With all the chaos that has abounded from the Fukushima Daiichi accident, the public outcry has been overpowering. The idea of new power reactor ventures has been hit hard. Citizen organizations opposed to reactor licensing have become much more active. Despite this hostile climate the NRC completed its technical reviews for the Westinghouse Electric Company's AP1000 pressurized water reactor in early August.. This is great news for the Vogtle-3 and -4 reactors.
Before the Fukushima Daiichi incident both the Vogtle -3 and -4 reactors were nearing the final stages of pre-construction preparations. Only the safety review remained, but this review could not be finished until the final safety report was issued. Due to costumer requests, the design was amended. The NRC decided the changed were significant enough to bring about a new review process. The increased concern and activity from citizen organizations opposed to nuclear power has slowed the certification process of the AP1000. However, recently the NRC staff informed Westinghouse Electric Company and commissioners that the AP1000 licensing could be issued in January. Hopefully the amended AP1000 design will be certified in February and safety related construction can begin shortly afterwards. This is a definite movement in the right direction. This progress in certification and construction is good news for not only the AP1000 but for the future of nuclear power ventures in the current climate.
On Iran's Bushehr reactor: How big of a concern is it?
This past month, on September 3rd, Iran's first nuclear power plant, the Bushehr nuclear power plant, was connected to the power grid 36 years after its construction began. Delayed by the Iranian Revolution of 1979, the Iran-Iraq war, technical and financial problems, and foreign sanctions, the reactor has been a hot-button issue between the U.S. and Iran and has also increased tensions between the U.S. and Russia due to Russia's support of the project.
Below is a link to an article by Suzanne Maloney, who has served as an advisor to the U.S State Department during both the Bush and Obama administrations. She questions whether the Bushehr reactor may not be as big of a concern as it first appears given the limited utility of the light-water reactor towards a nuclear weapons program.
With the fun of bowling night and Pic-Nuke behind us, there is some more serious ANS business coming up next week to accompany the engineering career fair (which no one forgot about, right?). ANS has three recruiters giving talks specifically to ANS next week. Eric Edwards from Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory will be speaking at 5:30 on Tuesday, 9/20 in 1610 E-hall. Thomas Steele from Idaho National Labs will be presenting at 12:30PM in 106ERB on Thursday, 9/22. Lastly, Amy Lapse from Sandia National Labs will be in 1610 E-hall at 5:30PM on Thursday, 9/22 as well. Be sure to stop by if your interested in any of these potential employers to meet them in a much more personal setting than the chaos of the career fair. And a reminder, these events and all other upcoming ANS events can be found on the calendar here.
ANS has been busy planning a great semester for it's members, and we were finally able to kick it off with a first meeting this Wednesday, Sept. 7th. We counted over 65 attendee's at one point, and I don't think that number is a lie, because everyone made quick work of the 18 pizza we were giving away!
The meeting gave a brief overview of what ANS is about, what we've done, and what we have planned for the semester. For those who attended, I'm sure they were sick of hearing "Stay Tuned", but it's the best advice we can give! Keep an eye on the website, and watch for our weekly e-mails. This fall semester we've got socials, lab tours, and ANS Student Conference events planned. As always, we'll be busy with Boy Scouts, Science Night, and Science Olympiad, so sign up for an event and do something good for our community. For those graduating seniors, we have over 6 Recruiting nights planned for the semester!
After the meeting, about 20 of us went over to the new Union South for a great night of bowling. It was so great to see everyone come out for the evening, the regulars, and so many new faces. We're looking forward to the Fall 2011 semester!!!


As you know, we had the pleasure to work for the exhibition of Amalia Del Ponte, Onde lunghe e brevissime at the Studio Museum Francesco Messina in Milan, exhibition curated by Eleonora Fiorani.
An exhibition of great emotional impact thanks to the works and videos of the Milanese sculptor who was awarded in 1973 the prestigious First International Prize for Sculpture of the Biennale of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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George Chesley Harris (July 14, 1879 – January 28, 1954) was a merchant and politician in Newfoundland. He represented Burin in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1923 to 1924.

The son of Samuel Harris, a merchant and ship owner, and Mary Forsey, he was born in Grand Bank and was educated there and at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick. After completing a business course, Harris joined his father's export firm. In 1914, he became managing director for the company. The company expanded rapidly but a decline in market conditions and changes in government regulations led to the firm declaring bankruptcy in 1923. Harris began work in another of his father's companies, Western Marine Insurance Company, later becoming its president.

In 1904, he married Charlotte "Lottie" Pitts Pratt, the sister of poet E. J. Pratt.

Harris was elected to the Newfoundland assembly in 1923 as a Liberal-Labour-Progressive member. In 1924, his cousin Albert Hickman became premier and Harris transferred his support to the new government leader. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1924.

Harris later campaigned in support of union with Canada. He was named Chief Returning Officer for the Canadian federal riding of  Burin—Burgeo in 1949 and served in that position again for the federal election held in 1953.

His former home, the George C. Harris House, was designated a Registered Heritage Structure in 1993.

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Red Velvet Cake and Texas: Do You Know the Delicious Connection?
How Cheesy is the Sauce for the "Cheesiest Mac and Cheese" in This Version by Eater?
Okay, ladies, Valentine's Day is headed this way, and it's time to make that man of yours smile.
Tamale season is here and what better way to serve them up than a variety of ways.


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Jan Olov Karlsson (1 June 1939 – 19 September 2016) was a Swedish politician; former Minister for Development Cooperation, Migration and Asylum Policy (2002-2003) and acting Minister for Foreign Affairs (11 September-10 October 2003), following the murder of Anna Lindh. He also served as President of the European Court of Auditors.

