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I received my Bachelor of Music degree from SFCM and am also a current graduate student at the conservatory, studying voice. One of the biggest forces drawing me to SFCM was my voice teacher, Jane Randolph. I love working with her and have grown so much throughout my time under her instruction. Both the opera program faculty and the academic faculty are amazing.
SFCM's Opera and Musical Theater Program also has a lot to offer in regards to performance opportunities. The conservatory is unique in that it allows even the undergraduate students to participate in operas and ensembles, something that is not often offered by other music programs. The school is small enough that everyone gets a chance to partake in shows and productions. Even during COVID-19, there are plenty of performances (virtual) taking place. Furthermore, if you are a voice student, you have the opportunity to partake in both operas and musicals (not just one or the other).
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SFCM currently has a hybrid learning system in place. The academic classes are online, but rehearsals (depending on instrument and the production) are in-person. The city of San Francisco does not permit any singing when in a room with another person, so the conservatory has inputted a real-time audio streaming system into several classrooms and practice rooms. This allows for rehearsals, coachings, and lessons to take place in real-time (no lag), but in separate rooms of the building.
SFCM has undergone some amazing transformations in faculty, facilities, and access to local arts institutions which is quickly establishing this conservatory as one of the top student destinations in the country. SFCM is located in one of the greatest cities in the world, gives students access to the world-renowned San Francisco Symphony, as well as the SF Opera, SF Ballet, and SF Jazz. I love the community found within the walls of the Conservatory. The students are very friendly and supportive and the administration really cares about its students. In addition to performing, there are tons of opportunities to teach or gain arts administration experience. With the expansion of the Bowes Center adding practice rooms and performance spaces beginning fall 2020, SFCM is giving its students and unparalleled experience.

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According to water.org, 1 in 10 people lack access to safe water globally.
In response to one of our world's top 5 crises, Living Water International facilitates an annual fundraising campaign called the 10 Days. The 10 Days is a platform that encourages participants from across the United States to give up every beverage but water for 10 days and donate what they save to provide clean water for communities in Ruhango, Rwanda.
How could we engage young American donors to act on a reality so different from their own? Ultimately, we had to solve technically for a very emotional issue, making this challenge exciting and unique.
Build an interactive web platform, equipping every person to become a steward of change—seeing their direct impact on real people in Rwanda.
The 10 Days campaign found success activating collegiate communities with an emotional story and simple action. "Hello Neighbor" stories and a drink calculator tool help pull prospects into the campaign, and the collegiate team profiles, seamless donation flow, and leaderboard features make it easy to exceed fundraising goals.
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The 10 Days campaign has been a year-over-year success. In 2016 alone, the platform raised over $125,000, and garnered National Addy recognition along with Best In Show – Interactive. The platform lived for many years as a powerful catalyst for real change in communities across the world, and our team is honored to have participated in that success.
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Andy Murray vs Novak Djokovic for 2016 French Open finals – movietvtechgeeks…. will be a great day for tennis at the 2016 French Open as Novak Djokovic faces off against Andy Murray in the finals.


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Spirits and identity in nineteenth-century northeastern Japan: Hirata Kokugaku and the Tsugaru Disciples (2013)
While previous research on kokugaku, or nativism, has explained how intellectuals imagined the singular community of Japan, this study sheds light on how posthumous disciples of Hirata Atsutane based in Tsugaru juxtaposed two "countries"—their native Tsugaru and Imperial Japan—as they transitioned from early modern to modern society in the nineteenth century. This new perspective recognizes the multiplicity of community in "Japan," which encompasses the domain, multiple levels of statehood, and "nation," as uncovered in recent scholarship. My analysis accentuates the shared concerns of Atsutane and the Tsugaru nativists toward spirits and the spiritual realm, ethnographic studies of commoners, identification with the north, and religious thought and worship. I chronicle the formation of this scholarly community through their correspondence with the head academy in Edo (later Tokyo), and identify their autonomous character. Hirao Rosen conducted ethnography of Tsugaru and the "world" through visiting the northern island of Ezo in 1855, and observing Americans, Europeans, and Qing Chinese stationed there. I show how Rosen engaged in self-orientation and utilized Hirata nativist theory to locate Tsugaru within the spiritual landscape of Imperial Japan. Through poetry and prose, leader Tsuruya Ariyo identified Mount Iwaki as a sacred pillar of Tsugaru, and insisted one could experience "enjoyment" from this life and beyond death in the realm of spirits. The Tsugaru nativists' cause was furthered when their domain of Hirosaki switched allegiance from the Tokugawa to Imperial forces in the Boshin War of 1868 to 1869, and a domainal samurai from their group fought and died for the emperor. This young samurai was among 64 fallen soldiers who were honoured and deified in the shōkonsai ritual performed by Shinto priests of the group, an event which distinguished the domain as a loyal supporter of Imperial Japan. In conclusion, I describe the Tsugaru nativists' experience of modernity, as members carried out religious reform, immortalized the domain through editing histories and poetry collections, and observed the rise of Hirata nativism in the creation of the Meiji state, only to witness its decline in a society which modernized rapidly, while embracing new and foreign intellectual influences.
Bushido: The Creation of a Martial Ethic in Late Meiji Japan (2011)
This study examines the development of the concept of "bushido," or the "way of the warrior," in modern Japan, focusing on the period between the mid-nineteenth century and the early 1930s. The popular view holds that bushido was a centuries-old code of behavior rooted in the historical samurai class and transmitted into the modern period, where it was a fundamental component of Japanese militarism before 1945. In fact, the concept of bushido was largely unknown before the last decade of the nineteenth century, and was widely disseminated only after 1900, especially after the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-5. This study argues that modern bushido discourse began in the 1880s, and was dependent on political and cultural currents relating to Japan's modernization and the nation's attempts to redefine itself in the face of foreign "others," primarily China and the West. Following more than a decade of largely unquestioned thrusts towards modernization and Westernization after 1868, Japanese thinkers looked to their own traditions in search of sources of national identity. The first discussions of bushido at this time were not the work of conservative reactionaries, however, but were conceived by relatively progressive individuals with considerable international experience and a command of Western languages. Some of the first modern writings on bushido clearly posit the concept as a potential native equivalent to the English ethic of "gentlemanship," which was widely admired in late-nineteenth century Japan, and much of early bushido discourse should be seen primarily as a response to outside stimuli. This study examines the causes and effects of the "bushido boom" that took place between 1898 and 1914, which firmly established the concept not only in Japan, but throughout the world. In this context, this study analyzes the use of bushido by the Japanese military and educational system, as well as its popularization by prominent figures in the early twentieth century. This study also examines the reasons for the decline in the popularity of bushido between 1914 and the early 1930s, thereby providing points of departure for future research on the trajectory of bushido from 1932 to the present day.
Toward the late Tokugawa public sphere : dissent, remonstration, and agitation in the Settsu province (2009)
This dissertation addresses the growth of the public sphere and its chief componentsthrough an examination of late eighteenth and nineteenth century cases of remonstration inSettsu, one of early modern Japan's eighty provinces. Encompassing the city of Osaka andits twelve surrounding districts, Settsu served not only as the economic center of earlymodern Japan or the so-called "Country's Kitchen," but it also represented a hotbed ofintellectual debate, social change, and most importantly for the purposes of this dissertation,discontent. These trends in social contention from Settsu further set the tone for dissentacross early modern Japan in the 1800s.I adapt Jürgen Habermas' model of a public sphere—a discursive arena between theofficial and domestic sphere where one may express him or herself on public matters—informulating my own paradigm of the public sphere of late Tokugawa Japan. For lateTokugawa civil society, I define it as voluntary associations where those active in the publicsphere may gather and formulate their thoughts. In addition to civil society, I include suchelements as aesthetics, print literature, religious travel, the marketplace, entertainment,village affairs, and of course dissent within the public sphere.Employing primary documents from compendiums of early modern Japanese peasantuprisings, local histories, and secondary literature, I follow a chronological progression inoutlining the public sphere's development. Two chapters are devoted respectively toseparate incidents in 1837, Ōshio Heihachirō's Osaka uprising and Yamadaya Daisuke'sNose riot, in order to account for individual interest as a contributor to the public sphere.The penultimate chapter departs from the chronological schema to analyze kokuso or interprovincialmercantile protests from the 1740s through the 1850s, thereby discussing the roleof the marketplace in civil society and the public sphere.The dissertation's conclusion first summarizes the principal contributors to Settsu'spublic sphere. Then, it explores certain episodes of remonstration outside of Settsu todemonstrate the impact of the province's social movements elsewhere in late TokugawaJapan. Finally, it proposes that the Edo Bakufu had played a pivotal role in the publicsphere's development by the end of the Shogun's rule.
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Ogyu Sorai, Human Nature and Edo Society: the Chinese Context (2014)
This thesis deals with the prevailing image of Ogyū Sorai 荻生徂徠 (1666-1728) as a pioneer who proposed to read Chinese classics not in the Japanese way of kundoku 訓読 but in its original way, i.e. in the Chinese word order and pronunciation. I challenge the historical accuracy of this image and regard it as a product created mainly by the prominent Japanese Sinologist, Yoshikawa Kōjirō 吉川幸次郎 (1904-1980). It is well known that Sorai stressed the importance of rites, music, punishments and administration 禮樂刑政 as external forces which transform the internal mind from the outside. I believe that Sorai stressed mastery of literary style rather than mastery of colloquial Chinese as an external thing 物. His belief in practicality which was cultivated by the art of war led Sorai to attempt to realize a world based on a rigid meritocratic hierarchy. Therefore, Sorai proposed to return to the literary styles of the Qin, Han and Tang dynasties whose political situations were highly centralized. This, he believed, would serve to transform the feudalistic hereditary Neo-Confucian Edo state composed of Shogun and Daimyo into a more centralized and meritocratic one through educational policy. In pre-modern China, literature and politics were thought to be connected closely. Previous research, however, had been centered around literary studies focusing on the influence of the Guwenci pai 古文辭派 (Old Phraseology School) upon Sorai's Kobunji 古文辭 (Ancient Words and Phrases) school. In short, there was no bifurcation in Sorai's thought between literature and politics in the modern sense. I propose that Yoshikawa separated literature from politics in Sorai's thought to prove the legitimacy of his own methodology of the evidential school. I will demonstrate their closeness by questioning why Sorai proposed to read poems from the High Tang dynasty instead of the Zhou-dynasty The Book of Songs 詩經. Finally in my conclusion, I suggest that Sorai's design was ultimately realized in the Meiji era.
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The WIDA Consortium tweeted out a short clip to a 12 minute film titled "Immersion," which was unknown to me. The film also has it's own website.
Fortunately, I was able to find the full film online at Snag Films, and have embedded it at the bottom of this post.
There are so many good things to say about it and how it provides a glimpse into the challenges facing our English Language Learners. The film was made a few years ago and, with luck, changes made by The Every Student Succeeds Act (see The Best Resources For Learning How The Every Student Succeeds Act Affects English Language Learners and The Best Resources For Understanding The Every Student Succeeds Act) and future changes here in California dependent on what happens in the November ballot (see The Best Resources For Learning About The Multilingual Education Act Ballot Initiative In California) will help mitigate some of the problems portrayed in the film.
However, no matter what happens with those laws, the key points made by the film will remain important.
I'm adding it to The "All-Time" Best Resources, Articles & Blog Posts For Teachers Of English Language Learners and to The Best Sites For Walking In Someone Else's Shoes.
And you can bet I'll be showing it to students in my Sac State teacher credential program class!


EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of therapy that makes use of both emotions and information to process pulsations, audio tones, and hand movements.
This stimulation of the left and right cortex during the treatment inspires us to self-regulate, to gain some control over our thoughts and memories, and to begin the healing process from trauma, sadness, or stress.
I use EMDR therapies in both adults and children, but my process for working with these two types of clients varies.
Adults will hold tactile pulsers in each hand, which emit vibrations, or they will follow my hands to create stimulated eye movement. After our session, which may last up to two hours, adult clients will record a log of their thoughts and emotions, which allows them to process traumatic events. All of my clients are encouraged to call my office with any concerns, as this raw processing can be overwhelming.
Children will typically have a parent with them when they undergo EMDR therapy. The parent will sit next to the child, or hold them in their lap, as they hold "buzzies" in their hands, shoes, or socks. This process only lasts 20 minutes, and the rest of my session with the child is focused on play therapy or family therapy.


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William Peace University is excited to announce it has added Strategic Communication as a new academic program within the School of Professional Studies (SPS), an accelerated degree program for working adults and professionals.
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The need for business, public service and non-profit organizations to reach targeted audiences is ever growing. As a student, you will build a professional portfolio to showcase your expertise with relevant projects, and have the chance to learn cutting-edge information about digital and social media marketing campaigns that help organizations reach an always expanding global market.


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Westford tech company organizes global day of service
Ribbon Communications Inc., a Westford-based cloud communications company, hosted its first annual Ribbon Day on Oct. 26.
Ribbon team members supported nonprofit agencies and organizations around the world during the event.
"Oct. 30th will be the one-year anniversary of a historic merger of two former leading technology companies, Sonus and GENBAND, resulting in the creation of Ribbon Communications – so we wanted to mark this special occasion by encouraging our employees to spend what is typically a work day giving back to the communities in which they live and work." said Fritz Hobbs, president and CEO for Ribbon Communications. "Volunteering at nonprofit organizations and helping those in need is something that many of our employees are already very passionate about, and volunteerism is a big part of our commitment to supporting our local communities."
Volunteers gathered at six locations around Westford and surrounding areas. Ribbon's Westford office hosted a group of more than 30 employees that made blankets to be donated to shelters, cleaned conservation trails in Westford and supported the Westford elderly at the Cameron Senior Center. Other teams volunteered at a food pantry, humane society, transitional center and The Wish Project and set up a restore site for Habitat for Humanity in New Hampshire.
"We are honored to have the continued support of the Ribbon and former GENBAND team as they join us once again for their Global Day of Service. They have volunteered with us in a number of capacities over the last eight years, ranging from helping at our annual Food Aid BBQ to supporting us in our warehouse," says Jo-Anne Turple, Ottawa Food Bank's volunteer coordinator. "With 38,400 people in our community who require emergency food assistance from their food bank, we wouldn't be able to do it without the support of our volunteers like the employees at Ribbon."
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State departments of transportation (DOTs) routinely use geogrids and geotextiles for subgrade stabilization. There is a general consensus between state DOTs concerning the effectiveness of these geosynthetics for this application; however, there is a lack of understanding and agreement with respect to the material properties of the geosynthetics that most directly relate to performance. A full-scale field study using geosynthetics as subgrade stabilization was conducted to analyze the performance and transverse behavior of 14 reinforced test sections under vehicular loads. Insight into the mechanisms of support that geosynthetics provide was determined based on strain gage and LVDT measurements, and transverse rut profiles. Mechanical properties of geosynthetics were compared to truck passes at the transition from lateral confinement to membrane support as well as at failure to evaluate which properties best predicted field performance. The properties evaluated included wide-width tensile strength, cyclic tensile modulus, resilient interface shear stiffness, junction strength, and aperture stability modulus. The behavior of geosynthetics was primarily characterized by when they started to transition from lateral confinement to membrane support. The results indicate that in general, the geosynthetics transitioned between truck pass 80 to 300 at a corresponding average elevation rut of about 1.7 inches, or between 1.7 to 3.1 inches of apparent rut. Failure was defined as 3 inches of elevation rut, and in general, the geosynthetics that transitioned to membrane support before truck pass 80 to 300 failed early. The results from the field study indicate that junction strength and stiffness, and wide-width tensile strength at 2% and 5% strain may be the most pertinent mechanical properties of geogrids, and surface friction may be the most pertinent property of geotextiles, for estimating field performance when used for subgrade stabilization applications with 10 to 12 inches of base aggregate, CBR strength values between 1.5 to 2.2, and elevation ruts less than 3.0 inches (or less than 5.4 inches of apparent rut).


