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The local species of whales, dolphins and porpoises seen in Manx waters will be described, how to identify them and where to find them.
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A Century of Change: trades and occupations in the parish of Ballaugh in the nineteenth century
Was nineteenth-century Ballaugh typical of other Manx rural parishes? How far was the parish self-sufficient? While most occupations met everyday needs, a few specialised businesses developed, helping to sustain the economy which had suffered because of widespread emigration in the early 1800s. Towards the end of the century the coming of the railway transformed the lives of most of the population, signalling the greatest change for many generations. These are just a few of the stories of some of the people of the mountains and plains of this northern parish.
Isle of Man Studies (Proceedings IoMNHAS) vol XVI
Isle of Man Studies volume XVI was published 5 July 2019.
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In 1660, widower Isaac Inchbold reluctantly leaves the musty confines of his establishment and travels to Pontifex Hall, the Dorset estate of Alethea Greatorex, Lady Marchamont. Isaac is engaged to find the only existing (unpublished) copy of a manuscript lost when the Hall was occupied by Cromwell's soldiers during the recently concluded civil war: the Labyrinthus Mundi of Hermetic philosopher Hermes Trismegistus, a renegade work very likely a candidate for "the Vatican's catalogue of forbidden books." Once this delicious premise is established, King alternates Isaac's tale of his increasingly convoluted adventures with others (presumably reconstructed out of his research) involving Emilia Molyneux, a handmaiden to Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia, the Holy Roman Emperor's librarian Vilem Jirasek, and the reappearing specters of three murderous black-clad horsemen. An "underground river" threatens the foundations of Pontifex Hall—just as Isaac's safety, and perhaps sanity, are assailed by contradictory evidence interpreted from the writings of such sages and mages as Plato, Copernicus, Galileo, the cartographer Ortelius, "the Rosicrucian Brethren," and other authorities. And he learns much more than he cares to know about Alethea's scholar-adventurer (and thief?) father Sir Ambrose Plessington, sinister "art broker" Henry Monboddo, the ironic (hidden) meaning of the Latin motto Littera Scripta Manet ("the written word abides"), and enigmas surrounding the wreck of a German ship carrying "mysterious cargo" to London, and Sir Walter Raleigh's ill-fated exploratory voyage to Guiana. Ex-Libris wears its considerable learning lightly, and its climactic succession of surprises does not disappoint.
Readers who willingly lost themselves in Iain Pears's An Instance of the Fingerpost should know that King has written its entirely worthy successor.


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Dr. Zimar Sivardeen is an eyecare specialist with a strong clinical and research background who has devoted 25 years to optometry.
On completion of the MBA and Doctorate, Zimar accepted the position of Honorary Research Fellow at Aston University, developing novel ideas on multifocal contact lenses and dry eyes. He has further diversified his research to include branding and international marketing. He has authored peer-reviewed articles published in international industry leading journals. He has been awarded the Fellowships by the British Contact Lens Association, the College of Optometrists and the European Academy of Optometry and Optics.
As a director of Specsavers Opticians and Chairman of the Local Optical Committee in Kingston, Richmond and Twickenham, he has been instrumental in bringing the multi-disciplines of the healthcare profession together in the local community.
Elected President of the British Sri Lankan Association (BRISLA) since its foundation, Zimar has enhanced and strengthened trade and diplomatic links between the two countries. Through his leadership he has facilitated charitable initiatives making enormous impact on the lives of the British, British Sri Lankans and Sri Lankan citizens at large. As the founder and organiser of the BRISLA Awards 2015 to 2018, he has raised awareness in the general public of the importance and benefits of social integration, creating platforms for dialogue and cooperation between communities.
Inspired by the recent Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018, Zimar founded Commonwealth Future, an independent coordinating organisation. Commonwealth Future promotes standards of excellence across the Commonwealth, seeking to empower and transform the lives of its citizens through education, healthcare, business enterprise, trade and community engagement. As Chairman and President, his key areas of focus will be promoting unity with diversity, mental health and sustainable development throughout the Commonwealth.
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Previously a head chef, he has always believed that the client comes first, and as Principal of GH Financial Solutions he strives to give a service that aids his clients for the short, medium and long term. He helps those he works with to set goals to help gain the wealth they want for retirement, and beyond. His job is his passion and he loves to engage with his clients, building true and trusted relationships.
Gareth is married with 4 daughters and enjoys most sports, but his main passions are golf and rugby. He is also a supporter of AFC Bournemouth, his season ticket taking him through the good times and the hard!
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His community involvement includes acting on an advisory committee for a high impact youth charity and as a Global Committee Member at the Houses of Parliament and City of the London. He is a frequent global traveller and has represented multiple organisations at an international level.
Michael holds an MBA with Distinction under a full scholarship from Aston Business School with further business education from Harvard and Copenhagen Business School. He was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts and is a 150 Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society.
Graham obtained a degree in Geology from the University of Aston in Birmingham in 1978 and has since spent 40 years working in the international oil industry. Following several years of managing small geological laboratories in the UK and West Africa Graham founded his own oilfield services company in 1987. At this time he gained an ACCA qualification in Accounting and Finance. He raised venture capital to undertake several acquisitions and to rapidly grow his business over the subsequent years. Graham sold the business in 1994 and was retained as Managing Director. Today he is Chairman of Corex, now owned by Premier Oilfield Services Group with oilfield laboratories throughout the world.
Graham completed an MBA at Henley Business School in 2011; his research thesis was in Corporate Governance linked to investor relations. Following his MBA, Graham completed the IOD Certificate in Company Direction followed by the IOD Diploma in Company Direction. He is now working towards Chartered Director status through the IOD. Graham has a strong interest in Board Evaluation and has lectured in Corporate Governance and "Building a Better Board" at the Institute of Directors, Henley Business School and Aston University Business School.
Graham is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors.
A passionate entrepreneur and Information Security & GDPR consultant with over 15 years of experience in implementing and securing IT infrastructure solutions. Managing Director for Meta Defence Labs UK and Sri Lanka. C-level advisor and a specialist in helping organisations manage information security and data privacy risks.
Chani graduated from Kingston University, London with BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Then spent a considerable amount of years as an infrastructure virtualisation consultant at IBM UK and advanced her career towards IT infrastructure security as an independent consultant, then co-founding Meta Defence Labs, a boutique cybersecurity and infrastructure business in London, UK and Colombo, Sri Lanka. offering security and data protection solutions to multinational organisations.
Chani is very passionate about supporting females in the tech space. Always make time to participate and volunteer for initiatives where she can give back to influence more females to move in to the IT industry, especially in cybersecurity. Recently co-founded a global training & mentoring platform called SHe CISO Exec. to support and empower females looking to transition to the IT and cybersecurity space.
Kirit Vaidya is Fulltime MBA Programme Director at Aston Business School and researcher and an independent consultant. He is deeply committed to the role of practically oriented business education as a means of transforming businesses and their contribution to economic and social development. His research and consultancy are in the areas of: (a) rural labour markets and employment oriented programmes with a focus on improving the livelihoods of the rural poor, and (b) emerging economy industrialisation and business strategies. He has participated in project and programme design of transport sector and employment generation programmes and advised in some 25 countries for international and national development and aid organisations (including ILO, ADB, CARE, DANIDA, DFID, EU, SIDA, NORAD, UNDP, UNIDO and the World Bank).
