We had a great time talking to host Chris Redgrave about our business for a "Speaking on Business" radio spot. The spot will air on April 14 on KSL 102.7 FM or 1160 AM at 7:22 am, 11:49 am and 5:22 pm. Check it out!


These two Visalia student athletes shared the WYL most valuable player of the year honors.
Redwood's Cade Batchman and El Diamante's Matthew Hatcher was voted by the West Yosemite League's coaches as the league's co-most valuable players of the year for the 2018 season.
Batchman helped lead Redwood to an absolute WYL championship with a perfect 10-0 record this past season.
In WYL play, the Rangers scored 203 goals, a per match average of 20.3, and surrendered just 79 strikes.
Also for Redwood, Hayden Hobbs and Kaden Sorensen were each selected to the All-WYL first team.
Hatcher and El Diamante placed second in the final WYL standings with an 8-2 record. Miners' junior Robert Perez also earned All-WYL first-team honors.
Hanford's Matthew Ross rounded out the All-WYL first team.


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Robert Kaplan: International alliances will be back on the agenda
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The US election results will be the biggest independent variable in international affairs.
If Biden wins, the US will return in rhetorical terms to the language of human rights and democracy promotion, while at the same time seeking to stabilize the rivalry with China.
Alliances will be back on the agenda. But there is no complete return to a pre-Trump world, since America remains a divided country where many people still feel they have been taken advantage of by China and US allies.
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Hello! It's been a while since my last post and I apologise. Blogging for me is one of those things that I can only do when the urge hits me and the creative juices are flowing because otherwise you end up reading a half hearted attempt at a post with really lame pictures. Anyway, I thought I'd kick off my December posts with a great gift idea, the Smashbox Wish for the Perfect Pencils set.
This set by Smashbox contains 4 of their travel sized Limitless Eye Liners in Onyx (black), Orchid (dark blue/purple), Graphite (dark grey) and 14K (champagne gold) and costs $16 US. For any Aussies or people out of the US that are interested, I purchased mine from http://www.kissandmakeupny.com/ for that price. Kit Cosmetics in Australia is selling it for $39.95 AUD but they seem to be sold out at the moment.
First off, here is a picture showing the pencils so you can get a rough idea of how big they are. They're definitely travel sized but I think that they're big enough that you would get a good amount of uses from each one. I personally prefer buying more travel sized pencils than purhcasing one or two full sized ones because I don't often use pencil liners. Plus I think it's a great way to test out colours before deciding if you want to invest in a full sized one.
Here are the swatches of the colours in the order (from left to right) Orchid, Graphite, Onyx and 14k.
The swatches pictured are relatively true to colour except that the first shade Orchid has slightly more of a purple tinge to it and the last shade pictured (14K) has just a tiny bit more yellow to it.
My first thoughts on these pencils are that they're pretty good quality and the pigmentation was really good on all of them except for the shade 14K which goes on a bit patchy as you might be able to tell. This was a shame because the 14k colour was the reason I bought the set in the first place because I really wanted a good gold eyeliner to use around my tear duct. Unfortunately this shade was more cream coloured than gold so it didn't really meet my expectations. It would probably look good on a lighter skin tone but the fact that it doesn't go on very smoothly would still be an issue.
The darker shades are all very intense and I found that they work really well on my waterline and along my lower lashline. I tried lining my top lashline with them but they're not soft enough to line my lids without tugging and skipping and leaving a wobbly line. The only pencil eyeliner that I've found that lines my top lashline properly and smoothly is the Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on eye pencils. The Smashbox pencils are definitely not as soft and creamy as the Urban Decay ones but they last just as long.
These pencils definitely don't budge without some work or a good oil based cleanser so they're great for use in hot and humid climates such as the type of Aussie summer we've been having. They're also great for those who might have issues with eyeliner's usually fading or migrating through out the course of the day.
Smashbox is one of those brands that make really great products that people tend to overlook. I think that this set is pretty good value for money, especially if you're a fan of the smokey eye look or dark rimmed eyes. I think it also makes for a really good little christmas gift as you can't go wrong with eyeliners in such wearable shades. The 14k shade aside, this set definitely gets my tick of approval!


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Yesterday, we welcome more happy news when our Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced the easing of the Movement Control Order (MCO) through his live telecast in conjunction with Labour Day. Malaysia is ready to open most economic activities from 4 May 2020, provided that strict guidelines are adhered to properly.
The decision has been made taking into account that we have seen more green zones areas compared to red zones, with the increase in cases of recovery. New recovery cases have consistently shown greater numbers exceeding the new covid-19 positive cases reported daily.
To ensure social distancing is still in practice, activities that involve mass gathering and body contact are still forbidden including social events (kenduri), theme parks, Ramadan bazaars, karaoke, entertainment centres as well as sporting events. However, outdoor activities that involve less than 10 people and can be done in solitary are allowed such as jogging, running, cycling and golfing.
While many economic sectors are given the permission to operate under strict SOPs, employers are advised to implement flexibility in their work schedule to reduce the number of workers available at a time. Government sector and non-essential services that can operate from home are advised to continue Working from Home (WFH). Though some restrictions on movement are slowly lifted off, everyone is still advised not to leave home unless necessary.
To prevent large crowds and mass movement, cross-state travels are still banned except for workers who need to go back to work after being stuck at their hometowns. Employers are responsible to issue instructions to inform their employees on the new SOPs.
More details will be added periodically on Malaysian National Security Council's website as and when new updates are available. Everyone is encouraged to visit the official website for the list of economic sectors and activities allowed with this easing of MCO.
As of today, Malaysia recorded a total of 4,326 discharged patients. This translates to a 70% recovery rate in Malaysia, which is amongst the highest in the world.
As we celebrate more recovery and the ease in restrictions, let us continue to be vigilant and keep practising social distance, wear masks and avoid unnecessary movements in order to prevent further spread of this pandemic.


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Laval es el nombre de:

 Una ciudad, una región y un condado del Quebec, Canadá, perteneciente a la Región Metropolitana de Montreal: véase Laval (Quebec).
 Un archipiélago en el que está localizada dicha ciudad: véase Îles-Laval.
 Una universidad del Quebec: véase Université Laval.
 El primer obispo del Quebec: véase Francisco de Laval.
 Un primer ministro de Francia: véase Pierre Laval.
 Un científico sueco: véase Gustav de Laval.

Laval es el nombre o parte del nombre de varias comunas de Francia:

 Laval, en el departamento de Mayenne.
 Laval, en el departamento de Isère.

 Laval-Atger, en el departamento de Lozère.
 Laval-d'Aix, en el departamento de Drôme.
 Laval-d'Aurelle, en el departamento de Ardèche.
 Laval-de-Cère, en el departamento de Lot.
 Laval-du-Tarn, en el departamento de Lozère.
 Laval-en-Brie, en el departamento de Seine-et-Marne.
 Laval-en-Laonnois, en el departamento de Aisne.
 Laval-le-Prieuré, en el departamento de Doubs.
 Laval-Morency, en el departamento de las Ardenas.
 Laval-Pradel, en el departamento de Gard.
 Laval-Roquecezière, en el departamento de Aveyron.
 Laval-Saint-Roman, en el departamento de Gard.
 Laval-sur-Doulon, en el departamento de Haute-Loire.
 Laval-sur-Luzège, en el departamento de Corrèze.
 Laval-sur-Tourbe, en el departamento de Marne.
 Laval-sur-Vologne, en el departamento de los Vosgos.

