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'Green' wetsuits: surf brands looking to renewable materials over neoprene
'Natural' rubber, limestone and corn are some of the sources for more sustainable surfing wetsuits – but are brands missing a fundamental flaw?
Making eco-friendly wetsuits is a difficult, and expensive, business. Photograph: Picture Organic
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For two decades, Byron Bay-based surfer Dave "Rasta" Rastovich has been living the dream. A little house near the beach, growing his own fruit and veg, and – of course – out riding the waves whenever the fancy takes him.
These days the former Junior World Champion and outspoken advocate of marine conservation is the face of minnow surf brand Patagonia. It seems an appropriate choice for Rastovich, who had been a stalwart in Billabong's star-studded stable for the last 20 years.
Rastovich is not your usual surfer, eschewing professional competition for the joys of free surfing. Nor is Patagonia your usual surf brand. Best known for its alpine and outdoor clothing, the US firm holds to the principle of "cause no unnecessary harm". That ethos has led it to create the first wetsuit using sustainably-certified plant-based rubber.
Patagonia's 'green' wetsuits use renewable natural rubber from hevea trees grown in compliance with Forest Stewardship Council standards. According to Patagonia, the breakthrough material creates 80% fewer CO2 emissions than neoprene, the oil-based synthetic rubber used in most conventional wetsuits.
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Neoprene is nasty. From its dependency on oil and the energy to make it, through to its non-biodegradability, everything about it is harmful, says John Hubbard, Patagonia's product manager for wetsuits. "The first versions of neoprene were actually used to line the bottoms of landfills, so what that tells you about its biodegradability is that it's the worst." With high-profile surf celebs such as Rastovich behind it, Patagonia hopes other wetsuit brands might start ditching neoprene once and for all. The company has no exclusivity agreement with Arizona-based Yulex, which supplies the plant-based rubber material, and is actively encouraging other brands to follow suit. To date, however, the Billabongs, Rip Curls and Quicksilvers of this world have shown little interest. Price is a big barrier. Patagonia's range of Yulex full suits will set you back anywhere from AUS$599.95 to $899.95, putting them out of reach of your average Joe.
Australian Dave Rastovich free surfing. Photograph: Nathan Oldfield Photography
Consumers will need to be persuaded that ditching neoprene won't leave them shivering in the shallows either. Durability, flexibility and fit are all considerations that surfers take seriously when shelling out for a new suit. And most surfers are people of habit: once they find a brand that works for them, they're reluctant to change.
"As a surfer, you tend to stick with a brand that fits you. So being willing to try a new wetsuit out and pay a high premium is a real challenge," says Neill Thompson, UK distributor for niche French wetsuit brand Picture Organic. Patagonia is hoping the sustainability credentials of its neoprene-free alternative will give it an edge in the market. It's a reasonable assumption. Given how much time surfers spend in the water, they have good reason to care about pollution. But reason doesn't always translate into reality. From toxic surf wax to litter-laden coastlines, the world's wave-riding community is guilty of its share of "environmentally dubious choices".
"For surfers, it definitely goes price, performance, sustainability, in that order," says Hubbard. "That's one thing we're really trying to crack the code on [so] we can shift that paradigm."
Yet even if every surfer turned into a wealthy, eco-conscious consumer tomorrow, Patagonia would still have its work cut out. For starters, its wetsuits aren't 100% sustainable. They may be neoprene-free but they still contain a 15% mix of petroleum-based synthetic rubber polymer. Finding a bio-based alternative that combines with natural rubber is proving "difficult", says Hubbard.
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Nor does Patagonia have a monopoly on natural rubber wetsuits. Taiwan-based wetsuit material manufacturer Sheico recently launched its own hevea-based material called NaturalPrene, although unlike Patagonia's Yulex version, Sheico's hevea (sourced from Malaysia) doesn't come with an FSC certification stamp.
Sheico is, however, gaining traction with those looking for an alternative source, so the company appears to have beaten Yulex to a petroleum-free synthetic alternative to mix with the natural rubber.
Picture Organic recently announced a new FirstStretch wetsuit that is made of 15% chlorine-free rubber made primarily from corn, in addition to 85% NaturalPrene. "Many brands are doing lots of greenwashing with sustainability. So for us, the most important thing is to be transparent with sourcing – where the raw material comes from, how the fabric is made, by whom. This is all something we tell to our consumers," says Julien Durant, the brand's co-founder.
Other small brands are turning to NaturalPrene too. French surfware brand Soöruz, for instance, went from making wetsuits from bamboo, to manufacturing them from an earlier iteration of Yulex's natural rubber (based on the guayule plant), until shifting last year to Sheico's plant-based solution last year.
Another NaturalPrene wetsuit maker is Vissla, whose EcoSeas wetsuit includes a water-repellant body lining made from recycled bottles. Another eco-brand from France, Vissla has also developed a water-based lamination glue that is free of solvents – a feat that Patagonia has yet to achieve.
Until the big players show interest, however, neither Yulex nor NaturalPrene stand a chance of having much of a positive affect on the planet. For now, Durant of Picture Organic doesn't see much appetite for change: "Perhaps they will have one or two wetsuits made from this material … but they are mostly focused on pure performance, rather than sustainability." For others, the battle to promote natural rubber represents a distraction. In place of using oil-based butadiene to make neoprene (known technically as polychloroprene), as most wetsuit manufacturers do, it's possible to use limestone instead.
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Obviously, limestone is a finite, unrenewable source. It also requires vast amounts of energy to turn it into polychloroprene. But Japanese firm Yamamoto, a major manufacturer of this alternative neoprene, argues supplies of limestone far outstretch those of oil. Furthermore, it maintains that its energy-related greenhouse gas emissions are largely offset by the use of hydro power.
For John Campbell, founder of US wetsuit brand Matuse, which uses Yamamoto's Geoprene material, the main sustainability issue comes down to product durability. The biggest enemy to the environment is consumption, he argues. His answer: make people consume less by extending a wetsuit's product life. "Geoprene makes a longer-lasting wetsuit," he reasons. "So until there's a rock-solid wetsuit recycling system out there, it's just going to be piles and piles of Patagonia wetsuits on top of cheaper wetsuits from other fabricators." Hubbard dismisses limestone as "no better or worse than using petroleum" and accuses anyone who says it is eco-friendly as being "irresponsible". Still, Campbell has a point. Although Patagonia offers to patch up or recycle old wetsuits, few nationwide recycling schemes exist as yet. Patagonia has already shipped Rastovich out to Sri Lanka to take a first-hand look at its fair trade manufacturing process. Perhaps it will get him fronting a national neoprene recycling campaign next.
Guardian sustainable business