A career at the intersection of frontline business and technology- an ability to remove technological complexity so that the end customer understands the business benefits of ever-faster pace of change in technological and regulatory fields. Following an education at Eton College and Cranfield Business School, John worked for Barclays Bank for 22 years before being made the Managing Director of Project Roosevelt New York NY, Global Trust Organization, Identrus. As the Managing Director and Global Ambassador, IdenTrust Inc, London, John was at the frontline of relationship management and business development. The job title enabled easy movements between banks, governmental bodies, regulatory agencies, corporations and SME's. The emphasis not on conventional hard "selling" - instead using dialogue, developing trusted relations so that the "customer" makes the decision instead of being coerced by a vendor. John focuses and emphasises the importance of best-in-class brand management. John is a Board Member of Sequrest. Active in Digital Identity think tanks including CPS, TechUK, FinServices Club and Centre for Study of Financial Innovation. In addition to spending time with his wife and three children he is also a Board director of other non-FS/Fintech related enterprises including the reborn iconic brands of Bullards Spirits & Bullards Beers.
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NCAA Tournament Picks: What Teams Will Advance To The Sweet 16?
(CBS Minnesota/CBS Local) — The NCAA Tournament is about to begin for real. With Fairleigh-Dickinson, Belmont and North Dakota State all playing their way in, only one spot needs to be filled to set the field of 64. And then March Madness ensues in earnest on Thursday at 12:15 pm ET.
There are so many questions to answer over the next few weeks. Can Villanova defend its title? Could Duke be destined for another Final Four? Will Michigan State advance past the second round? To answer these and so many other questions, we'll just have to watch.
For now, we've lined up sports anchors from the across the country — Ryan Baker at CBS Chicago, Bill Jones at CBS Dallas, Mike Max at CBS Minnesota, and Don Bell at CBS Philadelphia — to answer one pressing question. What four teams will advance from each region to the Sweet 16 next week?


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"I feel like it's a race between the virus and the vaccine, and that is not a good race," said Krutika Kuppalli.
Good morning! Elizabeth Cooney bringing you the news today while Shraddha's away. Let's get to it:
A 'race between the virus and the vaccine'
On the same day this week that the first Covid-19 vaccines were administered in a long-awaited moment, another 1,300 people died, most of them isolated in hospital rooms. Vaccines may make life before masks, distancing, and holidays spent apart seem possible again, but it will be months before enough people have been vaccinated to make a dent in the U.S. outbreak. Millions of people will contract the SARS-CoV-2 virus; some will need care from overstretched respiratory therapists, nurses, and physicians; and some will die. "I feel like it's a race between the virus and the vaccine, and that is not a good race," says Krutika Kuppalli of the Medical University of South Carolina. STAT's Andrew Joseph has more here.
White House misting may not be such a good idea
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The federal government is spending $29,000 in taxpayer funds to mist a disinfectant all over the White House before President-elect Biden moves in. But that would be the wrong approach to guarding against Covid-19, experts tell STAT. Spraying chemicals would be ineffective and harmful to people working there as well as to the people operating the fumigation machinery. And misting without proper preparation would put priceless works of art at risk. "The conservators at the National Archives are probably freaking out," says J. David Krause, an environmental and occupational health consultant. "You really only need to be treating the surfaces that people have been exposed to or can be exposed to." The General Services Administration and Biden transition team did not respond to request for comment.
FDA allows first fully at-home Covid-19 test
Now you really can do it yourself. Yesterday the FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the first at-home Covid-19 test you can buy at a drugstore and then do at home, swabbing your own (or your child's) nose and finding out the answer via your smartphone in 20 minutes. The Ellume COVID-19 Home Test is a rapid antigen test that runs a liquid sample along a surface with reactive molecules, detecting fragments of SARS-CoV-2 proteins. The test's analyzer connects with an app on your phone to guide you through the test and then interpret results. Previously, FDA-authorized at-home tests needed a prescription or a lab to process results. Caveat: The new test is less specific and less sensitive than molecular lab tests.
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Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is fast growing in nature — meaning oncologists must look ahead in their patient's treatment journey to consider potential options for future lines of treatment. For some relapsing and refractory patients, that may be CAR-T cell therapy. Find out more about identifying and referring patients with DLBCL who may benefit from CAR-T.
Inside STAT: For some rare disease patients, PPE shortages pose a continued threat
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Social distancing and mask-wearing are nothing new for people with rare diseases that raise their risk of deadly infections. "It has always been life and death," says Sarah Bonnell, whose two daughters have cystic fibrosis, a rare genetic condition that makes infections easier to catch and harder to get rid of by producing a thick, sticky mucus that traps germs in the lungs. In March, when the coronavirus sent cities across the United States into shutdown, she realized that her family's supply of masks and disinfectant wipes was quickly running out. Patients and caregivers struggling to find PPE are left to their own devices to figure out how to protect themselves as the pandemic again surges. STAT contributor Anna Goshua tells their story.
Esophageal cancer cases rising in adults under 50
Just as alarm is growing about increasing rates of colorectal cancer in people currently considered too young for routine colonoscopies, a new study finds cases of a rarer but more lethal cancer are also rising in younger adults. Esophageal cancer incidence more than tripled between 1975 and 2015 among people under 50. That's especially worrying because compared to older adults, younger adults' cancers are diagnosed later and their chances of survival are lower: 23% versus 30% in patients 50 and older. The researchers urge people and their doctors to watch for difficulty swallowing, chest discomfort, or unintended weight loss. They also recommend that people with long-term reflux and a family history of esophageal cancer ask about screening.
What a year: Nature's top 10 in science
As 2020 comes to a close, the journal Nature picked 10 people who made an impact in science this year and explained why:
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus rallied the world to respond to the new coronavirus.
Chinese epidemiologist Li Lanjuan quickly recognized the threat of Covid-19.
Uruguayan virologist Gonzalo Moratorio developed diagnostic tests for the virus.
R&D chief Kathrin Jansen expedited Pfizer's vaccine with record-setting speed.
Chinese virologist Zhang Yongzhen rapidly sequenced the virus's RNA.
Anthony Fauci became the public face of the U.S. government's coronavirus response amid misinformation.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern kept her country relatively safe.
U.S. cosmologist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein highlighted systemic racism in science.
Indonesian public health researcher Adi Utarini led a pioneering dengue trial.
German logistics chief Verena Mohaupt kept 300 Arctic researchers safe while locked in sea ice — for a year.
Cases yesterday: 198,357
Deaths yesterday: 3,019
What to read around the web today
Europe wanted to keep schools open this winter. Coronavirus surges have disrupted those plans. Washington Post
America is running out of nurses. The New Yorker
The virus trains: How lockdown chaos spread Covid-19 across India. New York Times
WHO to sift Chinese samples, data in hunt for virus origins. Associated Press
Cops could use first aid to save lives. Many never try. The Marshall Project
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Literary Genres: Rise of the Novel
Course Number: ENGL 128PH
Advisory Enrollment Information: May be repeated for credit provided letter designations are different.
May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 28 units provided letter designations are different.
In 1750, Samuel Johnson set out to describe a genre of writing then new that was being eagerly read in the polite society of his day. He described this genre as filled by works which "exhibit life in its true state, diversified only by accidents that daily happen in the world, and influenced by passions and qualities which are really to be found in conversing with mankind." Johnson, however, was also wary of this new genre, and its ability "to take possession of the memory by a kind of violence, and produce effects almost without the intervention of the will." Johnson, of course, was talking about the novel. What is the novel? What distinguishes it from other forms of literature? When did it arise and why? And why did Johnson see it as potentially so dangerous?