Haití
 Laval, nombre alternativo de Lavalle, 3ª sección comunal de la comuna haitiana de Carrefour.

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Not sure what I expected when I selected Level 2 on the power mode switch. Helmet strapped on, I took my first pedal stroke and with a surprising burst of energy my electric assist mountain bike burst to life. Now that's more like it.
This was going to be a fun way to tour the Crowsnest Pass area, which borders on Alberta's newest protected area - Castle Provincial Park.
Katherine Seleski of Pass PowderKeg – a ski resort in winter and hiking and biking area in summer – met up with us in the nearby community of Blairmore. This would be my first time on an e-bike, one of the new offerings here. They also have manual bikes and a cool Hike and Dine program.
The e-bike tours start from the Blairmore Community Pool and this is where we met locals Calla Massong and Emilie Brien. All trained up on our wheels, we set out towards Coleman along the Community Trail. The 23-km trail connects the five small communities that make up the Crowsnest Pass.
Pedalling along with ease, letting the electric boost do some of the work for us, Emilie, new to the bikes, got over a little case of nerves. But after a couple of kilometres, she was a convert. "This is so fun, I love it!" she said.
Crowsnest Mountain provides a beautiful backdrop to some of the biking trails.
Aside from the big smiles on the trail heading west, I couldn't help but gawk at the Crowsnest Mountain towering over the skyline, and knowing I was surrounded by Castle, Alberta's newest provincial park.
Turning around, we proceeded to head east to the community of Frank, riding in the shadow of Turtle Mountain. The mountain is legendary for being the site of Canada's largest rockslide known as the Frank Slide. Riding along through and past the house-sized rocks put us face to face with this devastating history. It gave us a whole new perspective on the catastrophe that changed this landscape forever.
Leaving from Pass Powderkeg, we joined Heather Davis of Uplift Adventures, a certified Canadian Mountain Guide who's leading the resort's Hike and Dine experience this summer.
You can get a heart-stopping view of the Continental Divide along the trails at Pass Powderkeg.
Wow, wow, wow, is all I could say. From powerful views of the Continental Divide mountains to the dainty beauty of the wildflowers, we explored the interpretive hiking trails of Pass Powderkeg. Heather's knowledge of the flowers and trees, history and culture of the region made the hike so much more fascinating.
"I love the outdoors so much and at the same time (I) love meeting new people," Heather said. I could tell. It kind of felt like hiking with an old friend.
It felt like our day had already been spectacular, but the best was yet to come. Back at the Pass Powderkeg lodge where we started, Chef Alejandro Verdi had prepared a mouth-watering and visual treat for us for the dining part of our hike and dine.
A feast fit for hungry cyclists and hikers is served as part of Pass Powderkeg's Hike and Dine summer program.
We sat out on the lodge's patio overlooking the valley below as the sun's late evening golden light cast a glow on the nearby mountains. With the dishes of steak, corn, vegetables, salad, chicken and couscous, covering the table, we ate family style, bringing back fond memories of family campout gatherings. The parmesan bacon roasted Brussel sprouts may or may not have seen three helpings make their way to my plate.
E-biking in Crownest Pass, followed by the new Hike and Dine experience at Pass Powderkeg, I really couldn't have asked for a better day.
Rent an e-bike in Crowsnest Pass and explore; book it now here.


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Day Reaper Book Spotlight & Giveaway
Today, we are featuring the latest paranormal romance in The Night Blood Series from Melody Johnson. Check out the book, learn about the series and the author & enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post!
Day Reaper
The Night Blood Series #4
by Melody Johnson
Genre: Paranormal Romance
On the brink of death, Cassidy DiRocco demands that New York City's master of the supernatural, Dominic Lysander, transform her—reporter, Night Blood, sister, human—into the very creature she's feared and fought against for months: a vampire. The pain is brutal, she could lose the career she's worked so hard to achieve, and her world will never be the same. But surviving is worth any risk, especially when it means gaining the strength to fight against Jillian Allister, the sister who betrayed Dominic, attacked Cassidy, and is leading a vampire uprising that will destroy all of New York City . . .
When she awakens, however, Cassidy realizes the cost of being transformed might be more than she was willing to sacrifice. But if Cassidy hopes to right the irrevocable wrongs that Jillian and her army of the Damned have wrought on New York City, she'll need to not only accept her new senses, body, and cravings, but wield them in her favor. Irresistible and enigmatic as Dominic is, he no longer has command over the city or its vampires. Only Cassidy has the connections to convince the humans, Day Reapers, and the few vampires still loyal to Dominic to join forces. And maybe, if Dominic can accept her rising power over the coven he once commanded for the past several hundred years, the two of them together might forge a bond more potent than history has ever known. . .
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Eternal Reign
THE LEVELING
Last week, Cassidy DiRocco had some influence over the vampires that stalk the streets of New York City. She was never completely safe, but with her newfound abilities as a night blood and her honed instincts as a crime reporter, at least she had the necessary skills to survive.
Now, thanks to the injuries she sustained while saving her brother from a fate worse than death, she's lost her night blood status just as another crime spree hits Brooklyn. Dozens of people are being slaughtered, and each victim bears the Damned's signature mark; a missing heart.
Cassidy will need the help of all her allies to survive the coming war, including the mysterious and charismatic Dominic Lysander, Master Vampire of New York City. But as his rival's army threatens his coven and his own powers weaken with the approaching Leveling, even Dominic's defenses might not be enough protection.
With nothing left to lose, Cassidy must find the power inside herself to save Dominic, his coven, their city, and survive.
Sweet Last Drop
Trust No One
Cassidy DiRocco knows the dark side intimately--as a crime reporter in New York City, she sees it every day. But since she discovered that she's a night blood, her power and potential has led the dark right to her doorway. With her brother missing and no one remembering he exists, she makes a deal with Dominic Lysander, the fascinating master vampire of New York, to find him.
Dominic needs the help of Bex, another master vampire, to keep peace in the city, so he sends Cassidy to a remote, woodsy town upstate to convince her--assuming she survives long enough. A series of vicious "animal attacks" after dark tells Cassidy there's more to Bex and her coven than anyone's saying. That goes double for fellow night blood Ian Walker, the tall, blond animal tracker who's supposed to be her ally. Walker may be hot-blooded and hard-bodied, but he's hiding something too. If Cassidy wants the truth, she'll have to squeeze it out herself… every last drop.
The City Beneath
As a journalist, Cassidy DiRocco thought she had seen every depraved thing New York City's underbelly had to offer. But while covering what appears to be a vicious animal attack, she finds herself drawn into a world she never knew existed. Her exposé makes her the target of the handsome yet brutal Dominic Lysander, the Master Vampire of New York City, who has no problem silencing her to keep his coven's secrets safe…
But Dominic offers Cassidy another option: ally. He reveals she is a night blood, a being with powers of her own, including the ability to become a vampire. As the body count escalates, Cassidy is caught in the middle of a vampire rebellion. Dominic insists she can help him stop the coming war, but wary of his intentions, Cassidy enlists the help of the charming Ian Walker, a fellow night blood. As the battle between vampires takes over the city, Cassidy will have to tap into her newfound powers and decide where to place her trust...
Melody Johnson is the author of the Night Blood series. She graduated magna cum laude from Lycoming College with her B.A. in creative writing and psychology. While still earning her degree, she worked as an editing intern for Wahida Clark Presents Publishing. She was a copyeditor for several novels, including Cheetah by Missy Jackson; Trust No Man II by Cash; and Karma with a Vengeance by Tash Hawthorne. Book #1 of the Night Blood series, The City Beneath, is her debut novel. When she isn't writing, Melody can be found hiking the many woodsy trails in her Pennsylvania hometown or sunning and swimming at the beach.
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Het wapen van Tallinn bestaat uit een geel schild met drie blauwe leeuwen met elk een gouden kroon op. Het schild is gedekt door een zilveren helm met een gesloten vizier en een gouden ketting om de nek. Een gouden kroon en een vrouw vormen het helmteken.

