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TRX lives on beyond Dodge Hellcats, no turbo-4 for Ram pickups
The TRX isn't going to die out and you won't find a turbo-4 under the hood of a Ram pickup any time soon.
During an extensive interview with Motor Authority at the New York Auto Show 2022Aries CEO Mike Koval, Jr. had a lot to say about the brand's future product and powertrains.
2022 Ram 1500 TRX Ignition Edition
TRX is not going to die out
Koval didn't mince words. "No," was the short, blunt, and straight answer given when asked if the TRX dies after the 2023 model year, as Dodge CEO Tim Kunskis told MA the Hellcat twins as we know them will disappear.
The current plan, according to Koval, requires the TRX not only to exist beyond 2023, but also in its current form. The director wouldn't reveal why the TRX will live on when the Hellcats go extinct. At that point, it will theoretically become the only vehicle with the supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V-8, as the Charger and Challenger model Hellcats will fade after 2023, and the Jeep Trackhawk and Dodge Durango Hellcat are already gone.
Either the TRX will continue because emissions regulations are more tolerant of pickups, or Koval was coy about what "its current shape" meant. It could mean that it continues as a fast desert runner, but with a different powertrain.
Head of Jeep brand Jim Morrison told MA on the show that the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, which had Hellcat power in its last generation, may not return. And while performance Grand Cherokees are far from dead, they won't be powered by a V-8. Stellantis will the new turbocharged inline-6 announced with the long wheelbase Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. In standard trim, this engine produces 420 hp and 486 lb-ft of torque, while a high-horsepower version is rated at 510 hp and 500 lb-ft. The addition of an electric motor to the 8-speed automatic transmission could potentially boost powertrain output to more than 700 horsepower without increasing engine output, Jeep engineers said. MA there is still room left to increase the power in the engine itself. Can the TRX be electrified with or without a plug?
Ram 1500 electric teaser expected in 2024
Range extender and electric models are coming, no turbo-4 engines
Koval reaffirmed that Ram will offer an extended-range gas model in addition to the electric Ram pickup, which will arrive in 2024. The executive would not detail the latter's powertrain.
According to Koval, the extended-range Ram will have "everything a BEV (the electric Ram) does, but more," in terms of capacity and, more importantly, range. Range is a major customer concern and the range extender aims to address that, particularly when towing or hauling a load. The management does not want to confirm whether the range-extended truck and the electric truck will run on the latter frame version of the STLA chassiswill share platforms or, if the extended range model, will be based on the gas truck.
When asked if product plans require a Ram pickup to have a turbo-4 under the hood, Koval said no. That means the Aries is not a powertrain like the one in the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xemaking 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, better than the available 5.7-liter V-8.
The electric Ram 1500 in the making which will be shown later this year will be known as the Vision Truck. It gives a taste of the electric truck. According to Koval, the design of the production truck has not yet been established or finalized.
Electrification in the Ram lineup will extend beyond the light segment. Koval said the heavy-duty segment will be electrified. First he said it will likely take place in the 2030s, then he noted that he expects that timeline to be dramatically pulled forward. Koval believes that hydrogen fuel cells could be an interesting solution for buyers of heavy-duty vehicles and chassis cabs, noting that the automaker is keeping a close eye on it, but nothing has been decided as of yet.
Finally, when asked if there is a firm end date for the internal combustion engine at Ram Koval, he responded quickly with a one-word answer. "No."
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What has been dragging the feet of the administrators of EU and Britain while tussling with one another for achieving exclusivity for nearly 4 years has been resolved completely. The final story has the Britain's separation to end all separation anxieties. For the British PM, Boris Johnson, who has accomplished this peaceable settlement, it is a crowning diplomatic success in his term.
It was the pronouncement made by the Conservative PM, David Cameron, on January 23, 2013, that : "should the Conservative party win the ensuing Elections, a referendum on the issue of whether Britain should leave the EU or not will be held that will set the struggle for an independent Britain rolling ". The Conservatives won the Elections in 2015.
Subsequent to the acceptance announcement of the European Federation to accord Britain a Special Status in 2016, PM David Cameron sought to conduct the EU Membership referendum in June for the continuance of Britain in the 28 member EU.
The demand and desire of Britain to exit the EU started gaining voice under Boris Johnson at this time itself.
About 52℅ of people voted in favour of Britain leaving the EU. PM, David Cameron, resigned. On July 13, 2016, Home Secretary, Theresa May, became the PM. March 29, 2019, was set as the new date for Britain to leave the EU. PM, Theresa May, in an attempt to enlarge her majority in the Parliament, announced a sudden election. Contrary to her expectations, the Conservatives lost their majority and were compelled to form a minority coalition to continue in power.
A no confidence motion moved against PM, Theresa May, was defeated in December 2018. PM, Theresa May, placed the Brexit Agreement before the Parliament for passing in May 2019. Against all her expectations, the agreement was not passed. It was also rejected three times in the Parliament.
The previously set date of March 29, 2019, was now extended. PM, Theresa May, resigned on July 24, 2019, after Boris Johnson won the Conservative Party Leadership on July 23, 2019. Agreement getting accepted or otherwise, Britain will leave the EU by October 31, 2020, he averred. He also pronounced that the date set was extended again till January 31, 2020. In the General Election held in December, PM, Boris Johnson, won securing full majority. And, Britain finally left the EU on January 31, 2020. However, for finetuning the negotiations, a 11 month timeframe was granted.
Britain has successfully come out of EU after winning a great struggle. It, however, will not break the relations between Britain and EU due to the many regulations/conditions and privileges/incentives surviving.
Britain's medical practitioners, technologists, and architects have to register in countries they want to pursue work. Lawyers and Auditors are exempted from these regulations. Also, manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies will get tax exemptions if they source 59% of spare parts locally.
The broad opinion is that India will stand to gain from Brexit. Significant to note is the fact that Indian tech companies, professional enterprises, and the likes are heavily invested in Britain after America. It also constitutes the reason for our industrialists migrating to UK. Indian Software sector heads hold a focused attention to open offices in EU and to continue Trade relations with Britain.
Bilateral trade between India and Britain is of the order of $ 15 billion. Contribution of exports in trade is $ 2 billion more than imports.
UK PM, Boris Johnson, will be the Chief Guest, for our Republic Day Celebrations 2021 on January 26. Many agreements between India and UK will be finalised and signed during that time. Specially, relaxations in migrations of Indians for Education and Job Opportunities are keenly expected.
If Brexit Agreement is a great comforter and encourager to Britain, it will be an excellent "opportunity" for India.
Saturday, January 2, 2021 – 12.19 p.m. (IST)
Tidbit : " This is an amazing moment for this country. We have our freedom in our hands and it is up to us to make the most of it " – Boris Johnson in his New Year Address.

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Later topic: Roller hooks or trucks?
I have a Heidelberg windmill 10x15, and am having problems with a job I am currently printing.
Some of the letters are 'smudged'/ blurred. This doesn't happen on every card, and is not always in the same spot.
I have tried adjusting the packing, have cleaned the ink off and re-inked, checked the plate for damages. Could it be the rubber rollers?
I am using a polymer plate for this printing and a boxcar base, rubber based inks.
As a suggestion, you may want to check and adjust the roller tracks for the proper setting.
Having the rollers slightly too high above the plate may be the cause of your inking problem.
Be careful, I can see that your guide pin is hitting and dinging your sheet. You can easily put a dent in the boxcar base.
It looks like an inking problem, could be time for new rollers, but also check that the roller trucks are true. If they're wobbly you'll get inconsistent inking.
But also if your paper isn't flat, the sheet can brush up against the inked plate before or after the impression and cause the ink to transfer lightly in the wrong spot.
Thank you for your help. I am going to check the rollers out.


