для работы с EF.Core с моей СУБД (совместимая версия Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.Tools 2.2.6)
В cmd выполнил
cd myProjectPath
dotnet user-secrets init
dotnet user-secrets set ConnectionStrings.MyDb "User Id=MyDbUser;Password=MyDbUserPass;Data Source=MyDbHost:99999/instancename;"

Обе команды выполнены успешно
Затем пытаюсь выполнить в cmd
dotnet ef dbcontext scaffold Name=ConnectionStrings.MyDb ...

Или в PMC
Scaffold-DbContext Name=ConnectionStrings.MyDb ...

A named connection string was used, but the name 'ConnectionStrings.MyDb' was not found in the application's configuration. Note that named connection strings are only supported when using 'IConfiguration' and a service provider, such as in a typical ASP.NET Core application. See https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=850912 for more information.

Если просто в PMC
Scaffold-DbContext "User Id=MyDbUser;Password=MyDbUserPass;Data Source=MyDbHost:99999/instancename;" ...

,то всё работает нормально контекст и модели создаются

A: Проблема не в использовании менеджера секретов. Секрет, это просто одно из средств создать именованную строку подключения --- named connections string.
Для того, чтобы использовать named connections string проект должен обладать конфигурацией. О чём и написано в тексте исключения. Чтобы обладать конфигурацией, мало сохранить файлы .json (будь-то secrets.json или appsettings.json или ВашеНазваниеКонФигурации.json), нужно включить их как используемые для конфигурации.
Так как, Class Library не имеет входной точки, то и не имеет возможности включить их в конфигурацию.
А вот именно с секретом может проблем и нет, но так просто его использовать в Class Library не получится.
Чтобы, использовать Scaffold c named connections string (неважно, где она будет храниться в секретах или нет), понадобиться добавить в решение запускаемый проект, который может поддерживать конфигурацию, например, Web Application. Хранить конфигурацию и если надо секреты, то же надо будет в нём. Не забудьте подключить конфигурацию в Startup.cs.
Естественно, при Scaffold-e модели и контекст создадутся тоже в нём. А что если вам хотелось бы, чтобы они создались в Class Library? Оставьте запускаемым проектом проект с конфигурацией. А в интерфейсе PCM выберите, как Default Project --- вашу библиотеку классов. И потом выполните Scaffold. Через dotnet ef я не проверял, но думаю должно быть достаточно перейти в каталог библиотеки, и выполнить команду из него.

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The fourth level of the PokerStars VIP Club that awards a 2.5x FPP multiplier as well as a specific level rewards.
The PlatinumStar VIP level is the 4th level of the PokerStars VIP Club that a player can achieve by accumulating VPPs by playing real money ring games or tournaments. Once a player accumulates 7,500 VPPs in the month, they are automatically made into a PlatinumStar for the remainder of that month plus the next month.
The main goody that becoming a PlatinumStar unlocks is the 2.5x FPP multiplier that helps players accumulate FPPs faster. FPPs can be used to buy tickets into tournaments, buy electronic items or be turned in for a cash bonus. PlatinumStars (and above) have exclusive access to the $650 reward bonuses which costs 50,000 FPPs.
To see how much a ring game player would have to play to achieve PlatinumStar in one month, a general guide is below.
50nl Full Ring ($0.25 - $0.50 blinds): Number of Hands required is approximately 34,000 if VPPs Per Hand is 0.22.
100nl Full Ring ($0.50 - $1.00 blinds): Number of Hands required is approximately 22,700 if VPPs Per Hand is 0.33.
200nl Full Ring ($1.00 - $2.00 blinds): Number of Hands required is approximately 19,300 if VPPs Per Hand is 0.39.


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Satavado (), same as county, was a large feudal landholder and feudal hierarchy-political unit in the 15th-18th centuries in Georgia. Satavados were established in times of political and economical overthrow of Georgian Kingdom, by exploitation peasants and grooving immunity of feudal lords when they formed a new class of Tavadi (prince) / (duke) (). The Tavadi were one of the highest ranks of Georgian nobility, second only to the Royal Families of Georgia (the various branches of the Bagrationi dynasty). The title of Tavadi is equivalent to the European titles of prince and duke. There are various ranks of princes in Georgian history. Other ranks include Mtavari and Eristavi

The long period of domination of foreign intruders extremely weakened the central political and economic power, which became the main reason for rising of Satavados. The regions lost economical interrelations. The feudal anarchy grew in the country. Weak monarch could not employ his main function – keep his villains in humility and safe feudal order in country.

Satavados were created by union of feudal families (union by oath). Big feudal lords, unified in Satavado. captured former King's territories or were granted with the power to manage the territories. (Saeristavo, Satsikhistavo, etc.). The Aznauri (nobleman) obeyed to and served the Tavadi (prince) / (duke) by following their every order of diplomatic, secretarial and military nature. The Tavadi created their own government offices independently from the King. (Maidservants, regular army etc.) and confronted with the central government system, Royalty system. Some Tavadi where also members of the Royal Families of Georgia themselves.

When Georgia was united (11th-13th centuries) the country became strong economically and socially, Royal role was mighty and ground and such feudal institutes existed in a more unified state as well, with the feudal rulers having the title of Eristavi instead. Many Tavadi begin their rule as replacement for dead dynasties of Eristavi. Part of Satavado was created on the basis of Saeristavo. (Such as Ksani, Aragvi, Racha and others). The title of Eristavi however saw a revival after a few centuries, with several conflicts of newly proclaimed and/or self proclaimed Eristavi waging war against Tavadi dynasties over the right to rule. This led to an alternating of rulers between the Eristavi and the Tavadi. Eventually, many Eristavi turned their title into a last name, changing their previous ones. The Tavadi however did not do such a thing, instead they kept their last names intact, and continued to rule many of the lands they owned. Castles and manorial estates were created by the Tavadi through the long period of their history. They included granted, awarded, dowry and ravished manors. At the height of the Tavadi period, some families had, within their own territory, outgrown in power and influence some of the branches of the Royal Family, but still, many Tavadi, although de facto completely independent, chose to remain loyal to the various branches of the Bagrationi Royal Family, often working with them side by side, as counsellors and ambassadors.