Career
Jan O. Karlsson studied economics, political science and history at Stockholm University, before becoming an undersecretary at the Ministry of Agriculture in 1962. In 1968 he transferred to the Office of the Prime Minister where he worked as an advisor. From 1973 he served as secretary to the Deputy Mayor of Stockholm and in 1977 he became the deputy secretary for the presidency of the Nordic Council. Following the election in 1982 when the Social Democrats returned to power he was made state secretary at the Ministry of Finance. Following the election in 1988 he was instead made chairman for the government commission of inquiry on metropolitan areas, and in 1990 once again advisor and coordinator at the prime minister's Office.

Between 1991 and 1994 when the Social Democrats were in opposition Karlsson worked as an advisor for the party parliamentary group. In the autumn of 1994 the Swedes went to the ballot box on two occasions. The first swept the Social Democrats back to power and in the second Sweden joined the European Union. As a consequence of this Jan O. Karlsson was nominated by the Swedish Government as its representative to the European Court of Auditors in 1995, and on 18 January 1999 he became President of the Court. As the head of a principal organ in the European Union he held one of the most senior position within the European Union, number five in the top hierarchy. He held this position until 31 December 2001 when he resigned after being offered a cabinet post. He died on 19 September 2016 at the age of 77.

Minister
Jan O. Karlsson's tenure as minister was far from smooth, his relation with the local press was troublesome, often attributed to his late father, who also was a high ranking social democratic politician, who died of a heart attack during an interview with a journalist. In spite of a number of minor political scandals – he, among other things, referred to George W. Bush as "that damn Texan geezer" ("den där jävla texasgubben") and abruptly murmured (with a microphone attached to his jacket) "now we better see an end to these fag issues" (nu får det väl vara slut på de här bögfrågorna) during a SIDA conference – he was able to maintain the trust of prime minister Göran Persson and keep his place in the Cabinet. His appointment as acting Minister for Foreign Affairs following the death of Anna Lindh on 11 September 2003, was a short-term solution. Changes in government, effective on 10 October the same year, forced him to resign his post.

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 Jan O. Karlsson at European Court of Auditors

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Swedish Ministers for Foreign Affairs
Swedish Ministers for International Development Cooperation
21st-century Swedish politicians
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Olympics 2012: Allison Schmitt Sets Record In Women's 200-Meter Freestyle
By Matt Brigidi Jul 31, 2012, 4:06pm EDT
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On Tuesday afternoon, Canton, Michigan, native Allison Schmitt won the gold medal in the women's 200-meter freestyle event, adding to the United States' impressive medal count courtesy of the nation's swim team.
Schmitt won the event in record time, finishing in 1:53.61 to set an Olympic record.
Starting today's swimming off right, @arschmitty took GOLD in women's 200 free! Schmitt broke the Olympic record in time of 1:53.61.
— US Olympic Team (@USOlympic) July 31, 2012
Unfortunately, teenage phenom Missy Franklin failed to medal in the event after winning Ggold in the 100-meter backstroke on Monday. Franklin made the final touch .01 second after Bronte Barratt of Australia finished in 1:55.81 to earn the bronze.
Keep up with the medal count at Sports Illustrated.
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Olympics 2012: State Of Michigan Well Represented In London
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In order to keep and maintain clients we have to take care of our clients. In the investment world there are 2 types of 'care' for the client; Fiduciary Standard of Care and Suitability Standard of Care. Fiduciary Standard of Care basically means doing what is best for the client and being liable for decisions. Another way to say this is to put the client's interests first. Suitability Standard of Care means that one suggests what product/concept is suitable for the client given certain objectives.
Our goal as a third-party pension administrator is to always put the client's interests first and to design the best plan for them not only for today, but also for tomorrow. This means being proactive on plan design, maintaining on-going open lines of communication with advisor and client. This also means we will not just throw together a document, we will design the plan with the client for the client. We also disclose any revenue sharing we may get. We focus on plan design and administration and we let your advisor/RIA give you advice on the investment side of the plan.


I just received the newest release, Left With The Blues, from Andre' Bisson and it's soulful and tasty. Opening with the title track, Left With The Blues, Bisson wastes no time in digging into a bluesy soul number. His own lead vocals and piano work, kissed nicely by Bil Holinaty on sax, Loretta Hale on trumpet, Kevin Beeby on bass and really rich backing vocals from JP Shalala, Deanna Shalala and Stacy Hunt. Very nice! Pumped up rock driver, Borrowed Time, is fueled by a driving guitar lead by Bisson and Loretta Hale on trumpet. Slinky blues track, Play Me A Fool has a sassy saunter and I feel Bisson's best vocal effort on the release. Jason Logue and Robert Dickson join on trumpet and Rob Somerville on trombone really giving it a full horn sound and New Orleans style piano on this track gives it a real sweet touch. Nice! R&B track, All I Need, has a real Jackie Wilson feel. Again horn work gives the track a lot of fullness and with it's perky beat, compliments of Paul and rich backing vocals makes this a very up lifting track. Deepest Kind Of Mean has a Jr. Wells feel featuring Jerome Godboo on harp and saturated horn punctuation. Paul takes the trap set for a spin and the trumpets bring him out just in time for a hungry Bisson to rip a few hot riffs on guitar. There For You is a sweet ballad with all of the warmth and appeal of the best of Henley and Frey. Holinaty blows a real nice sax lead and Crystal Lee adds a nice violin line. Very nice! A little funky, Daybreak, puts a cool hitch in your step and again Holinaty rips out the horn. Jesse O'Brien adds some key B3 warming up the overall feel accented by Hale on trumpet. Ordinary Day opens with a rich horn intro setting up a solid ballad. O'Brien on Wurlitzer and Bisson on piano create the base and again Holinaty lays out a really nice sax solo. Bisson hits the piano just right and beautifully orchestrated solo lines flow. A solid radio track. Albert King's Crosscut Saw is up next and maintaining it's cool rhythm, Bisson adds in some slick blues riffs which don't have Albert's timbre, do have his feel. I like the texture of Bisson's vocals on this track and Hale and Paul team nicely to keep it tight. Wrapping the release is spiritual, revival track, Brand New Day. This track has the full swing of a gospel tent adding Theresa Charters, Rachel Moroz, Patricia Labignan & Kevin Beeby on vocal. Add in the full compliment of horns and this track rocks. Tight conclusion to a rich offering.