De drie leeuwen op het wapen zijn afkomstig van het wapen van Denemarken en worden al sinds de dertiende eeuw gebruikt als symbool voor Estland.

Zie ook
 Vlag van Tallinn
 Wapen van Estland

Tallinn


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The Norfolk Broads are a network of mostly navigable rivers and lakes that straddle the border of Norfolk and Suffolk, in eastern England. With close proximity to a protected area of over 100 miles², Norfolk Broads hotels offer visitors a chance to see some of the most breathtaking natural beauty in the whole of the UK.
The Broads being mostly water, the best way to get around is by boat. There are many boat operators that offer guided tours by local experts. But the most fun option is to rent your own vessel and go it alone.
Richardson's Boating Holidays, in Stalham, has boats to suit most parties, and budgets. These range from simple two-man cruisers to six-bedroom luxury yachts, if you're planning on exploring the Broads in style.
In 2015, after much campaigning, the Broads were officially given National Park status, to recognise the need to protect them from development. Since they are now the UK's largest nationally protected wetland, the Broads are an extremely important area for wildlife.
If you are interested in birds, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, in the Yare Valley is a must-visit. The reserve is an important breeding ground for waterfowl and raptors. Those with a keen eye might be able to spot a Bittern. This rare and beautiful bird can be found all-year round in the Broad's reed beds.
Even if you do not make it up to the Yare Valley, there are several important conservation areas in the Broads that are all worth a visit. The biggest of these is Bure Marshes, which is an oasis of tranquility and most people's starting point as they delve deeper into the area.
On the northern tip of Bure are two villages that both lay claim to the title, 'Capital of the Broads'. Wroxham and Hoveton are both now basically one town and each is as exceedingly lovely as the other.
In Wroxham, make sure you visit the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, a 12th-century architectural masterpiece. In Hoveton, the deceptively named, Roys of Wroxham, has been dubbed the 'world's largest village store' and includes a department store perfect for picking up supplies for the adventure ahead.
After a day of navigating the Broad's narrow waterways, you'll no doubt be feeling peckish. Bouchon Wine Bar, in Hoveton, is an extremely popular French wine bar, which serves exquisite food and offers over 100 different wines by the bottle and the glass.
Of course, what the Broads are known for are its many cosy pubs tucked among the fens. For a family friendly meal, head to the Ferry Inn in Stokesby, where you can moor your boat and enjoy everything this classic riverside pub has to offer.
The Bridge Inn, in Acle, is where to go for proper pub food cooked to a very high standard. This pub also has an entertainment area with darts and pool, if you need a break from the great outdoors.


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What's your hotel movie moment?
My big vices are movies and the occasional sports game. Most of the time, the television is in the background as I blast out memos, emails and short essays on my laptop — multitasking at its finest. It was through this quotidian checklist of nightly work that I had an epiphany.
It happened while "Scarface" (1983) was playing when, midway through the film, Al Pacino's eponymous character strategizes his next move while lounging on a terrace at the Fountainbleau in Miami Beach. It occurred to me, "Can having a portion of a popular or iconic film set in your hotel work to increase your brand appeal in the long run?"
At first glance, no. But then again …
Consider the Fountainbleau. It has hit the silver screen many times, notably in "Goldfinger" (1964), "The Bodyguard" (1992) and the opening example, which has had tremendous exposure and a definite cult following amongst male Gen Xers and Millennials. Do these appearances "legitimize" the property as possessing a certain brand mystique in the customer's mind? On the surface, it looks as if using the Fountainbleau legitimized "Scarface."
Picture yourself as a younger travel shopper, however, and perhaps such "hotel cameos" could be leveraged to help win a few more bookings. Suppose the Fountainbleau posted the appropriate images from these popular movies under the accommodations or activities section of its website. Fans of any one of these films would instantly form a deep emotional connection. "Whoa! We could stay where Tony Montana stayed," they might say to themselves.
This association with the film can help bridge the gap to a future experience one might enjoy while on property. They liked "Scarface," therefore they will like staying there. With every hotel in Miami available for cross-referencing at the click of a mouse, the fact that this 80s classic took place at the Fountainbleau becomes a unique, albeit very niche, emotional selling point.
This same argument could be applied to many other popular Hollywood film jaunts. For instance, the Plaza Hotel in New York City has played host to "North by Northwest" (1959), "Crocodile Dundee" (1986) and "Home Alone 2" (1992), three films that were well received across a wide range of demographic and psychographic clusters.
Better yet, the remake of "Ocean's Eleven" (2001) prominently displayed the Bellagio's magnificent fountain, which is already a unique point of differentiation for the hotel. All established loyalty and promotions aside, people might choose the Bellagio over other luxury Las Vegas properties simply to have a front row seat for one of the town's best landmarks. Essentially, whenever the cathartic denouement fountain scene in Ocean's Eleven is on television, it's a flashing billboard for the Bellagio featuring the charismatic faces of George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon et al. — so star-studded a scene it's nearly impossible not to rubberneck, and, subliminally, be convinced to stay there.
Next, consider "The Hangover" (2009), which, apart from some shenanigans in Los Angeles and out in the desert, took place almost exclusively at Caesar's Palace. As one of the highest-grossing comedies of all time, it's safe to say this movie touched a fair number of people, particularly those in the Gen X and Millennial bubbles. With all its raunchy jokes and laughs, recollecting "The Hangover" elicits happy emotions — feelings that might percolate through the brainwaves when a younger consumer is researching options for the next bachelor or bachelorette party.
Flying across the pond to Tokyo, we're struck with another unlikely contender in the breakout indie hit and Oscar winner "Lost in Translation" (2003). Lucky for the Park Hyatt Tokyo, more than three-quarters of "Lost in Translation" takes place at the property. And in a similar but much more observable manner than the use of the Bellagio fountain in "Ocean's Eleven," every syndicated run of this movie is a blaring promotion for the Hyatt … with Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. Would this film singlehandedly convince someone to visit Tokyo? Probably not. But, by identifying with the characters on screen, viewers in turn identify with the Park Hyatt Tokyo, and this will play a part when it's time to take out the credit card.
And then there is the magnum opus of examples — "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "The Hobbit" trilogy. With stunning panoramic cinematography, New Zealand is undeniably Middle Earth, and tourism has spiked upwards by hundreds of millions of dollars to the nation's two main islands as a direct result of the popularity of these fantasy epics. Instead of throwing its marketing capital solely towards the creation of a distinct brand image for tourists somewhere along of the lines of "Visit New Zealand Today," the government decided to also leverage an existing fan base towards its own interests.
This harks back to another relevant hypothetical to ask yourself: if a film producer approached you about using your hotel for a shoot, would you jump at the chance? Again, a "no" is perfectly logical. Even though you'd be paid for your troubles, you'd likely have to close shop for several weeks, and the compensation would hardly match that accrued by occupied rooms.
But a "yes" has some powerful advantages that you should at least consider before passing on the opportunity. Chief among them is that your hotel will be immortalized on film, and if the movie performs well at the box office or gains a cult following, you might be reaping the rewards of this investment for decades to come. Mind you, there are a lot of "ifs" here, but it's not every day a movie studio comes knocking at your door.
As a parting exercise, think back and chime in with your favorite hotel movie moments. Key to this: ruminate on how they made you feel. If your hotel has been fortunate enough to already play host to a film production, is this something you are or should be broadcasting to the world? I'd say "yes" in big, bold letters.