A cemetery can tell you a lot about the community it serves, and strolling through the grounds at Mountain View can give you a deeper understanding of this community's history.
Incorporated in 1915, Mountain View has seen many changes in Tacoma and has grown to meet the evolving needs of local families. For example, in an innovative move designed to keep up with the times, Mountain View became the first cemetery with a funeral home onsite in 1942.
Nature is at the heart and soul of this property. We understand that progress must not disrupt the peace and beauty of nature, and as part of our commitment to preserving the serenity of Mountain View, we have developed only 100 of its 160 acres.
The beautiful grounds are home to 181 varieties of trees, 575 rhododendron plants, and prize-winning rose gardens. Birds and wildlife abound in a wide variety of species.
Tacoma is also a progressive, sophisticated city. People's tastes have changed over the years, and a walk through the cemetery will show many different areas designed to serve different needs.
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The Ching Ming Wall of Honor allows people to honor their departed ancestors by placing their names on the wall.
The Heather Pool is a peaceful place to sit and reflect. Flowers bloom, ducks swim by, and you can be alone with your thoughts.
The Valley Rose Urn Garden is beautiful and serene, featuring memorial benches and a tranquil pond. We are adding additional cremation gardens to meet the needs of families in our community.
The upper grounds are perfect for strolling. As you walk the tree-lined paths, you'll notice a variety of monuments and markers designed to honor each individual life. Rest for a while on a memorial bench or shelter in a pagoda as you take in the beauty of the grounds.
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Modern funerals can be tailored to fit a unique personality and honor the unique life that was lived. Recently, there have been some wonderful examples of this in the funerals of public figures: notably, former first lady Barbara Bush who passed away in April.
Although she never held office, the legacy of family she leaves behind is extremely powerful. Her longstanding marriage to President George H.W. Bush has been well documented. He was her first kiss, and their 73-year marriage —the longest of any presidential couple — produced four sons and two daughters. Having lost a daughter to leukemia in childhood, the family pushed through this tragedy and went on to be one of the most powerful families in the United States. While first lady, Bush worked tirelessly to promote the cause of literacy, and at her funeral, her husband wore socks with books on them as an acknowledgment of the work that was so important to her.
Barbara Bush was a beloved public figure, so it's not surprising there was so much interest in her memorialization. A public visitation was attended by nearly 8,000 people, with many wearing blue, Bush's favorite color. The funeral was attended by 1,500 guests, including heads of states, dignitaries, former US presidents and first ladies, and the current first lady, Melania Trump. Political differences were set aside as people came together to honor a woman who was well respected by all.
The service itself was touching and planned to perfectly reflect the life she lived. Held at her home church, St. Martin's Episcopal in Houston, it featured a choir singing My Country Tis of Thee. Bush's pastor spoke, as did her son, Jeb, who read a love letter she'd once received from her husband, George. There were also eulogies by her biographer and a longtime friend. There were tears as well as laughter as family and friends recalled the former first lady's good-natured humor.
During the service, an ivory pall graced her casket. At the viewing and after the service, it was adorned with a large spray of her favorite flowers, including pink and yellow roses, snapdragons and hydrangeas. Her eight grandsons were pallbearers, and the final song of the service was Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee, sung by the congregation. Bush was laid to rest in a gated plot at her husband's presidential library at Texas A&M University, just outside Houston.
Not every funeral will be as elaborate as Barbara Bush's, but each can be tailored to honor the unique life that was lived. At Mountain View, we're happy to help you preplan your end-of-life services. Call 253.948.9895 today to make an appointment with a preplanning advisor, or visit our website for your free preplanning guide.
Why is a Reception Important?
For many of us, being uncomfortable about death means that a funeral service is something to be endured instead of a meaningful time to reflect and say goodbye.
Some people don't want a funeral service at all and don't understand why a reception matters. In reality, the reception can be a vital part of the healing process.
The funeral itself typically happens very quickly, and the planning can be extremely stressful as family members work through their grief while trying to make decisions they hope would please their loved one.
Ideally, the service will be meaningful and life-honoring, but it is often so emotional that family members may feel they're collectively holding their breath until it is over. At the reception, they finally get a chance to breathe and have time to look around and appreciate the people who have come to pay their respects in a setting that's far more relaxed than the visitation or funeral service.
The reception provides an important opportunity for connection, serving as a family reunion of sorts for loved ones who may not see each other often. As they come together to support each other in a time of grief, they'll tell stories about the person who has died. New bonds will form, old connections will be reinforced, and the family will benefit from hearing the memories of others who had a different perspective on a cherished family member. This interaction can help people begin to find closure, and set them on the path toward healing.
At Mountain View, we understand the importance of a funeral reception. We have beautiful, comfortable reception areas and a wide range of catering options so that you can plan a meaningful gathering. Call 253.948.9895 to learn how we can help you plan a personalized reception.
Funeral Flowers: Is It Possible to Get Them Wrong?
Sending flowers after someone has died is a thoughtful gesture as well as a longstanding tradition. The right flowers are very meaningful and can be comforting to the bereaved family.
Sending an inappropriate arrangement. Large standing sprays and showy arrangements are only appropriate if you're a close friend or family member, or if you're sending the arrangement on behalf of the company for which the person worked. If you're an acquaintance or coworker, it's best to stick with a vase arrangement, flowering plant or gift basket.
Thinking you can only send flowers to the funeral home. Funerals happen quickly after a death, and there are cases in which you might not even know about the funeral until after it has passed. However, this doesn't mean you can't still send flowers. They'll be comforting to the family if you send them to the house after the service is over. In fact, flowers that come to the house are often more fully appreciated after the initial rush of attention is over. Feel free to think beyond cut flowers, perhaps sending a gift basket or a potted plant that can be enjoyed for years to come.
Neglecting to think about the person you're honoring. When you're ordering flowers, never lose sight of the person whose memory you intend to honor. If you know the person's favorite colors or flowers, incorporate those aspects into the arrangement. If you are familiar with favorite songs or poems, use a line or two in the card if it's appropriate. The most comforting thing for a bereaved family is to know that people truly cared about their loved one.
Using a florist unfamiliar with the funeral home. It can be tempting to order from a "big box" florist, but local florists who create and hand-deliver fresh arrangements are far preferable to corporations that ship from warehouses. Often, the funeral home will be able to point you in the right direction and may even be able to help you order the flowers.
At Mountain View, we understand the importance of choosing the right flowers to send to a funeral. We can help you choose the perfect arrangement, and we make it easy to order right from our website . Call 253.948.9895 to learn more.


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You Can't Stop the Beat (From "Hairspray")
Morning Hymn & Allelulia (From "The Sound of Music")
I Have Confidence (From "The Sound of Music")
You're Timeless to Me (From "Hairspray")
1921 (From "Tommy")
Climb Ev'ry Mountain (From "The Sound of Music")
So Long, Farewell (From "The Sound of Music")
Next Time You Fall in Love (From "Starlight Express")
Edelweiss (From "The Sound of Music")
Pumping Iron
Something Good (From "The Sound of Music")
We're Not Gonna Take It (From "Tommy")
Cousin Kevin (From "Tommy")
Sally Simpson (From "Tommy")
Go to the Mirror (From "Tommy")
Amazing Journey (From "Tommy")
Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man (From "Showboat")
The Movie in My Mind (From "Miss Saigon")
Ballet (From ("The Wizard of Oz")
If I Only Had a Brain ("The Wizard of Oz")
Over the Rainbow Overture (From "The Wizard of Oz")
He or Me (From "Miss Saigon")
Why Can't the English (From "My Fair Lady")
This Is the Hour (From "Miss Saigon")
Hey Bartender (From "The Blues Brothers")
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love (From "The Blues Brothers")
Minnie the Moocher (From "The Blues Brothers")
Think (From "The Blues Brothers")
Calypso (From "High Society")
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Runyonland / Fugue for Tinhorns / Follow the Fold (From "Guys & Dolls)
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This week, Chromatics gave us some information on their long awaited LP, and Oh Sees and Mutual Benefit announced new albums and shared some new tracks.
Back in 2014, Chromatics announced a new record. The band released multiple singles following the announcement, but these have since been removed from the internet and the album never came out. Last year, it was reported that Johnny Jewel destroyed every physical copy of the album. Now, the band have released a new single titled Black Walls which is set to appear on this long lost, long awaited album Dear Tommy. There is no official release date just yet, but it is set to drop sometime in spring.
Oh Sees (no Thee anymore) have also announced a new album and shared a new track. Titled Smote Reverser the album is set to be released on August 17. There's no resting for Oh Sees, having only just released their latest album, Orc, last year. Listen to Overthrown from their upcoming album here.
Solo project of singer-songwriter Jordan Lee, Mutual Benefit announced Thunder Follows The Light, his new album, will be out on September 21. Mutual Benefit's last record was 2016's Skip a Sinking Stone. The songwriter has released two new tracks, New History and Storm Cellar Heart. Listen to the tracks below.