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Ratepayers Advisory Committee Has Your Back
Ron Johnson explained the workings of the Ratepayers Advisory Committee with regard to the city's request for a fee increase of 29.4% for garbage collection. The RAC's job is to review the City's proposal, provide comments and questions, and recommend an appropriate rate.
All the RAC meetings are open to the public and meetings are announced on the City's website at least 72 hours in advance. Questions and comments can be sent to solidwasteRAC@yahoo.com.
For more information send email to Ronald.
Unified Action for March: Vote NO on April 8 and Ask 5 Friends to Do the Same
Tricia Snyder of the Southwest Environmental Center, sponsor of this month's unified action, asked that we vote against the tax increase requested by the Doña Ana Soil and Water Conservation District. The tax would create an annual budget of $350,000 for an organization with a host of anti-environmental resolutions and no clearly stated plan for how the $350,00 would be spent. Please read a detailed explanation of the issue here and join this action.
For more information send email to Tricia.
Curtis Childress Is Candidate for Sheriff
Curtis Childress said that 70 to 80% of crime in Doña Ana County is related to gang activity and vowed that a gang task force would be a top priority if he is elected sheriff. He said that law enforcement must be forward thinking and proactive and that officers must be respected, not feared. He spoke of the need to expand officer recruitment efforts and retain qualified officers on the force.
For more information send email to Curtis and call him at 575-639-0162.
Judge Cano Is Happily Unopposed
Joel Cano, unopposed for Division 6 Magistrate, brandished a copy of the Judicial Code of Conduct and explained that judges are not allowed to say anything positive or negative about candidates for public office and can't attend fundraisers for candidates or political parties. It's not that they might not like to, it's that they can't.
For more information send email to Joel.
CAFé's Minimum Wage Initiative Is Moving Forward
Jerry Nachison reported that CAFé's work to raise the minimum wage is making progress toward the goal of placing the initiative on the November ballot. They are currently talking with small business owners about the benefits of the wage increase. From May 1 to June 30 they will be collecting signatures for the ballot initiative.
For more information send email to Jerry and call him at 575-649-9098.
County Property Assessments Are in the Mail
County Assessor Andy Segovia announced that property valuation notices would be in mailed on April 1. Property owners then have 30 days to protest or seek exemptions. Forms to file a protest or to claim an exemption can be filed electronically, and staff is available to help with any and all questions. Andy welcomed the opportunity to speak to community groups throughout the county.
For more information send email to Andy, call him at 575-640-5675, and check out the county assessor's website.
Water Expert Comes to Rio Grande Theater
Dael Goodman announced that Brad Lancaster is coming to town to talk about water and how to get it. Lancaster wrote the book on rainwater harvesting and practices what he preaches in Arizona. The event is free and Dael convinced us that we don't want to miss it.
Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond
A Talk by Author Brad Lancaster
Thursday, April 10, 7 p.m.
Rio Grande Theatre
For more information send email to Dael and call her at 575-521-0424.
Another Magistrate Happily Unopposed
Conrad Perea, the incumbent and unopposed for Division 2 Magistrate, expressed appreciation for support in his campaign. He had kind words for the law enforcement community and promised to continue to serve with fairness for all.
For more information send email to Conrad and call him at 575-621-9427.
Enrique Vigil Is Candidate for Sheriff
Enrique Vigil spoke of his experience with the U.S. Marshals Service his administrative responsibilities in law enforcement. He emphasized concern about hate groups and sex offenders in Doña ana County.
For more information send email to Enrique and call him at 575-525-8085.
Judge Wingenroth Unopposed and Not Complaining About It
Kent Wingenroth, one of three magistrates without an opponent in the primary or the general election, said he is "honored and humbled" to do the work. He thanked PVA for providing a nonpartisan venue for candidates.
For more information send email to Kent.
Tortugas Mountain Needs Your Voice
Peter Goodman reissued the invitation to hear Brad Lancaster's free and amazing talk on rainwater harvesting.
Peter explained that he is no longer a cohost of Speak Up, Las Cruces! but that Keith Whelpley is continuing the morning talk show KOBE-AM 1450 and has a variety of topnotch guests.
Peter asked everyone to oppose a zoning change that would allow construction of a shopping center in the land adjacent to Tortugas Mountain. You can voice your opinion at the ETZ meeting or send email to Steve Meadows before April 10.
ETZ Meeting
Re: Land adjoining Tortugas Mountain
County Commission Chambers
845 N. Motel Blvd.
For more information send email to Peter and call him at 575-521-0424.
Alan Webber for Governor
Steve Fischmann invited everyone to tune in to his talk radio show, which airs every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. on KGRT- AM 570.
Steve voiced his support of Alan Webber for governor, saying that Alan has a vision for New Mexico and theability to communicate his vision. "The more time I spend with him," Steve said, "the more impressed I am." Alan will be present at the following event:
Celebrate the Arts "Friend-Raiser"
Alan Webber, Democrat for Governor
Friday, April 4, 5 to 7 p.m.
MVS Studios
For more information send email to Steve.
Support for Sheriff Candidate Vigil
Maury Castro spoke in support of Enrique Vigil, candidate for sheriff. Maury said he was supporting Enrique because he is the best qualified, has the most administrative experience, and has the best plan for the sheriff's office. He noted that Enrique is the only candidate for sheriff who has taken a stand in favor of the Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks National Monument, i.e., the proposed monument would not create a problem for law enforcement.
For more information send email to Maury and call him at 575-571-1923.
Judge Wellborn Is Running for Re-election
Rick Wellborn is seeking re-election as magistrate judge, Division 4. He praised his fellow magistrates, characterized the work as rewarding and challenging and vowed to treat people with "respect, dignity, kindness, and patience."
For more information send email to Rick and call him at 575-649-5974.
How to Get Same-Sex Married in Doña Ana County
First, Bob Diven announced the third annual art on the street event, which is held side by side with the Farmers' Market. Professionals, amateurs, and children will be creating chalk drawings on the pavement. You can find out all the details and see examples of past events on their Facebook page.
Avenue Art New Mexico
Saturday, April 26, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Main Street Downtown
Second, Bob spoke of his work as a humanist celebrant, which enables him to perform marriages. He has posted two videos on You Tube that explain how to get same-sex married (and just plain married) in Doña Ana County. One features Bob speaking to the camera and the other is Bob's interview with County Clerk Lynn Ellins. [Ed: Don't you think we could make these videos go viral?]
For more information send email to Bob, call him at 575-642-7445, and follow his Humanist Celebrant work on Facebook.
Vigil for Sheriff Tardeada
Pablo Martinez said he is supporting Enrique because of his administrative experience and because Enrique impressed him when they served together on a gang task force. He invited everyone to a fundraiser, which will feature Enrique's chile colorado con carne and chile con queso.
Tardeada—Vigil for Sheriff
Sunday, April 6, 3 to 8 p.m.
2750 Old Farm Road
For more information send email to Pablo and call him at 575-312-6327.
Getting Out the Vote