Great news! Just under five weeks to go until the National Glass Fair takes place on 23rd November at the National Motorcycle Museum B92 0EJ. This event, the UK's original and premier glass fair, is shaping up to be a really exciting and interesting one with an exhibition of some of Leni Simons' collection of uranium glass plus the launch of a new book on Chance Glass by David Encill.
Geoffrey Weiner will also be signing copies of his latest book on Lalique car mascots.
In the foyer visitors will once again find the Christmas Table where there will be small gifts and tree decorations to get us all in the festive mood!
With several new exhibitors to add to the mix, we are hoping that you will agree that we can all look forward to a good day.
Further updates to follow but meanwhile, don't forget to look at our Facebook page and, if you like it, please give it a 'Like'!
We're pleased to let you know that the floorplan and exhibitor list have now been updated and, as you will see, there are several new faces to be found among our regulars.
This hopefully is good news for the fair: new people on the scene, new stock, a general increase in interest, none of which can be a bad thing for anyone.
As previously mentioned, David Encill will be attending and promoting his new book on Chance glass (Chance Additions) which is a continuation of the first book, Chance Expressions.
He will be offering copies discounted from £20 to £16 for the fair and will be found in Hall 1.
Contemporary glass artists at this event include Vic Bamforth, Terri Colledge, Helen Millard, Allister Malcolm, Sandra Callowhill, Laura Hart, Melissa Nicholls, Jonathan Harris, Isle of Wight Studio Glass, Genevieve Thompson, Sue Holdaway, Elliot Walker, Dale Morris and Steven Piper. In addition, many exhibitors sell studio glass alongside their other pieces and some specialise, such as A Heart of Glass, Michelle Guzy, Artius Glass and Artyfactz.
The glass makers use a range of skills: engraving, blowing, casting, lampwork and so on and if you are interested in contemporary glass then you will be sure to find something to please you.
For afficionados of other periods and genres of glass - well, you will be spoilt for choice. As many of you will know, our exhibitors save their most special pieces to sell at our events and there is some wonderful glass destined for this fair. If you haven't yet done so, we urge you to take a look at the Preview Galleries on the fair website. These will be updated continually over the next week and will give you a taste of the many delights in store!


Introduction An eco-friendly white board that is equipped with a screen function of a high degree of projection and you can write something on at the same time. What is the LEEHAN screen board? Patent registration 10-0738517 A sheet type eco-friendly whiteboard that is equipped with a screen function and you can write something on.
Introduction - Will not break easily because it has a solid design - A rolling type product that can be used easily - Equipped with a fixing unit to prevent it from being pushed backward - A cylindrical internal structure to resolve the problems of accumulation of dusts - Patent application: No.


An impressive opportunity to join an innovative and forward-thinking design consultancy based in Cambridge, as a User Experience Designer focusing on projects for medical and consumer clients.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary, collaborative team to partner with global clients to provide support and expertise in broad and creative thinking, helping to put the user and their experience at the centre of the process. This role will focus on the earliest stages of the design process, including sketches, personas and journey mapping, wireframes and systems design architecture; covering brand strategy, design and consumer research and product and engineering development.
With expertise in all aspects of user experience skills you will have gained commercial experience of multi-stakeholder primary research. This will ideally include, heuristic evaluation, analogue and digital prototyping, hand sketching and wireframes.
You will have a degree in design, engineering or social science and will be able to provide a strong portfolio of work from your career to date, with examples from physical and digital products.


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full cadence flag ...
framing a 38-star flag
what an honor
I recently completed the framing of a 38-star American flag from 1877 for the Collinsville Historical Museum.
This flag is unique in that the red stripes and blue cadence are painted. It is believed to have been a parade flag.
Photos above show how the fabric was laid out.
The challenge was not only in dealing with its large size but also in determining how to keep the flag in an upright position without causing any further strain or stress to the fabric. As you can see, the fabric has deteriorated and is falling apart in some areas.
Photo above: shows the flag totally unfurled and in place waiting to be stitched. The flag is approximately 44 inches wide - left to right.
I began by using oversize, acid-free foam-core as the base. I rolled out quilt batting to cover the foam-core; on top of that, I pressed 100% cotton rag fabric in a color that would look neutral behind the flag and rolled that onto the batting. Then I very carefully placed the flag on top of the cotton fabric. After smoothing it out carefully, I determined how I was going to stitch the flag to the the fabric, batting, and foam-core using cotton thread one shade darker than the red and "white" stripes, as well as the blue cadence. Then one stitch at a time, I began sewing, which took several days. I had to be careful not to stitch the painted areas because the paint wanted to fleck off. The painted areas had minds of their own in that they wanted to fleck even without touching them.
Once the flag was stitched into place, I stitched the edge of the cotton fabric and batting to the foam-core to make certain everything was snug and in place as shown in the photo to the right and the close-up below. Note how delicate the fabric is where it's frayed between the stripes. Once the stitching was complete, I created a spacer the same thickness as the flag, fabric and batting so that once I added the matting, all would be level.
After cutting the oversized mat, attaching and fitting, this piece of history was ready for its permanent display. Because of its size and weight, I was unable to lift the completed piece back onto my worktable for photographing, so I shot it as it leaned against the cabinet on the floor. That being said, you owe it to yourself to stop by our historical museum to see this 1877 flag. I am including the story that accompanies it so that you can truly appreciate what a treasure is awaiting you there.
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The 38-Star American Flag Flown from 1877-1890
On August 1, 1876, the Centennial Year of our country's independence from Great Britain, Colorado became the 38th state, and the 38th star was added to the American flag. The 38-star flag was flown from 1877 to 1890. The five Presidents to serve under this flag were: Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881), James A. Garfield (1881), Chester A. Arthur (1881-1885), Grover Cleveland (1885-1889), and Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893).
This particular 38-star flag is a painted flag and was possibly a large-scale parade flag. The placement of the stars is called the Full Canton Design. This design style pays tribute to our country's First Centennial with the size of the stars planned so they fill as much of the blue canton as possible.
In 1889 Congress was going to add the Dakota territory as the 39th state, but convened for their break before taking this action; however, in anticipation of their action, flag manufacturers began making 39-star flags.
When Congress reconvened, they made the decision to divide the Dakota territory into two states, North Dakota and South Dakota - November 2, 1889. In addition, Congress added both Montana and Washington - November 11, 1889, and Idaho - July 3, 1990, giving this country 43 states, and a flag with 43 stars.
The flag with 39 stars, also referred to as "the flag that never was!", was never an official American flag. The 39-star flags were disposed of (though some survived), and the official American flag went from having 38 stars in 1877-1889 to 43 stars in 1890.
This 38-star flag was found in the home of Agnes Helmkamp and is believed to have belonged to Frances Wilhelm, who taught in several one-room schoolhouses in Collinsville, Highland, and Troy.
Donated by Virginia Frey
It is interesting to note that in 1976, the Bicentennial Year of our country's independence and to celebrate and commemorate said milestone, several community-minded citizens felt that Collinsville should have a historical museum to preserve, house and showcase our community's heritage, thus giving birth to the Collinsville Historical Museum.
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The Collinsville Historical Museum to learn more about the rich history of our community: www.collinsvillemuseum.org
I would love to feature photos of things that I have framed for you. Just email the image to me along with a little story, and I will publish it in the "archives" section of the website. It really is a lot of fun to share your projects with others; and others love to see what's been done.
My email address remains: artloft@charter.net


Long before dinosaurs roamed the earth, there were trilobites—one of the most striking animals to populate prehistoric seas and whose fossils are favorites among collectors today. From the giant trilobites of Newfoundland to fascinating new specimens from Morocco, Levi-Setti's magnificent book brings these "butterflies of the sea" to life for everyone curious about our remote past This second edition features coverage of a greater variety of trilobites, an improved photographic atlas reorganized to present their evolutionary progression, and over 200 photographs.