Both the Tavadi, the Eristavi and the Mtavari kept their noble rights and registered them abroad as well, along with the Royal branches of the Bagrationi dynasty, especially in Russian books of nobility such as the "Velvet Book", reserved to only the highest ranks of Georgian nobility, the Russian Imperial List of Princely Families of Georgia and Imereti, and the various armorial registers.

The history of the Tavadi and the Eristavi is taught to this day in Georgian history books, with the desceandants of Georgian nobility trying to preserve it as much as possible both in Georgia and abroad, as a sign of cultural inheritance and as a way to honour their ancestors. Many Tavadi and Eristavi moved to Europe and married foreign nobles and royals.

In Satavado three kind of land hold forms existed:
 Common or cooperative ()
 Prince property ()
 Individually owned ()

"Common" () - was a manor which was used commonly by the families belonging to the same Satavado.  The minor was managed by Tavadi appointed by the heads of other families too. They were paying "State taxes" and the rest of the income was divided by the families. Tavadi was getting twice as big divvy than other families.

"Prince property" () – was granted to a feudal family to manage it for some time. After some period that minor could have been given to another family. Interim owned of the "Prince property" could not sell or change anything in serf-feudal obligations. (Disembarrass or change gilds). Such kind of changes could have been made only by Prince's agreement.

"Individually owned" () -  manors were most progressive type of land hold. It vas individually owned by only one family, which was inherited or was granted for good service to the King or dowered. Individually owned lands were unconditional properties. Owner could sell, give in dowry or do something else with his property. This kind of ownership supported the development of intensive agriculture. Exploitation of servants was more restrained than in "Common"  or "Prince property" manors.

Aznauri (Nobleman) were divided according to the type of Satavado they belong. They were: "Common" (), "Prince property" () or  "Individually owned" () subordinated. They were getting manors with servants from Tavadi.  This land hold relations was the bases for feudal-hierarchy.

The mane Satavado in Kartli were: Ksani's, Aragvi's, Samukhranbatono, Saamilakhvro, Satsitsiano, Sabaratiano. In Imereti – Mkheidzeta, Chkheidzeta, Mikheladzeta, Rachis Eristavta, Abashidzeta, Tseretelta. In Guria – Machutadzeta and Guriis eristavta. In Odishi – Chiladzeta, Goshadzeta, Djaianta, Chichuata, Chikvnta and others. (Many of them were named after the families which owned them)

Satavados system disunited feudal Georgia and made reunion of the country impossible. It facilitated influence of intruders and helped them to keep authority, therefore they supported Satavados. The Satavados were abolished in the 19th century when Georgia was fully occupied by the Russian Empire. There were no more social-economical reasons for their existence. Satavados were divided among different private minors.

References

GSE, (1984) volume 8, page 655, Tbilisi.
ანთელავა ი., XI-XV საუკუნეები საქართველოს სოციალურ-პოლიტიკური ისტორიის საკითხები, თბ., 1980;
ასათიანი ნ., საადგილმამულო ურთიერთობისა და სათავადოების არსებობის საკითხისათვის XVI-XVII საუკუნეების კახეთის სამეფოში, «თსუ შრომები», 1959, ტ. 77;
ბერძენიშვილი ნ., საქართველოს ისტორიის საკითხები, წგნ.2, თბ., 1965;
გვრიტიშვილი დ., ფეოდალური საქართველოს სოციალური ურთიერთობის ისტორიიდან (ქართლის სათავადოები), თბ., 1955;
სოსელია ო., ნარკვევები ფეოდალური ხანის დასავლეთ საქართველოს სოციალურ-პოლიტიკური ისტორიიდან (სათავადოები), ტ. 1–2, თბ., 1973–1981;
მისივე, ფეოდალური ხანის დასავლეთ საქართველოს ისტორიიდან (სათავადოების სისტემა), თბ., 1966;
ქიქოძე მ., ქართლის სათავადოების ისტორიიდან XV-XVIII საუკუნეები (საამილახვრო), «მასალები საქართველოსა და კავკასიის ისტორიისათვის», 1963, ნაკვ. 35;
ჯამბურია გ., სათავადოთა საკითხისათვის, კრ.: საქართველოს ფეოდალური ხანის ისტორიის საკითხები, წგნ. 1, თბ., 1970;
მისივე, ქართული ფეოდალური ურთიერთობის ისტორიიდან (სომხით-საბარათიანოს სათავადოები), თბ., 1955;
Какабадзе С., Черты феодального строя и крестьянская повинность в Грузии в конце средних веков, Тфл., 1912;

Russian Nobility Association in America:

List of Princely Families of Georgia - Список княжеских родов Грузии:

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"Caucasian coats of arms of V. Tsikhinsky"
A handwritten heraldry book, compiled in 1922 by a certain V. Tsikhinsky (nothing is known about his personality). The original of the manuscript has been lost; a copy of the second part - "Tavadian Clans" - has survived (the existence of the second part is unknown), made around the 1980s. and handed over by the Abashidze family to the Deputy Chairman of the Georgian Genealogical Society I.L. Bichikashvili. The armorial includes 131 coats of arms, 95 surnames: mostly Georgian, with the exception of 8 of Armenian and North Caucasian origin, as well as data (not always reliable) about some dynasties.

http://redbow.ru/kavkazskiy_gerbovnik_v.cihinskogo

ORIGINAL:
"Кавказский гербовник В.Цихинского"
Рукописный гербовник, составленный в 1922 г. неким В. Цихинским (о личности его ничего неизвестно). Подлинник рукописи утерян; сохранилась копия второй части - "Тавадские роды" - (о существование второй части неизвестно), сделанная приблизительно в 1980-х гг. и переданная семьёй Абашидзе заместителю председателя Грузинского генеалогического общества И.Л.Бичикашвили. Гербовник включает 131 герб, 95 фамилий: в основном грузинских, за исключением 8 армянского и северокавказского происхождения, а также данные (не всегда достоверные) о некоторых родах.