In an attempt to answer these questions, we will read several English novels considered by many critics to be representative of the genre in its infancy. These include novels and novellas by Daniel Defoe, Aphra Behn, Henry Fielding, Eliza Haywood, Samuel Richardson, and of course Jane Austen. In addition, we will read and discuss several prominent theories about the genre from the twentieth century and contemporary to the rise of the novel. In our discussions and papers, we will evaluate these theories and develop some of our own. We will pay particular attention to issues of gender in early novels and to how the experience of women is represented. By the end of the course, students will have learned in outline several prominent theories of the novel's rise and developed the tools and resources to engage (i.e. agree and disagree) with these theories critically and thoughtfully.
In addition to completing all the assigned reading and participating in our in class discussions, students will write two longer papers as well as twice weekly responses to that week's reading. The longer papers will be 1000 to 1500 words in length. Prompts will be provided, though students are also encouraged to develop their own paper topics. Students will also be responsible for writing two responses per week of 250-500 words in length. Students will post these responses online at the course website in Gaucho Space. Although these responses will not be as formal as the papers, I do expect them to engage thoughtfully with the texts and with the issues raised in class. I will provide questions every week to guide student responses and weekly feedback to each student.


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By: Nicole Fuentes
Today, the American Planning Association named downtown Patchogue Village one of 13 great places in the United States, beginning the countdown to National Community Planning Month in October. The community will celebrate downtown Patchogue Village's new designation on Oct. 19 at 11 a.m., at the Patchogue Theatre. A plaque with the designation will also be installed outside the theatre at that time.
"It's an outstanding honor to be considered one of America's great places, something we all know locally, but it's nice to let the rest of America know as well," said David Kennedy, executive director of the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce, elated by the honor.
As part of the 12th year recognizing great neighborhoods, streets and public spaces, APA chose Patchogue for its transformation and lively Main Street. It was selected as one of four neighborhoods and 13 places across the entire United States to receive the honor this year.
"The transformation that has occurred in Patchogue is nothing short of groundbreaking when you consider how much progress has been achieved in such a short amount of time," said county executive Steve Bellone of the honor. "This downtown revitalization was made possible by a community-driven approach from the ground up led by mayor Pontieri."
APA chooses places with exceptional character, quality and planning that enrich communities, facilitate economic growth and inspire others around the country. This year's neighborhoods were chosen as places that had stories of revitalization.
Downtown Patchogue Village, according to APA president Kurt Christiansen, was once considered a "ghost town," until the village turned to planning innovations like transit-oriented development, investments in local infrastructure, and early adoption of multifamily housing. Today, downtown Patchogue Village has reinvented itself as a regional dining, shopping and entertainment destination.
"Patchogue is one of those places that the community came in and basically redeveloped and reenergized the town," he said — also referencing the theatre's renovation — noting why the village was chosen. "We were impressed with the fact that this community didn't want the area to [die], but really wanted to see how they could change it while also keeping the character."
APA member and Patchogue resident Alex Wallach, he explained, nominated Patchogue and, out of several hundred submissions, it was selected as the only honoree on Long Island.
Wallach, an executive board member of the local APA NY Metro Chapter and alternate member of the Patchogue Zoning Board of Appeals, works for the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning by day and has a love for his home town.
"In 2017, I was looking for a place to live and fell in love with Patchogue. It checked all my boxes: affordable housing, close to water, arts, culture, restaurants," he explained of his decision to move here and nominate the village. "Then I fell in love with the sense of community. Everyone had a story to tell of what Patchogue used to be and how it came to be. What I realized was that it was really a special and great place and deserved some national recognition."
Wallach submitted the nomination in April of this year. After the Oct. 19 announcement at Fall Fest, there will be a walking tour followed by an after-party at the Blue Point Brewery hosted by the Patchogue Young Professionals.
"We all do great things, but when it's noticed by people outside of your realm, you know they are genuinely recognizing you," said mayor Paul Pontieri. "For me, personally, it's an honor because of all the hard work we've all done."
For more information about APA's Great Neighborhoods, Great Streets and Great Public Spaces for 2019 and previous years, visit www.planning.org/greatplaces.
Other great places
In addition to Patchogue Village, APA has also recognized the following Great Neighborhoods in 2019:
Downtown Lee's Summit, Lee's Summit, Mo.
Short North Arts District, Columbus, Ohio
Historic Downtown Delaware, Delaware, Ohio
About the honor
Since launching the Great Places in America program in 2007, APA has recognized 303 neighborhoods, streets and public spaces around the country. Designees are selected annually and represent the gold standard for a true sense of place, cultural and historical interest, community involvement and a vision for the future.
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The Vineyards at Brookfield is the latest in the Vineyards family of luxury active adult 55+ communities including the Vineyards at Blue Point, Miller Place and Moriches… developed by Ornstein Leyton Company the award-winning developer with a 28+year track record that's second to none for excellence in quality residential housing development.
The Vineyards at Brookfield is a private gated enclave of 146 spectacular townhouse and condominium homes with an array of model types to meet the needs of the most discerning buyer. As stunning as they are spacious, the homes are sized from 1,500 to 2,000 square feet… each with an OLC custom-designed floor plan featuring lavish first floor master suites, spacious closets, bright eat-in gourmet kitchens, elegant dining rooms, luxurious living rooms, 1 or 2 car garages, basements and oversized patios or balconies.
At the Vineyards, residents can forget about mowing the lawn, shoveling snow or maintaining the outside of their homes. Thanks to the maintenance-free lifestyle at the Vineyards, folks can relax at the outdoor heated pool, play a game of bocce or pickle ball and enjoy Membership in the richly-appointed 6,000+ sq. ft. exclusive Vineyards Club, offering a wide range of resort-like amenities including:
A full time at-your-service "Lifestyle Coordinator"
Billiards club
A custom designed great room lounge with fireplace and bar
Men's and women's locker rooms
Not to mention participation in clubs, activities, parties, fitness and other classes, and much more… all part of ownership at the Vineyards at Brookfield. Situated on a quiet road between convenient thoroughfares in Center Moriches… on 25+ acres of land surrounded by tranquil woods, a beautifully landscaped gated entrance, and dramatic setbacks, the Vineyards at Brookfield is within minutes of local convenient shopping in the villages of Center Moriches and Westhampton with restaurants, libraries, houses of worship and medical facilities, white sandy South Shore beaches, and entertainment.
For further information please contact us at 631-281-3300, log-on to vineyardsbf.com or visit our sales center at 210 Brookfield Avenue, Center Moriches.
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Everything you want and nothing you don't.
By Kathy Drouin-Keith
The single-family home has long reigned on Long Island. But buyers increasingly are seeking condos, co-ops and town houses, thanks to ease of upkeep, a sense of community and price options from budget to luxury. As part of the 2017 federal tax reform measure, property tax deductions were capped at $10,000. Owners of condos, co-ops and town houses may have an advantage under the measure, as their taxes typically are lower than those of single-family homes. Here's what to know when considering purchasing one of these units. Natalie and Jerry Pearlman stand in front of their condo at the Vineyards at Blue Point in Blue Point, a 55+ gated community on Dec. 18, 2018. Photo Credit: Randee Daddona
In a condominium community, buyers own the inside of their units but not the outside or the land it's on. They jointly own common areas such as parking and walkways. Natalie Pearlman, 72, says she thought she'd never give up her Colonial and expansive property in Setauket, but her husband, Jerry, 74, talked her into it. They've been happily settled into a two-bedroom condo at the Vineyards at Blue Point since May 2018. "I don't have property, but the actual size of the condo is large, and it's very comfortable, and the community living is really very nice," says Pearlman, a retired teacher. In co-ops, residents have a lease or contract that allows them to live in the units and use common areas. Residents collectively hold interest or shares in the nonprofit corporation that owns the building, which gives them a voice in who can live in the building and how it's run. Town house residents own their entire units, inside and out, including the roof and exterior walls, as well as the land. Town houses are often larger than condos or co-ops and usually share walls with their neighbors. As with condos, common areas are jointly owned. Condos and co-ops are often in buildings with several units but may also be free-standing.