A photographic guide to Oklahoma's Devonian trilobites. The geological history of Coal County, Oklahoma. Descriptions of rock formations where trilobites are found. Excavation and restoration of trilobites. A photographic atlas of the Lower Devonian trilobites of Oklahoma, with helpful information to aid in their identification. Trilobites are a well-known fossil group, possibly second most famous only to dinosaurs. With their easily fossilized exoskeleton, they left an extensive and diverse fossil record. They began a drawn-out decline to extinction during Late Devonian time, when all but one of the trilobite orders died out. This meticulously researched reference guide is a photographic atlas and descriptive compendium on the trilobites of Coal County, Oklahoma. The species described lived during the Lower Devonian in a shallow tropical ocean that had advanced over the landscape of North America. More than twenty species are exquisitely preserved in Oklahoma's limestone rocks. Each species is carefully illustrated, including thorough descriptions, so that those familiar and unfamiliar can understand and appreciate these amazing creatures. The most current scientific research on these trilobites is also included. For those wishing to pursue a deeper interest in trilobites, a comprehensive bibliography lists hundreds of sources of information for further study.
Begun in 1864 and wound up in 1883, this unfinished monograph includes Salter's important 'preliminary classification of trilobites'.
This monograph describes early Ordovician(Ibexian:Tremadocian–early Floian) trilobites from NorthernSpitsbergen from the section through the Kirtonryggen Formationadjacent to Hinlopen Strait. The Formation is divided intothree Members, each with distinct trilobites collectivelyrepresenting the fullest known succession from the Bathyuridbiofacies of the eastern Laurentian carbonate platform. Previous research on the Ordovician of Spitsbergen is summarisedand correlations with similar faunas previously described fromCanada, Greenland, western Newfoundland, Vermont–New YorkState, Oklahoma and Missouri are discussed. Taxonomicproblems are discussed in detail leading to the recognition of 53species, of which 15 are new, belonging to 31 genera including fournew. Twenty-four taxa are described under open or tentativenomenclature. The lower Member yields the earliest knownoccurrences of the Illaenoidea, Proetoidea and Scutelluoidea,supporting the hypotheses relating the origin of new major cladesto inshore habitats.
Trilobites lived for over 300 million years in the seas of the world, and the remains of their hard parts have long attracted collectors. This new, definitive study - plates and text in equal measure - focuses on kinds of trilobites from rocks of all the Palaeozoic periods in a series of more than 120 first-class photographs, with complementary text. These include rare specimens which have preserved soft parts such as antennae and limbs; from these the anatomy may be reconstructed, and one may speculate on the way trilobites behaved. The calcified trilobite shell was outside the body, hence had to be cast at intervals as the animal grew. Specimens from these intervals show how the trilobite changed in form as it grew from a tiny early stage to a length of several centimetres. The great succession of kinds of trilobites evolved in a world of changing geography and climate. How trilobites were preserved, the kinds of rocks in which they occur, and traces of their activity, are described in order to infer where they lived in ancient seas and their manner of life. Some kinds were world-wide in distribution, others limited to seas of differing depth or temperature. This record in the rocks of different continents shows that new kinds arose to replace extinct forms, in many cases abruptly, and that particular trends of change occurred repeatedly. Mechanisms which may have effected these changes are discussed. The long-continued search for evolutionary links between kinds of trilobites, as the basis for a natural classification, is reviewed in the light of conflicting contemporary ideas.


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Your best shopping for a key copy – Wal-Mart stores offer key copying services, and Home Depot and Lowe's will copy keys and re-key lock cylinders.
Usually keys are copied by a machine that traces the outline of the original key and cuts that pattern into a key blank of the same brand and model number. However, duplicating some modern keys can mean cutting an entirely new key based on recorded information (rather than tracing an existing key), or may require a special key blank embedded with an electronic/transponder chip.
Duplicating a key for a high-security lock usually can only be done with proper documentation at the authorized dealer who installed the lock.
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Microsoft Edge is getting two new features in next update
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Microsoft Edge was launched in January 2020 for Windows 10, Windows 7, macOS, and it's also coming to Linux later this year.
Microsoft is working on refining the experience of the Edge browser and one priority is bringing the top features from the old Edge to the new one.
The Chromium-based Microsoft Edge is getting a new shelf-based downloads experience, which now allows you to open your downloads, save your downloads in a location of your choice, cancel the download, and even delete the downloads directly from the browser.
Microsoft has also included one new option called "Ask me what to do with each download" where you can set the default downloads experience.
As we mentioned above, you'll be able to delete the downloads directly from the browser by right-clicking on a downloaded item.
"We hope that this will help users who like to download files automatically while still keeping their downloads folder clean," Microsoft said in a statement.
Chromium Edge's new download experience is still available in the Dev channel and it's unlikely to land in the stable builds anytime soon.
Recently, Microsoft also started working on another feature for Chromium called "window controls overlay (WCO)".
On Windows, the title bar area contains the minimize, maximize, close etc. actions, and this area can also be customized by developers for frequently used UI like a search box, profile, messages, etc.
For the Chromium browsers, Microsoft is proposing "window controls overlay" that will provide the maximum addressable area for web content.
Later this year, Microsoft Edge is also getting the ability to take screenshots with Web Capture, view a PDF's table of contents for navigation, website permission setting for sites, and a bunch of security improvements.
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Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, with a population of over 32,000 people, is situated on the banks of the River Fergus. Ennis takes its name from Inis, the Irish word for island, and was founded in the 1200s. It is the capital of County Clare in the west of Ireland and the centre of administration and commerce for the county. Ennis is 15 miles from Shannon International Airport and is one of Ireland's fastest growing towns. Ennis is known for its thriving traditional music scene and numerous pubs and fantastic restaurants. With its narrow, medieval streets and lanes, Ennis represents a pleasant blend of the historic past and the active present. The City of Ennis has been a Sister City to Phoenix since July of 1988 and the relationship is a strong one, with regular contact and support.
Ennis was also voted as "Friendliest town in Ireland" as well as winning the "Tidiest Town" award in 2012.
Visit the Phoenix-Ennis website for events, updates, and thoughts on the Phoenix-Ennis sister city relationship!
The Phoenix Sister Cities Ennis Committee is dedicated to promoting friendship and understanding between the cities of Phoenix and Ennis through a variety of programs. The committee participates in the Phoenix Sister Cities Youth Ambassador Exchange Program, as well as the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Irish Faire. It also supports the Irish Cultural Center, coordinates an annual 5K Run/Walk, and promotes business opportunities between the two cities. The Ennis Committee meets monthly and welcomes new members.
The committee meets every third Wednesday of the month.
Pursuant to A.R.S. Section 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the PHOENIX SISTER CITIES COMMISSION and to the general public, that the ENNIS COMMITTEE will hold a meeting open to the public on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at 6:00 PM located at The Half Moon Sports Grill, 2121 E. Highland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
Paula (President/CEO) & Anne Marie Belter (alumna parent and selection panelist) enjoy a generous buffet.
Meet the 2018 Youth Ambassadors to Ennis, Ireland!
Ennis CathedralConsecrated in 1843, this impressive structure had its tower and spire added in 1894, and was elevated to the status of a cathedral in 1990. A highlight is its 1930-built organ.
Ennis FriaryEnnis Friary was founded by Donnchadh Cairbreach O'Brien, a king of Thomond, between 1240 and 1249. A mix of structures dating between the 13th and 19th centuries, the friary has a graceful five-section window dating from the late 13th century, a McMahon tomb (1460) with alabaster panels depicting scenes from the Passion, and a particularly fine Ecce Homo panel portraying a stripped and bound Christ.