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Caucasian Armorial Register created by Imperial Russia: https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9A%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%B7%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%B3%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA

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Lyubimov S.V. Titled families of the Russian Empire: An experience of detailed listing of all titled Russian noble families, indicating the origin of each surname, as well as the time of obtaining the title and approval in it. - M .: FAIR-PRESS, 2004 .-- 368 p. - 3000 copies. - ISBN 5-8183-0777-8.
Dolgoruky-Argutinsky, Fedor Sergeevich. Pedigree collection (with coats of arms) / book. Fyodor Dolgorukoy. - SPb .: Type. T-va p. F. "Electro-type. N. Ya. Stoykova", 1913. Issue. 1. - 1913., 65 p. List of princely families. pp. 63–64.
Russian Noble Assembly in America

ORIGINAL:
Любимов С. В. Титулованные роды Российской империи: Опыт подробного перечисления всех титулованных российских дворянских фамилий, с указанием происхождения каждой фамилии, а также времени получения титула и утверждения в нём. — М.: ФАИР-ПРЕСС, 2004. — 368 с. — 3000 экз. — ISBN 5-8183-0777-8.
Долгорукий-Аргутинский, Фёдор Сергеевич. Родословный сборник (с гербами) / кн. Фёдор Долгорукой. - СПб.: Тип. Т-ва п. ф. "Электро-тип. Н. Я. Стойковой", 1913. Вып. 1. - 1913., 65 с. Список княжеских родов. стр. 63–64.
Русское Дворянское Собрание в Америке

Early Modern history of Georgia (country)
Nobility of Georgia (country)
Noble titles of Georgia (country)
Titles
Georgian words and phrases

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Guns vs. Armor; What Level of Kevlar Vest Matches up Against the Most Popular Firearms?
Bullet proof vests dramatically increase your chances of surviving an attack involving a firearm, and yet they can only defend against certain ammunition. Similarly, they can never completely guarantee protection, and are often referred to as bullet resistant or even simply 'Kevlar Vests'. Bullet proof vests are tested and graded according to international standards set by the US National Institute of Justice. These protection levels outline exactly what body armor can protect you against. Below are some of the most common, popular, and famous firearms, and an explanation of what is needed to protect against each.
The Most Popular Firearms vs. The Kevlar Vest
The Colt Python was first made in 1955 by Colt, and is often referred to as a 'combat magnum'. Colt stopped production in 1999, and the final release of the Python was in 2005. This revolver was originally favored by law enforcement, with different variants used for different roles. However, the modern need for semi-automatic pistols meant it fell out of favor. To protect against the Colt Python you will need a Level II bullet proof vest.
Smith & Wesson 686
The Smith & Wesson 686 double action revolver was first introduced in 1980, and gained fame and popularity thanks to its adoption by the US Navy Special Operations. This revolver is popular for waterborne missions in particular because of its durability in the face of exposure to the elements, and it is easy to maintain compared to similar weapons. The Smith & Wesson 686 is also famed for its use by Luxembourg's Grand Ducal Police. Protection against this weapon requires a vest at Level II.
The SIG Sauer P226 follows the same basic design of the SIG Sauer P220, but was developed to use higher capacity staggered-column magazines. It was originally conceived as a replacement to the M1911A1 used by the US Army, but it was eventually beaten by the Beretta 92F. However, the SIG Sauer P226 still gained fame thanks to its adoption by the Navy SEALs. A bullet proof vest at Level II is needed to protect against this weapon.
The Ruger 10/22 is a semi-automatic rimfire rifle, designed as an 'adult gun' that could nevertheless provide easy handling. This, coupled with low recoil, made the Ruger 10/22 popular with young and inexperienced shooters, as well as being popular among small game hunters. It is also known for its compatibility with modifications, which are relatively easy to create and equip compared to other rifles. Protection from this rifle would require a Level II bullet proof vest.
Constructed to be extremely modular, the FN SCAR became incredibly popular thanks to its use by the US Military. It is available in two common variants; the SCAR-L for 'light' ammo (5.56x45mm NATO) and the SCAR-H for 'heavy' ammo (7.62x51mm NATO). The first rifles were issued in April 2009, and given to a battalion of the US 75th Ranger Regiment. However, US Special Ops Command would later drop the SCAR-L in favor of the SCAR-H, and plan on adopting conversion kits for the MK17 SCAR-H to enable their use of 5.56mm ammo. As of early 2015 the FN SCAR in various types was used by special ops/police in over 20 countries. The FN SCAR-L requires a Level III bullet proof vest, though only a Level IV vest can protect against the SCAR-H.
Named for the makers (Heckler & Koch), the HK416 is based on the AR-15 platform and was designed as an improvement on the M4 Carbine for the US army. This Automatic was made famous as the rifle used by the Navy Seals to kill Osama Bin Laden. The HK416 was adopted as the standard rifle of the Norwegian Armed Forces and is in official use by countries all over the world. This famous weapon uses a gas system which reduces malfunction and increases the longevity of its parts. A Level III bullet proof vest is necessary to protect against this weapon.
Designed in 1945, finished in 1946, and adopted by the Soviet Army in 1948. In 1949 it became the official weapon of the Soviet Armed Forces. The AK-47 is one of the most famous weapons in the world, and there is little that can be said about it that hasn't already been said. The AK-47 is renowned for its reliability, accessibility, and its low production costs. The AK-47 is so popular that they make up approximately 15% of all firearms in the world. Protection against an AK-47 requires the highest level of protection at Level IV.
A US military adaptation of the AR-15, the M16 is another incredibly famous and popular rifle. The M16 was most famously used in Vietnam from 1963, and in 1969 the M16A1 replaced the M14 rifle to become the US military's standard service rifle. In 1983, the USMC adopted it as their official weapon, and three years later the US army did the same. The M16 is the most produced firearm of its 5.56mm caliber, and total worldwide production of the rifle is approximately 8 million. The M16 was originally designed as part of an effort to replace the M1 Garand and other similar weapons, but also as a direct US competitor to the AK-47. Protecting against this famous weapon will require a vest at Level III.
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Frederick Says:
Concerning 12 ga. shotgun that jams up. Do you have a pump shotgun? Use only high brass shells . That should take care of that problem. I had the same problem and just changing to high brass fixed it. You don't need to have a situation where someone is breaking into your dwelling and your pump shotgun jams up on you. Many stores don't sell high brass shells anymore! You can go online looking for them instead. Vote with your feet or finger as it was.
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Kevlar has a tensile strength of about 8 times more than that of a steel wire. Tensile strength is basically the resistance offered by a material against a force to prevent elongation. It is also relatively light in weight for a material that is so strong. It has a very high resistance to heat (decomposes at around 450?), and unlike most other plastics, it does not melt or even expand upon heating. It is also highly resistant to cold and does not become brittle at very low temperatures. It is highly resistant to abrasion of any kind.