Financing, fees and resale value
Each type of unit has its own financial considerations. Co-op purchases are often the most difficult, says Warren Goldberg, president of Mortgage Wealth Advisors in Plainview. "Once the borrower is approved for their mortgage, the borrower still must undergo what is often an even more invasive 'underwriting' by the co-op board itself," Goldberg says. "More applications, supporting documentation and then an interview to ensure the board feels these applicants are worthy of becoming their neighbors." Bank financing for a condo is often easier to obtain than for a co-op because if an owner defaults, it's easier for banks to sell the condo. As for townhouses, they are often underwritten as attached single-family homes, Goldberg says. Potential buyers of any type of unit must check monthly fees and what they cover. According to the National Association of Realtors, condo owners pay their own mortgages and property taxes, while fees usually cover interior and exterior maintenance, security such as cameras, insurance and a reserve fund for major repairs such as roofing. The fee may also cover some utilities. Co-op owners usually are on the hook for part of the cost of operating and maintaining the cooperative, often called a monthly maintenance fee. The fee can include blanket mortgage payments, property taxes, management fees, maintenance costs, insurance premiums, utilities, and contributions to reserve funds, according to the National Association of Housing Cooperatives. For example, the monthly maintenance fee of $725 for a co-op for sale in Great Neck covers heat, water and taxes. The fees for town houses often are lower, but homeowners make many of their own repairs and upgrades. Fees usually cover some maintenance as well as trash removal.
Co-ops often cost less to buy than condos. Also, residents tend to stay there longer and subletting is often not allowed. "They are most often less expensive than these alternative forms of homeownership, and they're less expensive to maintain," Goldberg says. "But they also typically do not realize the same appreciation that a house, town house or condo will see." Bradley Honigman, 34, an attorney, moved with his family to a co-op in Great Neck Plaza in late summer 2018. Honigman and wife, Angeline, 33, an artist, had shared a 650-square-foot apartment in Manhattan, but quickly grew out of it when they added their son to the mix. Now the Honigmans enjoy 1,200 square feet of living space, and the Long Island Rail Road station within walking distance keeps Honigman's Manhattan commute bearable. Honigman says he and his wife weren't especially familiar with the distinction between a co-op and a condo. "The price tag was probably the most important thing to us," Honigman says. "It was hard to find a house or even a condo in our price range." Working with Fabienne Sameyah of Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty, they looked at several units and settled on a three-bedroom unit for $478,000.
Buying new or used
Buyers may wonder whether they should purchase a unit of any kind in an unfinished development. One advantage of doing so is the ability to choose floor plans and custom features. Early buyers can also snap up units with the best views and locations or grab adjoining units and combine them into a larger place. Also, early buyers are able to lock in residences at a lower price and may see increased equity on their investment sooner, says Joe Graziose, executive vice president of residential development and construction at RXR Realty. But it's important to consider whether the risks outweigh the potential drawbacks. New construction is not an option for those who need a place to live right away. At Glen Cove's The Beacon at Garvies Point, for example, about half of its 167 units are not scheduled to be completed until the end of this year.
Check to see what kinds of modifications can be made to units and how they can be decorated. Often, homeowners' associations for condos and town houses restrict such changes as exterior paint color and may even regulate potted plants and Christmas lights.
Shared amenities
At the Garvies Point development on Glen Cove's waterfront, residents will have their own beach. People at the Ritz-Carlton Residences in North Hills get dog walkers. More common amenities at Long Island developments include pools, gyms and party rooms. Buyers must consider what's important to them. Neera Tewari an anesthesiologist at Stony Brook University Hospital, says she is looking forward to her second home at The Beacon at Garvies Point, where units start at $700,000. The 167-unit Beacon is one of the first phases of the Garvies Point development. RXR Realty plans to build a total of 1,100 condominiums and apartments. Tewari, her husband, Vineet Gambhir, also an anesthesiologist, and their two daughters have lived in their single-family Dix Hills home for more than 15 years. They were looking for waterfront property when they landed on a two-bedroom home at The Beacon. For Tewari, the combination of recreation, shopping and living space is the main draw. "It's going to have everything in one spot for me, for my kids," she says. "You know, with busy lifestyles; we have to squeeze in whatever we can when we have the time."


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Stockbridge Catastrophic Injury Lawyer
A catastrophic injury carries with it life-altering effects, compounding medical bills, and the chance of never fully recovering after the accident. For many, life may seem hopeless and the options available to them limited. However, compensation may be within reach.
If you were recently sustained a catastrophic injury, a Stockbridge catastrophic injury lawyer could be your advocate and legal representative while filing a civil litigation claim. Georgia personal injury laws enable victims of catastrophic injuries to hold negligent parties accountable in court, and with the help of a skilled attorney, this could help your chances of a favorable outcome.
Substantiating Legal Claims and the Statute of Limitations
Personal injury victims could file a lawsuit against the negligent party or parties if they feel that they were harmed because of another person's negligence. Doing so would mean that a victim would need to prove that:
The wrongdoer owed the victim a degree of care
The person or persons responsible then breached that duty
That breach caused an accident to transpire
That accident harmed and/or caused damages to the victim
Importantly, a claim may only be filed within two years after the date of the incident that caused the injury and attempting to bring a claim beyond that could bar the victim from any potential recovery.
A catastrophic injury attorney in Stockbridge could help a victim understand the stages associated with filing a lawsuit.
The Role of Modified Comparative Negligence
Each state has its own variation of fault laws that help to outline who could be held responsible in the event of a lawsuit being brought to court. Georgia uses a modified comparative fault rule which could affect the amount of compensation a victim could receive.
Modified comparative fault is applied when a wrongdoer's party argues that a claimant was also responsible for some degree of blame. Damages are reduced under the modified comparative fault rule by an amount that is equal to the percentage of fault assigned to the victim. For example, if a victim was found to be 30 percent at fault for the accident, then he or she would receive 30 percent less in compensable damages. A thorough investigation of the accident itself could help to determine whether more than one party could be held liable in a lawsuit.
In addition to a reduction in damages, if a victim is found to be 50 percent or more at fault for an accident, the court could bar that person from receiving compensation and pursuing a legal claim against the other party. Speaking with a skilled attorney could help victims better understand Georgia's modified comparative fault laws.
Speaking with a Catastrophic Injury Attorney in Stockbridge
The initial consultation with a seasoned personal injury lawyer is your opportunity to ask questions about your claim, what you could expect, and how your attorney could help you.
A personal injury lawyer with experience in catastrophic injuries could work with you to review the validity of your claim. An attorney familiar with the delicate nature of these cases and the anguish that victims have endured could advocate for you in court and help you recover your losses.
When you are ready to pursue a claim against the negligent parties responsible for your injuries, reach out to a Stockbridge catastrophic injury lawyer for a confidential consultation.