Tricia Snyder announced a couple of opportunities to educate voters and urge them to vote against the tax increase proposed by the Doña Ana Soil and Water Conservation District.
Phonebanking
Sunday, March 31, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Collect Signatures
Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information send email to Tricia and call her at 575-522-5552.
Reception for Candidate Ferrary
Roberta Gran invited everyone to a reception and fundraiser for Joanne Ferrary
Reception and Fundraiser for Joanne Ferrary April 23rd
Sunday, April 6, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Home of Wayne Hancock
4527 Maricopa Circle
For more information or to R.S.V.P. for the reception send email to Joanne or call her at 575-649-1231
For more information send email to Roberta and call her at 575-373-8490.
Don Kurtz said that in the wake of the 50-year anniversary of the death of Kitty Genovese, he's been thinking a lot about who stands by and who takes action and why. Do you decide to take action? Or do you say, "My one small part is not that meaningful so I might as well not bother." When you know that others are also doing their small part and reaching out to their network of friends, then you know that your individual response is multiplied by hundreds—and you might as well bother.
For more information send email to Don.
Empowerment Congress Invites New Members
Amanda Formica explained that the Empowerment Congress is a network of community members and leaders working to make change around quality of life priorities. They want to expand their network in Las Cruces and welcome all interested people to attend an upcoming planning session on transportation.
Transportation Committee Meeting
Saturday, April 12, Noon to 3 p.m. (and every second Saturday)
1701 Missouri Avenue, Las Cruces
For more information send email to Amanda and call her at 575-521-4794.
Climate News for Rep. Pearce
Gill Sorg invited everyone to join him in delivering a message to Rep. Pearce and asking him a question. The message is the newly released report, a dire one, from Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The question is "Are you finally willing to agree that climate change is real and it's time to act?"
Climate Message Delivery
Monday, April 1, 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Office of Representative Pearce
570 N. Telshor Blvd.
For more information send email to Gill and call him at 575-644-0660.
Rep. Steinborn
Jeff Steinborn began asking if anyone had noticed that six million people (and climbing) have signed up for Obamacare. He said he was proud to have helped create the film backlot in Las Cruces. Eleven of our 12 local legislators, Democrats and Republicans, supported the project by contributing capital outlay funding to make it happen.
Jeff said he has filed for reelection. He doesn't have an opponent in the primary, but he is getting ready to face a Republican opponent in November.
For more information send email to Jeff.
County Commissioner Garrett
Billy Garrett announced that he is running for reelection for County Commission District 1 and noted that he has an opponent in the primary. He welcomed volunteers to his campaign and hoped that his missing yard signs from the 2010 election would reappear. He reminded us that good government requires not just that we elect good people but that we support the good people once they are in office.
For more information send email to Billy and call him at 575-915-5755.
Envisioning a New Radio Station
Jan Ruben said that a brand new radio station for Las Cruces is in the early planning stages. Interested people are invited to join the team.
Organizing a New Radio Station
Wednesday, April 23, 7 p.m.
For more information send email to Jan.
Judge Singleman Is Running for Re-election
Beverly Singleman asked for support in her bid for re-election as Division 3 Magistrate. She said she's naturally an introvert and campaigning is not easy for her, but she's willing to do it because she likes her job. She stressed the importance of voting in the June 3 primary, where she has two Democratic opponents. (No Republican filed for the position.) "By the way," Beverly added, "judges also perform marriages, and it's one of the happiest things we do."
For more information send email to Beverly.
Great Conversations About the Minimum Wage Increase
Randy Harris invited everyone to attend a series of conversations about the minimum wage. He emphasized that the conversations are being sponsored by the City Council. The purpose is not to make recommendations or give direction to the City, but rather to come together and speak with respect about an important and emotionally charged issue.
The actual participants will be individuals invited by city councilors from their respective districts. The public is invited to watch the process in the City Council Chamber, listen to the many different views on the issues, and submit written questions. If you can't attend, the conversations will be broadcast live on CLC Comcast Channel 20, streamed live on the internet, and will archived for review on the CLC Cable Channel 20 Website.
Three Great Conversations on Minimum Wage
6 to 7:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
For more information send email to Randy, call him at 575-640-1999, and visit the Great Conversations website.
JR Stewart Is Candidate for Sheriff
JR Stewart introduced his undersheriff, stressed his years of experience in law enforcement, and invited everyone to a meet-and-greet at Hotel Encanto.
For more information send email to JR.
Merrie Lee Soules for Professionalism and Integrity at the PRC
"How do I know that you're honest?" Merrie Lee Soules said she has been hearing this question too often as she talks with voters about her campaign for Public Regulation Commission. She vowed to create professionalism and integrity for the PRC so that we can put the commission's shady past behind us.
For more information send email to Merrie Lee and call her at 575-635-2225.
Cesar Chavez Movie and the Plight of Farmworkers
Diana Bustamante, candidate for probate judge, recommended that people go see Cesar Chavezand be aware of the plight of the many farm workers in this area and their contribution to our community, i.e., think about where your food comes from.
Opens Friday, March 28
Telshor 12
For more information send email to Diana and call her at 575-642-7228.
Vote No on Double Tax
City Councilor Nathan Small reminded city dwellers that they already pay taxes for soil and water conservation, so the mill levy proposed by the Doña Ana Soil and Water Conservation District would create a double tax for those within the city limits. The DASWCD could have chosen not to propose an additional tax for city residents.
Nathan thanked Rep. Steinborn for his work to bring the film backlot to the county and said it will be a great economic opportunity for our region.
For more information send email to Nathan and call him at 575-496-9540.
Fischmann Supports Soules for PRC
Steve Fischmann spoke in support of Merrrie Lee Soules for Public Regulation Commission. He reminded us that Sandy Jones, an opponent in the primary, has quite a track record as a former member of the PRC, where he opposed numerous pro-consumer measures.
A Bit of Clarification about the Mill Levy Election
Mario Jimenez, chief deputy clerk for Doña Ana County, explained that the clerk's office is assisting with the Soil and Water Conservation District mill levy special election, but the DASWCD is responsible for the rules of the election (voting places, hours, etc.). Mario clarified that voters may cast their ballot at any one of the five polling places from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 8.
Mario gave a tip of his hat to the magistrate judges, saying that they have been invariably helpful when the clerk's office has needed them.
For more information send email to Mario and call him at 575-525-6154.
Words Matter—Make That a Living Wage
Al Kissling said that we should be talking and thinking about a "living wage" that allows people to live with dignity rather than a "minimum wage." He added an unequivocal endorsement for Merrie Lee Soules for Public Regulation Commission.
For more information send email to Al and call him at 575-202-3772.
You Can Be Part of Creating Transit Opportunities for Our Region