The royal bride-to-be Meghan Markle covers the December 2018 issue of Elle France. Meghan looks beautiful on the cover, photographed by Christian Blanchard, however one thing seems to be missing. Elle France is being accused of photoshopping out Meghan's freckles. In an interview in March she told Allure "To this day, my pet peeve is when my skin tone is changed and my freckles are airbrushed out of a photoshoot. For all of my freckle-faced friends out there, I will share with you something my dad told me when I was younger: 'A face without freckles is a night without stars.'"


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Música Antigua deliver the goods CAIRO: For concert-goers accustomed to guitar amps, vocal mics and slamming sound systems, a live performance by the Spanish quintet Musica Antigua can require a slight adjustment. Not only does the group – which was formed by musical scholar Eduardo Paniagua in 1994 – forgo amplification in favor of natural …
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Música Antigua deliver the goods
CAIRO: For concert-goers accustomed to guitar amps, vocal mics and slamming sound systems, a live performance by the Spanish quintet Musica Antigua can require a slight adjustment.
Not only does the group – which was formed by musical scholar Eduardo Paniagua in 1994 – forgo amplification in favor of natural acoustics, but they perform their mixture of Christian, Jewish and Islamic medieval music on traditional instruments and base their programming on obscure historical figures.
Think of a Música Antigua show as a history lesson – with flutes.
Still, given all the bookish proclivities, it might be easy to peg these guys as a crew of pretentious scholars masquerading as musicians. And in the hands of lesser players, the whole setup might end up conceited, stuffy and boring.
Thankfully, however, the group's talent, cohesion and dedication to authenticity made Monday night's performance at the Al-Ghouri Center for Musical Heritage the most pleasurable history lesson Cairo's seen in a very long time.
The first of four local shows, the group based Monday night's concert on the life and times of Ibn Khaldoun, a historian and scholar who was born in Tunisia and traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean as a diplomat for the king of Spain during the 14th century.
After traveling widely and compiling works of historiography, Ibn Khaldoun died in Cairo about 600 years ago.
Similarly, the group began their performance with a haunting piece of Tunisian music called "Circumcision Feast, which featured delicate melodic interplay between Cesar Carazo's fidula (violin) and Paniagua's qanun – an Iranian instrument that resembles a giant, wooden triangle with dozens of closely spaced strings.
On the downside, while Al-Ghouri's acoustics were crystal clear and the venue's opulent, medieval interior added to the evening's authenticity, the lack of amplification meant that during quieter moments, Cairo's deafening traffic noise occasionally leaked in and detracted from the performance.
Still, given the music's beauty, it was easy to close your eyes and imagine yourself traveling back in time to a king's court of the 14th century.
Also impressive was the band's ability to use dynamics to build cycles of tension and release within the songs.
After a trio of restrained instrumentals, the quintet started into "Console Me at Dawn Girls, which began with a rich duet by oud player Wafir Sheik and Carazo. Starting softly, the piece built slowly until percussionist David Mayoral picked up his tar drum – a giant, circular instrument lined with small pieces of chains – and literally dropped the beat, creating a captivating, swooshing sound that was breathtaking and incredibly effective.
The song also featured Jaime Munoz's ajabeba – an Arabic wind instrument similar to a clarinet – which had both the sound and the effect of a snake charmer's.
Along with using a plethora of vintage gear, the band also flexed their prodigious musical talents with just the right amount of restraint and virtuosity. While the lightning-fast triplets employed by Mayoral on his drums were impressive, perhaps the most striking moment of the concert came during multi-instrumentalist Carazo's extended vocal solo.
Using a series of stunning, virtuoso scales and flourishes, Carazo's vocal soared several octaves, pushed his impressive range into the superhuman during the "The Corsairs, a 13th century Spanish tune.
It was a stunning moment and the audience, which had been restrained for most of the night, erupted into rapturous applause when the song finally finished.
After a pair of numbers where the members switched instruments and displayed their abilities as multi-instrumentalists, the band closed the set's journey with "The Egyptian Girl, a song that picked up speed and climaxed with a cacophonous bashing of drums.
Catch them if you can.
Catch Musica Antigua in Cairo this week:
El-Genaina Theater at Al-Azhar ParkThursday, October 179:00 p.m.
Al-Ghouri Center for Musical HeritageFriday, October 209:30 p.m.
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"Today I passed a Ginkgo tree at school. Its leaves have just recently come out. Since I am a particular fan of ginkgo trees, I decided to pick a leaf. Then I thought, going with the idea of nature-inspires-fashion, this leaf looks quite like a skirt... Hmm. So I scanned the leaf and photoshopped the stem out of the image."


Is it possible to have a favourite plant in spring? With so many varieties appearing with the lengthening days and vying for attention, it seems almost invidious to select just one species to the exclusion of all the others. However, I do have to admit to a degree of favouritism when it comes to Brunnera macrophylla, the Siberian Bugloss or 'Great Forget-me-not'. It is simply a really useful plant and well worth growing, whatever your garden.
A member of the Borage family, it grows from a rhizome rather than a tap root, producing a clump of large, usually heart-shaped leaves and can be found as a strong fresh green, or a beautiful variegated form, patterned with white, It is relatively slow growing, reaching a height of 45 cm and spread of 60 cm after five years, but can be contained by division and propagation by root cuttings in winter if your clump is starting to look rather jaded. Slugs leave it alone too.
It has the happy habit of growing in sun or shade, though it prefers a cool site in partial shade and grows best moist but well drained soil. It is not picky about acid or alkaline, chalk, sand or clay. If you don't dead-head after flowering, it will self-seed but not annoyingly, and the young plants can be lifted and moved without risk.
Finally, the Brunneras are in flower from the warmest March days through to June after which their leaves will be faded and tired so shear them off and give the plants a feed and you will soon have beautiful new foliage and the occasional spray of blue flowers throughout the summer.
It is a plant which punches above its weight, masking spent foliage from early bulbs, under-planting roses until they get going, is low maintenance and works in formal and informal settings too. When planning a garden design I try to include them as they seem to flourish particularly well in this part of Sussex. They are readily available from reputable nurseries.