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- Officially republic of islands the Marshall Islands, the island country of Oceania (Micronesia), situated in the Occidental Pacific, in the North of the equator and east of the archipelago of the Caroline Islands. The archipelago of islands the Marshall Islands understands(includes) thirty two main islands, arranged in two parallel chains: islands Ratak ( 18 islands), in the East, and islands Ralik ( 14 islands), on the West. The set(group) extends over 1,3 millions of km2. Certain islands are of volcanic origin, but most are coral constructions (atolls and coral reefs). The island of Kwajalein (islands Ralik) is the biggest atoll of the world (120 km in length). The archipelago is populated by Micronesian. The administrative centre of the republic of islands the Marshall Islands is the island of Majuro. Agriculture (plantations of coconut palms, sugar cane, cotton, subsistence crops) and peach(fishing) are main economic resources. The copra is the only product of export. Monetary unit is the USD. Islands are lived with Micronesian since about three thousand years. The archipelago was discovered(found) by the Spaniards in the XVI-th century. The British navigator John Marshall investigated him(it) partially in 1788. Islands were really colonized only in 1885 when Germany establishes there a protectorate. The Japanese seized it in 1914, at the beginning of First World war. In 1920, islands the Marshall Islands were placed under Japanese mandate by League of Nations. The Americans made the conquest of it in January - February, 1944, during Second World war. The atolls of Kwajalein and Eniwetok (islands Ralik) were the theater of violent fights. In 1947, the archipelago was placed by the UNO under custody of the United States. These used repeatedly the atolls of Bikini and Eniwetok (islands Ralik) as nuclear test centres. Islands the Marshall Islands became independent in 1979. Since 1986, they are bound(connected) in the United States by an agreement of free association delegating to the American government the responsibility of the defence and the foreign policy. They were admitted(supposed), in 1991 , within the UNO. Total surface: 181 km2!; population (estimation 1993): 45 630 inhabitants.


It's Adventure Time! This Adventure Time Marceline and Marshal Lee Pint Glass 2-Pack is the perfect thing for Adventure Time with Finn and Jake fans. These great pint glasses feature the vampire Marceline and her gender-swapped persona, Marshal Lee. Pint glasses hold up to 16 ounces of liquid. Hand wash only. Not dishwasher safe. Do not microwave. Ages 12 and up.


parenthood and life in general.
Arlo and his wife Janis are the two main characters and Gene their young adult son.
Dan Piraro is a really funny guy. He is the main man behind Bizarro.
Follow him and become a Jazz Pickle. Don't follow him and remain an unknown.
Doonesbury is the most intelligent cartoon on the planet and there is no close second.
A tip of the hat to Garry Trudeau for creating the only cartoon to win a Pulitzer Prize.
Fox Trot is a hoot. The main characters are a family of four who are just like us.
Bill Amend is the creator and he is very good at what he does.
All the makings of a classic here.
Keith Knight is the talent, The K Chronicles and (Th)ink are the products.
Great stuff! Bringing the "Funny" back to the funny pages, like the site says.
Charlie Brown and the gang are all here. This is one of the best comic strips ever.
Charles M. Schulz was way ahead of his time when he created this masterpiece.
Just as relevant as ever.
Many of life's lessons can be learned here.
Pearls Before Swine is a great little cartoon strip by Stephan Pastis.
It features a pig, crocodiles and the occasional mouse or two.
I almost forgot the Guard Duck.
Pooch Cafe is one of the better cartoon strips out there.
Pancho and his friends are a hoot.
Tom Tomorrow, otherwise known as Dan Perkins, is a superb cartoonist.
He tilts heavily towards the political end of the spectrum but not always.
It's all good no matter where he goes.


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One of the most critical aspects of applied coating quality, as well as corrosivity of atmospheres is the dew point, or the point at which a steel surface becomes wet with condensation. For reference, this Dew Point Table lists Dew Point over a range of relative humidities and air temperatures. To allow a practical safety margin, steel substrate temperature should be at least 3oC above the Dew Point. The Dew Point is the temperature of an air-water vapor mixture at which condensation of water vapor starts, as at that point, the air becomes saturated.
Some solvent-based paints are water intolerant and should not be applied unless the surface is at the specified level above the Dew Point. Some other coatings, which are moisture cured, cannot be applied in conditions of low humidity and high temperature as this affects their curing.
The Dew Point is an important factor in corrosion of metals as it is a major determinant of Time of Wetness. Moisture is required to allow any electrochemical corrosion processes to occur, and is thus one of the most significant criteria used for corrosion modeling.


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It took a team of specialists to deliver Willow safely. At 4 days, she underwent surgery. Through everything, her parents see God's blessings.
After being turned down by a hospital on the east side of the state because of his size, baby Mikah Gering is the smallest baby to undergo ECMO treatment. And he's thriving.


Weekday School is a Christian preschool serving children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years. Our school is known for its committed teaching staff, play-based learning environment, and personalized focus on each child. Small class sizes and a strong network of parent volunteers ensure that the Weekday School is an ideal place for young children to grow and learn.
You are smarter than your preschooler.
But do you ever feel like he or she is outsmarting you? That even the simplest daily tasks can descend into power struggles?
Need a 5 minute warning that play time will be over soon (give warnings).
Might be thinking about something else and not hear the request (go close to your child and touch shoulder to be sure you have attention).
Might not clearly understand your request (say what to do in very specific and concrete way).
Might be used to receiving negative attention (lots of verbal interaction and focused parental attention for negative behavior). Refusing to cooperate gets desired attention. This is HUGE, btw, and can happen in the classroom as well.
If you've worked through these bullet points consistently, and your preschooler is still saying "no" or ignoring your directions, here are some short phrases to try.
The key here is that once you've said it, your have to maintain that expectation. Don't back down. Take a deep breath and wait. You are smarter than your preschooler.
"Would you like to choice #1 or choice #2?
This is not about whether or not your child has to take a bath, get dressed, or turn off the tv. As the parent, you are setting and maintaining those expectations. This is about giving your preschooler small choices within your stated expectation to unlock a power struggle. It's one way to let them "have a say" that can encourage them to get moving the desired direction.
You are your child's first and most important teacher and you always will be. Remember that you have to intentionally teach him or her what to do. If you child seems unsure of what is expected or does not understand the direction, follow your direction with, "Let me show you how to do it (said in a gentle tone of voice) and provide your child with the minimal amount of help that he need to do the activity.


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Restaurant review: Pink's celebrates all that is hot dogs and more at new Camarillo site
Rita Moran
Restaurant critic
Pink's Hot Dogs, a Hollywood tradition that began in 1939, has arrived at the Camarillo Premium Outlets with plenty of dogs, burgers and sausages flavored with a dash of nostalgia.
The original Pink's was founded by Paul and Betty Pink, who began with a pushcart and rolled through the years until their retirement in 1985 when their son Richard, his wife Gloria and sister Beverly took over what had become popular eateries.
Now the brand's name has been licensed by other entrepreneurs and there are 15 locations in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Ohio, Connecticut, New York, Miami, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Hawaii and the Philippines.
A new Pink's has popped up in Camarillo and lines are forming among those who recognize the name, and others whose curiosity won't let them resist a longstanding tradition.
For many curious diners, Pink's history and style are impossible to resist, especially when it's in one of the busiest shopping areas around, right here in Ventura County.
We found the entry into the new Pink's a bit unusual since the order counter is just a few feet from the door. If lots of folks want to go for a dog at the same time there quickly becomes a line outside. That was fine for us on a bright, sunny day, although it might not be as much fun on a rainy one.