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'La La Land' Racks Up Seven Awards From The Washington, D.C. Area Film Critics Association
La La Land was singing a happy tune when The Washington, D.C. Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) announced their top honorees for 2016. The musical love story La La Land was the big winner, racking up seven awards, including Best Film and Best Director (Damien Chazelle).
La La Land, a song-and-dance romance about two star-crossed lovers struggling to make their professional dreams a reality, also earned the Best Original Screenplay prize for Chazelle's adept balance of intimate human drama and heart-soaring musical set-pieces.
The film swept the technical categories, including Best Original Score for Justin Hurwitz's lushly beautiful compositions and Best Cinematography for Linus Sandgren's resplendent lensing.
The film features Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as two hopeful L.A. artists trying to make it in a very difficult industry.
Upon meeting each other, they find love and express it in song and dance. Fans who are patiently awaiting the release of La La Land can catch the film in theaters on December 16.


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Village Safe Water Program/Alaska Native Village and Rural Communities Program EPA, State-funded
The Village Safe Water Program provides technical and financial support to communities to design and construct water and wastewater systems. It is meant to assist Alaska Native Villages and Alaska rural communities with the construction of new or improved drinking water and wastewater systems. This funding can also be used to provide training and technical assistance in the operations and maintenance of these systems.
Water, Natural Resources, Education Varies Northwest, Alaska Link
Native American Affairs Office Technical Assistance Program DOI
Deadline for 2018 Unknown. The Bureau of Reclamation's Office of Native American and International Affairs has a Technical Assistance for Tribes program. This program assists Federally recognized Indian Tribes to develop, manage and protect their water and related resources. Past project have included water needs assessments, improved water management studies, water quality data collection and assessments, and water measurement studies.
Water, Natural Resources, Education, Research Individual awards of up to $100,000 Northwest, Southwest, Midwest Link
Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants USDA
Applications accepted continuously. This program provides grants to assist rural communities that have had a significant decline in quantity or quality of drinking water. Grant may fund waterline extensions from existing systems, construction of new water lines; repairs to existing systems, construction of new wells, reservoirs, transmission lines, treatment plants, and other water sources. . Priority is given to areas with less than 5,000 people, low-income areas, and communities facing imminent decline and shortage of water.
Water, Natural Resources, Health, Emergency Individual awards range from 150,000 to $500,000 depending on the severity of decline in quantity or quality of water. Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, National, Alaska Link
Tribal Solid Waste Management Assistance Project EPA
The Tribal Solid Waste Interagency Workgroup was created to coordinate federal assistance to tribes to help them comply with the municipal solid waste landfill regulations. Successful proposals should characterize/assess open dumps, develop integrated waste management (IWM) plans, develop and implement alternative solid waste management activities/facilities; or develop and implement cleanup, closure, and post-closure programs for open dumps in Indian Country. Each proposal must address only one of the four proposal categories described above.
Water, Regulatory, Research 10 Individual awards ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, National, Alaska Link
Alaska Native Villages and Rural Communities Water Grant Program Environmental Protection Agency
No listed deadline. Significant human health and water quality problems exist in Alaska Native Villages (ANV) and other rural communities in Alaska due to lack of sanitation. To address these issues, Congress in 1996 authorized EPA to create the Alaska Native Villages and Rural Communities Grant Program, which is codified in 33 U.S.C. § 1263a.
The program assists these communities with the construction of new or improved wastewater and drinking water systems. Communities can also use the funding for training and technical assistance in system operations and maintenance.
EPA provides funds to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to address the needs of rural and native Alaska communities. The DEC, in turn, administers these funds through its Village Safe Water (VSW) program. The VSW program's goal is "to improve public health and compliance with environmental laws by upgrading the level of sanitation facilities in rural [Alaskan] communities through financial and technical assistance." For more information, contact the Alaska DEC VSW program, https://dec.alaska.gov/water/village-safe-water/.
Water, sanitation, public health Varies Alaska Link
Water & Waste Disposal Predevelopment Planning Grants USDA
Applications accepted year round. This program assists low-income communities with initial planning and development of applications for USDA Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal direct loan/grant and loan guarantee programs. The area must also have a median household income below the poverty line or less than 80 percent of the statewide non-metropolitan median household income
water, waste disposal, planning, development, infrastructure, rural communities Maximum of $30,000 or 75 percent of the predevelopment planning costs. Rural Areas, Tribal Lands Link
Water & Waste Disposal Technical Assistance & Training Grants USDA Rural Development
Deadline Unknown for 2019. This program helps qualified, private non-profits provide technical assistance and training to (a) identify and evaluate solutions to water and waste problems; (b) assist applicants in preparing applications for water and waste disposal loans/grants; and (c) assist associations in improving operation and maintenance of existing water and waste facilities in eligible rural areas.
Water, waste disposal, training See guidance National Link
WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program Phase 1 Grants DOI Bureau of Reclamation
Deadline passed. Most recent deadline: March 31, 2022. The objective of this NOFO is to invite states, Tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, local governmental entities, non-profit organizations, Existing Watershed Groups, and local and special districts (e.g., irrigation and water districts, county soil conservation districts) to submit proposals for Phase I activities to develop a watershed group, complete watershed restoration planning activities, and design watershed management projects. Learn more and apply here.
Watersheds, restoration planning, management Award Ceiling: $200,000 National Link
Accelerate conservation adoption in the Western Lake Erie Basin Department of Agriculture, Kentucky State Office
Deadline Passed 07/15/2018. Deadline Unknown for 2019. The purpose of this announcement is to advertise opportunities to parties who are interested in partnering with NRCS to accelerate conservation adoption in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB), in order to reduce nutrient runoff from agricultural lands and improve water quality in the WLEB. Proposals should address the key conservation objectives and focus areas described below. NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single or multiyear applications (up to three years) submitted by eligible entities based in Indiana or with substantial operations in Indiana.
Western Lake Erie Basin, conservation, partnership, agricultural runoff, water quality $75,000-$100,000 Indiana Link
EPA Region 7 Wetland Program Development Grants EPA
Wetland Program Development Grants provide eligible applicants an opportunity to conduct and promote the coordination and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution. All proposals submitted under this RFP must be for projects that build or refine state/tribal/local government wetland programs.
Wetland Conservation, Water Pollution Varies Midwest Link
North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) U.S. Small Grants FWA
Deadline Passed 10/18/2018. Deadline Unknown for 2019. The U.S. Small Grants Program is a competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. Projects must involve only long-term protection, restoration, enhancement and/or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit migratory birds. The program requires a 1:1 non-federal match and research funding is ineligible. This program supports the DOI and FWS mission of protecting and managing the nation's natural resources by collaborating with partners and stakeholders to conserve land and water and to expand outdoor recreation and access.