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Professor Radhika Garg Earns CSCW Honorable Mention for Best Paper
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iSchool Assistant Professor Dr. Radhika Garg received Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing (CSCW) Honorable Mention for Best Paper. CSCW promotes research in the design and use of technologies affecting groups, organizations, communities, and networks. Dr. Garg's paper, "Understanding Tensions and Resilient Practices that Emerged from Technology Use in Asian Indian Families in the U.S. During the COVID-19 Pandemic," explores how Covid impacts dynamics around technology use within Asian Indian families with teens in the U.S.
In addition to Dr. Garg's paper, iSchool professor Carsten Østerlund earned Honorable Mention and Recognition for Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion for his paper," 'Jol' or' Pani'?: How Does Governance Shape a Platform's Identity?" with Dipto Das and Bryan Semaan of the University of Colorado Boulder. Their work explores how sociotechnical systems support and impede the identity of communities with a long history of colonialism.
Joshua Introne and Isabel Munoz, both of Syracuse, earned a Recognition for Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion for "The Narrative Tapestry Design Process: Weaving Online Social Support from Stories of Stigma" with Semaan of the University of Colorado Boulder. Their work explores technology-based approaches to support people living with HIV.
Talking about the paper, Dr. Garg noted, "As an Asian Indian immigrant, this work is very close to my heart. In this study, I could explore how Asian families struggle and deal with a pandemic while in the United States. As soon as the pandemic hit us all, I thought we needed to better understand technology's role in this period of disruption so that we can design better solutions."
Dr. Garg, in this work, explored how the change in technology mediation led to tensions between parents and teenagers during the pandemic and how families used technology as a source of resilience. One finding was parents increased the amount of time they allowed their children to use devices but imposed restrictions in other ways. Some parents created schedules for internet use, so everyone wasn't online at the same time, which impacted the way teens used the internet in private spaces of homes, while others imposed new activity or context-based restrictions on the internet.
This award-winning paper of Dr. Garg also looked at the differences between high and low socioeconomic Asian Indian families with teens. Teenagers took on more of a caregiver role in lower socioeconomic (SES) families, helping siblings navigate online school and activities. Teens from these families felt they had identity within the family and were part of the decision-making process. In high-SES families, parents applied new context-based restrictions, which confused the teens. However, one of the things that were common in both groups was that families exhibited correspondence bias. Both parents and teens claimed that the other's behaviors were intentional and grounded in personal choice, whereas their own actions attempted to navigate the changes caused by the disruption.
On the positive side, across all socioeconomic levels, technology was helping parents and children open up about topics that culturally Asian Indian parents and teens don't discuss, such as dating and marriage. Dr.Garg also found technology was helping Asian Indian families to form informal virtual communities during the pandemic. "I noticed that in high socioeconomic families, people formed informal groups, which were inter-racial, to continue teens' extracurricular activities in some form," says Dr. Garg. "For example, if someone knows how to play piano, they would get together and do online piano classes. For lower socioeconomic status families, their needs were more about information about employment or tangible essential resources, such as free online services, sharing or exchanging groceries." Those families, Dr. Garg explained, would help each other with technology-based challenges like applying to jobs or writing a resume. However, these groups were not inter-racial for fear of judgment or stigma.
At Syracuse University, Dr. Garg is a co-director of the Human-Centered Computing and Design (HCC+D) Lab. The lab focuses on sociotechnical work, exploring the complex relationship between information and communication technology (ICT) and the social world composed of human and non-human entities.


An overview of the number of Revive Adserver installations over time, how this breaks down by version number, plus a few tips to help you stay informed about updates.
The Revive Adserver project team is looking for help from community members to test the upgrade path of geotargeting to GeoIP2.
Revive Adserver's Patreon project has helped us to release Revive Adserver v4.0.2. With your help, we can meet our next goal on Patreon, and complete documentation and develop new features even faster!
If you use Revive Adserver to help generate revenue from advertising, and you're part of the community that wants to see more development and documentation done for Revive Adserver, then we need your help. We're not asking for a fortune – just a small amount each month. Even just $10 a month per sponsor will help us a lot. Larger contributions are of course also very welcome.
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The Golden Griffins men's hockey team hosts Robert Morris University this weekend in a key Atlantic Hockey series. Game time tonight, January 18 is set for 7:35 p.m. at the HARBORCENTER. Game time on Saturday, January 19 is set for 4:35 p.m. at the HARBORCENTER. With six weekends remaining in the season, games are taking on more importance in the fight for home ice in the March playoffs.
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Cedric's Tavern in Antler Hill Village has created a simple, memorable meal featuring New York strip steaks, grilled to perfection, and served with Hoppin' John, a Southern favorite, and a rosemary chimichurri, which is a fresh take on a South American classic. Add a bottle of our exceptional Biltmore Cardinal's Crest and you've just made a meal your guests will never forget.
This healthy side dish from Biltmore's relaxing tavern is full of flavor and warm comfort.
Serve this tasty appetizer with crusty French bread and delicious Biltmore Russian River Pinot Noir.
This sweet and spicy chutney makes a great topping for savory dishes or desserts. Perfect on Biltmore cheesecakes.
This delicious dessert is perfect for Father's Day or any other celebration.
The smell of baked goods like gingerbread immediately brings back wonderful childhood holiday memories. Add a creamy chocolate pudding element to the mix and what could be better? Pastry Sous Chef Tara Lumley created this delicious dessert pairing for you to enjoy at Deerpark Restaurant, or you can prepare your own version for a holiday celebration at home.
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Tlacaelel est le fils d'Huitzilihuitl et le frère de Chimalpopoca et de Moctezuma  tous trois tlatoani (roi-prêtre) des Aztèques. Bien qu'il ne soit jamais devenu tlatoani lui-même il joue dans le développement de l'empire un rôle considérable. Dans la Crónica mexicayotl, Fernando Alvarado Tezozómoc lui donne un titre que l'on ne retrouve nulle part ailleurs dans les textes aztèques : « conquérant du monde » (in cemanahuac tepehuan en nahuatl)

Il est probablement à l'origine de l'alliance entre les trois cités de Tenochtitlan, Tlacopan et Texcoco qui permet à son oncle Itzcoatl de vaincre les Tépanèques d'Azcapotzalco et d'émanciper les Aztèques de cette tutelle pesante. Il devient alors Cihuacóatl (Conseiller suprême) du souverain et garde cette fonction sous le règne de son frère Moctezuma I et de son successeur Axayacatl.

Il laisse les guerres de conquête à ces différents souverains et s'attele à une vaste réforme religieuse et idéologique qui bouleverse profondément la société. C'est avec lui que prend naissance la vision mystique guerrière qui fait du peuple aztèque le peuple élu du Soleil. En effet les Aztèques craignent la disparition de celui-ci. Ils admettent l'existence de plusieurs Soleils dont certains ont disparu et ont peur d'un événement similaire. Tlacaelel persuade les sages et les prêtres que l'astre sera épargné en le nourrissant de l'« eau précieuse », c'est-à-dire du sang des humains. Certes les sacrifices humains étaient fréquents mais ils vont atteindre une échelle supérieure. Les conquêtes en effet deviennent nécessaires pour des motifs religieux puisqu'il faut « nourrir » le dieu-soleil Huitzilopochtli. À partir du règne de Moctezuma I (1440) commence donc la véritable expansion territoriale  aztèque.

Sous son impulsion, la tradition historique aztèque aurait été profondément bouleversée à partir de 1428, après la victoire de la triple alliance aztèque contre Azcapotzalco. Il aurait ordonné de brûler les codex aztèques existants et ceux des peuples soumis au motif qu'ils contenaient des mensonges offensants pour les Aztèques, pour faire réécrire l'histoire de son peuple sous un jour plus favorable, en le décrivant comme une nation héritière des civilisations les plus prestigieuses, comme celle des Toltèques et de Teotihuacan. Par cette réforme idéologique, Tlacaelel utilise l'histoire comme instrument de propagande et de domination. Les dieux des peuples vaincus sont intégrés au panthéon aztèque au sommet duquel il fait placer Huitzilopochtli aux côtés de Tlaloc. Tlacaelel ordonne la construction d'un temple gigantesque qui ne sera terminé qu'après sa mort et inauguré sous le règne d'Ahuitzotl (1486/1502).

Tlacaelel meurt probablement vers 1480.

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The Second Vietnam Coffee Day of 2018 will be held in Gia Nghia Town, Dak Nong Province from December 9 to 11, 2018. Themed "Sustainable Coffee Development in Vietnam," the event will be a meeting place for coffee producers in Dak Nong province and in the country as a whole to promote coffee brands, products and images to domestic and international friends, and enhance the competitiveness of the coffee industry. This is also a chance to honour coffee producers in the province.
The agenda will include following activities: Display space for well-known premium coffee from major coffee growing regions in the country, a space for enjoying the culture of coffee, workshop on coffee value chain development, and visits to effective coffee production models.