The Scandinavians have a well-deserved reputation for the quality of both their interior and exterior home design: the harsh, uncompromising climate of Scandinavian countries has bred a style that is rugged and functional, whilst still demonstrating a beauty and sense of warmth that other countries love to emulate.
The Danes have word for the feeling that the style evokes: 'hygge'. This term has no direct English translation, but the concept of hygge is a sense of cosiness, companionship and warmth that is as nebulous as the word itself. Nordic interior design looks to evoke this feeling.
Much Nordic culture revolves around food and drink, and the kitchen tends to be the focal point of Scandinavian homes when entertaining guests. Kitchens in the Nordic style are seldom flashy; the use of native woods such as pine gives a spacious and airy feel and the simple functionality of the design has a beauty all of its own.
With the Scandinavian look, the quality of the design and materials is allowed to speak for itself, so emulating the Nordic style in your kitchen is relatively easy. A new kitchen isn't always necessary; introducing the the look can involve both subtle design changes and more dramatic overhauls.
The Scandinavian love of all things culinary can be reflected in the choice of accessories: spice racks, pepper grinders and knife holders can reflect the style in light and airy woods. Old kitchen cabinets can be given new lease of life in the Nordic fashion by simply replacing the doors with a co-ordinating design.
The Scandi look is reflected in many of our pine products, or in the light airiness of our Langham kitchen.
The Scandinavian look is based around the lightness of the room: many Nordic countries suffer from complete days of darkness throughout the winter months, so the Scandi look always includes lighting that illuminates the space effectively. To enhance this, colours should be kept light and clutter should be kept to a minimum to enhance the effect. Redecorating in a lighter shade is a simple but easy way to achieve a Nordic feel in the kitchen.
However, the Scandinavian look is primarily about functionality. Achieving a style that is utilitarian but friendly is a sure way to capture the feel, hopefully providing a sense of 'hygge' for future dinner guests!


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 1, 2008) - B.C. credit unions earned $261 million before taxes and dividends last year, Credit Union Central of British Columbia announced today.
That marks a modest gain over the 2006 result of $260 million.
The system's combined assets grew by 9.5 per cent to $42.6 billion at year-end.
"B.C. credit unions enjoyed another solid year in 2007," said Don Rolfe, Central's President and Chief Executive Officer. "With the strength in the province's domestic economy, particularly the housing sector, credit unions saw continued growth in loans to home-buyers and businesses."
Housing markets continued to be strong in most regions of B.C., and the residential mortgage portfolio grew by 10.1 per cent to $25 billion, amounting to 68 per cent of total loans.
Loans to businesses grew by 15.3 per cent to $9.1 billion, representing nearly 25 per cent of the lending portfolio.
Loan delinquency remained at very low levels, with loans in arrears more than 90 days amounting to just 0.21 per cent of total loan value.
Members' deposits grew by 7.9 per cent to $36.3 billion.
B.C. credit unions are owned by their 1.6 million members, who received $39 million in dividends and patronage rebates last year.
There are 48 credit unions in B.C., operating from 368 locations in 140 communities, including 41 that have no other financial institution. They are governed by local boards of directors, elected on a one-member, one-vote basis. The B.C. credit union system employs more than 8,000 British Columbians.


The Jack Frost Jog was held on November 20th, 2016 in Lincoln Nebraska. This event was hosted by University of Nebraska's Omicron Delta Kappa and Mortar Board chapters. The jog was a one mile fun-run with food and entertainment to follow.
There were heroes scattered throughout the Marriott Marquis ballroom at the NASCAR Foundation's inaugural Honors Gala on Tuesday.
NEW YORK -- If anyone needed a reminder of the power of sport, the power of a moment in sport, one wouldn't have to look anymore at YouTube for one of the memorable football highlights.
The NASCAR Foundation has awarded the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award to the founder of an organization dedicated to funding pediatric brain cancer research.
Jack Hoffman's father, Andy Hoffman, has won a national humanitarian award and $100,000 for the Team Jack Foundation.