It's been more than fifteen years that I am staying with my children in the three bedrooms & hall apartment; I've observed the things change over the years, even the interior of the house has changed. Nevertheless , there are certain things that we never want to change, and each of our dining table set is one of these. Our mind consistently retains reminding us that the set needs to be changed, but the center doesn't let us do that; very likely there's some deep connection that we feel with the stand, and mom says remembrances shouldn't be changed, one should be allowed to hold on to them forever. But , the question is, "Is there nearly anything we can do to improve the quality of the memories spent on the dining table set?" And the answer is Yes! Berwilderment prevailed in the house considering the numerous requirements as well as the constrained space in the apartment; therefore , finalizing the ultimate dining table set was an incredibly strenuous task. At first convincing mom was hard because she likes holding on to things for a long time, or mainly because she believes he has special memories of it with dad. Whatever be the key reason why, the thing is that we must add something creative to our traditional dining table set and make it into a more modern one; for this reason choosing an 'Extendable Dining room table Set' became a necessity. A great extendable dining table set certainly is the only thing my family may think about when they were determining to add a new and improved piece of furniture for the living area. The table looks splendid and charming, the recliners look comfortable, but the best part is the extended and collapsible plank, something entirely modern and innovative. The fact that your plank can be folded out-and-in as per the expectations makes the desk the perfect piece of furniture when you will discover guests at home.
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The Gas Tax Repeal Proposition 6 on the November 2018 ballot has been in the news for a while. Now, from the same supporter of Proposition 6 is a proposal aimed at the 2020 ballot to provide the road repair funds that California Senate Bill 1 – implementer of the gas tax – promised.
On September 25, 2018, Carl DeMaio, Chairman of Reform California, filed with the Initiatives Coordinator at the California Attorney General's Office a Request for Title and Summary for Initiative Constitutional Amendment Citizens' Lockbox for Road Repairs and Infrastructure Improvements.
The initiative communicates to the public the reason for the proposal: California's taxpayers already pay some of the highest gas taxes in the country, infrastructure projects cost far more in California than projects implemented in other states, and therefore the people need to impose accountability on the allocation and use of tax funds for road repairs and infrastructure improvements.
Carl DeMaio says on gastaxrepeal.org that the Citizens' Lockbox for Road Repairs and Infrastructure Improvements is the "third and final phase of fixing California's roads without raising taxes on struggling working families of our state." He cites the recall of State Senator Josh Newman and placing the Proposition 6 on the November 2018 ballot as the two previous phases. DeMaio plans to submit signatures for the Citizens Lockbox tax replacement measure by May 15, 2019.
By way of clarification we should emphasize that the proposal by Reform California more specifically indicates where vehicle taxes and fees must go. In contrast, California Proposition 69 the Transportation Taxes and Fees Lockbox and Appropriations Limit Exemption Amendment, approved by voters June 2018, requires that revenue from the diesel sales tax and Transportation Improvement Fee enacted by SB 1 be used for "transportation purposes, including public transportation." Also, Proposition 69 exempts SB 1 revenue from California's Gann Limit, which prohibits the state and local governments from spending revenue in excess of per-person government spending in fiscal year 1978-1979, with an adjustment allowed for changes in the cost-of-living and population.
As is the case with Proposition 6, reform – not just doing away with taxes – is the real goal of the new proposal by Reform California. The road repair and infrastructure improvement constitutional amendment ballot initiative is intended to do more than create a road maintenance lockbox and replace transportation funds repealed by Proposition 6. Starting with vehicle taxes and fees collected on or after January 1, 2021, the amendment allocates funds in a more equitable manner, closer to the idea of user fees than SB 1 prescribes. Also, the amendment addresses California's high costs of construction.
* Taxes on vehicle fuels would go to streets and highways.
* Fines and penalties imposed for violation of traffic and vehicle laws and from vehicle fees, including license fees, would go to state administration and enforcement of laws regulating the use, operation and registration of vehicles.
* State or local funds will not be used in transportation projects that limit contractors or workers from participating because of their union or non-union status.
* State or local governments will not impose pay or benefit requirements regarding employees working on transportation projects, beyond requirements expressly mandated or required by federal law or regulation.
* The legislature shall not enact a law, and stat government agencies shall not take any action, to prohibit or limit the ability of a local government to use competitive bidding or outsourcing as a means of carrying out work on a transportation project.
High-Speed Rail is popular in many countries, notably China, Germany, Japan and Taiwan. But in California, the HSR project is vilified for being $13 billion over original budget, engulfed in litigation, and abysmally slow. Thirty seven years after California planners first worked with Japanese partners to consider a southern California high speed rail corridor, and ten years after voter approval of the high-speed rail project, the first phase – service between San Jose and Bakersfield – is expected to start in 2025.
* the governor and legislature end public funding of HSR, except for minimal funds as necessary to effect the orderly and complete termination of the project no later than June 30, 2021.
* unspent High-Speed Rail proceeds received from outstanding bonds issued and sold be redirected to retiring the debt incurred from the issuance and sale of those outstanding bonds.
Bottom Line: Cars or Transit?
Advocates for each side have been stating their case for quite a while, and each side has good and bad points. Taking a fast, clean and reliable train to work might be more convenient than driving. But not so for the many parents who need to drop off their toddlers in daycare before starting work at 8:00 am, or for those who have difficulty walking or biking to a sometimes not so close transit stop.
Forcing a lower-income family whose most realistic means of transportation is a car to pay for transit the family does not use is as inequitable as Cap-and-Trade money being used to subsidize high-cost electric vehicles.


Potassium Nitrate Fertilizer. ... Add 1 to 3 lbs. potassium to the soil per 1,000 square feet, depending on the severity of the potassium deficiency.
Potassium nitrate is a source of potassium and nitrogen, two macronutrients (primary nutrients) essential for plant nutrition and growth. Since healthy growth requires large amounts of nitrogen and potassium, these elements have to be added to the soil in order to achieve healthy growth.
Get an answer for 'How can we obtain pure potassium nitrate which is free of soil?Potassium nitrate (saltpetre) is used as a fertilizer. It occurs naturally, mixed with soil, in many countries.
Instructions for the manufacture of saltpetre, by LeConte, Joseph, 1823-1901.
Potassium nitrate can be extracted from many natural sources and can be used to make nitric acid, black powder and many pyrotechnics. The yield ranges from .1 to 10% by weight, depending on the fertility of the soil.
Mar 07, 2011· Bill, for a lot of plants potassium nitrate is very much preferred as a fertiliser for just the reason you give. ... How does sodium nitrate make soil alkaline?