Wetlands Conservation, Migratory Bird Conservation $1,000-$100,000 Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, National, Alaska Link
FWS National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program FY 2015
Deadline passed as of June 30, 2017. Deadline for 2018 unknown. The Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (Section 305, Title III, Public Law 101‐646, 16 U.S.C. 3954) established the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program (NCWCGP) to acquire, restore, and enhance wetlands in coastal States through competitive matching grants to State agencies. The primary goal of the NCWCGP is the long‐term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems. In FY 2013, the NCWCGP will fund 24 to 26 individual projects encompassing 4,690 to 5,500 acres of coastal habitat.
Wetlands, Coasts, Conservation $25,000-$1,000,000. Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast, National, Alaska, Coastal Link
Tribal Wetland Program Development U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Most recent deadline: 01/15/2021. Tribal Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) assist tribal governments and intertribal consortia to develop or refine tribal programs which protect, manage, and restore wetlands. The primary focus of these grants is to develop/refine tribal wetland programs. The goals of EPA's wetland program include increasing the quantity and quality of wetlands in the U.S. by conserving and restoring wetland acreage and improving wetland condition. In pursuing these goals, EPA seeks to develop the capacity of all levels of government to develop and refine effective, comprehensive programs for wetland protection and management.
wetlands, conservation, clean water act $25,000-$250,000 National Link
North American Wetlands Conservation Act 2020-2021 U.S. Standard Grants FWS
Deadline Passed 07/03/2019. Deadline Unknown for 2020. The U.S. Standard Grants Program is a competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. Projects must involve only long-term protection, restoration, enhancement and/or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit migratory birds. This program supports the DOI and FWS mission of protecting and managing the nation's natural resources by collaborating with partners and stakeholders to conserve land and water and to expand outdoor recreation and access.
wetlands, riparian zone, conservation, restoration, monitoring, migratory birds, wildlife, aviary, $100,000-$1,000,000 National, United States Link
Wildfire Community Assistance in Montana, North Dakota & South Dakota DOI, BLM
This grant will be awarded to projects that 1) promote community assistance programs that will be used to develop local capability including, but not limited to; Wildfire planning, wildfire mitigation actions, and wildland fire education/prevention, 2) promote community-wide wildfire protection planning; conduct education programs about wildfire; and implement hazardous fuels reduction activities and related monitoring, on federal land, or on adjacent non-federal land, that reduce the wildfire risk to communities and benefit resources on federal land, and/or 3) promote Fire Adapted Communities.
Wildfire Mitigation and Adaptation, Community Resilience Awards are for $125,000 Northwest, Midwest Link
Wildfire Risk Reduction Program for Rural Communities New Mexico Counties
Deadline for 2018 past. Deadline for 2019 unknown. The 2018-2019 Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Program grant cycle will give priority to applicants who request funding for outreach and education projects (i.e. Fire Adaptive Communities, Firewise, Ready, Set, Go) that encourage reducing wildfire risk on private lands and can show a direct benefit to BLM lands. The program is also encouraging CWPP updates for plans that are more than five years old. Requirements for CWPP updates are included with the program information. A limited number of hazardous fuel reduction projects will be considered and should focus on treatments to private lands with a direct benefit to BLM lands.
wildfire, risk reduction, BLM lands, education, hazards up to $50,000 New Mexico Link
BLM Idaho Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance DOI, BLM
Deadline Passed 8/26/2018. Deadline Unknown for 2019. BLM has an opportunity to work with a partner organization to assist with Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Community Fire Assistance established by the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Act to allow the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to enter into financial assistance agreements with local communities to reduce the risk and impact of catastrophic wildfires. This program is in support of protecting the American family, putting America back to work, and creating a conservation stewardship legacy second only to Teddy Roosevelt by providing an opportunity to support planning and implementation of hazardous fuels reduction projects in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas and education and outreach programs that help create fire adapted communities and resilient landscapes.
wildfires, conservation, stewardship, education, wildfire prevention, hazardous fuels reduction, adaptation $100,000 Idaho Link
BLM OR/WA Wildland Urban Interface Master Funding Opportunity BLM OR/WA, DOI
Deadline Passed 08/27/2019. Deadline Unknown for 2020. The National Fire Plan was implemented in 2001 to assist communities at risk from catastrophic wildland fires by providing assistance in the following areas: Implement hazardous fuels reduction activities, including the training, monitoring or maintenance associated with such hazardous fuels reduction activities, on federal land, or on adjacent nonfederal land for activities that mitigate the threat of catastrophic fire to communities and natural resources in high risk areas; Community programs that develop local capability including; assessment and planning, mitigation activities, Community/homeowner education and action plans Enhance local and small business employment opportunities.
wildfires, hazardous fuels reduction, training, monitoring, natural resources, community preparedness $3,000-$1,000,000 Oregon Washington Link
BLM CA Experimental Mesoscale Forecast Products for Fire Weather, Smoke Dispersion, Transport, Fire Danger, Fire Behavior BLM
Deadline passed as of August 11, 2017. Deadline for 2018 unknown. Perform research and studies pertaining to wildland fire and resource management, to develop products and tools for all levels of decision making to meet the objectives of the National Fire Plan, and to seek information to improve decision making in wildland fire management.
wildland fire, wildfire, hazard, risk, prevention, fuels, management, climate change, Varies. California Link
Zoonotic Disease Grant Program U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Deadline passed. Most recent deadline: June 11, 2022. The Zoonotic Disease Initiative is a grant program focused on wildlife disease prevention and preparedness. Authorized under the American Rescue Plan (2021, H.R. 1319, Section 6003.3), the Initiative will provide $9 million in available funding to states, Tribes and territories to strengthen early detection, rapid response and science-based management research to address wildlife disease outbreaks before they cross the barrier from animals to humans and become pandemics. The highest priority for the funding is to increase organizational readiness and ensure a network of state, Tribal and territorial wildlife managers across the nation are prepared for zoonotic disease outbreaks. Strengthening partner capacity for wildlife health monitoring will allow for the early detection of diseases. Learn more and apply here. Grants for Tribes are open through NOFO F22AS00308. For more information, please contact Anna-Marie York at anna-marie_york@fws.gov.
Wildlife disease prevention, wildlife health, science-based management, monitoring $75,000 - $775,000 National Link
Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Wildlife Program DOI, BLM 04/03/2023
Deadline: April 3, 2023. The Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Wildlife Program is focused on ensuring self-sustaining populations and a natural abundance and diversity of wildlife on public lands for the enjoyment and use of present and future generations. The program is responsible for
managing habitats for wildlife species that depend on public lands for all or part of their life cycle. Program activities address habitat maintenance, restoration, and species conservation in cooperation with federal, state, Tribal governments, private landowners, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The HQ Wildlife Program works with partners and cooperating agencies/governments to align efforts to manage priority habitats and species, identify and implement strategies that promote building resiliency to climate change and environmental stressors, including drought; wild land fire; unusual weather events; and insects/disease.