For us to know and understand God's Will for our lives, we must invest time in reading and learning His Word. It is His divine love letter that reveals to us how we can be reconciled to God.
Visit the YouVersion website to discover many different Bible reading plans that will challenge you to learn more about God and His plan for your life. If you prefer a downloadable version that you can print, here are a few options.
5-day Bible Reading Program – This special Bible reading system allows you to read the entire Bible (or just the New Testament) in one year while only reading five times a week. Five readings a week gives room to catch up or take a needed day off, and makes daily Bible reading practical and do-able. Many people have successfully reached their goal of regular Bible reading using this schedule. Further, reading the Bible in chronological order (even the Psalms have been placed chronologically when possible) aids understanding of the Bible story, and helps the reader to look forward to reading God's Word.
Reading the Bible for Life Chronological Reading Plan – The material of the Bible has been organized to flow in chronological order. Six reading per week.
The Starting Point Bible Reading Plan – To gain a better understanding of the Bible's grand story, it's helpful to read through entire chapters and books of Scripture like you would any other work of literature. Included here are three different plans to help you get started.
Discipleship Journal's 5x5x5 – the New Testament in 5 minutes per day.
Discipleship Journal's One Year Plan – the entire Bible in one year.
The Essential 100® – E100 is based on carefully selected Bible passages – 50 from the Old Testament and 50 from the New Testament – that help you get the big picture of the Bible without getting bogged down.
A Bible Reading Chart – Read through the Bible at your own pace. Use this minimalistic, yet beautifully designed, chart to track your reading throughout the year.
Stay connected to God's Word wherever you are!
Visit www.bible.com/app to download a free Bible for your mobile device. The YouVersion Bible app is a great way to read and stay connected to God's Word. The mobile app offers multiple reading plans that sync between your computer and mobile devices, and we even share our sermon notes each week on the app.
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I'll admit, my expectations were ridiculously low coming into the off-season. Yes, the team has cap space and are in a position to position themselves for long-term success. But knowing management's track record when it comes to assessing the team, identifying talent and their overall approach to managing the salary cap, it's been hard to get too excited about the possibilities.
Here's what we know about Ken Holland and the Edmonton Oilers.
He's a conservative general manager that lacks the creativity and ruthlessness needed to manage a team salary cap in the modern era.
He highly values veteran players.
He's risk-averse when it comes to young players.
He has a tendency to reward players for past success rather than potential future success,
He and his professional scouts have a poor track record when it comes to identifying and acquiring professional-level players.
He doesn't integrate analytics into his overall decision-making process.
There is zero over-sight of his work, no review of past transactions and no desire to improve the overall decision-making process.
It's these traits that have tempered my expectations of the Oilers and have so far led to the signings of Devon Shore, the mysterious release of Matej Blumel and now the trade for Duncan Keith. And while I do like the signing of Nugent-Hopkins to a long-term deal and some previous transactions like the Puljujärvi deal, Holland is more likely to be wrong than right when applying his approach and building this roster. The Oilers clearly don't care to be progressive and find new ways to get ahead of their competition. And if they do somehow find some success, I'd expect it to be short-lived.
In regards to Duncan Keith, the Oilers have acquired someone that could very well be a productive player and bring those off-ice intangibles – but what are the chances he can be a $5.5 million player? Just look across the league – teams desperately need players who are on value deals and outperforming their contracts and that's why the Oilers needed Chicago to retain some of Keith's salary. Keep in mind too that there are four seasons left with McDavid and Draisailt on the roster. And for two of those seasons, the Oilers are committing over 10% of their cap to Keith and Kassian. (Source: CapFriendly)
Needless to say, the acquisition cost for Keith is far too high and really hampers the Oilers ability to address the other major holes on their roster. The Oilers are the ones taking on the most risk here yet come away from the deal with a larger hit to their cap and are using up a roster spot for a relatively unknown prospect who hasn't shown a lot of progress. Plus they now have to protect Keith in the upcoming expansion draft. Chicago on the other hand gained some much needed cap-space, shed a contract for a stalled prospect, added a third-round (potentially second-round) draft pick and added a prospect who has been progressing well. Chicago came into the negotiation with zero leverage, absolutely none with their backs up against the wall, yet came away as the clear-cut winners. Just embarrassingly poor asset management by the Oilers, but quite aligned with Holland's previous transactions.
Again though, we know who Holland was before he got to Edmonton. And we've seen through his transactions over the past two years what he's all about. This is what the Edmonton Oilers wanted and they paid him a pretty hefty salary to apply his approach. And so far, they're getting exactly what they paid for. So let's not forget the role the owner is playing here and the role CEO Bob Nicholson is playing here. They can talk a big game about building a long-term winner, but until they figure out what it takes to compete in the modern era and are willing to be open to new ideas, they'll just continue floundering in mediocrity.
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4 thoughts on "Mayday"
Paul Turgeon
Stupid article, Keith is far from a Ferrence or Lucic on and off the ice.
Lucic wasn't good for the room! He was a grumpy caveman.
This was a great addition and it will absolutely pay off over 2 yrs
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George Arbuckle
Calling Jones a progressing prospect is a little over the top. He's been meandering the last 2 years! They had a depth at D and traded a guy who is not as good as they need him to be today with Leon and McD.
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I am away on vacation right now but love blogging about my quilting passion so much that I am posting about the most recent block Jacqui #31. So no excuses ladies, if I can do it, anyone can!
Just a recommendation.....try to do a little quilting/sewing this summer and keep that passion for this art form alive, it's better than any therapy!!


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Throw the game-winning pass in the Super Bowl. Hit a walk-off in the major leagues. Play the front nine at Augusta with Tiger Woods. For firefighter Matt Parziale, that last dream became just one of many remarkable footnotes in a year in which he got married, moved into a new home and played a round with the man himself amid the azaleas.
Parziale developed a love for golf at a young age. He was just three or four when his father, Victor, started bringing him up to the Brockton fairgrounds to hit balls. "We did that for a couple of years, and then we started playing on the course together, before I started to play in some local tournaments," he recalled.
Already an avid fan, Parziale was nine years old when Woods won his first Masters in 1997. "Just watching him try to improve every day and compete, that's kind of what made me fall in love with the competition and really made me drive to get better," he noted.
Though Parziale ultimately missed the cut at the Masters, he was able to compete again at the 2018 U.S. Open, where he tied for 48th place as well as the low-amateur for the tournament.
Another tradition Victor Parziale passed down to his son is firefighting. The younger Parziale grew up around the hometown station where his father served as a captain in the ISO Class 1 Brockton Fire Department, the busiest department in Massachusetts per capita.
The father-son duo worked together for about five years before Victor retired, and even fought a fire together.
The two shared another special memory when Victor caddied for Matt at the U.S. Open over Father's Day weekend.
When you ask Parziale about his favorite course, he notes he's been fortunate to play so many of the greats, listing Cypress Point (Pebble Beach, California), Shinnecock (Southampton, New York) and Sand Hills (Mullen, Nebraska) along with Augusta. But his favorite? Old Sandwich, "back home" in neighboring Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Parziale is all about the process, more than the results. He told me he never expected to come this far, but that's the reason he's put so much work in, is for these opportunities.
And it's working. This month, Parziale was invited to join 15 other hopefuls at a practice session at Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Florida for a chance to join the 10-man 2019 Walker Cup amateur team who will compete at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake, England. Hopefully, we'll be seeing more of him on the national stage.