Food Heaven Cafe-DeliThis small cafe-deli does a good job of living up to its ambitious name with creative and fresh fare. Omelettes such as goat's cheese and cherry tomato or mushroom and thyme are a highlight at breakfast. Be ready to queue at lunch for renowned brown-bread sandwiches, hand-rolled sausage rolls with homemade tomato relish, and potato cakes with sweet chili mayo.
Souper CafeSix soups feature daily at this cosy cafe, such as goulash, roasted vegetable or chicken and tarragon, accompanied by brown bread and butter. Paninis, wraps and sandwiches offer further sustenance if you want to make a meal of it.
Clare MuseumThe 'Riches of Clare' exhibition tells the story of Clare from 8000 years ago to the present day using authentic artefacts grouped into five themes: earth (geology, seasons and agriculture), power (such as hill forts and tower houses), faith (Christianity's influence), water (the county's relationship with the River Shannon and Atlantic) and energy (particularly Clare's musical and sporting prowess).
Ennis Farmers MarketEnnis' farmers market, 2.8km northeast of town, just off the R352, draws some of the county's best producers. All produce must be grown, reared, caught or made by the stallholder in Clare.
Daniel O'Connell MonumentPerched on a soaring column, a statue of Daniel O'Connell (aka the 'Great Liberator') presides over the Square. O'Connell's election to the British parliament by a huge majority in 1828 forced Britain to lift its ban on Catholic MPs and led to the Act of Catholic Emancipation a year later.
Town Hall CafeThis smart bistro is in the stylishly resurrected old town hall. Local ingredients take centre stage on the menu: Clare lamb, Fergus Bay crab, Sixmilebridge free-range pork and Shannon Estuary monkfish. Scones, jam and coffee are served throughout the day; it's especially popular for Sunday roasts (noon to 4pm).
Custy's Traditional Music ShopA must-stop for Irish music, with instruments, musical paraphernalia and general info about the local scene.
Scéal Eile BooksA delight to explore, this emerald-green-painted bookshop overflows with new and secondhand literature including rare titles across all genres from poetry to sci-fi and travel. A stove at the rear, ensconced between two armchairs, creates a wonderfully cosy atmosphere. Book readings and cultural events regularly take place. It also buys secondhand books.
Brogan's Bar and RestaurantBrogan's rambles from one room to the next, with musicians playing traditional instruments such as tin whistles, fiddles, accordions and more most nights. Cider-steamed mussels, steaks, and fish and chips cooked in beef dripping are on the menu.
Glór TheatreIn a striking modern building, Clare's cultural centre hosts theatre, dance, traditional music, film, photography, art and more.
Nora Culligans BarMagnificently restored, cavernous pub Nora Culligans retains original features including the front bar's ornate two-storey-high whiskey cabinets and timber panelling in the back bar. It's an atmospheric venue for live music across a diverse array of genres, from jazz and blues to acoustic singer-songwriters and reggae as well as trad.


The following information provides a brief overview of mental illness. It is important to have an understanding of what mental illness is and its possible effects on a worker as this helps you to be more effective in handling issues that may arise.
There are actually thought to be three different types of ADHD, each with different symptoms: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive/impulsive and recovery from serious mental illness also includes attaining, and maintaining, physical health as another cornerstone of wellness.
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The siren of artificial intelligence is crystal clear among tech-driven companies. Apple's AI team is publishing a series of research papers to bolster the tech giant's keen focus on "deep learning." Provoked by the aftermath of fake news that fueled public opinion throughout the U.S. presidential election, Facebook is sharpening its algorithms to effectively curb the display of unauthenticated content. Meaningful and sweeping initiatives like these demonstrate the versatility of AI, a rapidly evolving capability that equips enterprises with a competitive edge. In addition to its implications for corporations, there are also many indications that AI will be essential to ensuring quality of life in the future. Innovative new frameworks that incorporate the fascinating technology are always emerging. AI is reinventing the very building blocks of how we engage, work and communicate—not just as people but also as businesses.
The introduction of artificial intelligence has been likened to the Industrial Revolution. During that transformative time, much of the need for manual labor became obsolete due to advances in mechanical engineering, and many were outraged upon seeing their jobs taken by machines. This same sentiment is being seen in the response to the emergence of AI and its potential to automate significant portions of business operations. However, much like what happened during the Industrial Revolution, the new technology will likely bring forth unforeseen jobs that can grow the global economy and improve lives. Looking ahead, experts predict that AI will have a profound impact on both businesses and individuals around the world. This eventual change means companies should be changing as well—though not necessarily in giant leaps. Rather than trying to solve for all the unknowns that will come with AI, companies should focus on small, deliberate steps to prepare and position their businesses for success. Using workflow automation to achieve greater productivity, implementing service design and elevating the customer experience through personalization are just a few examples of the myriad ways to introduce AI into company culture to generate significant impact.
Creative and design agencies are in the business of helping clients build their brands bigger and better, and we view AI as a tremendous complement to advertising and marketing initiatives of any scale. We're seeing companies who are using AI to monitor digital advertising campaigns and make real-time updates to media allocation, creative assets, keyword bidding and selection and demographic targeting. Some are harnessing the power of AI to analyze behavioral traits of social users to identify which personas are the most attractive for a given brand. Others are leveraging AI to calculate influence to a more precise degree, increasing the predictability of how advertising techniques like influencer marketing will perform and helping obtain better exposure, voice amplification and ROI. At 50,000feet, AI is helping us adjust the flexibility and scale of our digital campaigns, allowing us to better serve the right message and design to the right person at the right time. And since AI is such a fast-growing utility, new applications for it are being dreamed up every day.
Marvin Minsky, one of the eminent scientists in the field of artificial intelligence and a co-founder of the AI laboratory at MIT, wrote in his 2006 book The Emotion Machine, "The 'laws of thought' depend not only on the property of brain cells, but also on how they are connected." In other words, intelligence means not only storing information but also connecting each piece of information to others to form an idea or solve a problem. Getting computers to synthesize and use disparate information is like the pursuit of creativity in the advertising and design worlds—both are based on creating new ideas by making connections.
Because of this, artificial intelligence has the potential to be an integral part of the creative toolkit. In a way, AI is helping us be better humans by increasing the scope and scale of what we can do. We can draw inspiration from this wide-ranging technology by tapping into its ability to generate connections different from the ones we make ourselves and combining the algorithmic, scientific quality of AI with our creativity and imagination. Here at 50,000feet, AI is giving our creators the opportunity to charge forward as connectors—connecting insights to problem-solving, connecting ideas to executions and ultimately connecting design to memorable experiences.


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China is preparing a project of a futuristic "smart" city without cars
China's largest telecommunications company plans to build a futuristic smart city in the suburbs of Shenzhen, in the near future, which will be free of road transport. During the construction of the "Net City" they will adhere to the principles and norms of "green architecture", which will contribute to the preservation of the environment not only in this part of the metropolis. As the organizers of this ecologically safe area promise, it will not become an isolated island only for the elite.
Net City will be built on a reclaimed land plot along Dachan Bay in Shenzhen, China. | Photo: eyeshenzhen.com/ © NBBJ.
Internet giant Tencent has revealed plans to build a new sustainable futuristic city in the Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen. Soon, a unique "smart" city will appear in the south of China, which will become a dream come true not only for the leaders of the country's largest telecommunications company, but also for the majority of the world's inhabitants. According to the concept that has appeared, the city will combine the latest achievements of high technologies, education, environmental safety, complete energy self-sufficiency and an ideally comfortable urban environment.
China is planning to build a futuristic car-free smart city (Net City concept). | Photo: eyeshenzhen.com/ © NBBJ.