Procrastinating about taxes is a yearly problem for many Australians.
That has a bunch of down-sides including, thoughts about "taxes" dancing in the back of our minds, for most of the year. Stressful! And really, unnecessary.
With the tax deadline looming (31 October), the window for putting off your tax return is closing in.
At this time of year, more than 65% of Australian taxpayers have already lodged their tax returns, leaving some taxpayers still to lodge.
Tax time can be a stressful and dreaded task on the 'to do' list. Many of us would rather bury our heads in the sand than sort through a year's worth of crumpled receipts and complicated tax rules. It's just human nature that our brains are wired to avoid painful situations.
While the temptation to delay the inevitable to the last minute is real, so are the consequences of unnecessary stress, forgotten deductions and ATO penalties.
If you're one of the 2 in 5 Aussies who still need to lodge their tax return, don't worry! You're not alone and there's still time to beat your tax time procrastination.
1. If I ignore my tax, it will go away.
Sorry to break it to you, but tax is something that will never go away. Every tax return stays on your file with the ATO, forever. Ignoring your taxes will only make the situation harder for yourself down the track. And the longer you wait, the more chance you have of incurring ATO fines and interest charges – or even, nasty, repetitive phone calls from ATO collectors.
The only way forward is to take action now. And when it's all done, what a relief!
2. I can't find my income records (PAYG).
If you've lost your PAYG payment summary or group certificate, a qualified tax agent can find it for you. Did you know that tax agents like Etax can retrieve your tax records directly from the ATO's database? In fact, tax agents can find income records for you, including your salary, bank interest and government agency income like Centrelink.
Alternatively, contact your employer or payer directly to request a copy of your missing PAYG.
3. I can't find my receipts.
Are you procrastinating because you don't know where to start to find all your receipts?
emails – search for things like 'invoice' and 'receipt' in your inbox for missing digital receipts.
Remember, if your total claim for work-related expenses is more than $300, you must have written evidence to prove your claims. Keeping good records from the start will ensure you don't pay more tax than necessary.
4. I don't know what tax deductions I can claim.
Knowing what you can and can't claim for your job can be daunting, especially if you're thinking about lodging your taxes yourself. That's why about 70% of Australians use a tax agent to lodge their tax return – they get qualified accounting advice, and someone else makes it all easier.
Better yet, an online tax agent like Etax can automatically suggest the deductions you could claim once you've added your occupation and basic details. For lots of people, that sparks the memory and improves the tax refund.
You could also look for tax checklists that give you a great list of deduction suggestions to consider for your job.
5. I don't have time, it will take too long.
It's become popular to complete tax returns online for speed and convenience. Doing your return online means no appointments, no travel and no excuses about not having enough time!
Plus, Etax.com.au goes a step further to save you time, by pre-filling your information.
6. I can't afford to do my tax return right now.
Did you know that with some tax accountants, you don't have to pay your tax agent fees upfront? Instead, you can opt to have the small fees deducted from your tax refund, later. Then, when your refund is issued by the ATO, your fee will be deducted from it and your remaining refund will be transferred to your bank account. How easy is that?!
7. I'm scared I'll have an ATO debt.
Even if you don't have money in your bank account, it's easiest to get your tax returns up to date now, rather than later. And who knows, you might get a surprising refund instead!
If you do owe money to the ATO and you can't afford the pay your tax bill right now, a tax agent can help arrange a payment schedule with the ATO instead. The ATO can be very reasonable about payments on overdue taxes IF you get your tax returns lodged accurately, honestly, and on time!
8. I don't know how to do my tax return.
Honestly, that's a big reason most people use a tax agent. Their job is to make taxes easier for you. With support from qualified accountants, agents like Etax offer a simple way to do your return. Expert help is available as you go via Live Chat, My Messages, email and by phone. Plus, online videos and resources are just a click away.
The Etax chat team can help with questions about deductions, items you can claim, tax rules and just about anything else to do with your tax return.
9. I had no income this year.
Everyone needs to lodge either a 'tax return' or a 'non-lodgment advice' form to the ATO.
Even if you didn't earn any income, you still need to lodge a non-lodgment form. This document tells the ATO you're not lodging a tax return this year, and also ensures you're not flagged for avoiding your tax return. Just because you didn't earn any income doesn't mean your off the hook at tax time!
A special and unusual thing about Etax is, they will do your non-lodgment advice for you, for free!
10. I earned less than the tax free threshold.
Even if you earned less than the tax free threshold of $18,200, you might still need to lodge a tax return.
Well, there you have it! The top ten reasons for tax time procrastination debunked. Now that you can see how easy it is to get a wriggle on and do your tax return, what are you waiting for?


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UGSRC bares teeth at management over possible privatization of 4 halls; says 'we won't pay!'
President of the University of Ghana Students' Representative Council (UGSRC), Sylvester Owusu Amoako, has opposed the possible privatization of some four halls in the university over the failure of management to...
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Community New Council Speaker Visits Community Leaders in Flatbush
New Council Speaker Visits Community Leaders in Flatbush
By Hamodia staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 7:08 pm | כ"ט טבת תשע"ח
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Council Speaker Corey Johnson, flanked by Councilman Chaim Deutsch and Josh Mehlman, addresses Jewish community leaders last week in Flatbush. At left is Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel and Malcolm Hoenlein. (FJCC)
Jewish community leaders welcomed the new City Council speaker, Corey Johnson, to Flatbush in his first visit to a Jewish group since becoming the body's leader two weeks ago. The meeting was hosted by Councilman Chaim Deutsch and too place at the home of Josh Mehlman, chairman of the Flatbush Jewish Community Coalition.
Deutsch spoke about the longstanding friendship he has shared with Johnson. He emphasized that during his first term, Johnson served as chairman of the Health committee, a role that aided him in assisting private summer camps, food establishments, and other institutions in the Jewish community.
"I've been proud to call Speaker Corey Johnson a friend since our first day together in the City Council," Deutsch said. "He has always demonstrated a deep respect for the Jewish community. I'm excited to continue to work closely with Speaker Johnson on behalf of the entire Jewish population of New York City."
Johnson spoke about his commitment to keep the lines of communication open with the community. He emphasized his support for Israel, where he has visited three times, including once before he was an elected official.
"The fact that he made it a priority to visit Orthodox Jewish leaders so early in his speakership," Mehlman said, "speaks volumes about his relationship with our community. Everyone in attendance was greatly impressed with his vast understanding of the issues and respect for our traditions."
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Opera Holland Park brings Un ballo in maschera to you in new film with City of London Sinfonia.
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Un ballo in maschera on 2 June 2020 with City of London Sinfonia
Opera Holland Park's acclaimed 2019 production of Un ballo in maschera will be streamed via OHP's YouTube channel and website from 7.30pm on 2 June 2020, to mark what would have been the opening of the 2020 Season and raise a toast to better times and a return to Holland Park.
The production was originally filmed as part of Opera Holland Park's International Opera Award-winning Inspire project to take opera to the community and bring the community to opera. Designed to reach members of the community who were unable to attend the theatre in person, the film will be shown only once, free of charge, for everyone who is missing the buzz and collective energy of live performance.
After the critical and popular success of their 2018 collaboration on La traviata, director Rodula Gaitanou and conductor Mathew Kofi Waldren reunited to work on another Verdi tragedy, Un ballo in maschera, with City of London Sinfonia in the pit. Designed by takis, with sets and costumes that moved the action from an imagined 18th century to the glamour, tension and shadows of the 1940s, this production was seen by almost 10,000 people, and, in the OHP Young Artists Schools' Matinee performance, by approximately 1,000 children.
French soprano Anne Sophie Duprels (Amelia), Italian tenor Matteo Lippi (Gustavo) and British baritone George von Bergen (Anckarström) were joined in the main cast by rising star and former OHP Young Artist Alison Langer (Oscar), the distinguished mezzo-soprano Rosalind Plowright OBE (Madame Arvidson) and baritones Benjamin Bevan (Ribbing), John Savournin (Horn) and Ross Ramgobin (Cristiano), with the Opera Holland Park Chorus and City of London Sinfonia. Lighting was by Simon Corder, with choreography by Steve Elias and fight direction by Bret Yount.
Writing in The Observer, Howard Jacobson recounted his experience of the opening night of OHP's 2019 Un ballo in maschera:
"A sweet tenor, an agonised baritone, and two exquisite sopranos navigated Verdi's passages from lyricism to mockery with great subtlety, sometimes alone, sometimes in twos, sometimes all at once. No one beats Verdi at rendering the gorgeous cacophony of desire and rage. The night quivered. The orchestra thrilled. The wind blew through the grand marquee, and I became a devotee."
Reviews, images and more information available here: https://operahollandpark.com/news/opera-holland-park-brings-un-ballo-in-maschera-to-you-in-new-film-with-city-of-london-sinfonia
Programme notes and a synopsis will be made available on the OHP website.