Sharon Thomas thanked Amanda Formica for letting PVA know about the Empowerment Congress. She encouraged people to get involved with the Empowerment Congress Transportation Committee, which meets the second Saturday of each month, from noon to 3 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church. Sharon said that when you listen to the stories from the community, you understand why the work of the transportation committee is essential. People need public transportation to get to work and school, to doctors and drugstores, to libraries and concerts.
For more information send email to Sharon and call her at 575-521-9314.
Fundraiser for Friends of the OM-DP National Monument
Gill Sorg announced that the Friends of Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks National Monument are raising funds in March and April. Funds will be matched by the Conservation Lands Foundation.
And, just in case you needed a dose of reality, Gill also mentioned that the House approved legislation yesterday (March 26) that would create new hurdles to presidential designations of national monuments, a bill that Republican supporters say is needed because presidents of both parties are abusing their power to select these sites.
To make a contribution or for more information send email to Gill.
Our Man of Many Talents
Vi Cauthon reported that Dr. Clark's Mesilla Valley Concert Band led off its February performance with "Siblings," a march composed by Bob Diven.
For more information send email to Vi.
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Spring has sprung: What are you doing for fun?
by jhumphrey • April 10, 2019
The sun is shining ever so radiantly, the morning breeze is just right, and if you are just as over the snow as I am, you are looking for any and every excuse to be outdoors. We have four insightful books that will cater to your favorite hobbies this Spring season.
In this beginner friendly guide to Fly Fishing in Connecticut , Kevin Murphy teaches novice anglers about the state's trout hatcheries and stocking programs, the differences between brook, brown, and rainbow trout, and offers easy-to-follow instructions on the basics of fly fishing. In this concise text, the reader finds the essentials in fly fishing gear, stream tactics, casting, and a host of related topics. Whether you're in the market for that first pair of waders, thinking of tuning up your casting technique, or just want to know where the fish are biting, this is the book to read.
KEVIN MURPHY is an independent historian and writer who lives in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. He is the author of Water for Hartford and Crowbar Governor.
How 'bout a Hike ?
Lace up your boots and experience some of the best hiking in New England! The Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA) maintains over 825 miles of Blue-Blazed Trails in Connecticut. The 20th edition of the Connecticut Walk Book is a comprehensive guide to these trails, including detailed, full color maps, mileage/destination tables, and a lay flat design for ease of use. The Connecticut Walk Book also offers descriptions of the hikes with maps and trip-planning essentials.
THE CONNECTICUT FOREST AND PARK ASSOCIATION (CFPA) is the first private, nonprofit member-based organization established in Connecticut, and the founder and maintainer of over 825 miles of Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails.
Want to explore different neighborhoods in Connecticut and their histories?
Frog Hollow is an ethnically diverse neighborhood just west of the Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford. Its row houses have been home to inventors, entrepreneurs and workers, and it was one of the first neighborhoods in the country to experiment with successful urban planning models, including public parks and free education. From European colonists to Irish and Haitian immigrants to Puerto Ricans, these stories of Frog Hollow show the multiple realities that make up a dynamic urban neighborhood. Features 40 illustrations.
SUSAN CAMPBELL is the author of the memoir Dating Jesus and Tempest-Tossed: The Spirit of Isabella Beecher Hooker.
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Birding in Connecticut ,by Frank Gallo, is the definitive guide to where, when and, how to find birds in the Constitution State. This guide provides synopsis of local weather and a host of tips to finding and identifying birds. It's the first guide of its kind to offer QR code links to continually updated information on the occurrence and abundance of birds at each location. Includes color photos and maps.
FRANK GALLO is a tour leader for Sunrise Birding, LLC, an international birding tour company, is a member of the Connecticut Avian Rare Records Committee, and a federally licensed master bird bander.
Heading Outdoors in Connecticut Summer
by jgagne • June 1, 2018
The flowers are blossoming, grass growing greener by the day, and sunrise is before 5:30am; it's summer in Connecticut and at Wesleyan University Press, we're celebrating with some of our favorite outdoors books and field guides.
Why not kick of your summer with an excursion on foot—whether it be a leisurely stroll or vigorous hike? The newly redesigned 20th edition of The Connecticut Walk Book by Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA) is now available to inspire and guide you through your summer jaunts.
Every summer, CFPA offers local hikes and other events. Most are free. Here are this season's events:
June 2-3, 2018 (All Day): CT Trails Day – LARGEST National Trails Day in the nation; Celebration of 50th anniversary of the National Trail System, follow on Twitter with #CTTrailsDay FREE
June 3, 2018 (9:00am): 2017 Goodwin Forest Trail Run 10k/30k, $20-33 registration fee
June 12, 2018 (10:00am-12:30pm): June Senior Walk at CFPA, FREE
June 13 & 14, 2018 (10:00am-12:30pm & 12:00pm-2:30pm): Senior Walks at Hampton, FREE
July 10, 2018 (10:00am-12:00pm): July Senior Walk at CFPA, FREE
August 14, 2018 (10:00am-12:00pm): August Senior Walk at CFPA, FREE
September 11, 2018 (10:00am-12:00pm): September Senior Walk at CFPA, FREE
With its release coinciding with National Geographic's #YearOfTheBird, look to the skies for Birding in Connecticut, by Frank Gallo, will help those of you looking to the skies to capture
Some local birding and #YearoftheBird events to watch out for:
June 3, 2018 (9am-1pm): First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point Park (Every first Sunday) FREE
June 3, 2018 (10am-11:30am): Connecticut Bird Atlas – Training Workshop, Audubon Center, Southbury, CT, FREE
June 5, 2018 (7:30pm-9pm): "Saving Seabirds" at National Geographic Campus, Gilbert H. Grosvenor Auditorium, 1600 M St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036, $25 admission
June 9-10, 2018: Summer Bird Count; various locations (Hartford, New Haven, Greenwich); Every weekend of June, FREE
June 30, 2018 (11am-1pm): Audubon Greenwich – LGBT – Let's Go Birding Together!, Pride Month birding event, $5 Audubon members, $8 non-members
August 25, 2018 (7:30pm-9pm): Creatures of the Night… Hike! at the New Canaan Nature Center, FREE
Following the flow of the river, and the trout, fishermen and would-be fishermen might consider picking up a copy of Fly Fishing in Connecticut: A Beginner's Guide by Kevin Murphy.
Why not brush up on your fishing skills at one of these fun events?
May 26-June 15, 2018: 2018 CT Fishing Tournament/Derby; various locations
June 2, 2018 (5am-3:30pm): Bass-A-Palooza, Norwalk, CT (registration for fishers has passed)
June 16, 2018 (12pm-4:30pm): Hooks for Heroes Fishing Tournament, Stamford, CT, $35 admission (registration for fishers has passed)
July 15-24, 2018: Three Belles Outfitters Trifecta Challenge Kayak Tournament, Niantic, CT, $100 registration
August 4-5 & 11-12, 2018: The Federal Bass Federation of Connecticut (CT-TBF) 2-Day Events
After hiking the trails, fishing, or birdwatching, one can delve into Connecticut's multitude of small towns and rural structures in Hidden In Plain Sight: A Deep Traveler Explores Connecticut by Hartford Courant essayist, David K. Leff and look to the night sky with Under the Dark Sky: Life int he Thames River Basin by Steven G. Smith.