This event was preceded by a competition for the creation of the best innovative project of the city of the future, which will be able to leave a minimum carbon footprint and at the same time will be as comfortable as possible for people to live. In 2019, the American company NBBJ, known for its non-standard solutions, won the competition. As the project leaders admit:
"We spent a lot of time trying to make the city as less vulnerable as possible and move away from the use of road transport as much as possible, focusing on creating a comfortable life for citizens."
The conglomerate Tencent bought an unusable piece of land in Dachan Bay for $ 1.2 billion to build its city. | Photo: eyeshenzhen.com/ © NBBJ.
"Net City" is the name given to the project, which will occupy an area of 2 sq. km at the mouth of the Pearl River, on lands that for many years were unsuitable for life or the development of agricultural land. Before the start of construction, large-scale reclamation measures will be carried out on this territory so that the allocated area is suitable for the construction and placement of the urban environment. According to the developers, the master plan gives priority to pedestrians with the most limited access to traditional types of vehicles.
Dozens of buildings from one to 30 storeys high will be designed by various architectural firms ("Net City" concept). | Photo: interestingengineering.com/ © NBBJ.
Interesting fact: Despite the seeming diminutiveness, the area of the "smart" city will correspond to the size of the tiny state of Monaco. It is planned that at least 80 thousand people will be able to live in this paradise. And if we compare it with the same dwarf country, then in the "Net City" there will be 2 times more inhabitants.
Green areas will decorate not only city squares, but also roofs and even walls of houses ("Net City" concept). | Photo: interestingengineering.com/ © NBBJ.
Despite loud statements about the rejection of the use of vehicles, some areas of the city in the city will have transport arteries that will connect with the metropolis and allow you to move between distant points. Only for organizing the traffic of buses, bicycles and individual vehicles a single "green corridor" will be created around which the main residential areas, business center and recreation areas will be located.
The wavy photovoltaic panels on the roofs of buildings imitate mountain peaks (concept "Net City"). | Photo: archiposition.com/ © NBBJ.
The authors of the project report that most of the territory is given for the organization of parks, common recreation areas, but they plan to place numerous green areas on the roofs of buildings. Naturally, it will not do without the construction of a business center, educational institutions, residential areas, entertainment and recreation areas for citizens.
In "Net City" pedestrians will be a priority, and separate zones will be allocated for vehicles (concept "Net City"). | Photo: archiposition.com/ © NBBJ.
Despite the fact that the creation of this "smart" city was conceived as a place of work, residence and social interaction of employees of the conglomeration Tencent, the developers hope that it will become a vital hub for all of Shenzhen. Moreover, all the conditions have been created for the maximum integration of the new community into the urban environment of the metropolis. An unusual town, created on previously unsuitable for life and construction lands, will be connected to the main part of Shenzhen by road bridges, ferries and subway lines.
"Net City" will be connected to road bridges, water transport and metro lines (concept "Net City"). | Photo: archiposition.com/ © NBBJ.
Given the changeable climate of the bay, the development team views the region as an organic ecosystem. Its clever design will transform it into a self-sufficient place to generate its own energy, recycle and reuse waste, produce its own food, and, ultimately, into a natural city-wide intelligent system with flexible interconnections. Such an ecological and innovative focus will have a beneficial effect not only on the preservation of the environment, but also significantly reduce the cost of maintaining all urban systems.
The main decoration of the city will be the "Catch the Wave" park located along the coast of the bay ("Net City" concept). | Photo: archiposition.com/ © NBBJ.
In this unique project, a special place was given to the embankment, which is a wavy green area in the form of a huge park. It is he who will be the connecting link between other areas of the metropolis and will become the central object of the city of the future. Along the entire length of the winding coast of the bay, tourists and locals can stroll and admire the opening views of the bay itself and the twinkling lights of the metropolis. At the same time, you can enjoy the fresh air and socializing.
All city squares are buried in greenery ("Net City" concept). | Photo: archiposition.com/ © NBBJ.
Vacationers will especially appreciate the abundance of vegetation that can be observed throughout the entire length of this park and the entire city. Moreover, not only ground space will smell sweet, green roofs and vertical gardens on the walls of multi-level buildings will subtly fit into public spaces. And most importantly, the functions of the park space will be divided according to the goals of creating life, learning, interacting and working. At the southern tip, for example, are office buildings, to the east are commercial, entertainment and public spaces, and to the west and north are office properties mixed with residential high-rise buildings.
Walking areas near offices in the business district will encourage employees to have a balanced work and leisure time (Net City concept). | Photo: archiposition.com/ © NBBJ.
In general, the urban area promises to be ultra-modern and absolutely comfortable for people to live in.
"In today's computerized world, we can build a city where work, life and play are closely intertwined and synergize with interactions between people."– said Jonathan Ward, design partner at NBBJ.
The wetland area will soon become the city of the future (Net City concept). | Photo: archiposition.com/ © NBBJ.
Reference: Preparatory work for the creation of the future city will begin by the end of 2020, but the first residents will appear in it no earlier than in 7 years.
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'Love Is Blind' Is Returning to Netflix Just in Time for Valentine's Day
The pods are open once more
Unexpected pandemic hit Love Is Blind rocked our collective socks when it dropped on Netflix a month prior to the initial lockdowns of 2020, and now that we've finally healed from the trauma that is Jessica, the dating reality series is due to return to the streamer — just in time for Valentine's Day.
That's right, Season 2 is landing on the 'flix next month — February 11 to be exact — with returning hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey and an all-new cast of pod-dwellers.
Just like Season 1, participants will meet each other through frosted glass pods, having only "blind" conversations to base their wedding proposals. As per Variety, the engaged couples will then go to a resort retreat "to get to know each other better before returning to the outside world," where they'll decide whether or not to follow through with their nuptials.
The first five episodes will arrive on the 11th, after which another batch will land on February 18, before the finale airs on February 25.
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UVM President unveils plan to freeze tuition
Sawyer Loftus, News & Sports Editor|November 18, 2019
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President Suresh Garimella addresses assembled media at a press conference, Nov. 14.
UVM President Suresh Garimella said he plans to push the board of trustees to approve a tuition freeze for the 2020-21 school year.
This would be the first move of its kind in 40 years of UVM history, Garimella said at a Nov. 14 press conference.
The freeze would leave UVM's tuition sticker price as it is right now. Costs would remain at $41,280 for out-of-state students and $16,392 for in-state students.
"Our most sacred obligation is to ensure the success of our students, and that starts with access and affordability," Garimella said.
The University has kept tuition increases at modest levels in recent years, Garimella said.
From 1998 to 2018, the in-state tuition price has risen 135.27% while the price of out-of-state tuition has increased 447.32%.
Garimella said that constant tuition increases are not a sustainable financial model for UVM.
Garimella and others inside the administration will continue to work on the plan that will be presented to the trustees in May.
Each May, the board of trustees approves the following year's tuition cost.
In order to achieve this freeze, UVM will have to seek out sources of revenue to continue its growth.
Part of that will be looking to private and commercial industry for resources, Garimella said.
However, Garimella said students shouldn't worry about the influence these kinds of groups would bring.
"The only interest I have are campus interests," he said. "The only interests I have are that of student success. Everything we do will be filtered through the lens of what is good for our students. And you can take that to the bank."
Garimella said that his plan will not include any foreseeable layoffs.
Additionally, Garimella doesn't anticipate any cuts to classes or increasing class sizes as a result of the freeze, he said.
But ultimately, the decision to alter class sizes and offerings will be left to the deans of each college, Garimella said.
"I'm not going to mess with the quality of education," he said. "I'm not going to dictate anything to our deans. But if there's any compromise to quality [of education], I'll have lost."