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Committee on Protection of Tribal Areas, Manipur (COPTAM) condemns
IMPHAL, July 16: The Committee on Protection of Tribal Areas, Manipur (COPTAM) strongly condemn the statement of the Revenue Minister Th Debendra Singh on the floor of the just concluded assembly session that MLR & LR Act would be extended in the hill areas of Manipur.
According to a release of COPTAM, the minister should not forget that the Constitution of India provides for protection and safeguarding of Tribal Land, customs, cultures and rights etc. As such, any plan to extend MLR & LR Act in the hill areas amounts to encroachment on Tribal land which is totally unlawful and unconstitutional. COPTAM will vehemently oppose the attempt to extend the Act in Hills/Tribal areas of Manipur.
COPTAM also vehemently denounces the decision of the State Cabinet to conduct hill land survey. The Tribals, since time immemorial have strong and rigid traditional land holding system which is based on customary practice of each tribe. All the land in Hill areas are owned and managed by village chiefs within their jurisdictions. Each village has a clear-cut land boundary with their respective neighbouring villages. So, the plan of the State Government to conduct land survey in hill areas is totally unreasonable which is also not feasible.
It has furthest said that all land records should be transferred to the respective Blocks/Districts immediately. However, the state government still remain indifferent to this demand till date. On the contrary, the state government now plans to conduct hill land survey, which is a direct challenge to the interest of the Tribal people.
COPTAM has appealed to the state government and all right-thinking citizens to ensure that each and every communities living in Manipur should avail of their rights and privileges as per law for strengthening emotional integrity in state interest.
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Themnu Singson July 18, 2012 At 7:41 am 0thIST
what the fuck you know about the govt intention ha? why did land records of tribal villages in CCpur remain with valley district offices? why not in the concerned hill district offices? why did the pwd dept put up singboard of bishnupur district deep into the territory of ccpur district? what the hell u think is the reason…look inward you moron. I feel dirty of your pretension and paternalistic outlook………!
Romen Lamabam July 17, 2012 At 4:04 pm 0thIST
Most of the people residing in the hill areas have no knowledge about their civil right, that is why the extension of MLR&LR Act is called forth so as to provide their rights according to law particularly in land disputes…..


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Sosei Subsidiary Heptares Enters a New Research and Drug Discovery Collaboration under its "ORBIT" Initiative with New York University School of Medicine
Tokyo, Japan – 28 June 2017: Sosei Group Corporation ("Sosei"; TSE Mothers Index: 4565) today reports that Heptares Therapeutics ("Heptares"), its wholly-owned subsidiary, announced the launch of a new research collaboration under its ORBIT initiative with New York University (NYU) School of Medicine.
This new collaboration will support a multi-year programme with NYU's drug discovery accelerator group, the Office of Therapeutics Alliances (OTA) and the lab of Assistant Professor Dimitris Placantonakis, an expert on the pathology and treatment of brain tumours, at the Neurosurgical Laboratory for Stem Cell Research, in the Department of Neurosurgery at the NYU School of Medicine. Research activities will focus on the discovery of novel molecules that selectively modulate a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) implicated in the formation and progression of glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive brain cancer.
Under the terms of the collaboration, Heptares and NYU will jointly fund the initial discovery phase of the programme. Heptares has an exclusive option to license intellectual property relevant to the target, and to take any promising compounds further through development and potentially to commercialisation. NYU is eligible to receive milestone payments on any compounds that advance from the discovery phase and royalty payments on sales of any products that reach the market.
Assistant Prof. Placantonakis commented: "Our understanding of the role of this GPCR target in glioblastoma has advanced significantly in recent years. We are excited to begin translating that knowledge with Heptares, through application of its unique structure-based approach, into much needed drug candidates for this highly aggressive and poorly treated cancer."
Nadim Shohdy, Assistant Dean and Director of OTA added: "Our founding principle is that the probability of success is maximized by combining the best academic expertise in identifying, validating and delineating novel disease pathways, with the best industry expertise in translating such findings into viable paths to drug development. Given Heptares' strengths and many successes in drugging novel GPCR targets, we couldn't have asked for a better collaborator."
Fiona Marshall, Chief Scientific Officer of Heptares and Sosei, said: "The philosophy behind our ORBIT programmes is to work with leading experts who are at the forefront of understanding the roles of specific GPCRs in human disease, and to apply our combined expertise and technological capabilities to develop better medicines to treat devastating diseases. This new collaboration with Assistant Prof. Placantonakis and NYU OTA is an excellent example of this philosophy in action and we are excited by the potential it offers to find new therapies for patients with brain tumours."


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In a week when Lionel Messi created Champions League history by scoring five times against Bayer Leverkusen at the Camp Nou, another little jewel – Iker Muniain – put in an assured performance at Old Trafford announcing his arrival on the European stage.
Muniain (pronounced Mu-ni-ah-in), like Messi, plies his trade in La Liga. He is a 19 year-old winger / forward who plays for Athletico Bilbao. He's been linked with Europe's top clubs for a little while now and there's a reason why.
During Messi's formative years at Barcelona, he played as a winger. Samuel Eto'o led the front line, resulting in Messi receiving the ball out on the wing, cutting in and causing all sorts of havoc. Without burdening him with the massive weight of expectation, Muniain is a similar type of player. He created history back in July 2009 by becoming the youngest ever player for Athletico (16 years old) when he played in their Europa League qualifying match against Switzerland's Young Boys. Athletico lost that match at home, but in the away leg, Muniain left his mark by breaking another record as he became the youngest ever scorer for the Club as the Spaniards triumphed 2-1 and thus, went through on away goals.
He has represented Spain at U16; U17; U19; U20 and U21 levels. Whilst with the Under 17's, Spain finished in third place in the U17 World Cup. He was a European Championships finalist in 2010 with the Under 19's team and only last year, he became a European Champion with the Under 21's.
Muniain earned his first full cap for Spain in the recent 5-0 win against Venezuela. On Thursday night at Old Trafford, he scored the third goal which put Athletico 3-1 up, to top off an exciting performance where the Basque outfit comprehensively outplayed the English Champions with an excellent display of passing and movement in addition to a vastly superior high work rate.
Ironically, Manchester United were believed to be tracking the starlet and based on last night's performance, they and the rest of Europe's big boys will be keeping a watchful eye on Muniain's progress.
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Q: How to pickle numpy MaskedArray subclass I'm having trouble getting a NumPy MaskedArray subclass to round-trip through pickle and preserve the extra subclass attributes.  Here is an example:
import numpy as np
import cPickle as pickle
from numpy import ma

class SubArray(np.ndarray):
    """Defines a generic np.ndarray subclass, that stores some metadata
    in the  dictionary `info`."""
    def __new__(cls, arr, info={}):
        x = np.asanyarray(arr).view(cls)
        x.info = info
        return x

    def __array_finalize__(self, obj):
        self.info = getattr(obj, 'info', {'ATTR': 'MISSING'})
        return

class MSubArray(SubArray, ma.MaskedArray):
    def __new__(cls, data, info={}, mask=ma.nomask, dtype=None):
        subarr = SubArray(data, info)
        _data = ma.MaskedArray.__new__(cls, data=subarr, mask=mask, dtype=dtype)
        _data.info = subarr.info
        return _data

    def __array_finalize__(self, obj):
        ma.MaskedArray.__array_finalize__(self, obj)
        SubArray.__array_finalize__(self, obj)
        return

ms = MSubArray([1, 2], info={'a': 1})
print('Pre-pickle:', ms.info, ms.data.info)

pkl = pickle.dumps(ms)
ms_from_pkl = pickle.loads(pkl)
print('Post-pickle:', ms_from_pkl.info, ms_from_pkl.data.info)

This produces:
Pre-pickle: {'a': 1} {'a': 1}
Post-pickle: {} {}

Any hints on what I'm doing wrong would be most appreciated!

A: Take a look at: https://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-list/2011-April/601275.html
The problem your having is the result of pickling C extension types (ndarray sub-types). I'm not an expert on the inner-workings of numpy arrays, but I would guess there's code somewhere which manually handles pickling numpy data. Since your SubArray class is a sub class of ndarray, you would need to over-ride the pickling method(s) used by numpy.
So, AFAIK your options are:

*

*Put a shim on pickle.dumps and pickle.loads (before it gets to the C-level)

*Update the numpy pickling methods so that they check for sub-classes.