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Students frozen out of schools, education, maybe hope
Does the headline pertain to Dallas ISD's being closed for cold weather for the fifth day in eight, or does it refer to the situations in Austin, where Gov. Rick Perry insists Texas is better off than the rest of the nation with a $25 billion deficit it can't close, and all education institutions being given solitary confinement or death penalties?
"Plummeting temperatures, sleet, snow, cause headaches in Dallas-Fort Worth," Dallas Morning News – "Most area school districts, including Fort Worth, Arlington, Denton and Dallas, canceled classes, as they were forced to do for four days during last week's bitter weather. In Frisco, Superintendent Rick Reedy said the threat was too great to hold classes."
"Higher education chief pleads for financial aid programs," Dallas Morning News
"Upbeat Perry touts Texas's strengths, dismisses budget 'doomsayers,'" Dallas Morning News; meanwhile, hoping bad math means voters can't put two and two together, "Perry demands more money from Congress for Texas schools," same issue, Dallas Morning News
"Superintendent of school for visually impaired says Texas could face lawsuits over education cuts," Dallas Morning News
"Dallas-area arts groups concerned about proposed state aid cuts," Dallas Morning News
Photo by Ralph Barrera/Austin American-Statesman; Dallas Morning News caption: "Texas Gov. Rick Perry, with Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst after delivering the State of the State address Tuesday, said there are 'no sacred cows' in the strapped Texas budget." Reality caption: Texas Emperor Rick Perry gives thumbs up to the lions who will face education's representative, Hypatia, in the Lege Arena fight-to-the-death; Perry promised not to be present for the final moments of the fight.
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Bailly – miejscowość i gmina we Francji, w regionie Île-de-France, w departamencie Yvelines.