But the order taker was a very pleasant young woman who knew what she was doing and was most helpful, especially since the menu was posted prominently on a space above the counter but not yet available for customers to hold in their hand as they checked through the pages of creative hot dog, burger and sausage preparations.
We solved the problem with an alert friend clicking images of the menu with her iPhone. Then we headed for an available table and sat down to decide what we'd like to try. For starters or sides, we ordered jalapeño poppers ($5), fries with chili, nachos and cheese ($5.10) and a sampling of sauerkraut (90 cents).
My friends were surprised the jalapeño poppers were breaded as they had expected they would come in some other form. Nevertheless, we crunched through them.
The fries were buried in the chili, nachos and cheese, but were worth digging out for all the gooey flavor they provided. Naturally, they were not crisp, having soaked up lots of the cheese and chili, but they were still fun, in a quirky sort of way. The sauerkraut had a bright flavor not quite the way mother used to make, but still quite interesting.
Our sandwiches were chosen from what seems like endless options. We finally decided on the Mulholland Drive Dog and the Italian Dog (each $7.75) and JAWS ($9.95), a monster of a mix beginning with a poli-bacon chili cheeseburger plus a grilled Polish dog, a hamburger, bacon, lettuce and tomato.
We discovered the Polish dogs are one of the best things on the menu, plump and available in spicy and not-so-spicy. We actually found the spicy version not too spicy at all.
The Mulholland Drive Dog with its 9-inch dog, grilled onions, mushrooms, nacho cheese and bacon, was another hearty sandwich, although somehow the mushrooms didn't seem to blend very well with the rest of the items. Our Italian Dog, ordered in vegan form, just didn't work very well in vegan style.
In all three cases, we decided we just couldn't pick them up and eat them without dropping ingredients all over the place, so we settled for using our plastic knives and forks instead.
With the sandwiches we had bottled tea, with a gently accented flavor, and lemonade, which was a refreshing addition to the sandwiches.
Finally, we shared a large slice of coconut cake ($3.95) for dessert. Sinfully delicious, it was enough for three to enjoy after the weighty main items.
Rita Moran visits restaurants unannounced and pays for her food. If you know of a new, unusual or just plain good restaurant, please contact her at rita.j.moran@gmail.com.
What: Pink's Hot Dogs
Where: Camarillo Premium Outlets, 1215 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo.
Information: 805-455-8520.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays.
Impressions: Ventura County's first site for the eatery founded in Los Angeles in 1939, it provides order-at-the-counter service with lots of seating available. Orders are taken at a counter near the door, with the line forming outside. In addition to hot dogs, lots of combos are available, some with sausage, burgers or chicken, plus a wide variety of add-ons.
What's hot: JAWS ($9.95), side of sauerkraut (90 cents), coconut cake.
2 for lunch or dinner
Starters: Jalapeño poppers ($5) + side of sauerkraut (90 cents) + fries, chili and nacho cheese ($5.10)
Main dishes: Mulholland Drive Dog ($7.75) + Italian dog ($7.75) + JAWS ($9.95)
Dessert: Coconut cake ($3.95)
Tab for 2: $16-$25


Our recent Cisco SD-WAN test day sparked much debate about the network architecture challenges our customers are looking to solve with next-generation connectivity.
A spring-like day in London and there was a buzz in BT Centre as everyone introduced themselves, swapped travel experiences and then IT architecture war-stories.
Last month, a select group of technology leaders from the financial services, manufacturing and nutrition sectors gathered in the RDS, Dublin to talk about SD-WAN. They wanted to understand how easy SD-WAN is to implement.


George Monbiot published a remarkable column recently called False Promise. In so doing he called my attention to a 2013 paper entitled The material footprint of nations.
It would hard to overstate the importance of this study, as Monbiot explains.
Before we get into this, remember that "mistake" is a Flatland word. Here at DOTE we interpret the word "mistake" as typical exercise in human self-delusion.
We can have it all; that is the promise of our age. We can own every gadget we are capable of imagining —' and quite a few that we are not. We can live like monarchs without compromising the Earth's capacity to sustain us. The promise that makes all this possible is that as economies develop, they become more efficient in their use of resources. In other words, they decouple.
There are two kinds of decoupling: relative and absolute. Relative decoupling means using less stuff with every unit of economic growth. Absolute decoupling means a total reduction in the use of resources, even though the economy continues to grow. Almost all economists believe that decoupling — relative or absolute — is an inexorable feature of economic growth.
The reality of "decoupling" is unfounded.
For example, if ores are mined and processed at home, these raw materials, as well as the machinery and infrastructure used to make finished metal, are included in the domestic material consumption accounts. But if we buy a finished product from abroad, only the weight of the metal is counted.
So as mining and manufacturing shift from countries like the UK and the US to countries like China and India, the rich nations appear to be using fewer resources.
A more rational measure, called the "material footprint", includes all the raw materials an economy uses, wherever they happen to be extracted. When these are taken into account, the apparent improvements in efficiency disappear.
Some actual numbers may help here (Science Daily, September 2, 2013).
In 2008, the total amount of raw materials extracted globally was 70 billion metric tons — 10 billion tons of which were physically traded. However, the results show that three times as many resources (41% or 29 billion tons) were used just to enable the processing and export of these materials.
The study's lead author explains its meaning.
The researchers made a point to include the true resources that go into all of the goods that a country imports. That means not only the resources that make it into a finished product, but also the materials—from biomass to metal ores to fossil fuels—that go into enabling the complicated web of global trade. "It's very similar to a carbon footprint," says Tommy Wiedmann, the study's lead author. "It's exactly the same principle."
"As an example you might think of Japan exporting cars to the U.S.," Wiedmann explains to Co.Exist. The existing indicator measures consumption in terms of trade statistics, and trade statistics show that the U.S. consumes a certain tonnage of cars per year. "But further upstream in the production processes, somewhere in Japan or in another country there would be mining of iron ore to produce steel," Wiedmann says. "Maybe you get one ton of steel out of 1,000 tons of iron ore, and this amount of material of iron ore is actually not recorded in trade statistics."
They learned that a whopping two-fifths of all global raw materials were extracted for the purpose of exporting goods in 2008 [= 41%, 29 billion tons in 2008, as noted above].
Overlooking figures like this has allowed countries that are huge importers to seem like they've slowed their growing environmental footprints.
In the study, a nation's actual material footprint includes fossil fuel consumption, so once again we can confirm that the rich importing nations have effectively outsourced their carbon emissions. I talked about this in the second Flatland essay, but did not know about this study when I wrote it. This is why the developing exporting nations have large carbon footprints but relatively low per-capita consumption numbers. In theory, carbon emissions are accounted for properly by all nations, but false material footprint accounting props up the decoupling illusion in the OECD nations.
These findings are broadly consistent with Tim Garrett's work, which I also discussed in the second Flatland essay. We might go further and say that this material footprint study strongly supports Garrett's physical model of the global economy. The important word here is "global" because current accounting makes it appear that some nations have successfully decoupled economic growth and resource consumption.
But we can not look at importing nations in isolation without distorting the big picture. Don't tell me stories about Denmark. Don't tell me stories about Sweden or British Columbia. Don't tell me stories about Germany or the U.S. or the U.K. Human stories needn't reflect reality, and usually don't.
George Monbiot finishes up (reformatted, read the original linked-in above).
Governments urge us both to consume more and to conserve more.
We must extract more fossil fuel from the ground, but burn less of it. We should reduce, reuse and recycle the stuff that enters our homes, and at the same time increase, discard and replace it. How else can the consumer economy grow? We should eat less meat, to protect the living planet, and eat more meat, to boost the farming industry. These policies are irreconcilable.