It's been a little over four weeks since our conclusion of the book of Ruth, and I hope you've enjoyed the two mini-series we recently journeyed through. However, it's time to get back into a specific book and dig deep into what God has for us.
For those who may not have seen it, I asked for suggestions on what book of the Bible to study next, and the two responses I got were Psalms and Isaiah. While these are two great books well worth studying, they also feel a bit daunting…don't you think?! Isaiah has 66 chapters and there are 150 Psalms; both would take over a year to complete! Not surprisingly, I, therefore, decided against those two books, though they would be great ones to study. So thanks to those who gave feedback!
The book that God's been putting on my heart is one that I was originally very reluctant to study and write on. However, God knows best and after doing some reading and preliminary studying, I've found some wonderful, great nuggets of truth and precious promises. So without further ado, I announce So I Fix My Eyes' next Bible study.
It's located in the Old Testament. Written by a Minor Prophet to the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Comprised of fourteen chapters. Revolves around a most unusual love story.
This is a tragic love story between a faithful, righteous man and his adulterous wife. But who are these two people? At first glance it would appear to be Hosea and his wayward wife Gomer; however, upon closer inspection we discover that this book is actually about the LORD and His people Israel.
Chosen and set apart by God as a special people and bound in a covenant relationship to Him, Israel willfully chose to forsake her God, break their covenant relationship, and commit spiritual adultery with foreign gods. This tragic tale was vividly depicted and lived out through the broken marriage of Hosea and Gomer during the final days of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. However, just as God called Hosea to redeem his wife and love her unconditionally, so also God promises to faithfully love and rescue His chosen people. This is the beauty of the book of Hosea, that even in the midst of unfaithfulness, adultery, and waywardness God continues to unrelentingly pursue and love.
So join me as we watch the marital struggles of Hosea, compare our own hearts with the wandering Gomer, and experience the painful discipline of the Lord while also seeing His incomparably great love for us.
We'll start this study on Wednesday and have new insights, lessons, and truths to share each Wednesday and Saturday for the next 30 weeks. So I hope you will join us for this new adventure in the pages of God's Word!


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Book Review: UNBURIED
by Elaine Pascale | Jul 17, 2021 | Book Reviews, Reviews, The Horror Review News | 0 comments
Unburied: A Collection of Queer Dark Fiction
Rebecca Rowland, Editor
Dark Ink Books (May 29, 2021)
Reviewed by Elaine Pascale
My biggest regret is that I could not complete this review in time for Pride month. Perhaps that is a good thing, as Unburied is a powerhouse that can remind us that Pride does not have to be relegated to one month of the year. The word "unburied" denotes a refusal to relinquish a hold on life, and the stories in Unburied are about the battle scars that remain when the true essence of oneself refuses to be defeated.
Unburied is a mix of horror (many subgenres), science fiction, and psychological thrillers. The stories included are fantastic and gripping. The anthology opens in my favorite way: with a nightmare. "Sweet Dreams" by M.C. St. John tells the story of Harold, whose son calls out for him in the night. While his husband sleeps, Harold explains to the child that the "underbed witch" is simply a bad dream. He then begins to question if that is the truth.
Another strong story that questions the veracity of a supernatural spirit is "Open up and Let Me In," by Laura DeHaan. Dana is haunted by images of her murdered wife. She sees her in pictures and mirrors and computer screens. In this case, the ghost is a configuration of guilt and lust, but that does not make the apparition any less deadly.
Other standout stories include "When the Dust Settles," by Sarah Lyn Eaton, which is about asteroid minors who are fitted with prosthetics after they suffer accidents at work. The prosthetics are owned by the Company, and the artificial limbs and organs seem to have a mind of their own. "The Red Candle," by Louis Stephenson, hit a chord with me as some of us were lucky enough to have had witches for grandmothers who were able to see us in our true form.
"Razor, Knife" by Elin Olausson belongs to the family of creepy twin stories, only in this case the twins are cousins. The story is atmospheric and eerie.
I also enjoyed "The Other Boy" by Laramie Dean. I am not really able to summarize the plot beyond a creepy reappearing boy, but it is a fun story to unravel. "Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Race" by J. Askew has compelling sci-fi fertility elements, and "Some Kind of Monster," by Azzurra Nox, has an awesome hook: "It was dark in the monster's belly." I loved this story about a one-night stand gone terribly wrong.
Some of the psychological horror/thriller stories were a bit "too real" to make it onto my faves list. They were well written and were page-turners, and I appreciate the bravery of the stories for exposing the real-life horror that people face, but I want to escape with my fiction and forget that we live in a world of torturous cults, domestic violence, and where children are routinely abused and abandoned. That said, the beauty of these stories is that the feelings of neglect, isolation, and psychological abuse are universal and something that all readers can relate to whether they consider themselves part of the LGBTQ+ community or not.
Overall, I loved Unburied. It is a strong and powerful anthology in terms of writing, themes, characters, and plots. With its inclusion of various genres, there is something for everyone. I give Unburied my highest recommendations.
About Elaine Pascale
Elaine Pascale had been writing her entire life. She lives on Cape Cod with her husband, son and daughter. Her writing has been published in several magazines and anthologies. She is the author of Blood Lights, and If Nothing Else, Eve, We've Enjoyed the Fruit. Elaine enjoys a robust full moon, chocolate, and collecting cats.
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Victories on Measures T and N: Why it Matters and What it Means
November 23, 2020November 24, 2020Brian Schmidt
Measure T: A Victory Funding Environmental Protection
Peninsula Open Space Trust
With over 81% voting yes, the massive public approval of Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority's Measure T demonstrated how environmental advocacy can achieve positive change and a win on behalf of the environment.
We actively played an instrumental role in Measure T's passage. As Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (OSA) General Manager Andrea Mackenzie states: "Now more than ever, the public understands that protecting nature in and near our urban communities is vital for public health and building resilience to climate change. The Authority is grateful to Green Foothills for its tireless efforts to educate and mobilize the electorate for Measure T, which passed with a resounding 81% of the vote."
Indeed, we coordinated with a broad coalition of groups and individuals in fighting for passage of Measure T, organized and participated in phone-banking, wrote letters and articles on Measure T, and alerted our supporters about the need to support the measure. The results speak for themselves. The 81% support by voters for a tax measure was a record for Santa Clara County and a major increase over the 68% supporting the prior measure in 2014.
Without Measure T, two-thirds of OSA's annual $8 million funding would have expired in 2028 under the status quo. Measure T makes the current funding permanent, so its passage means more money to buy land, restore the environment, and open areas for public access within its jurisdiction that includes unincorporated Santa Clara County and the cities of San Jose, Campbell, Santa Clara, Milpitas and Morgan Hill.
Measure Q, the OSA's prior funding measure that passed in 2014, provided $2.8 million to protect land and recreation within urban areas, $5 million in environmental education events throughout the county, and over $10 million for new acquisitions. In the last year alone, large acquisitions in Coyote Valley by OSA (and by Peninsula Open Space Trust, a nonprofit partner organization) have been part of the fundamental triumphs we have had there. OSA's Five Year Report details how the voters' money has been spent from 2015 through 2019, and gives an indication then of how much more can be done with future funding guaranteed by Measure T.
Measure N: A Shield Holds in San Benito County
The strong No on Measure N vote provides an example of successfully protecting the status quo against a destructive change in the environment. In this case, it was an initiative placed on the ballot by powerful developers in San Benito County that would have enabled the 2700 acre "Strada Verde" sprawl project on the border with Santa Clara County, nearly as close to Gilroy as it is to Hollister.
While Green Foothills does not normally work on San Benito County issues, this proposal was a direct threat to the Pajaro River landscape and one of the two wildlife linkages connecting the Diablo Range to the Santa Cruz Mountains (the other one being Coyote Valley). It also could have harmed Juristac, the sacred landscape of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, which is currently threatened by a sand and gravel mining proposal.
Given that we have opposed prior development proposals in the same location, it was fitting that we join forces with a strong group of local activists in Hollister and San Juan Bautista to oppose this initiative. We provided our technical expertise to them on the measure's 140 pages of legalese, helped identify loopholes that significantly weakened environmental protections claimed in the initiative, and developed a Spanish translation of their materials, all while they led the local response.
Despite the developers' claim that Strada Verde was a high-tech jobs proposal for autonomous vehicle testing and development, the truth is that it primarily created massive warehouses and associated traffic. The passage of Measure N would have threatened open space, wildlife, and human life. And, it would have turned a vote into a loophole, evading the public control and oversight that happens in the normal planning process including environmental review that typically discourages bad proposals. In short, it would have set a negative precedent of circumventing proper planning processes to push through a sprawl project. Requiring a vote of the people prior to a massive sprawl project after it has undergone the full planning process is good – it's one more safeguard against the system breaking down. Measure N was the opposite.
Developers Must Heed Voters: Stop abusing the initiative process
With a 60% rejection rate, San Benito voters shielded the environment from this attack by developers. It is especially heartening that the people rejected the measure without having previously encountered this type of attempt to undermine the democratic process and use the vote of the people as a way to escape a full environmental analysis.
We have seen it before, just two years ago in San Jose, when the same law firm supporting Measure N tried to do the same thing. Developers proposed Measure B in San Jose in 2018, imposing sprawl development on ranchland east of the city and changing rules for development elsewhere.
Just like in Measure N, the Measure B developers exempted themselves from the environmental analysis that any regular project would have, vaguely promising reviews would happen later. By rejecting this trick twice, once in San Jose and again in San Benito County, voters have sent a signal that developers should stop abusing the initiative process, and we are glad to have been part of that success in both cases.
Balancing the Sword and Shield Strategies
In many ways it is better to be on offense, trying to improve the status quo rather than simply defend it from efforts to harm it. A hallmark of our successful use of this strategy has been our work in San Jose, especially Coyote Valley. We have moved from the defensive position of fending off bad sprawl proposals to an offensive position of proposing new policies, which were recently heavily supported by San Jose's General Plan Task Force to put Coyote Valley off limits to development. This change from a defensive shield to an offensive sword can occur in San Benito County as well, and we welcome the San Benito resident leadership in making that happen.
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Roxana Franco: CALA Grad and Environmental Justice Leader
Alexii Sigona: CALA Grad and Advocate for His Tribe