Według danych na rok 1990 gminę zamieszkiwało 4145 osób, a gęstość zaludnienia wynosiła 635 osób/km² (wśród 1287 gmin regionu Île-de-France Bailly plasuje się na 360. miejscu pod względem liczby ludności, natomiast pod względem powierzchni na miejscu 579.).

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From the recently upheld voter ID law in Pennsylvania to purges of voter rolls in New Mexico to state challenges to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the last few years have seen a proliferation of state laws that threaten to disenfranchise millions of voters. Passed under the guise of combating the virtually nonexistent problem of voter fraud, the laws target poor people, people of color, the elderly and students, and threaten to roll back the clock on voting rights in ways not seen since before the civil rights era. Activists and voting rights advocates are fighting back, but what will the landscape look like this November and going forward? What is the future of the Voting Rights Act? And what effect would proposed reforms, such as a national id card, have on guaranteeing the right to vote for historically disenfranchised communities?
On Thursday, August 23rd at 12 PM EST readers are invited to join us for The Nation.com's first ever live video chat. Organized in partnership with Colorlines.com as part of our Voting Rights Watch 2012 series, the chat will feature Nation reporters Brentin Mock, Aura Bogado and Ari Berman. All three have reported extensively on voting rights, including on the voter suppression group True the Vote, discrepancies in the numbers of ID-less residents cited by the state of Pennsylvania and efforts to end early voting in Ohio. After a discussion amongst our panelists, we'll invite you—our readers—to submit your best questions and comments.
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Home Politics UDD Counter-Protests 'Won't Take Place In Bangkok'
UDD Counter-Protests 'Won't Take Place In Bangkok'
(3 January) The planned nationwide rallies called by the Redshirts will not include Bangkok and its immediate neighbouring provinces, the leaders of the movements have confirmed.
The United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) has previously unveiled a plan to stage counter-protests on 13 January, the same day anti-government protesters led by People′s Committee for Absolute Democracy With the King As Head of State (PCAD) would begin their "shutdown" of Bangkok.
In a press conference yesterday, co-leader of the UDD, Mr. Jatupon Prompan, said the Redshirts would not stand idly by while the PCAD takes the capital city and the entire country hostage. He named the UDD′s responses to Bangkok′s shutdown as a way to help "open up Thailand" from PCAD′s grips.
The UDD′s announcement has raised fears that serious confrontation could take place on 13 January, similar to the Redshirts? previous Bangkok rally in Ramkhamhaeng district in which clashes erupted between the Redshirts and anti-government protesters.
Three Redshirts and one anti-government protester had been shot dead by unidentified individuals during the mayhem on 30 November – 1 December.
But Mr. Nattawut Saikua, a prominent leader of the UDD, clarified the plan to "open up Thailand" today, stressing that local UDD chapters in each province would organise nationwide demonstrations on 13 January except Bangkok and its perimeter provinces such as Nonthaburi, Samut Prakarn, and Pathum Thani, in order to avoid any clashes with the PCAD.
Mr. Nattawut also implied that southern provinces – traditional stronghold of the Democrat Party – will not be included in the plan either.
The activities on 13 January will feature demonstration, performance of local cultures, and speeches on rally stages, according to Mr. Nattawut. He added that Redshirts do not have to wear red shirts to the events, citing security concerns.
"We are concerned with safety and peace in this rally," Mr. Nattawut said, stating that Redshirts in Bangkok area should travel to outer provinces for the rallies in stead of organising one on their own. He insisted that the protests on 13 January will be conducted in peaceful and friendly manner.
However, Mr. Nattawut warned that UDD members across the country – Bangkok included – are prepared to respond immediately to any military coup.
"If signs of a coup is apparent, we will use ?blooming flower? tactics in the urban area," said the UDD leader, "There won?t be calls to stop fighting. There will only be calls to fight".
He continued, "I invite every Thai in this country, every party, every politician, celebrity, professional of all careers, to prepare their body and mind to engage in peaceful assembly, for the equal rights of one person one vote".
Furthermore, according to Mr. Nattawut, the UDD will submit letters to each foreign embassy in Thailand with details about their activities on 13 January.
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While care should certainly be taken when buying an espresso machine for home use, there are some additional factors you need to consider when looking for a unit for commercial applications.
First, let's take a look at the variables that you should analyze when purchasing a commercial espresso machine.
The Xelsis Evo is an espresso machine designed for multiple users and multiple beverages as it features a multi-user function that can store up to 6 different profiles. Each profile can have 9 beverage preferences stored for it, making it a great option for a business with an extended menu as the various beverages can be stored and you can be certain of consistent results every time.
This espresso machine also comes with a smart adaptive system that allows for the optimization of grinding cycles making sure that regardless of the bean used, you will have perfect results every time. Furthermore, the ceramic grinders are made entirely of ceramics, which means consistent grinding results without the coffee overheating and leading to that terrible burnt taste that has ruined many a cup of espresso.
The grinders can also be adjusted, allowing you to play with the flavor of the coffee. The 8 settings available will allow you to go from a really fine grind to get a full-bodied cup of coffee to the coarsest possible setting, which will result in a lighter coffee. These excellent grinders ensure the perfect cup of espresso every time, making even your most discerning customers happy.
The dual, independent heating systems ensure that you will have fast and professional results every time, regardless of the number of cappuccinos and latte macchiatos you make.
The machine is also extremely easy to clean as it features an auto-clean function. Thus, the unit will use water to clean out the coffee circuit when you start it up or switch it off, ensuring that you get an amazingly fresh flavor for each cup of coffee. Descaling is essential to extending the life of your espresso machine, and the Xelsis Evo will make sure you stay on top of it by prompting you when it needs to be descaled. The automated process will prompt you when you need to intervene and tell you exactly what you need to do.