SGA President Jillian Scannell, a senior, said she is pleased to see a proposal to freeze tuition, though it won't go into effect until after she graduates.
"I'm over the moon," she said. "I think this is huge for students. This is going to help students past me, so it's okay. I'll get by."
Vermont has the most expensive in-state and out-of-state tuition costs in the country, according to the College Board.
The plan will need to be approved by the board of trustees in May 2020.
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Wrecker driver killed in hit-and-run overnight in Fort Worth
The driver of a flatbed wrecker was killed in a hit-and-run in Fort Worth overnight.
Fort Worth police responded to the incident on Interstate 35W near Sycamore School Road just after midnight.
Driver Charles McGough, 51, was on the outside shoulder attempting to load a car onto his flatbed wrecker with Wicked Towing. While working the controls on the driver's side, he was reportedly struck by a car and that driver took off.
McGough died at the scene. His fiance, Amy Jo Iserman, said McGough was a great person to be with.
"He was a good man who loved helping people. He was a hunter, fisherman, loved the outdoors," she said. "He loved riding motorcycles and loved his Dallas Cowboys! He loved his family and had a good heart."
Jody Sebastian with Cowboy Towing didn't know McGough personally, but he still feels his family's pain. As a long-time tow truck driver himself, he knows well the dangers of the job.
"I was saddened but not shocked, unfortunately," he said. "It's not just the one lane next to you that's going to get you, It's all of them can come at you."
Police say the suspect vehicle is a white semi-truck that was pulling a grain-type trailer with a gray tarp. It will likely have damage to the front right side, including the right headlight and fiberglass damage.
Sebastian and his coworkers have become advocates for the Move Over/Slow Down Law that requires drivers to slow down 20 miles under the speed limit or move over for fire, police, EMS, road crews and tow trucks.
"We lose about 50 to 60 people on average. That's six times more than any other responder that's out there on the roadside," he explained.
That number is each year. Sebastian says, this year alone, 43 tow truck drivers have been killed the job in the U.S. Three of them have been killed since Saturday, including McGough.
"Anyone working on the side of the roadway, just be courteous. Use common sense. Move over," Sebastian said. "Give us the opportunity to go home in the evening."
All southbound lanes of I-35 at Alta Mesa in Fort Worth were shut down for quite some time but re-opened as rush hour began.
Fort Worth PD is investigating and on the lookout for the hit-and-run driver.


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How to value 27 newspapers spread across three provinces: the Ford Falcon test
Morning File, Tuesday, April 16, 2019
April 16, 2019 By Tim Bousquet 9 Comments
1. Police Commission
I have left this item for last to write about today, simply because it's so dispiriting.
I spent a couple of hours watching the police commission in action yesterday, and I could write at length about it here, but Margaret Anne McHugh summarized it perfectly with this tweet:
Learned a lot about democracy yesterday. Halifax Board of Police Commissioners has no power – can only recommend …? Furey can. No one, it appears, except police, can be involved in the decision to buy an armoured vehicle, either. No meaningful civilian oversight. https://t.co/E1l1K7yAJY
— Margaret Anne McHugh (@ma_mchugh) April 16, 2019
And my apologies here… but I was just notified of a potential news story I have to attend to immediately, so this Tuesday's Morning File is even suckier than most Tuesday Morning Files, which almost always suck.
2. SaltWire lawsuit
I stopped by the courthouse yesterday to have a look at SaltWire's lawsuit against Transcontinental.
The lawsuit hasn't been tested in court, so we'll see how this plays out. But as I read through it, I was struck by both the seriousness of the allegations levelled against Transcontinental and by the apparent lack of even basic due diligence on the part of SaltWire.
It appears SaltWire accepted at face value the valuation of the Transcontinental assets it purchased as presented in a slide presentation that Transcontinenetal used as part of its sales presentation.
This car is the same colour and year as my 1966 Ford Falcon, but my car had a bunch of dents.
When I was a teenager, I was looking to buy my first car, a banged up 1966 Ford Falcon being sold by a young woman in desperate need of quick cash so she could move out of town. She was asking $1,000 for the car. I test drove it, and then took it by a mechanic and paid him 20 bucks to have a look-see. He said the car would probably be OK, but the woman was asking too much; "offer her $600," he said, and I did, and she accepted. I drove that car for another four years before it crapped out.
That's all to say it appears that 19-year-old dumbass Tim did more to investigate the true value of a banged up Ford Falcon than SaltWire did before purchasing 27 newspapers and four printing presses spread across three provinces.
In any event, the lawsuit makes serious allegations of misrepresentation on Transcontinental's part.
The lawsuit claims that Transcontinental had inflated circulation figures to its customers, and so subsequently had to "remedy the wrongdoing by providing significant credits to customers for the non-existent circulation." The customers didn't learn of the misrepresentation until after the sale agreement with SaltWire.
Additionally, "SaltWire discovered that more than 141,00 flyer packages were not delivered by Transcontinental's agent in Western Newfoundland [before the sale]. Significant damages have resulted from the requirement to clean-up those materials, and the need to compensate the client…"
There are other claims about assets not being worth what Transcontinental had stated, and then there's a tax claim: SaltWire claims that Transcontinental had left it with an unpaid $1.7 million HST bill.
As I say, we'll see how this plays out in the courts, but if the allegations are remotely true, I can't help but thinking that Transcontinental simply saw Mark Lever as an easy mark.
You can read the lawsuit here.
3. SolarTron
Yesterday, at about 3:30pm, a company called SolarTron Energy Systems filed for bankruptcy.
SolarTron was a spinoff company from the long-established Amherst firm EG Energy Controls.
SolarTron built a "SolarBeam Concentrator," a "parabolic reflector solar energy collector." This seems like ancient technology to me (but of course, what do I know?); according to a technical paper published by the company:
The principal market for SolarBeam is heating contractors and solar installers worldwide. Sales expectations are to sell 40–60 SolarBeams in 2011, 150 in 2012, and 300 in 2013.
There's nothing wrong with such devices, but I don't see how you can patent geometry. Seems like the competition would be stiff. Still, the company got the usual round of government funding, including a Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) loan of $250,000 in 2011 and two Atlantic Canadian Opportunity Agency (ACOA) loans — $229,600 in 2012 and $349,645 in 2015.
I emailed both agencies yesterday to see what the status of the loans is. It was late in the day, so I was surprised to get a response from NSBI spokesperson Mel Rusinak; she didn't say what the outstanding debt on the loan was, but said NSBI is aware that SolarTron has filed for bankruptcy.
ACOA spokesperson Chris Brooks tried, but could not get back to me with the status of the ACOA loans by the end of the business day.
SolarTron is still profiled as a "success story" by the provincial Department of Energy.
4. Atlantec Bioenergy
Also yesterday, ACOA registered a judgment it had previously secured in a PEI court in Nova Scotia; the judgment is against a Nova Scotia firm called Atlantec Bioenergy.
Atlantec Bioenergy was originally called Agritech Ethanol, and in 2007 had tried to convince the PEI government to help fund a proposed ethanol plant in Cornwall, PEI; it would use sugar beets as the feed stock to produce ethanol. "However," reported the Island Press, "a report commissioned by the province [of PEI] recommended against the plan and the company set up shop in Nova Scotia."
The company rebranded as Atlantec Bioenergy with the aim of taking over the TrentonWorks factory in 2008, reported the CBC:
The company hopes to convince Nova Scotia farmers to produce 6,070 hectares of sugar beets, which would be converted into ethanol for sale to East Coast refineries.
The railcar plant in Trenton closed last year, putting 300 people out of work. Ernst and Young Inc., which has been hired to oversee the sale of the plant and its assets, has been looking for a buyer for months.