wildlife, habitat restoration, hazard mitigation, climate resiliency, drought, wildfire, conservation, IRA $25,000 - $1,500,000 National Link
Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act DOI, FWS
Deadline for 2018 passed 1/8/2018. Deadline for 2019 unknown. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requests interested entities to submit restoration, research and Regional project proposals for the restoration of Great Lakes fish and wildlife resources. The purpose of the Act is to provide assistance to States, Indian Tribes, and other interested entities to encourage cooperative conservation, restoration and management of the fish and wildlife resources and their habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.
Wildlife, Water, Research, Natural Resources, Conservation, Coastal $2,300-$1,200,000 Great Lakes, Midwest, Northeast Link
Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program (WAMS) USDA
Deadline Passed 2/24/2020. Deadline Unknown for 2021. The purpose of this program is to support research, education/teaching, and extension projects that increase participation by women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in STEM. NIFA intends this program to address educational needs within broadly defined areas of food, agriculture, natural resources, and human (FANH) sciences. WAMS-funded projects improve the economic health and viability of rural communities by developing research and extension initiatives that focus on new and emerging employment opportunities in STEM occupations.
women, minorities, STEM, rural, food security, sustainability, agriculture, natural resources, education, economic health Up to $400,000 National Link
Community Wood Energy Grant FY 2022 USDA Forest Service
Deadline passed. Most recent deadline: January 19, 2022. Wood Innovations Grants are making a difference across the country. From funding for advanced computer numerical control systems that can produce state-of-the-art prefabricated mass timber building materials, to renewable energy systems that run on wood chips, these grants are helping address critical issues like climate change and helping sustain local economies. Learn more and apply here.
wood energy, wood products, hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, forest management, economic health, environmental health The maximum for each award is $1 million to pay for up to 35% of total capital costs. National Link
Wood Innovations Funding Opportunity USDA Forest Service 03/23/2023
Deadline: March 23, 2023. The Wood Innovations Grant Program, launched in 2015, stimulates, expands, and supports U.S. wood products markets and wood energy markets to support the long-term management of National Forest System and other forest lands. National focus areas include mass timber, renewable wood energy, and technological development that supports hazardous fuel reduction and sustainable forest management Read the funding announcement here.
wood energy, wood products, hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, forest management, economic health, environmental health The maximum for each award is $300,000. National Link
FY18 Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EWJDT) Grants Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Deadline Passes December 15, 2017. Deadline for 2018 unknown. This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals from eligible entities, including nonprofit organizations, to deliver Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training programs that recruit, train, and place local, unemployed and under-employed residents with the skills needed to secure full-time employment in the environmental field. Please note that eligible entities who received an EWDJT grant in Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) are not eligible to apply for funding in FY18. While Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grants require training in brownfield assessment and/or cleanup, these grants also require that Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training be provided to all individuals being trained. EPA encourages applicants to develop their curricula based on local labor market assessments and employers' hiring needs, while also delivering comprehensive training that results in graduates securing multiple certifications.
workforce development, job training, environmental, hazardous and solid waste management, water quality improvement, chemical safety, pesticide management The total funding available under this competitive opportunity is approximately $3,000,000, subject to availability of funds, quality of proposals received, and other applicable considerations for FY18. National Link
Tribal Training and Outreach Support for the American Indian Air Quality Training Program EPA, AIAQTP, R&IEL
Grant deadline unknown for 2016. This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to provide tribal training, technical and outreach support for the American Indian Air Quality Training Program. The American Indian Air Quality Training Program (AIAQTP) provides workshop training, internships and technical support to tribal governments seeking to investigate, develop and establish air quality management programs for lands under their jurisdiction and provides opportunity for American Indian students to pursue environmental careers in the field of air quality management. The Tribal Air Monitoring Support Center is a component of the AIAQTP, and is a partnership effort between the selected grant recipient and EPA's Office of Air and Radiation, hosted by the Radiation and Indoor Environments National (R&IEL) laboratory in Las Vegas, to provide a full spectrum of technical support to tribes undertaking air quality monitoring and related activities.
workshop training, technical support, internships, Air Quality Up to $1,600,000 National, Las Vegas Link
Engaging Colorado Front Range Youth and Local Communities at Rocky Mountain National Park through Conservation Projects DOI, NPS
Deadline Passed 05/30/2018. Deadline Unknown for 2019. FOA#: P18AS00074. The principal purpose of the resulting agreements is to educate youth, promote community engagement, and cultivate the next generation of conservation professionals to promote a stewardship legacy at Rocky Mountain National Park. The project will provide opportunities for under-represented youth to learn about the environment by spending time working on conservation projects such as trail rehabilitation, historic rock wall repairs, conducting invasive plant removal, designing visitor wayside exhibits and trailhead information kiosks in the National Parks. The National Park Service will promote the public purpose of the agreement by engaging young adults in community-based work and offering internships and training, all of which provide exposure to the importance of parks and the conservation of our public lands. In the process, participants will add value to NPS by helping our staff and partners cultivate strong relationships with the youth and emerging adult demographics as project participants in our community-based projects. This agreement serves a public purpose by promoting and stimulating education, job training, development of responsible citizenship, productive community involvement, and furthering the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of our National natural and cultural resources. The projects awarded under this cooperative agreement will motivate youth and young adults to be involved with the natural, cultural and historical resource protection of their communities and would restore trust with the local communities.
youth, engagement, conservation, stewardship, education, community $10,000-$350,000 Colorado Link
Yukon River Salmon Research and Management Assistance FY 2019 FWS
Deadline Passed 01/04/2019. Deadline Unknown for 2020. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) receives funds for implementation of the Yukon River Salmon Agreement with Canada which was reached in March 2001. The Yukon River Salmon Agreement of 2000 authorizes funds for implementation of the Agreement including funds for cooperative research and management projects on the Alaska portion of the Yukon River. The Service administers these funds through financial assistance on a competitive basis for projects/studies/events that advance the scientific community's and public's understanding of the biology and management of Chinook and chum salmon in the Yukon River of Alaska. This funding opportunity is a request for conceptual project proposals of one year in length addressing the needs of the priority Categories and Factors listed in the full announcement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to develop projects that incorporate local capacity with members of Yukon River communities in which they may be working. Coordinating projects with state and federal regulatory agencies is also recommended, but not mandatory.
Yukon River, salmon, research, management $2,000-$120,000 Alaska, Yukon River Link