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Imran Khan was shot at from four sites, says probe team –
The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) investigating the assassination attempt on former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has said that the former premier was shot at from four different sites. The JIT has also said that three more shooters, in addition to the one who has been arrested, were involved in the attack.
Imran Khan is chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. He was shot at on November 3 when he, along with his supporters, was standing on a container-mounted truck in Wazirabad area. At the time, Khan was leading a long march to press for his demand for snap polls.
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"Shots were fired by three unknown shooters, from unknown weapons from a considerable height other than the gun attack carried out by the suspect, Naveed Meher, arrested from the spot," the Dawn newspaper reported quoting a member of the JIT on Tuesday.
The JIT, led by Lahore Police chief Ghulam Mahmood Dogar, said Khan was hit by three bullets on the container-mounted-truck during the protest rally. A total of 13 people had suffered bullet injuries during the attack.
The JIT also pinpointed "some mismanagement" in the security arrangements at the PTI's rally.
Home Minister of Pakistan Punjab Omar Sarfraz Cheema said earlier that the attack on Imran Khan was an "organised one and well-thought-out conspiracy".
Naveed is a "trained assassin" and he was present at the crime scene with his accomplices, the minister said.
He said Naveed also failed a polygraph test. Naveed had told police he wanted to kill Khan as music was played during Azan time during his rally.
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Bleached blonde betty FROm Cat on my head productions
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CAT ON MY HEAD PRODUCTIONS
Proudly Presents the World Premiere of
BLEACHED BLONDE BETTY
What would YOU do for love?
Written by TOM KELLY
Original Music by ALLISON LEYTON-BROWN
Directed by DAN PATRICK BRADY
LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
MARCH 14 – 24, 2013 AT THE WORKSHOP THEATER
OPENING NIGHT IS THURSDAY, MARCH 14 AT 8 P.M.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT WORKSHOPTHEATER.ORG
CAT ON MY HEAD PRODUCTIONS is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Tom Kelly's BLEACHED BLONDE BETTY, with original music by the award-winning Allison Leyton-Brown and directed by Dan Patrick Brady. BLEACHED BLONDE BETTY play a limited engagement at the Workshop Theater (316 West 35th Street, 4th Fl.). Performances begin Thursday, March 14 and continue until Sunday, March 24. Opening Night is Thursday, March 14 (8 p.m.). Press are invited to all performances.
Betty is a writer rapidly going nowhere but to work as a waitress. Betty likes Sammy, the security guard at the New Modern Museum of Art. Mystic is Betty's stripper roommate. She introduces Betty to her new boyfriend, Bobby. Betty LOVES Bobby. Bobby is suddenly interested in Betty. He suggests to Betty a way for them to realize the life they want: use Sammy to steal a painting from the Museum. Along the way they will have to battle the Jersey Mob, a serial killer, an ex-con art thief, and the general chaos of their own conscience. BLEACHED BLONDE BETTY asks the one major question in life: what would you do for love?
The production stars Karen Stanion (Reasons to Live, Provincetown Theatre) as Betty, Joe Diomede (award-winning actor for the film Sharp Love, Sharp Kittens) as Bobby, Kristen Lazzarini as Mystic, John Lenartz (Bdwy: Inherit the Wind) as Sammy, Stacy Ann Strang as Anna/Denise, Ryan Lee (Side Man, EST) as Nathaniel, Gregory Kostal as Harold and Richard Kent Green as Frank.
The production features scenic and lighting design by Lauren Parrish, and costume design by Lucy Goldberg. Lauren Parrish is the production manager, DeLisa White is the sound designer and Laura Hirschberg is the production stage manager.
BLEACHED BLONDE BETTY plays the following regular schedule through Sunday, March 24:
Thursdays at 8 p.m.
Fridays at 8 p.m.
Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
There are two additional performances: Tuesday 3/19 at 8 p.m. and Wednesday 3/20 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are 18 and are now available online at workshoptheater.org. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the theater 30 minutes prior to performance.
Running Time: 90 minutes, one intermission
Website: workshoptheater.org
DAN PATRICK BRADY (Director) has never directed a play in his life. However, he has over 30 years' experience as a professional actor. He has worked opposite Kathy Bates, Frances Sternhagen, Phoebe Cates, Bill Pullman, and Bradley Whitford. His Off-Broadway credits include Women and Football (Vinnie) and Curse of the Starving Class (Wesley). Among his NYC credits are critically-acclaimed revivals of The Norman Conquests (Norman), Journey of the Fifth Horse (Zoditch), and The Lover (Richard), and new plays Fubar (DC) and Purple Hearts (Spooner). Regionally his favorite roles have been Ray in Blackbird, Tom Joad in The Grapes of, and the title role in The Elephant Man. In television and film, Dan enjoyed long-running roles on ABC's Loving and All My Children, was featured in the TV movie Shoot first: A Cop's Vengeance, performed in a truly beautiful movie called Paradise Falls, and is appropriately embarrassed by being in more than one dubious horror flick, none of which he will mention. As a producer he has mounted critically acclaimed productions of The Norman Conquests, Journey of the Fifth Horse and Two Intimate, and evening combining Harold Pinter's The Lover and Eugene O'Brien's Eden.
ALLISON LEYTON-BROWN (Composer) is an award-winning composer, pianist, and Musical Director based in New York City. With a passion for composition in a dramatic context, Allison's scores have been described as cinematic, haunting, and fearlessly imaginative. As a performer, she is equally comfortable behind a keyboard or in front of a band, in literally any style of music. Above all, Allison is passionate about collaboration and loves to work with other musicians and artists from all walks of life.
TOM KELLY (Playwright) has a MFA from the Playwriting program at Brooklyn College. This is his first produced play. He refuses to divulge any more information.
Listings Information:
Who: Cat on My Head Productions
What: BLEACHED BLONDE BETTY
Where: WorkShop Theater, 312 West 36th Street, 4th Fl
When: March 14-24, 2013
How: www.WorkshopTheater.org
BLEACHED BLONDE BETTY asks the one major question in life: what would you do for love?
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Super stylish and a key style this spring, mules have definitely made a comeback. This open toe pair from No. 21 is sure to be the star of your warm-weather wardrobe! Perfect with wide-leg crops or shorts. Estimated original retail $765.
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The Economic Damage of Climate Denial
06/10/2012 - 20:00 | Noticias, Skeptical Science
When you start talking about economics, the eyes of many a climate science geek (present company included) begin to glaze over. However, this is a critical subject. When you ask a climate contrarian why they won't support climate action just in case they are wrong about the science, the contrarians will invariably assert that pricing and reducing carbon emissions will harm the economy. However, this assertion is in direct contradiction with the body of climate economics literature, which actually shows the opposite is true.
This post examines a new paper by Johnson and Hope (2012) which evaluates the overall cost of carbon emissions via climate change damages. Key points when these costs are taken into consideration:
current estimates of the overall costs of carbon emissions (via damage from climate change) are generally too low
when those costs are taken into account, solar energy is already cheaper than coal, and wind is probably cheaper than natural gas (both are already cheaper than coal)
by failing to put a price on and reduce carbon emissions, and by continuing to rely on fossil fuels, we are damaging the economy
The social cost of carbon (SCC) is effectively an estimate of the direct effects of carbon emissions on the economy – it estimates how much damage our emissions cause via climate change, or how much it will cost us to adapt to climate change. The SCC takes into consideration such factors as net agricultural productivity loss, human health effects, property damages from sea level rise, and changes in ecosystem services.