[Atlantec Bioenergy president Paul] Wheaton said the site is a prime location for the new venture.
"We have rail in Nova Scotia, we have water, we have the highway system and there's more land here that's available," he said.
Wheaton said the ethanol plant would create 45 jobs and involve more than 100 farmers, and the federal government is providing a setup grant through Sustainable Development Technology Canada.
Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!
I can't find the amount of the "setup grant" from Sustainable Development Technology Canada.
But for whatever reason, the TrentonWorks plan never proceeded, and in 2012 the company popped back up in PEI, landing "$1.8 million in grants, loans and labour rebates from the [PEI] provincial government and $340,000 from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency" to build a "demonstration plant" in Cornwall:
Company executives were joined by Egmont MP and National Revenue Minister Gail Shea and Innovation Minister Allen Roach to unveil their plans at a recent news conference. Wheaton said during the news conference the company contracted with a grower in Savage Harbour to produce 50 acres of what he termed an "energy beet" The variety has been genetically modified to be resistant to Roundup and can be grown with a minimum amount of chemicals.
Instead of producing ethanol commercially, the company has a patent on the technology and hopes to sell it. The Cornwall plant, which is slated to come on stream early, next year, will exist largely to demonstrate the technology to potential customers. The company indicates they hope to employ 8-10 people immediately, increasing that to 25 within the first five years.
The PEI Green Party would have none of it:
Green Party Leader Sharon Labchuk said she was "shocked" the provincial and federal governments were supporting the proposal
"The same objections to this scheme still stand. We want to know why the Premier didn't hold public meetings," Labchuk said. "This company has made no secret of the fact they're looking to grow sugar beets on an industrial scale in the Maritimes."
She added it was "sneaky and underhanded" to spend our tax dollars this way when the Premier knows very well there has been significant opposition to ethanol and that Islanders are more interested than ever in supporting local organic food production over industrial monoculture crops."
Besides the environmental issues, the company couldn't make it financially. The original $340,512 ACOA loan extended in 2011 was amended to $444,154 in 2012, and in 2015 ACOA gave the company an additional grant of $50,000 to "hire a process engineer," all to no avail. The company has gone belly-up, and ACOA registered a $262,125.28 claim against Atlantec Bioenergy in PEI, which has now been re-registered in Nova Scotia, at an additional cost of $697.60, added to the no-doubt uncollectible total.
Photo: Lancaster Online
Atlantec Bioenergy president Paul Wheaton resides in Lancaster Pennsylvania, where he is owner of Lancaster Propane Gas. In 2013, a rail car making a butane delivery to that company exploded, severely injuring a worker.
Atlantec Bioenergy was part of a larger government push to produce a bioenergy industry in the Maritimes, which would primarily be focused not on sugar beets but on forest products.
"While province by province challenges exist, interest in the use of biomass for heat/combined heat/power and electricity generation is of interest across the region," reads a 2012 report produced for ACOA:
The forest industry is a significant regional employer. Environmentally sustainable development of biomass and related products holds the potential to offset challenges in the global pulp and paper industry that are affecting Atlantic Canada.
Bioenergy is a component of the PEI's Renewable Energy Initiative, and a similar program exists in NS. Researchers at UPEI and the PEI Departments of Agriculture and Forestry along with private research companies (e.g. Atlantec BioEnergy) could collaborate with NB and NS researchers on the concept of bio-refineries.
The misguided pursuit of biofuels was the subject of Linda Pannozzo's article "Life After Pulp."
City council (Tuesday, 10am, City Hall) — here's the agenda.
Audit and Finance Standing Committee (Wednesday, 10am, City Hall) — nothing on the agenda jumps out at me as terribly interesting.
Community Design Advisory Committee (Wednesday, 11:30am, City Hall) — planners are still pretending that the politicians will abide by plans.
No public meetings this week.
Sanofi Biogenius Canada Regional Competition (Tuesday, 9am, Tupper Building Foyer) — "fosters young minds and talent by challenging participants to carry out groundbreaking biotechnology research." Info on Twitter and the website.
Board of Governors Meeting (Tuesday, 3pm, University Hall, Macdonald Building) — agenda
Avoiding Predatory Publishers Webinar (Wednesday, 12pm, online only) — Melissa Rothfus will explain the obvious. Register here to receive webinar link.
An Introduction to Health Economics for Nursing and Health Research (Wednesday, 12pm, Room 112, Forrest Building) — PhD candidate Tim Disher will talk. Option to join remotely. Contact this person.
Thesis Defence, Psychology and Neuroscience (Wednesday, 1pm, Room 3107, Mona Campbell Building) — PhD candidate Kristen Higgins will defend "Child Outcomes in the Context of Parental Chronic Pain: Examining Social Transmission Pathways."
Residential Tenancies – The Basics and Beyond (Wednesday, 7pm, Room 104, Weldon Law Building) — Megan Deveaux will discuss the amendments that were made last year to Nova Scotia's Residential Tenancies Act, and answer questions from the audience about the legal rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants in residential rental situations in the province.
In the harbour
05:00: Budapest Bridge, container ship, arrives at Fairview Cove from New York
06:30: Elka Sirius, oil tanker, sails from Irving Oil for sea
06:30: East Coast, oil tanker, moves from anchorage to Irving Oil
11:00: Columbia Highway, car carrier, sails from Autoport for sea
12:30: Bishu Highway, car carrier, arrives at Autoport from Southampton, England
16:00: Budapest Bridge, container ship, sails for Rotterdam
18:00: Horizon Star, offshore supply ship, sails from Dartmouth Cove for the offshore
Busy day today. I'll try to get to council, but I have a couple of other projects that need my attention as well, so I'm not sure I can get to City Hall.
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Philip Moscovitch says
This could apply to pretty much anywhere, no?
Colin May says
Ms McHugh is wrong. The Police Department can only spend money approved by the Board of Police Commissioners and HRM council.
No police Board can tell a Chief of Police how to carry out her/his responsibilities.
I fully expect a new Chief of Police to carefully consider the unanimous motion of the Board and implement any decisions made by the Minister of Justice.
The Herald ran an article several days ago regarding the two Toronto police officers who are possible front runners for HRM Chief of Police. According to public records both women were Staff Sergeant from 2010 – 2013. In 2014 both women were promoted to Inspector. In 2015 one became Superintendent and then Deputy Chief in 2017; the other woman remains an Inspector.
Once again the provincial appointee to the Board failed to attend the meeting. Since being sworn in on June 18 2018 Commissioner Thomas has attended just 4 of 12 meetings. As this is Nova Scotia I doubt any action will be taken, nothing happenend to the previous provincial appointee who had a similar dismal record of attendance.
mchugh-russell says
The Board of Police Commissioners does NOT have any control over the Police budget. Or so we were told yesterday. Perhaps they lied but certainly feel possibly mislead – or maybe they have power that they historically have not used. BUt here's what I understand — I spoke to City Councillor Tony Mancini afterward, (as he asked some very pointed questions about the armoured vehicle that resulted in – they can do nothing about it) who said – that they do not even have control over the police budget as city councillors – they are not allowed to say – "you cannot spend this money on. . ." they can only send it back and tell them to reduce it by 5, 10% or whatever. Anything else is considered "interfering with police operations". The City "fleet budget" is the same according to Mancini – they can send it back and tell them to reduce it but cannot set the priorities for what police spend that budget on. So no one can stop the police (they claim with certainty) from spending their allocated budget however they want. I was shocked and am in "investigation mode" myself being absolutely appalled about the budget and lack of control and civilian oversight — when it comes to policing. There appears to be, in fact, no police civilian oversight – except to collect data and "make recommendations". The Police Act directs the Board — "the board shall not exercise jurisdiction relating to
complaints, discipline or personnel conduct except in
respect of the chief officer of the municipal police department;
a specific prosecution or investigation; or
the actual day-to-day direction of the police department."