I'm planning the second half of this year and compiling a list of places in Europe and Asia. Any particular place you'd like to see pictures from?
Just rolled this up in a tube to go to its new home! I love the blush color peeking out around the palms. This is when I was almost done holding my palm colors up.
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Can we do that again? #coachella2019 .
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If you've never been to @coachella, here's a little recap of our weekend which will give a little taste of what it's like. And if you HAVE been to Coachella, hopefully this brings back some fun memories! .
Shoutout to @journeywithjorge for putting together this fun video! And a big thank you to @zenmap.co for inviting us out to play! .
You must be the person you have never had the courage to be. Gradually, you will discover that you are that person, but until you can see this clearly, you must pretend and invent. .
When Kevin Covey & Team Unite with Morongo, you get a magical evening.
To me you are perfect .
Palm Springs Easter morning sunrise.
My favorite piece of this year's @_desertx: SPECTER by Sterling Ruby.
The brightly colored geometric sculpture creates a jarring optical illusion, giving the landscape the effect of a Photoshopped composite or collage, as if something has been removed or erased from the terrain.
Pioneer Town, California. We have been busy.
We look up at the same stars and see such different things .


To celebrate the release of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' in cinemas NOW, Warner Bros. Pictures and Odeon at Soar offer you the chance to win a Fantastic Beasts Prize Pack!
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Warner Bros. Pictures' "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" is the second of five all-new adventures in J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World™. At the end of the first film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings. In an effort to thwart Grindelwald's plans, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.