The SCC is a difficult number to estimate, but is key to any cost-benefit analysis of climate legislation. The main argument against putting a price on carbon emissions is that doing so will harm the economy. The only way to evaluate this assertion is to compare the costs of carbon pricing to the benefits (the avoided costs from climate change damage), and the benefits are measured via the SCC.
A new paper by Johnson and Hope 2012 (JH12) notes that the U.S. Interagency Working Group on the Social Cost of Carbon (hereinafter «Working Group») published its first SCC estimates in 2010, with a central value of $21 per metric ton of CO2, suggesting that economic analyses also be performed for SCC values of $5, $35, and $65. JH12 note that these figures have been criticized as too conservative for several reasons.
«These estimates have been criticized for relying upon discount rates that are considered too high for intergenerational cost–benefit analysis, and for treating monetized damages equivalently between regions, without regard to income levels.»
JH12 re-estimate the SCC values using a range of discount rates and methodologies they consider more appropriate for the very long time horizons associated with climate change. As a result, they estimate the SCC is several times higher than the Working Group estimate.
Equity Weights
JH12 note that the Working Group approach did not assign "equity weights" to damages based upon relative income levels between regions. In this approach, a dollar's worth of damages occurring in a poor region is given more weight than one occurring in a wealthy region. This is because as JH12 note,
«poorer regions are expected to have far less income to cope with damages than are wealthier regions, a problem compounded by the fact that they are also expected to bear more of the damages while having contributed the least to the problem»
That poorer regions are expected to be the most impacted by climate change was demonstrated by Samson et al. 2011 (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Per capita emissions vs. vulnerability to climate change, from Samson et al. (2011)
In their paper, JH12 do apply equity weights in their SCC calculations.
Discount Rates and Roberts Otters
The term 'discount rate' refers to the time value of money – how much more a dollar is worth to us today than next year, related to interest rates. A high discount rate means we would much rather have money today than in the future.
This is a key variable in determining the proper SCC. The costs of emissions reductions are primarily incurred in the short-term, whereas the economic benefits of emissions reductions (the avoided costs from climate change damage) mainly occur in the future. Thus if we say a dollar is worth much more now than in 30 years, emissions reductions costs are weighted much more heavily than the benefits of avoided climate damage, resulting in a lower SCC.
For example, JH12 note that 25 years from now, for a 5% annual discount rate, $100 worth of climate damage has a present value of only $30 ($100/[1.0525]), due to the effect of compound interest. The present value of $100 worth of damage falls to 76 cents 100 years in the future if using a 5% discount rate. Thus the lowest SCC estimates, for example from economists Richard Tol and William Nordhaus, tend to result from assuming very high discount rates (3 to 5%).
There are two main justifications for using a high discount rate – the assumption that future generations will be wealthier than today's (and their increased wealth will more than offset the costs of climate change), and the opportunity cost of foregone investments (money spent reducing emissions could have been invested elsewhere).
JH12 criticize the Working Group for selecting relatively high discount rates. The Working Group used 2.5%, 3%, and 5% (recommending 3% for estimating the SCC central value), based on current market interest rates, which they argued avoids the need for imposing subjective values. But that's a problem because climate change has costs that are difficult to quantify economically – for example the value of human life, and thus the cost of people dying of starvation if there is insufficient food as a result of agricultural damage from climate change. Using a 3% discount rate completely neglects the «subjective» cost of human suffering and human life.
JH12 also argue that the Working Group did not consider the full range of consumption interest rates observed in markets, nor intergenerational discount rates established in the economics literature and recognized in government guidelines. They note that in a 2008 technical support document, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggested a discount rate between 0.5% and 3%, noting:
«A review of the literature indicates that rates of three percent or lower are more consistent with conditions associated with long-run uncertainty in economic growth and interest rates, intergenerational considerations, and the risk of high impact climate damages (which could reduce or reverse economic growth)»
As discussed above, one of the main justifications for using a high interest rate is the assumption that future generations will be wealthier. However, as the EPA notes here, major climate impact damages could prevent that from happening, if we have to devote major financial resources to adapting to climate costs.
As one counter-example to the Working Group, the Stern Review for the British government used a 1.4% discount rate. There are many other reasons for using a lower discount rate, for example the fact that money isn't everything, and as noted above we also need to consider the climate-related suffering of future generations. Dave Roberts has a good discussion of discount rates along with photos of otters to keep your interest, since this isn't the most enthralling subject to read about.
In their study, JH12 use discount rates of 1%, 1.5%, and 2%, and compare their results to those in the Working Group's analysis with higher discount rates.
What is the Appropriate Discount Rate?
So JH12 argue for a discount rate between 1% and 2%, whereas the Working Group used 2.5% to 5%, the Stern Review used 1.4%, and more conservative economists use 3% to 5%. But which is right?
Well, the answer is somewhat subjective, which is why the Working Group decided to try and remove subjectivity and simply choose conservative market-based values. But as discussed above, there is a very strong case for lower discount rate values. What if we split the difference?
Weitzman (2007) in discussing the Stern Review notes that for interest and discount rates, splitting the difference is mathematically not the same as taking the average. In his terminology, «r» is the interest rate (emphasis added):
«A chance of r = 6 percent and a chance of r = 1.4 percent are not at all the same thing as splitting the difference by selecting the average r = 3.7 percent. It is not discount rates that need to be averaged but discount factors. A chance of a discount factor of e−6 a century hence and a chance of a discount factor of e−1.4 a century hence make an expected discount factor of 0.5e−6 + 0.5e−1.4 a century hence, which, when you do the math, is equivalent to an effective interest rate of r = 2 percent…with the above numbers it is a lot closer to the Stern value and is not anywhere near the arithmetic average of r = 3.7 percent.»
So this also strenghthens the case for using discount rate and SCC values in the JH12 range. We should note that Weitzman (2007) ultimately argued for discount rates in the 2–4% range, as opposed to the 6–7% range. However, now that we are considering discount rates in the 1–5% range, splitting the difference would result in a discount rate of ~1.7%.
Results and their Importance
JH12 find central SCC values of $266, $122, and $62 per metric ton of CO2 using discount rates of 1%, 1.5%, and 2%, respectively. They also estimated SCC using declining discount rate schedules (UK Green Book and Weitzman), finding central values of $55 and $175 per metric ton of CO2, respectively. These central SCC values exceed the Working Group central value by factors of 2.6 to 12.7.
So what does this mean? Well, the break-even point between carbon emissions reductions' costs and benefits is estimated at around $5-10 per ton of CO2 (Figure 2), meaning that if the real-world cost of carbon emissions exceeds $10 per ton, the benefits of carbon pricing will exceed the costs.
$10 per ton is essentially the lowest possible value for SCC, if we use a very high discount rate of 5%. Using more justifiable discount rates, SCC is between $55 and $266 per ton of CO2. In other words, the benefits of reducing CO2 emissions far outweigh the economic costs.
Figure 2: Costs (light blue and red points) and Benefits (dark blue and purple points) vs. SCC values ($ per ton of carbon dioxide) using two economic models (ADAGE and IGEM), from New York University School of Law's Institute for Policy Integrity. Note the x-axis label contains a typo – SSC should read SCC.