*Make all your classes sub-classes of object and have them contain the appropriate data that you need to be able to pickle / unpickle.

Option # 3 is the way I would go if you're going to stick with using pickle for dumping and loading data. The pickle module was designed with pure-python objects in mind, not extension types.

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NEW DEAL: Kmart Holding Corp. Thursday reduced the number of stores it will sell to Sears, Roebuck under a prior agreement. The company will now sell 45 stores to Sears, nine less than it had first announced on June 30. The new acquisition cost...
NEW DEAL: Kmart Holding Corp. Thursday reduced the number of stores it will sell to Sears, Roebuck under a prior agreement. The company will now sell 45 stores to Sears, nine less than it had first announced on June 30. The new acquisition cost is $524.45 million in cash, down from a previously released figure of $621 million. Kmart said six more stores could be sold to Sears if certain conditions are met in the next 15 days. The additional cash proceeds from those stores would total $65.25 million. Kmart did not disclose a reason for the decrease in stores being sold to Sears, but noted that the stores in question are operating profitably. By Sept. 30, Kmart expects to receive 30 percent of the final sales proceeds from Sears. The remaining 70 percent is expected to be received no later than April 15. Kmart plans to operate the stores it is selling to Sears until March or April.
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In the current study lavage fluid, won by arthroskopy from 28 patients with different strongly distinctive cranio-mandibular disorder (cmd) was analysed on the basis of the parameters Interleukin-lB (IL-lB), Interleukin-6 (IL-6) as markers for regulation of inflammatory processes, Nitrotyrosin (Ntyr) and Peroxidase (PER) as for oxidative changes, N-Acetyl-B-D-Ghicosaminidase (NAG) and KoUagenase (KOL) as markers for cartilage matrix destruction and Protein. The aim of the investigation was to find out wether biochemical analysis of lavage fluid can advance differential diagnosis, therapiecontrol and general improvement of prognosis. Biochemical results were able to validate the results of evaluation of joints on the basis of clinical evidence only partielly The results show, that temporo-mandibular joints (tmj) with craniomandibular disorders (cmd) can classifyed in joints with and without biochemical markers of inflammation in synovial fluid The parameters Protein and Peroxidase were able to advise subsevere chronical inflammation s in tmj.


In the John Carpenter movie "The Thing" (not the prequel), there is a sign at the American base that says it is outpost 31.?
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Economists May Contribute to a "Lost Decade" for America
The Guardian Unlimited, January 10, 2012
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The American Economic Association's annual meetings are a scary sight, with thousands of economists all gathered in the same place – a veritable weapon of mass destruction. Chicago was the lucky city for 2012 this past weekend, and I had just finished participating in an interesting panel on "The Economics of Regime Change," when I stumbled over to see what the big budget experts had to say about "The Political Economy of the U.S. Debt and Deficits."
The session was introduced by UC Berkeley economist Alan Auerbach, who put up a graph of the United States' rising debt-to-GDP ratio, and warned of dire consequences if Congress didn't do something about it. Yawn.
But the panelists got off to a good start, with Alan Blinder of Princeton, former vice-chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, describing the public discussion of the U.S. national debt as generally ranging from "ludicrous to horrific." True that. He asked and answered four questions: (1) Is there any urgency (to reduce the deficit or debt)? No. The government can borrow short term at negative real interest rates, and long-term at about zero. The world is paying us to hold their money. That is anything but a debt crisis.
The Fed is out of bullets, he said – referring to the fact that the U.S. Federal Reserve had lowered short-term rates to zero and had used quantitative easing to help keep long-term rates low. So we need more fiscal stimulus, preferably spending that focuses on actually creating jobs. Amen.
(2) Should we focus on the next decade? No, he said, and noted that the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO's) budget deficit projections over the next decade are about 3.6 percent of GDP, which is not much to get agitated about. Also true.
(3) Is government spending the problem? No, he said, it's health care costs, and mainly the rising price of health care (i.e not the aging of the population). Most important truth yet ! (More on this below).
(4) Is the public really up in arms about the deficit? No, actually theycare more about the economy and jobs. As they should.
Blinder concluded that since this is an election year, we can forget about having any fact-based discussion of these issues in 2012. Happy New Year, he said, and the audience laughed.
Well that was refreshing, I thought -- an economist telling the unvarnished truth to hundreds of his people at the annual meetings. But a rapid descent into Hell was imminent.
Former CBO director Douglas Holtz-Eakin was next, talking about the need to "repair" Social Security and Medicare. The United States has all the characteristics of countries that run into trouble, he said. Then he warned that the U.S. is going to end up like Greece. This is one of the dumbest things that anyone with an economics degree can say.
Hello, Mr. Holtz-Eakin! Have you ever heard of the U.S. dollar, the world's key reserve currency? The United States is not going to end up like Greece any sooner than it will end up like Haiti or Burkina Faso. A country that can pay its foreign public debt in its own currency and runs its own central bank does not end up like Greece. In fact, even Japan is not going to end up like Greece, and Japan has a gross public debt of about 220 percent of its GDP, more than twice the size of ours and vastly larger – again relative to its economy -- than that of Greece. And the yen is nowhere near the dollar in its importance as an international reserve currency. But the Japanese government is still borrowing at just 1 percent interest rates for its 10-year bonds.
At this point it was clear that this panel, other than Blinder, was living in a dystopian fantasy world. Next up was Rudy Penner of the Urban Insitute, another former CBO director. His perspective was not much different from that of Auerbach or Holtz-Eakin. He complained about the polarization of the political process, which prevents the two major parties from reaching an agreement. It's not partisanship, he said – House Speaker Tip O'Neill and President Ronald Reagan knew how to be partisan but they were able to reach agreement on the 1983 Social Security package and the 1986 tax reforms. And yadda yadda. He might have added that we have had 25 years of lying about Social Security since then, and even Reagan didn't dare try to privatize Social Security. And of course Social Security can currently pay all promised benefits for the next 24 years without any changes.
These arguments about polarization really beg the question. From the viewpoint of the 99 percent, it's not polarization, but weakness in defending our interests that is the problem. President Obama compromised much more than he should have last year, offering cuts to Social Security and Medicare in exchange for a long-term budget deal. The 99 percent are just lucky that the Republicans are too extremist to make this kind of a "grand bargain" with Obama.
The last panelist was Alice Rivlin of the Brookings Institution, another former CBO budget director and Fed vice-chair, as well as a member of the President's (2010) National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. She agreed with Blinder that we need more stimulus. But we can only get this if we agree to long-run spending cuts, including Social Security, of course. Yuck. This is a political strategy that is sure to end in disaster, given the prevailing state of misinformation and disinformation.
During the discussion, Blinder – who identified himself as a Democrat – expressed his frustration in not being able to convince fellow Democrats to cut Social Security. Double yuck. The average Social Security check is about $1,177 a month, and a majority of senior citizens are getting most of their meager income from Social Security. Why these people insist on creating more poverty among the elderly, especially when the program is solvent for decades to come, is beyond me.
I got to ask the first question for the panel. I called attention to Blinder's presentation of the long-term budget problem as almost completely a problem of the rising price of health care. I pointed out that you could take any country with a life expectancy greater than ours – including the other high-income countries – and put their per capita health care costs into our budget, and the long-term budget deficit would turn into a surplus. My question was simple: Are Americans so inherently different from other nationalities that we can't have similar health care costs? And if not, then why are we talking about long-term budget problems instead of how to fix our health care system?
None of the panelists offered a serious answer to this question. Auerbach, the moderator, said that other countries have rising health care costs, too. And some of the others said or implied that health care costs were rising at an unsustainable pace worldwide.
But this is nonsense. The United States pays about twice as much per person for health care as other high-income countries – and still leaves 50 million people uninsured. This is a result of a dysfunctional health care system that has had health care prices rising much faster than those of other high-income countries for decades. What the budget hawks are basically telling us is that we must assume that insurance and pharmaceutical companies will have a veto over the provisions of health care reform for decades to come. And that therefore we must find other ways to make up for these excessive costs, including cutting Social Security and other government spending, and pushing us into higher rates of poverty and inequality than we already have.
And even worse in the short run, all this crap about the deficit and the debt will be used to block the necessary stimulus measures – "stimulus" has already become a dirty word that Democratic politicians are afraid to utter. This means high unemployment and a lot of unnecessary misery in the world's richest country for the foreseeable future.
A dismal performance for the dismal science, on some of the most important issues of the day. Of course there are other economists, including Nobel Prize winners such as Paul Krugman, Joe Stiglitz, and Robert Solow (full disclosure: the latter two are members of CEPR's advisory board), who would offer more sensible views. But this panel was, sadly, representative of economists with the most influence on public policy.
With a brain trust like this, a lost decade for America looks likely – unless the citizenry can steer a different course.
Mark Weisbrot is co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, in Washington, D.C. He is also president of Just Foreign Policy.
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The City of Charlottetown has received numerous complaints in regard to the presence of coyotes.
Beth Hoar, parkland conservationist for the city, says the animals have compensatory reproduction, therefore boundaries do not work.
Hoar advises residents to remove food and water sources from properties, noting that they will feed on just about anything.
She also noted that coyotes, being a member of the dog family, will be attracted to animals outside that are in heat.
Since coyotes are mostly nocturnal hunters, residents are advised to not let their pets out at night time.