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Canada's best-kept secret: 14 cool and innovative clean-tech companies
Clean tech currently consists of about 700 companies across Canada, employing 41,000 people and generating $11.3-billion annually
Mary Teresa Bitti
Smart Shift
Clean tech is Canada's fastest-growing industry and perhaps its best-kept secret. According to Ottawa-based Analytica Advisors, which tracks and benchmarks the space, clean tech currently consists of about 700 companies in Canada, employing 41,000 people and generating $11.3-billion annually. Most of these companies are exporters, with 52% of sales outside of Canada and 42% outside of the U.S.
Export Development Canada (EDC) has launched a clean-tech strategy to help ensure the growth trajectory continues by helping these companies gain access to much-needed funding to commercialize their innovative new technologies. In October, the EDC sponsored the International Financial Corporation's second annual Climate Business Forum in Hong Kong. Rod Lever, EDC's clean-tech lead, was on hand to help connect Canadian tech companies with potential funders in China, the world's top investor in renewable energy.
"It's a pivotal time for many companies, which have to scale in order to survive," says Mr. Lever. "One of the key reasons we have a clean-tech industry is because of Sustainable Technology Development Canada, which is the largest single clean-tech fund in the world. It has seeded more than 200 clean-tech projects through grant funding of more than $600-million. These companies are now ready to commercialize, but if they don't have access to capital they will die or be acquired by multinationals and disappear from Canada. We want more of these companies to grow from here."
Here's a look at some of these companies and their game-changing technologies:
Alter NRG Corp.
Based in Calgary, Alta., Alter NRG is working to replace landfills with the most energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable waste-to-energy solutions. Westinghouse Plasma, its industry leading plasma gasification technology, converts a variety of waste into clean syngas which can be used to create electricity.
Anaergia Inc.
Based in Burlington, Ont., Anaergia converts the biogenic portion of organic waste into renewable natural gas for distribution in municipal power grids or for fleet vehicle fuel. Its proprietary technologies are being used in more than 1,600 renewable-energy projects around the world for municipal, industrial, commercial and agricultural markets.
CarbonCure Technologies
Based in Halifax, CarbonCure has developed a breakthrough technology that recycles waste carbon dioxide generated in the making of concrete, which accounts for more than 5% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions each year. Together with concrete providers, it uses this waste carbon dioxide to make greener concrete products by chemically converting it into a limestone-like mineral.
Corvus Energy
Based in Richmond, B.C., Corvus designs, engineers and manufactures a proprietary advanced lithium energy-storage technology that can provide sustained power to hybrid and full-electric heavy-industrial equipment.
dPoint Technologies
Based Vancouver, B.C., dPoint develops and sells membranes and energy recovery technology that significantly improve the energy efficiency and air quality in buildings. It has adapted its patented fuel-cell heat and humidity exchanger technology for use in energy recovery ventilator systems, which transfer heat and humidity between the intake and exhaust in a residential or commercial building's ventilation system. More than 20 of the leading HVAC companies in North America, Europe, China and India, including Honeywell, Daikin and Goodman, are using dPoint membranes.
Electrovaya Inc.
Based in Mississauga, Ont., Electrovaya manufactures lithium ion batteries and systems for electric vehicles, portable power for industrial electronics and energy storage for smart grids. Its unique manufacturing process is toxin- and emission-free. All other manufacturers use toxic chemicals in their production process.
Hydrostor
Based in Toronto, Hydrostor converts electrical energy to compressed air that is then sent to a series of flexible accumulators located between 50 metres and 500 metres underwater. Once in the accumulators, the energy can be stored until required by the grid. When the energy is required, the weight of the water pushes the air back to the surface where the Hydrostor system directs it through an expander driving a generator. This fast, low-cost adiabatic system uses non-toxic substances and does not require additional heat from fossil fuels.
Morgan Solar
Based in Toronto, Morgan is an advanced-stage startup that is reinventing how we harness and track solar energy. The company holds more than 60 granted and pending patents worldwide on multiple innovations. The two technologies currently on the market are the Sun Simba 4 concentrated photovoltaic module, which features the industry's most advanced optical designs and is up to 15% more efficient than conventional solar panels, and the Savanna two-axis tracker, which offers significantly higher ROI compared to conventional fixed-track systems because it can be set up and serviced manually rather than having to use cranes and heavy machinery.
Nexterra Systems Corp.
Based in Vancouver, Nexterra has developed the most commercialized energy-from-waste gasification technology in the world. It has completed seven commercial projects in North America and is currently delivering its first project — a renewable energy power plant — in the United Kingdom. Nexterra systems are designed to be cost-effective at a community level while meeting stringent emission regulations.
Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies
Based in Vancouver, Ostara helps protect water resources by changing the way cities manage excess nutrients both in wastewater streams and due to fertilizer runoff. The company's proprietary technology, the "Pearl Process," recovers excess phosphorus and nitrogen from municipal and industrial water streams and converts them into a slow release, eco-friendly high-performance fertilizer marketed as Crystal Green. Ostara operates facilities throughout North America and Europe and has several projects in development, including the largest nutrient recovery facility in the world in partnership with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
Saltworks Technologies Inc.
Based in Vancouver, Saltworks is an advanced water treatment solutions provider. It designs, manufactures and assembles systems for desalination, brine management and chemical recovery applications based on its patented "ElectroChem" and "SaltMaker" technologies, conventional reverse osmosis and hybrid systems. Clients include global players in the oil, gas, mining, industrial discharge, landfills, aerospace and defence industries.
Solantro Semiconductor Corp.
Based in Ottawa, Solantro's chipsets and platforms turn solar panels into integrated power generators and allow for the management and storage of renewable energy. The chipsets are designed and built specifically to measure, process and drive complex power architectures from distributed energy resources — a game-changer in the utility industry.
Temporal Power
Based in Mississauga, Temporal designs, manufactures and services the world's leading flywheel energy-storage technology. Using an all-steel flywheel in combination with proprietary bearing technology, Temporal offers a high-performance energy storage solution that is made of 100% recyclable materials, holds the highest amount of energy of any flywheel in the world and does not degrade with age. The systems are used in megawatt scale projects around the world to improve power quality and lower costs by more accurately balancing energy on power systems.
Woodland Biofuels Inc.
Based in Toronto, Woodland is expected to be the lowest cost producer of automotive fuel globally, producing cellulosic ethanol at less than half the cost of producing the gasoline its biofuel hopes to replace. Its proprietary process can produce ethanol from any kind of biomass, including municipal, agricultural and wood waste. Its currently making ethanol at its $12-million demonstration in Sarnia, Ont. No corn or other food source is used.
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The main bird related activity that people engage in is that of bird watching, an activity that continues to increase in popularity with people all over the world showing renewed appreciation for the wonders of nature. Bird watching is a relatively inexpensive hobby and there are always opportunities to spot new bird species. One way to watch birds is to attract them to your garden. You can attract birds by providing food, water and shelter for them.
Use your bird guide to identify birds by looking at their general outline/shape, coloration, eye color, leg and bill color, behavior and considering the habitat that they are in. Listening to bird calls and sounds will assist you in identifying them. The more bird watching you do, the easier it will become to identify the bird species in your area. So don't delay – get out there and spot some birds!


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CenterLife Counseling is a full-service counseling clinic that offers help to individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children. As experienced, licensed professionals, we will serve you with compassion and understanding through a strength-based focus, and we will provide you with a safe and confidential environment.
At CenterLife Counseling, we believe in integrating the work of a professional team from a variety of disciplines. We work with you to determine which discipline will best meet your needs.
We work with you in a safe, comfortable environment as, together, we find the best ways to center your mind and balance your life.
Life is full of challenging situations which can impact the health of a family. Family counseling provides a safe, respectful space to work through areas of struggle your family may be experiencing. We will work together to improve family communication, to identify goals, and to develop skills to address many of life's problems.
Individuals residing in senior living communities and other long-term settings have unique needs. The Senior Service Mental Health Program is designed with these unique needs in mind.
Play Therapy is the process in which we build on the natural way that children learn about themselves and their relationships (through their play) to help them process the challenges and struggles in their lives.
Our trained staff support both you and your child throughout this process. We also help you, as the parent, to understand what your child is struggling with and provide you with ways to continue to help your child at home.
Grief & loss can produce a wide range of emotions and challenges related to adjusting to life after a loss. We have therapists with specific training and experience in Grief & Loss counseling, and they can walk alongside you through this journey.
Somatic Experiencing® (SE) is a scientifically based system of healing techniques designed to help you calm down after a stressful event(s), as well as relieve the symptoms of ongoing and chronic stress.
We offer limited chemical dependency assessments with a trained, licensed counselor who can help you identify areas of concern and, then, determine the best level of care.


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When executed using approved devices, NIST rates physical destruction of media ss the most secure method sanitization. After media are destroyed, they cannot be reused as originally intended.
Highest level of security: assures that data is unrecoverable by any commonly accessible means.
Large amounts of media can be destroyed at once.
Different types of media can be destroyed simultaneously.
Solid State media requires special destruction methods in order to be effective.
Highest security rating that does not involve physical destruction of the hard drive.
Can be significantly faster than clear methods.
Poses the risk of leaving drives in a locked state if not administered correctly.
Not usable if hard drive is damaged.
Only supported by ATA (SATA / IDE) drives.
Rated by NIST as equal to firmware-based purging and does not involve physical destruction of the hard drive.
Quality tools can offer an automated audit trail with detailed reporting.
May have high long-term, usage-based costs.
Highest security rating that does not involve physical destruction of the hard drive, although the hard drive is rendered unusable.
Destroys hard drive permanently; not a "green" solution.
Allows easy access to files and should not be considered a secure solution.