Note that even exceptionally conservative economists like William Nordhaus – whose SCC central estimate is only around $9 per ton of CO2 (in current dollars) – argue that carbon emissions reductions will benefit the economy. Nordhaus has frequently been cited by climate contrarians, and his work misrepresented to argue against reducing emissions. Nordhaus recently decided to set the record straight:
«My research shows that there are indeed substantial net benefits from acting now rather than waiting fifty years [to reduce CO2 emissions]…the loss from waiting is $4.1 trillion.»
And remember, those results are based on an SCC of around $9 per ton of CO2 emitted, whereas JH12 argue that more appropriate discount rates put SCC between $55 and $266 per ton. There is simply no question that putting a price on carbon emissions will result in a net savings and benefit the economy, even under the most conservative estimates.
Which Energy Sources are Actually Cheapest?
A frequent argument from opponents to emissions reductions and carbon pricing, for example John Christy, is that «cheap» fossil fuel energy is key to the development of poorer nations. However, in claiming that fossil fuels are cheap, this argument neglects the climate impacts from associated greenhouse gas emissions – the SCC (not to mention neglecting the fact that poorer nations tend to be most impacted by climate change, as illustrated in Figure 1).
This raises an important question – when we include the SCC, which energy sources are actually the cheapest? JH12 examine this question for coal, natural gas, wind, and solar photovoltaic (PV) energy technologies (Table 6), with some caveats that their break-even SCC values are conservative.
«New natural gas and wind are competitive over new coal absent any pollution costs, and therefore no SCC is required to make them cost-effective. An SCC…of $50, would justify building solar photovoltaic over coal…An SCC of $215 would justify solar over natural gas….Wind would require an SCC of $74 to be cost-effective over natural gas.»
«The break-even SCCs presented here are conservative in three respects. First, the SCC grows over time, whereas the SCCs used here are for 2010. Accounting for the growth of SCCs over time would increase the cost of generation (inclusive of carbon damages) with coal or gas for a given starting SCC, reducing the 2010 SCC that corresponds to break even generation costs. Second, technological innovation may continue to drive down costs of wind and solar in the future, further lowering the break-even SCC. Third, we do not account for externalities other than air emissions from the power plants, such as methane emissions from natural gas wells and land disturbance from coal mining.»
According to their results, solar PV energy is already cheaper than coal if we use a discount rate of 2%, and the price of solar PV technology is also falling rapidly. Wind energy is also cheaper than natural gas if we use a discount rate between 1.5% and 2%, and solar PV is cheaper than natural gas for a discount rate between 1% and 1.5%.
There are several very important points we can take from this research.
The current range of SCC values used by the U.S. government is too conservative. An appropriate central estimate would be around $100 per ton of CO2, with a range between $21 and $266 per ton.
This central estimate exceeds the break-even point between carbon emissions reductions costs and benefits ($5-10 per ton) by an order of magnitude. The break-even point also falls below the range of appropriate SCC values ($21 to $266 per ton). This means we can be very confident that reducing carbon emissions will result in a net economic benefit.
Even the most conservative economists agree that reducing carbon emissions will result in a net economic benefit.
Solar PV energy is probably already cheaper than coal energy, and wind is probably cheaper than natural gas, when carbon emissions costs are considered.
Overall, by failing to put a price on and reduce carbon emissions, and by continuing to rely on fossil fuels, we are damaging the economy. Those who argue the converse are failing to account for the costs of damage caused by climate change.
It's also worth noting that a new report from the Congressional Research Serviceconcluded that a much more modest carbon tax of $20 per ton of CO2 – on the very low end of the appropriate SCC range – could cut the projected 10-year deficit in the USA by 50 percent, from $2.3 trillion down to $1.1 trillion. Another new report by the DARA groupand the Climate Vulnerable Forum, written by more than 50 scientists, economists and policy experts, and commissioned by 20 governments estimates that climate change is already contributing to the deaths of nearly 400,000 people a year and costing the world more than $1.2 trillion annually, wiping 1.6% from global Gross Domestic Product every year. So the costs of failing to price carbon and reduce emissions are already very real.
Note: this post has been incorporated into the Advanced rebuttal to the myth CO2 limits will harm the economy.
Fuente: Skeptical Science, 3/octubre/2012
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Home Culture Music Leonid Utesov: Was He Really Playing Jazz?
Leonid Utesov: Was He Really Playing Jazz?
By Aleksandr Galyas -
Leonid Utesov is Considered by Many to be Greatest Singer of his Generation, the 'Soviet Sinatra''. While he Considered Himself to be a Proponent of Soviet Jazz, Some of his Peers Did not Agree. This Article First Appeared in Russian in the Migdal Times.
In the second volume of essays on Soviet pop music, which dealt with the period from 1930 to 1945, the chapter titled "Jazz on the stage" opens with a photograph of Leonid Utesov. In 1977, when the book was published, it could not be otherwise: in the minds of the overwhelming Soviet majority (who, for obvious reasons, were not as familiar as their Western counterparts with the specifics of said genre), the word "Jazz" created associations first and foremost with the Black Sea bard Utesov. The artist himself did a lot to contribute to this image – positioning himself as the pioneer and foremost propagandist of Soviet jazz music. In his book, "Thank you, Heart" he wrote: "…I worried, suffered and fought back, attempting to defend jazz – all my life's work…"
However, the jazz-men themselves were of a different opinion, and despite having the utmost respect for Utesov, they did not consider him to be a "colleague". Even in the aforementioned chapter of the collection of academic essays on Soviet pop, Vladimir Freitas the leading expert and theorist of the genre, noted that all of the pre-war Soviet collectives which referred to themselves as Jazz-bands were in essence simply "pop orchestras".
"When speaking mainly about pop orchestras – the article's author writes – we use the term "Jazz", which today has a much more narrow meaning, only because the collectives used this term to refer to themselves".
Moreover, the musicologist Tamara Ayzikovich believes that, although Utesov's orchestra always featured Jazz musicians, it rarely performed any authentically Jazz pieces and thus "the Jazz players did not have much of a chance to exercise their talent, and the orchestra was never any sort of pool of Jazz talent". It is important to note that throughout its many decades of existence, Utesov's orchestra never featured Jazz vocalists – only pop performers.
The famous pianist Leonid Chizhik, who worked in Utesov's orchestra from 1968 to 1971 told the author of this article about an incident where he asked Leonid Osipovich [Utesov] to let him attend a Jazz festival, and the latter was outraged – "What do you mean, Jazz??!" Later, in the 60's and 70's when the aging Utesov was invited to various Jazz concerts as a sign of respect for his work, he would attend but later mercilessly criticize the musicians – he believed that the only "real Jazz" was the kind that was played in his band. This is what caused the renowned jazz musician and composer Yuri Markin to issue this stern remark: "Utesov's jazz is to real jazz as our criminal songs are to French chanson".
To be fair, it must be noted that all the founders of the first Soviet jazz orchestras were rather far removed from "Jazz" as it is understood today. Some researchers believe that the reason for this fact was that the American and European orchestras which these Soviet musicians had the chance to hear were really playing popular music in a Jazz style, and thus the Soviet counterparts didn't have a chance to be exposed to proper, instrumental jazz.
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        try
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            request.Host = "api-oauth2.mendeley.com";

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I suspect you have will two pages and to get the next result you need to append 'page=1'.

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