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En caso de que estemos en una nueva máquina hay que crear un certificado para ella y guardar la clave pública en GitHub.
Within the .ssh folder, there should be these two files: id_rsa and id_rsa.pub. These are the files that tell your computer how to communicate with GitHub, BitBucket, or any other Git based service. Type ls to see a directory listing. If those two files don't show up, proceed to the next step. NOTE: Your SSH keys must be named id_rsa and id_rsa.pub in order for Git, GitHub, and BitBucket to recognize them by default.
To create the SSH keys, type ssh-keygen -t rsa -C "your_email@example.com". This will create both id_rsa and id_rsa.pub files.
Now, go and open id_rsa.pub in your favorite text editor (you can do this via Windows Explorer or the OSX Finder if you like, tpying open . will open the folder).
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Alibaug is a coastal town about 100 kms away from Mumbai. It is home to the scenic beaches of Kihim and Awaas, and offers historic forts, beach fun, and delicious food to weekend holiday-makers. Alibag can be reached easily by road or by a short ferry ride from the Gateway of India, or from Ferry Wharf (Bhau cha Dhakka).
• Take a ferry ride over the sea and go cycling in Alibag.
• Pedal down narrow coastal lanes of Alibaug.
• Enjoy a delicious Konkani seafood lunch.
• Ride back on a ferry as the sun sets over the sea.
Consumption of liquor, drugs, tobacco products and cigarettes is strictly prohibited while cycling in Alibaug.
For cancellations made 21 days or more before departure of the Alibaug cycling trip: 100% refund.
For cancellations made 16-21 days before departure of the Alibaug cycling trip: 75% refund.
For cancellations made 8-15 days before departure of the Alibaug cycling trip: 50% refund.
For cancellations made 0-7 days before departure of the Alibaug cycling trip: No refund.
Travellers are required to adhere to the instructions of the tour guide while cycling in Alibaug.
A basic level of health and fitness is required to book this trip. If you have any cardiac or respiratory conditions, or suffer from knee or spinal problems, please inform the tour operator and consult your doctor before booking the cycling trip in Alibaug.
Utility vehicle will be present during trip if required.
Please make sure your cycles are serviced, with air in tyres and brakes in working condition.
Meet your group bright and early at Bhau cha Dhakka in Mazgaon, at 06:00 hrs. You'll get a quick briefing, and will recieve your cycles. Then it's all aboard the ferry! You'll enjoy a peaceful ferry trip over the seas, watching the city get smaller and smaller in the distance. At Rewas, you'll disembark and begin cycling to Awaas beach. This is about 16 kms, and gives you time to enjoy the laid-back coastal roads and small villages en route. At Awaas, you'll eat breakfast, explore the beach, cycle along the sand, and then head to Kihim, with the sea right beside you. You'll come back to Awaas, where it's time to dig in to a delicious Koli meal. Relax on the beach for a while, and then it's time to head back. You'll cycle back to Rewas and board the ferry back to Mumbai. The sun setting over the waves the sea is the perfect ending to this wonderful day-long trip.