We often bemoan the lack of affordable, lightweight caravans for sale in the UK, and for good reason – they're important for people holidaying on a budget and for those with smaller cars, plus they're an ideal entry point for newcomers.
Sterckeman belongs to France's Trigano Group, Europe's largest maker of leisure vehicles. It combines purchasing power with volume manufacture to give customers great value for money. Britain has one Trigano dealer, Freedom Caravans in Stafford, which specialises in small, budget vans.
This Sterckeman is the Starlett 420 CP, a light, compact four-berth. In its basic form the 420 CP costs £10,995. The 'Freestyle' special we tested is £1,500 more.
A half-height ABS panel with a large gas locker lid gives shape to the Starlett's front. The Freestyle's GRP sidewalls are impact resistant and easier to clean than the standard model's 'hammer-embossed' aluminium. The roof is also GRP, which is common in France. There's no A-frame cover, but it makes fitting a bicycle rack to it easier.
Sterckeman models are only available with their entry doors on the offside, so it's wise to park them only in wide lay-bys if you plan to stop for a cuppa. You may also have to pitch back-to-front on regimented sites.
The 230V input is on the nearside, as are the cassette toilet access and the filler point for the 25-litre water tank. The 230V electric controls are easily accessible in the wardrobe base. The lights and water pump are powered from a 12V consumer unit, while a gas-powered Truma 3004 heater is below the wardrobe. Unusually, a spare wheel is fitted at the rear.
The downside of a small, fixed-bed caravan is the little space left for lounging, but the 420 CP is designed for summer and outdoor living. Two could relax on the dinette seats and they are just big enough for four to dine. The main bed is always there should you want to put your feet up.
Opposite the seating area is a low cupboard whose top is ideal for a TV. Nearby are mains and coaxial sockets for connecting your own aerial or dish. A ceiling fitting provides good general light.
All the windows open and are fitted with flyscreens and cassette blinds. These combine well with dummy curtains and nets.
The 1.2m kitchen is longer than those in most Continental tourers, which allows more worktop and storage area. The lower cupboard also has three well-engineered drawers with positive catches and a 70-litre, three-way fridge. Above are two large lockers fitted with just spring catches, so they're not suitable for heavy items.
Cooking is restricted to a three-burner gas hob. A microwave could fit in the nearby cupboard, but many will miss the UK-style grill and oven. This Freestyle version allows you to choose an outdoor griddle or hob. A window and rooflight provide ventilation.
For a caravan in this price range, the Starlett 420 CP's washroom is well equipped and its cream colour scheme looks good. There's a decently sized washbasin surrounded by mirrors and plenty of surface for toiletries, plus there is cupboard space under the basin and above the cassette toilet.
A rooflight provides daylight and ventilation. To take advantage of the shower tray, you need the optional water heater.
The transverse fixed double bed is the key feature of the 420 CP's layout. At 1.92m x 1.4m, it is slightly larger than a domestic double but it is not as comfortable, because it has only a basic foam mattress.
Access to the bed is from one side only, and that is narrow, hemmed in by the dinette and wardrobe. A central light fitting is controlled by a bedside switch.
This caravan is billed as a four-berth but the second bed measures only 1.67m x 0.97m, tapering to 0.9m. It would accommodate two young children or a single larger one, but there's nowhere for parents to sit once the children are in bed.
The base of the double bed opens to reveal a huge storage space. It is hinged and is supported by a single stay. The standard model has no outside access, but the Freestyle model provides a service door and a slide-out storage bin.
There's plenty of space for clothes in the double-door wardrobe and roof lockers. The cupboard next to the wardrobe can accommodate more clothes or kitchen items. Bedding for children can be stowed under the dinette seats.
A strong budget model, the Sterckeman Starlett 420 CP's layout is ideal for a couple, but a family may chafe at the compromises. The Freestyle options are attractive, but buyers may prefer to add a cooker and a water heater.


Phishing is the most popular way for attackers to gain access to your Google Cloud. It can be difficult to keep up with all the methods for detecting phishing attacks on your own as the attacks get increasingly sophisticated every day.
That is why there are technologies (like Avanan) that detect and block phishing attacks for you.
If you are not employing an API based anti-phishing solution yet, you and everyone in your organization should know how to identify phishing attacks on your own. Although there are many lists of things to look for to find suspicious and malicious emails, many of their tips, such as looking for typos or incorrect logos, have grown obsolete as hackers have improved their techniques. These five checks are crucial for organizations to implement if they are looking to detect impersonation and malicious link based phishing attacks.
If you are looking for a software solution that will do these checks for you and more skip to the last section of this article.
It is easy to set your display name to anything you want.
In Gmail, an easy way to the actual sender's actual email address is to simply hover over their name without opening the email.
The example in the images above is much less sophisticated than the average attack. Often times an attacker will use an email address that looks much more legitimate. For instance an email from deliveries@ups.com may instead come from deliveries@alerts-ups.com or deliveries@ups.co. Which brings us to our next check.
The first URL you should check is the email host. For example, a package delivery notification may come from deliveries@alerts-ups.com. You can open up an incognito window (cmd + shift+ n in chrome) and check if alerts.ups.com is an actual website.
Oftentimes phishing attacks may come from what appear to be other users at your organization. Look closely for subtle typos in the sender's domain, changing a .com to a .co or a .net is a common technique used by attackers. However, even legitimate email addresses can be falsified, in which case there are other URLs you need to check.
Malicious URLs are the most popular form of phishing attack. A legitimate looking URL within the email will trigger download of malware or take you to a site designed to harvest your credentials.
You do not test a link by clicking on it, or opening it in a new window as you do not know what that link may trigger. In Gmail, you can hover over the link to reveal its actual destination.
Another method is to right click on the link and select "copy link address" and then paste it into a word document to view it safely.
If you can not determine the URLs legitimacy from the word document, you can enter the URL into a known phishing verification checker such as phishtank.com, which will let you know if the URL leads to a known phishing site.
A common method for spear-phishing attacks is for the attacker to send an email that looks like it is coming from an executive at your organization asking for login information or a wire transfer of funds. These usually present some sense of urgency in an attempt to convince the recipient to skip proper due diligence.
An easy way to check these is to call the sender on the phone, send them a message in Slack, or swing by their office to speak to them in person about the email in question.
Without using additional security software (as described in the last section) there is no way to manually ensure an attachment is safe to open. Even seemingly innocuous files such as PDFs or Google docs can contain scripts that distribute malware across your cloud.
The only safe attachments are those that have been scanned by file sanitization software, otherwise your best bet is to use the tactic from #4 and contact the sender through another channel to verify they sent the attachment and what the attachment contains.
In the absence of an anti-phishing software, every user in your organization must complete all these steps for each email. No single step on its own is enough to verify an email's legitimacy.
Even, with all these steps, phishing attacks are getting increasingly sophisticated in their effort to subvert detection and bypass these types of checks. An example of such an attack is the Google Docs phishing attack targeting Gmail users that impacted millions of users on May 4, 2017. When it comes to corporate email accounts we recommend using a security tool designed specifically for anti-phishing which will both detect and block malicious emails, saving you time and peace of mind.
The Avanan Anti-Phishing package employs multiple strategies to catch phishing attacks targeting your Gmail domain as well as phishing attacks perpetrated through other SaaS applications. Employing anti-phishing tools from BitDefender, Checkpoint Sandblast, and our proprietary anti-phishing tool, Smart-Phish, simultaneously ensures that attacks designed to surpass a particular defense method will face more than one wall of security.
Avanan's anti-phishing tools use a combination of impersonation analysis, URL and File analysis, and AI baselining to detect for suspicious activity to detect and quarantine phishing that even the most rigorous manual checks would miss.
If you are interested in learning more about how Avanan can protect your organization from phishing attacks click here to set up a demo and one of our security experts will contact you for a personalized walk through.