(e) is what causes the problems. I was told that the Board does not review the budget – but you are correct – it is in their mandate. Perhaps since they can review but not direct they just don't bother? Looking into it as a active citizen!
Charlene Boyce says
Mel Rusinak is a "she". 🙂
Tim Bousquet says
Tim Jaques says
"The lawsuit claims that Transcontinental had inflated circulation figures to its customers."
I'm assuming the customers are advertisers. Circulation is usually verified by third parties, to which advertisers would or could have access.
OK – I think the Commissioners on the Police Board, especially city councillors may protest too much. Just read the act and the By-law that governs the commission and from where they derive their powers. It is the City By-law that is limiting their powers from what I can see and not the Police Act as they were claiming yesterday! By-law says: "prepare and submit in consultation with the Chief of Police and the Chief Administrative Officer or delegate, to Council an annual
budget for the municipal police service. The municipal council shall
only exercise global budget approval and shall only accept the
police service budget submitted to it by the board or refer back to
the board with instructions that it be altered upward or downward
by a specific dollar amount or percentage;" SO they can only do it via percentage as I said in reply to Colin May above. and yet Commissioner claimed that they do not get to determine detail of police budget, and this by-law limits councillor ability to question any detail.
gordohfx says
Whatever is the "truth", I do believe the perception is that the police do whatever the hell they want to.
The Board is solely responsible for the budget, full stop. The bylaw governing the Board requires provincial approval by the minister of justice. The Police Act defines the powers of the Board. The council is not responsible for policing, it is responsible for providing the funds to the police department and the Board determines how the money is spent .
Councillor Smith failed to attend the December 17 1918 Board meeting where the police budget was first discussed. Commissioner Thomas also failed to attend the meeting. Minutes here : https://www.halifax.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-hall/boards-committees-commissions/181217bopcMins.pdf
The budget was once again before the Board on February 5 2019. Commissioner Carlos Beals and Commissioner Thomas failed to attend the meeting. An amended budget was approved.
If an armoured vehicle was approved in the budget and the budget was then approved by Regional council the blame/praise belongs to the members of the Board of Police Commissioners. I suggest you contact Craig,Mancini, and Smith and ask them if the vehicle was in the budget. I attended the Board meetings when the budget was discussed and the Council meting when Commissioner Craig presented the budget to Council abd there was no discuission regarding police vehicles.
Minutes of Board meetings don't record why a member does not attend and does not record the time a member leaves before the agenda is completed and does not record the late arrival of a member.
Nova Scotia is the only jurisdiction where the CAO is allowed to attend meetings of the police Board and the only jurisdiction where a an organiztion chart shows a police chief reporting to a Board of Police Commissioners and the CAO.


Low-income beneficiaries will need a simple enrollment process for the new Medicare prescription drug benefit, several health care policy experts said on Wednesday at a forum sponsored by the Kaiser Family Foundation, CQ HealthBeat reports.
HHS expects 11 million Medicare beneficiaries to receive subsidies to cover at least a portion of the out-of-pocket costs associated with the prescription drug benefit. About 6.9 million of those beneficiaries will be enrolled automatically because they are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid while other Medicare beneficiaries will automatically qualify for the subsidies but must enroll in a specific Medicare drug plan to receive benefits.
A third group -- eligible, low-income beneficiaries -- must apply for the subsidies beginning July 1 and subsequently enroll in a drug plan. The federal government has tried to simplify the application process for financial aid under the new benefit by creating an application form based on cognitive and focus testing to ease assistance by third parties.
In addition, beneficiaries have the option of applying over the Internet, and the Social Security Administration Web site has an anonymous "Qualifier Tool" to help beneficiaries determine eligibility for the subsidies. SSA also has produced an audio CD to help coach beneficiaries through the application process.
Vicki Gottlich, a senior policy attorney for the Center for Medicare Advocacy, said the main problem is that low-income beneficiaries are required to first apply for financial assistance and then take the additional step of enrolling.
CMS Deputy Director Michael McMullen said that because each beneficiary has different medication needs, a standard educational message will be ineffective. He added, "We have to get the information to people where they are, in ways they can understand it."
James Firman -- president and CEO of the National Council on the Aging and chair of the Access to Benefits Coalition, which is leading a grassroots effort to enroll beneficiaries in the new benefit -- said that to "achieve the kind of penetration that we want," the federal government will have to expect to spend between $24 and $280 per person enrolled. "We shouldn't kid ourselves and say that $10 million to $20 million" will be enough, he said ( CQ HealthBeat , 6/8).


For the upcoming weeks, Twitter will focus on showing users the tweets that are chronologically appropriate, as opposed to the previously used tactic of showing the tweets that the people would want to see, tweets that were considerably more important, or the things that might have liked from the accounts, whether they follow them or not.
The site has announced that this new way of presenting the tweets will persist for the next few weeks and that they are trying to find a "way to switch between a timeline of Tweets that are most relevant for you and a timeline of the latest Tweets."
Twitter will now focus on showing the supposed "Best Tweets First" as a part of the settings menu. In case this feature is turned off by the user, the "In Case You Missed" updates will also be eliminated for them, also the suggested tweets from the people that they don't follow.
This change is not unpopular and seems like people have actually been waiting for it. Some have even followed doing it as they have put filters by themselves, like the example of RealTwitter.com.
This, hopefully, will help increase twitter's decreasing popularity as compared to the other social media forums, that has been a huge dilemma for the site in recent past months.


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Alexander Galitsky
Almaz Capital
Alexander Galitsky is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Almaz Capital, an international venture fund with major office in Portola Valley, CA, as well as with offices and representative offices in Berlin (Germany), Kiev (Ukraine) and Moscow (Russia). The fund was backed in 2008 by Cisco Systems, EBRD and IFC. Among the most famous deals of Almaz Capital are Yandex (IPO NASDAQ), QIK (sold to Skype), Sensity Systems (sold to Verizon Communications) and others.
Alexander Galitsky is a well-known innovator, entrepreneur and investor in USA and Europe.
Alexander is the President of the South East Europe Tech Tour which will take place in Bucharest (Romania) and Sofia (Bulgaria) in May 2019, as well as the President of the 2018 East Europe Tech Tour, which took place in Warsaw (Poland) and Sofia (Bulgaria). He was honored numerous times as the most influential person in the Russian IT and Internet industry by Forbes, best GP of 2013 by Venture Awards, EY Entrepreneur of the Year in Russia in 2013. Alexander was nominated for the best venture capitalist of the last decade in Europe in 2012 by Investor AllStars and named "Technology Pioneer" at the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2000.
Currently Sasha serves as a member of Board of Directors at the following international companies: CarPrice, Jelastic, Octonion/PIQ, Parallels, PetCube, StarWind, and as Institute Advisor in B612 Foundation.
Prior to Almaz Capital, Alexander made a series of private successful investments. His past and current investments include: NavMaps (sold to TeleAtlas), Start Telecom, Magnifire, SJLabs, PGP, Parallels, Acronis, EverNote among others.
Alexander founded five successful high-tech companies, ELVIS+, TrustWorks Systems (sold to Hamsard), EzWIM (sold to TMT Ventures), ELVIS Telecom (sold to Telenor) and NPC ELVIS, all of which he led as CEO.
Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Galitsky served as one of the top Technical Executive for the Soviet Space Agency and Defense Industry. He pioneered in Wi-Fi and Virtual Private Network technologies, as well as product development on the global market in partnership with Sun Microsystems. He has over 30 patents for numerous inventions.
Alexander is PhD in Computer Science and holds a Master's degree in physics.
Alexander is attending / has attended:
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