The new analyses suggest that economic growth is the problem, whether or not the word sustainable is bolted to the front of it.
It's not just that we don't address this contradiction. Scarcely anyone dares even to name it.
It's as if the issue is too big, too frightening to contemplate.
We seem unable to face the fact that our utopia is also our dystopia; that production appears to be indistinguishable from destruction.
I agree with Monbiot's conclusions of course. Going further, my Flatland model attempts to explain why the decoupling delusion is "too big, too frightening to contemplate." I have attempted to explain why "our utopia is also our dystopia."
There is no decoupling. There is no free lunch. "Scarcely anyone dares even to name [this contradition]," Monbiot writes.
I guess the key word is "scarcely" because I did name it. I called it Flatland.
Being "scarcely anyone" can be a lonely experience. Thanks for reading.
A related issue (IMO) is an economy where 85% of workers are in service-producing industries claim to be a bunch of wealth creators.
Monbiot hit a home run with that one: "We can persuade ourselves that we are living on thin air, floating through a weightless economy, as gullible futurologists predicted in the 1990s. But it's an illusion, created by the irrational accounting of our environmental impacts. This illusion permits an apparent reconciliation of incompatible policies."
The climate could be addressed just like any company would in dealing with its own budget. We know we can emit so-and-so amount of carbon into the atmosphere and stay under 2 degrees C warming. Take that total, then calculate budgets for each country to emit a set amount and no more. That's a complete non-starter, though. We know we can't do that realistically (and keep our economies growing), and so we kid ourselves with these voluntary measures that will fall far short of what's needed.
The U.S. is putting pressure on maintaining a voluntary-only approach. There won't be any legally binding commitments, at least regarding carbon emissions. So much for President Obama's "leadership".
Which supports a strong deal less now, despite the fact that we're about to break the yearly temperature record, than they did in Copenhagen in 2009. It's interesting that countries already in economic decline are more supportive of a strong deal than the ones that are still growing. The ones still growing are less enthusiastic.
Monbiot references some other work supporting the conclusions of the study he talks about, but your reference was not among them. Thanks for that.
Even if the President WERE a "better" leader, I doubt whether he'd get much support. I suspect that the most important players, those who could make a difference, see any sort of "throttling back" (of their activity) as guaranteed to produce lower profits, angry shareholders, and who knows what other unfavorable outcomes for them and their commercial interests. Any leader--good or mediocre--who might hope to meet the challenges ahead could find that his army either refuses to come out of their barracks; or, if they sortie at all, resist forming into cohesive elements to perform the necessary tasks, but instead insist on putting every order from headquarters to a vote.
Keep up your fight for clarity Dave. I know it's lonely out here but we few are with you. I did read this Monbiot piece and thought of Flatland at the time too. Cheers Mike.
Ahh, I detect the unmistakable aroma of books being cooked. Monbiot is spot on here. Recently we heard that China was burning more coal than they previously admitted to. We hear that the drought in California has only had a minor affect on the state's GDP (never mind the earth subsiding as much as 2" per month in some areas where ground water is heavily pumped).
We can cook these books all we want and maybe it will make us feel better, until we actually hit some wall or other. I suspect that the aroma of books being cooked will be particularly strong in Paris for the climate talks.
I am constantly coming across this belief. Currently reading Tim Flannery's Atmosphere Of Hope and he thinks growth can be decoupled from emissions citing examples but completely missing the big picture mentioned here. I'm always disappointed when I see a scientist unable to think critically.
Another thing that disappoints me is the mis-reporting about the 2C limit. It's not some mystical boundary (we're already seeing catastrophic impacts at 1C, for some people). And there are no reductions guaranteed to meet that limit. The budget mentioned in AR5 have only a 66% chance of being enough.
But I guess flatlanders need hope, however they manufacture it.
Following quote from probably another free-luncher is illustrative.
development. But these corridors need to be built without creating environmental crises."
I check in with DOTE everyday. Keep it up, the realists need you.
Excellent research and insight, you are not alone.
So the saga of Flatland continues.


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PICK OF THE WEEK: Sunn O))) reveal lighter elements, maintain thick drone darkness with 'Life Metal'
There are endless reasons people listen to music. It can be used as stimulation. It can calm one down after a period of tumult. It can get one's excitement level up for an activity or a task or a mission or what have you. It's literally there for every reason one could possibly imagine, and one of those means are wholly right or wholly wrong for anyone.
Then there's the element of sound worship, albeit one of the weirder, at-arms-length causes for musical enjoyment for people, and the members of that group tend to stand out a bit from the rest. Same goes for those who make music that's meant to be absorbed into your pores and driven though your central nervous system, and if you guessed it's time to talk the latest creation from drone lords Sunn 0))), you're right on the money. "Life Metal" is the band's eighth full-length record, following 2015's "Kannon," and it also marks the band's 20th anniversary together under this moniker—the Sunn 0))) name took shape in 1998 after the band spent two years as Mars. Its primary creators Greg Anderson and Stephen O'Malley have created some of the densest, loudest, most fearsome heavy music known to humankind, and it's literally the definition of "not for everyone" when it comes to appeal. For those who worship at their massive walls of amps, there's nothing like this band, and there's truly nothing in the band's catalog quite like "Life Metal." Recorded over two weeks with producer Steve Albini, these four tracks maintain the group's dense black backbone, but there also are some of their most vibrant, even positive sounds ever captured before. The duo (they're joined by a small group of other players on this record, though Attila Csihar is absent from the proceedings this time around) also took time to celebrate their two decades together and create something truly special, music that creeps inside the soul and stays.
"Between Sleipnir's Breaths" begins with a wild horse whinnying before the drone curtain drops heavily, and the riffs begin to scrape away at the earth. Weird rays of light poke through the thick surface, as Hildur Guðnadóttir's voice settles in, singing verses culled from ancient poetry, giving the track an added dose of haunting secrecy. Hints of melody break through in tiny streams through the enormous dam of sound, and an illuminated section of playing is met with more singing from Guðnadóttir, as sounds sting and cause imbalance, fog blankets, and that horse returns to call out again. "Troubled Air" trembles in light, chimes ring at perfectly spaced intervals, and melody rises above the murk. Noises act like lasers, slicing the thick noise cloud in sections while the void continues to add mass, and a heat ray makes living nearly impossible. Composer Anthony Pateras adds organs and other sounds to thicken the fear, while the track continues to swell, the atmospheric pressure topples, and the engine bristles to the very end.
"Aurora" runs a healthy 19 minutes and opens with deranged moans that give way to the guitars entering and centering the body. The riffs apply abrasion and add to the grimy boil that's slowly collecting, while the doom laps in waves, noises pierce the flesh, and impossible weight gathers on your chest, making breathing an anxiety-ridden chore. Guitars then sound like they're steel swords clashing, the sounds tangle, and eardrums shake, no matter your headphone volume. Monstrous 25:22 "Novae" closes the proceedings as the ignition charges and Tim Midyett's bass coils and strikes, lurching underneath the punishment. Riffs then lap and threaten safety as the weather system gets gnarlier, and a black storm rains down with merciless fury. Another fog, this one pitch black, envelops, and then things subside, letting Guðnadóttir's scratch out the next few minutes, establishing a rustic, yet also timeless quiver. The sound builds itself back up again slowly, buzzing and adding heat, riffs moving mountains, the noises making your head swell as the sun spits red before the track releases its hold.