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Vicky Hamilton
World economy grows, but CO2 emissions hold steady
Seth Zuckerman
Carbon emissions didn't grow, although economy did
Carbon pollution from energy use held steady last year even though the world economy grew by 3 percent, the International Energy Agency announced Friday. This is the first time that flat emissions haven't been caused by an economic slowdown. Instead, IEA credited the development to China's decreasing coal use and growing reliance on green energy, along with clean power use and greater energy efficiency in the industrialized world. This trend matches up with a new finding that coal plant cancellations vastly outnumber new orders worldwide—part of a turnaround that is turning even Al Gore into an optimist.
Some petroleum varietals are much worse than others
Different varieties of crude oil have very different climate footprints, according to a study released last week, which found that the worst oils emit 80 percent more greenhouse gases en route to the pump than petroleum from less damaging sources. Factors that can make a fossil varietal especially bad for the climate include gases that escape or are flared during production; energy needed to refine thick crude; the distances from deposit to wellhead and refinery; and the energy needed to extract oil from nearly depleted fields. Will savvy consumers start to ask for Norway Ekofisk and Kuwait Ratawi like they now pester waiters for free-range chicken and wild salmon?
Utility sees promise in EVs, if done right
A California utility is embracing electric vehicles to maintain demand for its electrons even as increasing numbers of customers make their own solar electricity. San Diego Gas & Electric has asked regulators to let it set prices that encourage drivers to charge cars when demand is low, and has bundled the charging stations of five EV fleets together to offer 640 kW of demand management services to the California power market, garnering payments that lower drivers' charging rates. In the UK, the rapid adoption of EVs would save drivers £1,000 a year and slash air pollution, according to a new study by Cambridge Econometrics.
California leading the way in mitigation
California regulators this month rejected a utility bid to renovate a 600-megawatt natural gas generating station, telling it to first consider renewables and conservation instead. The move was another blow for natural gas, hammered last week in a Union of Concerned Scientists report. More importantly, it signified California's dogged efforts to decarbonize, which placed it on track to get 33% of its power from renewables by 2020, created thousands of jobs, and brought in $1 billion last month from the auction of carbon allowances. Weather is keeping Californians' attention on climate, since the continuing drought has left the Golden State with just a year's water in reservoirs and accessible aquifers.
Good green power news from all over
Four EU nations—Sweden, Bulgaria, Estonia and Lithuania—achieved their 2020 renewable energy targets of 16 to 49 percent six years ahead of schedule, Eurostat announced Wednesday. In the tropics, Nicaragua has leveraged solar, wind, and geothermal power to go from rolling blackouts to energy exporter in a decade, and a proposal to raise Hawaii's Renewable Portfolio Standard to 100 percent in 2040 cleared two legislative committees on unanimous votes last week. The author of 100-percent-renewable plans for several states, Stanford professor Mark Jacobsen, explains the thinking behind his proposals in an interview, along with the reason his blueprints don't include natural gas or nuclear power.
Forests at risk from rising temperatures, drought
NASA reports that northern hemisphere temperatures pushed February's global average temperature 0.79˚C above the long term average, making it the second warmest February in history. A new study indicates that those same hemispheric temperatures could rise 0.25˚C per decade by 2020, a level not seen for at least 1,000 years. Scientists warn that the ocean and land are becoming less successful at absorbing excess atmospheric carbon dioxide and that rising carbon dioxide levels could increase the devastation inflicted by tree-munching insects, and increasingly hot and dry conditions could cause massive forest stress and mortality.
How wind could soar, if it only had a boost
Wind power could become the "cheapest, cleanest option in all 50 states," according to a new Energy Department study, supplying one-third of the United States' electricity by 2050 and offering significant savings in consumer energy costs. Reliable government policies are a critical factor in building the wind industry and avoiding "boom and bust" investment cycles. If the wind industry received the same tax subsidies as fossil fuels, it would have a better chance of achieving that potential, but that appears unlikely with Republicans in Congress unlikely to renew the $13 billion yearly wind Production Tax Credit.
Climate science, so simple a 12-year-old could grasp it
High school students fanned out through the Capitol in Washington, DC, last week to confront Republican legislators, armed with a poll showing that 90 percent of 12-year-olds have concluded that climate change is real and human-caused. Coincidentally, that's the proportion of GOP senators who hold the opposite view, for political reasons that Harvard historian Naomi Oreskes explored in an interview last week following the release of the movie version of her book, Merchants of Doubt. But not all Republicans are climate deniers: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder last week unveiled an electricity plan that would cut carbon pollution by 30 to 40 percent in a decade through efficiency measures and renewables.
On the Climate Solutions blog: KC Golden presses the case for divestment to the University of Washington Regents, noting that the university could have saved a bundle of money had they divested when students first called for divestment, given the plunge in coal stock prices; Beth Doglio juxtaposes the Seattle Port's decision to allow Shell Oil to house its Arctic oil drilling fleet in Seattle with that of the Longview, WA Port Commissioners who voted unanimously to reject a proposal to lease port property for a propane terminal site; Ben Serrurier observes that Republican Washington State senators appear to need a science lessons given their rejection of a bill acknowledging that human activity significantly contributes to climate change; Ross Macfarlane notes the irony of the Wyoming legislature approving a plan to transfer $1 billion in taxpayer funds to private companies in the coal industry, which can't compete in the free market.
Editor, <i>ClimateCast</i>, Climate Solutions
Cities and states tell world: We will always have Paris
EVs' future looks brighter; clean energy 'unstoppable'
Carbon pricing is on the table from C to shining sea
Clean energy employs more Americans than gas & coal
For over 20 years, Seth has covered issues of natural resources and the environment as a freelance journalist for numerous publications, including The Nation, Sierra, Orion, Newsweek, and the Christian Science Monitor. He is the co-editor and co-author of Salmon Nation: People, Fish, and Our Common Home (Ecotrust, 1999) and author of Saving Our Ancient Forests (Living Planet Press, 1991). He taught environmental journalism for two semesters at Brown University and directed the forestry programs of northern California's Mattole Restoration Council from 2006 to 2011. Seth's work with Climate Solutions marks a return to his academic roots: he holds an A.B. from Stanford in Energy Studies (1983), and an M.S. from UC Berkeley's Energy and Resources Group (1990).
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HACT is delighted to announce the launch of version 2.0 of the UK Housing Data Standards.
"Version 2.0 of the UK Housing Data Standards includes nine new data exchanges in the reactive repairs process and a significant update to the Reference Data Model," explained Andrew van Doorn, Chief Executive of HACT. "It will help housing providers to deliver better services, improve customer satisfaction and save resources. And thanks to our funders, it is available free to all social housing providers."
"We couldn't have developed this new version without our housing partners and OSCRE, the global experts in real estate data standards," he added. "We're looking forward to developing the next iteration of the data standards which will focus on income and service charge collection, care and support, and planned maintenance. We expect these to be available as version 3.0 in June next year."
The development of version 2.0 of the UK Housing Data Standards has been funded by a number of leading housing providers, including L&Q, Hyde, Metropolitan Thames Valley, Lewisham Homes, Coastline, Magna, Poplar HARCA. Halton and Settle. We have also been supported by Housemark and Pilon in developing and promoting the standards.
"This update is the result of a successful collaboration by the housing partners, HACT and OSCRE to address the development and support implementation of data standards for the multifamily housing sector. The Reactive Repairs use cases make it possible to streamline the existing practice and reduce cost, while opening the door to service innovation in this important area," said Lisa Stanley, CEO of OSCRE International.
Raising a work order with a contractor: the information that the housing provider passes over to the contractor. This ensures that a consistent data set moves between the provider and contractor, so that they have the right data to get the right job done, improving customer satisfaction in the process. It also enables you to conduct analysis across your repairs services, so you can measure contractor efficiency and value for money, knowing that you're comparing like with like.
OSCRE has been instrumental in the development of the UK Housing Data Standards and is an internationally recognised sector leader. Its data model includes 90 use cases, as well as seven core real estate functions.
The UK Housing Data Standards have been developed as a collaboration between HACT and OSCRE. Version 1.0 of the data standards included the voids and allocation process, and core customer data. These are included within the latest version of the UK Housing Data Standards.