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The Model Railroad Club of Toronto Prepares to Leave Liberty Village
The logistics of moving a model railroad decades in the making.
By Chris Riddell • Photos and video by Corbin Smith
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Commuters waiting at the station for the train to arrive.
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Since 1946 the Model Railroad Club of Toronto has built and maintained a massive and intricate model railway in a Liberty Village basement, in what was once a wartime munitions factory and below what is now a Castlelife Furniture store. The Central Ontario Railway is an enormous, intricately detailed microcosm of the 1950s transition-era railways of Ontario, crafted over the years by the club members. "Microcosm" may give you the wrong impression about the scale, however: the railway spans a room that is 120-feet by 40-feet. (It's an O-scale model, which means that each quarter-inch on the model equals one foot in real life.)
Soon though, the club and its model railway will be leaving 171 East Liberty Street and moving to new digs near St. Clair and O'Connor. The new site will only have two-thirds as much space as the old one, but the incoming 12-fold rent increase at the current location (which will bring the property up to market value) left the club with no choice.
The process of how they'll go about managing it is a massive and intricate project all its own.
Dismantling and transporting the Central Ontario Railway to its new home at 11 Curity Avenue will be long and difficult. The railroad club will be able to move in as of March 1, but it'll hardly be a one day, box-and-go operation.
There's a whole world contained in the railway, inhabited by a whole population of tiny plastic figurines. Trees made of sponges on sticks painted green dot the landscape. Train tracks run through mountain tunnels and over bridges. Replicas of the Steamwhistle Brewery roundhouse and Summerhill Station before it became the LCBO flagship store stand among the tracks. On one side of the railway, a large portion of the surface is painted blue and a 10 foot-long shipping freighter sits close to the dock as though coming in to port. Next to that is a talc mine with trucks and mining equipment digging out a section of forest, and a miniature ground crew overseeing the operation. Preserving these details in the course of the move is the club's main challenge—and they already know that not everything will survive intact.
Of the 22 present day club members, no one has more experience working on it than Brian Bentley: he's been with the Model Railroad Club for 52 years. "On February 19 those of us who aren't working will be down here removing as much of the rolling stock as we can," Bentley explains. "February 20 is our last official night as a model railway and we're going to have a banquet here with all our wives and families and our close friends. Then on the Thursday morning, which will be the 21st, we'll carry on removing the structures and remaining rolling stock we haven't got off."
"We'll progress around the room, so we're going to start in one area dismantling the railway. The first thing we'll do is take off all this skirting so we've got total access underneath," he goes on, pointing to the wooden sheeting around the edge of the railway. "The first area we're going to dismantle is just beyond the mountain and we're going to use that big area there for rubble storage. After we've got all the salvageable things off the layout we'll just go at it with [saws] removing the scenery, bagging it in heavy duty bags."
They won't be able to save the plaster cast rock formations and mountains—those will crumble and shatter upon removal, and have to be thrown out.
Bentley took us to the control booth overlooking the length of the room, to activate one of the trains. It too is detailed, with many switches, buttons, and toggles allowing users to send power to various tracks. Track six wasn't cooperating, so he tried track seven instead. Little 7s popped up in the digital numerical displays next to each toggle switch and he flipped them over with a click. After a few minutes jimmying the controls, a freight train came down the track with its headlight beaming at us. It chugged down the track, across a suspension bridge, through a tunnel, along the wall, and around the room.
Rebuilding the model in its new home will take at least two years. There is one upside, however: the current railway has some wiring problems, so the club will take this opportunity to install ground wiring on all the tracks, to prevent the electrical shorts that can slow down or stop a train. Some of the bridges might also be strengthened, and the whole display could be designed with easier access for club members working on it.
Moving and rebuilding the railway is a daunting task, but the club is ready for the challenge. "It's like a big family," says Bentley. "We have our squabbles from time to time on little things, but we patch them up and carry on."
The first steps of packing are already underway. While we were talking to him Bentley placed a tanker car into a wooden box and tucked a sheet of foam around it. "This is actually a wine box," he said, "but it gets the job done."
The Model Railroad Club of Toronto is always accepting new members with a passion for trains. Their final open houses before the move take place this upcoming weekend, Saturday February 16 through Monday February 18 (Family Day), from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for children.
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Feng Shui is known in Chinese culture as a direct system of laws which govern the spatial arrangement and orientation of a home or building in relation to the flow of energy in the universe. It can be thought of as an art or a science. Either way, incorporating Feng Shui principles into your home can have a significant impact on your life, both financially and for your health.
Without proper Feng Shui, you may be doomed with bad luck or misfortune so it's important to know the basics so that you can live a happy and healthy life, wherever you live.
The practice of Feng Shui includes the principle of yin and yang, meaning balance. This balance is directly related to the flow of energy, or Chi, which helps you maintain a successful life.
Here, we're discussing some Feng Shui basics that you can count on.
A Feng Shui home is one that has been designed around the proper energy flow for yourself and your family. Some of the Feng Shui basics that follow should be enough to get you started on eliminating negative energy from your life, which in turn will help you prosper. You will find that your Chi is different from your friends or family and that's because each individual is unique in their makeup.
One of the first and most important things you can do for yourself and your home is to declutter everything. This means that you should get rid of things that you don't use or you don't love in your home. Decluttering may even feel like therapy because it will help you 'lighten the load' so to speak.
A house that's full of clutter won't allow energy to flow properly and you may feel constricted and tied down by unnecessary stress. Do yourself a favor and clean out that junk drawer and shred old documents that you don't need. Keep counter spaces and corners clear so that you can literally see positive energy moving through your home.
If you want to create balance and vibrant energy in your home, then you most definitely need to incorporate the five basic elements of Feng Shui into your home decor and design. These elements each represent different facets of your life. If you can't find something to represent an element, you can use color as an alternative.
You can light candles for fire and place a small fountain or even a fish tank in particular areas of your home that will direct the flow of energy for their corresponding elements.
The energy map of your home is also known as the Bagua. You can use the traditional Bagua or a grid that helps to lay out the direction of energies for different aspects of your life. For example, money is related to the Southeast, meaning that you should incorporate the proper elements that relate to money in the Southeast corner of your home.
The Bagua can be kind of difficult to understand so take your time doing some research to learn it well. You will find spiritual growth and creativity, along with health and financial well being are some of the most important factors to consider.
Keep entryways clear and consider placing something nice to look at such as a plant or piece of art directly in your eyesight as you enter your home. The entrance to your home will also define the rest of your space. It's important to understand the Bagua and place items such as furniture according to the direction from which you enter the space.
Don't keep televisions in the bedroom. This is the first rule of Feng Shui in your private space. This room should be elegant and enchanting as it is a place for you to rest and revive your energies after a long day.
There are different ideas about how you should place the furniture in your bedroom. The main idea is to keep it a clear and open floor plan.
Energy cannot flow properly when things are broken and in disrepair. Make a list of things that need to be fixed or place a sticker on them until you can tackle the project. Once you complete the renovation of whatever is broken, you'll feel accomplished and your energy will be restored.
Your Kua number is directly related to the Bagua map. For example, a Kua number of one relates to Southeast, East, South, and North. Knowing this number will help you determine which direction you should face furniture in your home so that you can have good luck.
If you can't place all of your furniture in a particular direction, that's okay. Try positioning one or two pieces so that you're as close as possible. And remember, the flow of energy works in all spaces, so even if you live in a small studio apartment with only one window, you can incorporate at least one sitting area that corresponds to your Kua number.
Your birth element corresponds with one of the five elements of Feng Shui. When you learn this element, it's important to introduce it to your home wherever you can in order to access your own flow of energy.
For example, if your birth element is fire, then you should find colors that represent fire such as red, orange, or purple, and even shapes like triangles. You may also want to use wood or wood colors, which feeds the fire and therefore produces positive energy throughout your home.
Incorporating Feng Shui basics into your home doesn't have to be overwhelming and confusing. Just keep these tips in mind as you prepare your home for the proper flow of energy that will benefit your health and prosperity every day. All you have to do is keep an open mind and the Feng Shui energy will do the rest.
Remember, Feng Shui dates back thousands of years and many people have found peace by incorporating it into their home and lifestyle. Make sure to do your research so that you can see for yourself how its benefits are affecting your life.


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