Sunn 0)))'s impact and effect on heavy music cannot be overstated, and the work they put into "Life Metal" gives the band rays of positivity you don't often get from their music. If you've never seen the band in a live setting, definitely change that, and be prepared for your entire body to vibrate and pulsate as their might and volume crush your organs (I'm only slightly exaggerating). These four songs are revelations that unveil new pathways, added beams of light that help you understand Sunn 0))) in a way you probably never considered before.
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Just a thought about Divine Metamagic. If Extra turning feat is adding 4 turning attempts to both Turn Undead and Rebuke Undead them can it also add to Greater Turn Undead (granted by Sun Domain)?
If yes, maybe include it in guide? This can greatly increase number of turn attempts and therefore increase capacity of Divine Metamagic.
Sorry if this post shouldn't be here.
EDIT: Awww. It looks like Sun Domain is not granting extra turning attempts, just convert normal ones. In that case please ignore this post.
The strength of a Cleric is in doing a bunch of things well. For example, archery + necromantic minions + healing/status removal/buffing = team win!
B) pelzak, just take the Fire Domain, which gives you Turn Water Elemental attempts. That's the most common way I've seen to turn Extra Turning into even more turn attempts. It's definitely a coin flip area when it comes to DM rulings.
When you take this feat, choose a metamagic feat that you have. This feat applies only to that metamagic feat. As a free action, you can take the energy from turning or rebuking undead and use it to apply a metamagic feat to divine spells that you know. You must spend one turn or rebuke attempt, plus an additional attempt for each level increase in the metamagic feat you're using. For example, Jozan the cleric could sacrifi ce three turn attempts to empower a holy smite he's casting. Because you're using positive or negative energy to augment your spells, the spell slot for the spell doesn't change.
Fire domain is not giving you turn or rebuke undead attempts to power up metamagic.
What about a Radiant Servant of Pelor? They can "perform a Greater Turning a number of times per day equal to 3 + her Charisma modifier." Would Extra Turning apply to that?
linklord: It should. You can also dip dread necromancer for rebuke undead with your turn and extra turning to get both of those.
pelzak: The next sentence just states turn or rebuke, without mentioning undead. You can argue it either way (and I've seen it argued both ways). It comes down to a DM call.
[color=navyKnowledge [/color]- As a wise man once said "Knowledge Devotion is Weapon Focus for the thinking man." Nothing truer can be said.
This could use a fixing.
Perhaps when you mention nightsticks in the equipment section, you should reference their possible stacking.
I'm still a huge fan of the Rebuke Dragons ACF from Dragon Magic - explicitly allows you to use those turning attempts to power divine feats. Then re-pick up Turn Undead from Sacred Exorcist or whatever. Bam, 2 turning pools, without any grey area in the rules.
Nightstick stacking is down at the bottom in the "Debatable Tactics and Tricks" section.
Can't say I recall why I'm supposed to care.
Destroy undead still counts as turn undead for the purpose of meeting prerequisites for feats, prestige classes, and so forth...if a feat requires the expenditure of one or more uses of turn undead, it instead consumes uses of this ability.
Also, while the ability does allow a will save, a second look shows that it increases every level, rather than the every-other-level increase to save DCs that most base class abilities have. That makes it far more likely to hit most undead. If the save DC still isn't high enough for you, with the Prestige Paladin/Serenity combo you could (with a reasonable DM) apply your Wisdom modifier to the save DC rather than Charisma!
Destroy Undead is one of my favorite alternate class abilities, and I feel that it merits a navy blue--it is just as useful as base turning and much, much easier to implement in actual play.
...counts as meeting the prerequisites for feats, prestige classes, and so forth.
Since activating divine feats is not explicitly mentioned, there's still wiggle room for the DM to say "no".
The second part of the quoted text indicates that Destroy Undead also works with divine feats (and anything else that uses turning attempts, although not rebuke attempts like Rebuke Dragons allows). Rebuke Dragons only plays nicely with divine feats (and not other options that take turning uses). However, the wording of Destroy Undead may make it not play that nicely withing turning-using feats and secondary turning pools.
if a feat requires the expenditure of one or more uses of turn undead, it instead consumes uses of this ability.
If I'm reading this right, it doesn't let Destroy attempts count as turning for the feats, it actually changes what the feats use, and not optionally or on a per-use basis. If you have Destroy Undead, you can never use anything but Destroy Undead uses to power divine feats.
That is a sticky point: it's ugly, ambiguous wording. I have interpreted it in the past to work along the same lines as Rebuke Dragons and other turning abilities in that regard, and that's probably RAI. Still, an argument could be made for your interpretation as well.
I guess what it comes down to is this: If turn undead will be your only source of turning attempts over your career or it will be changed into a different kind of turning later (as with Bone Knight), Destroy Undead is a safe bet. If you intend to pick up multiple sources of turning, it's still a very good option but should be checked with your DM as to their interpretation of that statement.
Good point Garryl. I mostly only looked at the feature from a "getting multiple pools of turning to fuel DMM/other divine feats" perspective.
That's a list of most deities and their favored weapons, but it's not exhaustive. Deities and Demigods has a lot that aren't listed there.
Dynamic Priest and Academic Priest (decent for Cloistered Clerics) feats from Dragonlance: Legend of the Twins may be worth mentioning.
I've got to say that I think Whisper Gnome and VDK are not nearly as good for a Cleric as they are for a Wizard (or, in VDK's case, Sorcerer). Unlike those classes, a Cleric isn't as well-served by dumping Str entirely or by being Small, and as such I'm not so sure they're worth a whole category over Human (e.g. VDK gets +5 to ability scores all up, but they're out two feats for the privilege and it really is only +5; Whisper Gnome's stats are above even but not by a lot). Both are certainly strong choices for Cleric (with the right build), but I don't think it's the level of hand-in-glove synergy of a Whisper Gnome/VDK Wizard or Anthropomorphic Bat Druid (let alone a VDK Sorcerer).
Also, Nezumi probably belongs in the list of "Good" races (same stat adjustments as Dwarf, and 40ft movespeed, though they don't get the save bonus vs. spells).
Upon careful examination, I do not believe that multiple defending weapons should stack with each other. A defending weapon applies an enhancement bonus to AC, not an unnamed bonus. This should stack with magic armour, because that's an enhancement bonus to an armor bonus to AC, but not with itself. Moreover, even if it did grant an unnamed bonus, multiple instances would still have the source "defending weapon" and therefore would not stack with each other.
Also, while an animated shield protects you on command as though you were wielding it, I don't see any way you could be construed as wielding its spikes while it's floating around (there's nothing saying you can bash with it). As such, I would recommend either animation or spikes, rather than both.


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Former Cutchogue resident Albert J. (Jack) Romeril Jr. died Jan. 1 at his home in Peconic Landing, Greenport. He was 87.
He was born March 18, 1926, in Mineola to Albert and Winifred Romeril. He served in the U.S. military from 1945 to 1959 and had been employed as an engineer in Monsanto, Calif.
Mr. Romeril was involved in many local clubs and organizations, having served as chairman of the board of Eastern Long Island Hospital, a board member at Peconic Landing and an elder at Cutchogue Presbyterian Church. He also belonged to the North Fork Country Club and Shelter Island Yacht Club and sang with the North Fork Chorale.
Family members said he was an avid sailor, bridge player and woodworker.
Predeceased by his daughter Jean and son, Albert III, Mr. Romeril is survived by his wife, Violet (née Herbst); his daughters Miriam Leonard of North Carolina and Alice Moke of California; his brother, Robert; and four grandchildren.
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