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Who Was The Writer That Went To Cuba And Came Back With A Bunch Of Cuban Goods? (Solved)
José Martí in c. 1892
Born José Julián Martí Pérez January 28, 1853 La Habana, Captaincy General of Cuba, Spanish Empire
Died May 19, 1895 (aged 42) Dos Ríos, Captaincy General of Cuba, Spanish Empire
Occupation Poet, writer, philosopher, nationalist leader
Who was only American journalist to travel to Cuba?
Alpert was the only American journalist on the plane that brought the Cuban leader to New York City for an address to the United Nations in 1979. In 1992, when Alpert's daughter admits that she is skipping school to come to Cuba with her father, Castro writes her an absence note to take to her teacher.
Who is a famous writer in Cuba?
Cuban literature is one of the most prolific, relevant and influential literatures in Latin America and all the Spanish-speaking world, with renowned writers including José Martí, Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda, José María Heredia, Nicolás Guillén (the National Poet of Cuba), José Lezama Lima, Alejo Carpentier (nominee
What books did Hemingway write in Cuba?
Hemingway wrote most of two novels here, " For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "The Old Man and the Sea." In 1959, Fidel Castro took over Cuba, and in 1961 Hemingway shot himself. According to the Cuban government, the Hemingway family graciously donated the house and its contents to Cuba.
What was Hemingway doing in Cuba?
Hemingway became a fixture of Havana, and stayed in the country longer than many Americans chose to after relations between Cuba and the United States began to deteriorate. He fished extensively aboard his boat, Pilar, and enjoyed the island lifestyle, hanging out in Havana, and entertaining guests at the Finca.
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Why did Hemingway leave Cuba?
In Havana in the summer of 1960, he presented a trophy to Fidel Castro for winning a sport fishing contest named for Hemingway. Nevertheless, as depression and illness overtook him, Hemingway left Cuba for good on July 25, 1960, leaving behind the home that he had used there for more than 20 years.
Who is the most famous Cuban?
Famous people from Cuba
Fidel Castro. Military Commander.
Celia Cruz. Bolero Artist.
Andy García. Actor.
José Martí Politician.
Italo Calvino. Novelist.
Silvio Rodríguez. Singer-songwriter.
Jose Canseco. Baseball Player.
Dámaso Pérez Prado. Mambo Artist.
Who is the most famous artist in Cuba?
Carlos Garaicoa is one of the internationally best known and most influential Cuban artists, whose work has achieved cult status in his homeland.
Did Ernest Hemingway write about Cuba?
Hemingway Wrote Some of His Best Work in Cuba Actually, Cuba was something of a muse for Hemingway. In fact, wrote some of his most famous novels there. These novels include Islands in the Stream, The Old Man and the Sea, A Moveable Feast, and For Whom the Bell Tolls.
How many books did Hemingway write in Cuba?
The island nation played such an important role in Hemingway's life that he wrote seven books in Cuba, including The Old Man and the Sea, A Moveable Feast and Islands in the Stream.
Why was Hemingway a great writer?
I think the reason Hemingway is considered to be one of the best writers of the 20th century is because he revolutionized brevity in the english language. His style of writing, with short, concise sentences help not only to get the story across easier, but show that more doesn't always mean better.
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Who owns Hemingway house in Cuba?
Twelve miles east of downtown Havana, Finca Vigia now houses the government-run Hemingway Museum, drawing "Papa" aficionados from across the globe.
Did Ernest Hemingway have a wife?
By ROBERT TOMASSON. rnest Hemingway left a gross estate of $1,410,310, of which his widow, Mary, is expected to receive about $1 million as the sole beneficiary.
Who is Ernest Hemingway's fourth wife?
Mary Welsh Hemingway was a journalist and author, and the fourth wife of Ernest Hemingway. She wrote for the Chicago Daily News and the Daily Express in London, a position which brought her to Paris in the years leading up to World War II. During the war she worked as correspondent for Time and Life.
How did Hemingway make his money?
And about 55% of his yearly income came from his portfolio. He did receive royalties and earnings of $179,135 from his books but that equated to only 45%. His estate left a total amount of 1.4 million with $418,933 in stocks and bonds.
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I'm a cop. I like order. I keep the peace. I have a good staff—two deputies, fully dedicated to their work. I wish we lived in easier times when there was no crime, but we do. Even in a small town like Providence, Ohio. It's not always local crime. Sometimes perpetrators come from all corners of the earth. That's because the mayor in Providence puts on all sorts of events to lure people to town.
This month it's the Lovers Trail event. Perfect for February.
Luckily, this time I get to celebrate. Yes, I've met her. The woman of my dreams. No, it's not Charlotte Bessette. She's engaged to Jordan. She's totally in love with him. I see that now. I've moved on. They're getting married this coming weekend. In fact, I'm at Jordan's bachelor party. Pretty tame, I have to admit.
"Hey, Jordan, someone's at the door," a guy at the poker table next to mine yelled.
Jordan strode across the room. I leaped to my feet and charged after him. He whipped open the door.
Charlotte was standing on the porch beside Deputy O'Shea. They both looked tense. Charlotte was shivering.
Are there times you just know…something horrible has happened?
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Yep, pretty sure. Wish life could always be a bed of roses, but that's just not how it is.
Penney, I'm glad you like the story. Hope you'll read it. The first in the series is The Long Quiche Goodbye, if you're one who likes to start at the beginning.