All in all, the Xelsis Evo is a great unit that makes an amazing cup of espresso. With the various automated functions and user profiles, it makes the life of any barista a lot easier. It doesn't hurt that it's also an attractive unit with a cutting-edge design and stainless steel finish.
The Profitec Pro 700 is another unit with two boilers, one at 0.75 liters used for brewing and a 2 liter one meant for steaming. The boilers have been bolted to the frame but also feature thermal insulation. However, they're quite easy to remove for servicing and repair.The unit features a rotary pump and a robust RPM motor, which are responsible for brewing pressure but have also been designed to keep the noise to a minimum.
The machine can also be connected to a water line directly, or you can use the special water reservoir. The brew group is made from solid brass that has been plated with chrome. It has a thermosyphon system attached to it that maintains a constant temperature, ensuring excellent results every time.
A great feature the Profitec Pro 700 comes with is the dual boiler PID display, which shows the temperatures in the brewing and steaming boilers. These temperatures can also be adjusted, giving you maximum control over the end result.
The ECM PROFI IV Espresso Machine combines elements of old-school design with clean, modern lines and a shiny metallic finish to create a truly inspired unit from an aesthetic point of view. The tailor-made group head, the stainless steel housing, and the front mounted pressure gauges all work together to create a stunning unit. However, that's not the most impressive part of this machine. What's really going to get your attention is what's "under the hood", as it were.
This espresso machine uses the best of the best when it comes to its internal components, resulting in a top quality and extremely robust unit that will stand the test of time and of your most discerning customers. This is one machine that will make the perfect cup of espresso every time.
This espresso machine comes with a single stainless steel boiler at 2.1 liters with a heat exchanger, but there is also an option for a 1.8-liter boiler without a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger will allow you to brew coffee and steam milk at the same time. The E61-style brewing group features a small lever that controls the extraction of the espresso. This unit can also be connected directly to a water line, which will make your life much easier.
While not one of the fastest units on the market, the ECM Profi IV is definitely an excellent option if you're looking for an attractive, quiet unit with a long lifespan.
The Nuova Simonelli Musica espresso machine is a powerhouse packed with features that is both beautiful and functional. An excellent espresso machine with a full metal body and a polished chrome face, this unit comes with a wide array of amazing features such as automatic espresso dosing with electronic pre-infusion, a programmable hot water dispenser and more.
Automatic espresso dosing allows you to program your favorite espresso sizes. The unit will then stop brewing as soon as the right quantity has been reached. This makes it much easier when training employees. And just to make sure that the sizes remain as programmed, you can lock anyone else out of the unit. The machine features buttons for a single cup, for two cups and for continuous brewing.
The programmable hot water dispensing function allows you to brew tea and make Americano coffees using completely fresh hot water thanks to the special wand. All you have to do is press a button and the water will be redirected from the water tank to the cup, via the heat exchanger line, resulting in water that's been flash heated right in front of you.
The Nuova Simonelli Musica also features a Sirai pressure stat and a commercial boiler steam pressure gauge, allowing you to adjust brewing temperatures as desired. It is also an energy saving unit as it has been wrapped in insulation to minimize the level of heat that escapes.
The Epoca Espresso Machine might not exactly be the top of the line in terms of commercial units available, but it comes close enough to make this list. Constructed from stainless steel, this is a unit that has not only been built to last but also add a little flair and style to any area it graces with its presence.
It comes with a 3.9-liter, inbuilt water tank that allows for the brewing of up to 70 cups of coffee per hour, making it a reasonable choice for a mid-sized coffee shop serving a few hundred cups of coffee daily. It also features a 1700W boiler heating element that provides quality performance sure to please even the most discerning coffee enthusiast.
Keep in mind, though, that it does weigh in at a hefty 88 lbs so it's not something you will be moving around often. Generally speaking, though, if you're in the market for a good espresso machine that makes a smooth, flavorful cup of espresso, you could definitely do worse than the Epoca Espresso Machine.
The Jura 13637 Impressa XJ9 Professional Espresso Machine is a stunning piece of equipment that everyone is raving about and for good reason. You haven't tasted an amazing cup of espresso until you've had one made with the Jura Impressa XJ9. This machine doesn't just make a cup of espresso, it creates an espresso that is a symphony of flavors which will elevate your taste buds to a completely new level. And since the perfect espresso is essential to creating a range of other drinks, like the ever-popular latte macchiato and cappuccino, you can be certain they'll be just as mind blowing.
Coupled with its amazing capacity to create the perfect cup of espresso, the Jura also features a stunning design thanks to it's sleek and clean lines, the beautiful silver finish and the chrome-plated bean container. This is definitely one luxurious espresso machine.
The unit also comes with a full-color (TFT), 5-inch color display where you can see information on the beverage choice you've made and much more. The 4-liter water tank along with the 500-gram bean container make this a good unit for a mid- to large-size coffee shop, though even a smaller business could attract a lot more customers thanks to the great espresso this unit brews.
The Jura Impressa XJ9 is a machine for the espresso enthusiast. It will create an outstanding cup of espresso every time and your customers won't be able to resist coming back for more. So, if you want your business to flourish, then the Jura is definitely the way to go.
The Rocket Giotto Evoluzione V2 features a stunning design with sleek lines. Constructed from 304-grade stainless steel, this unit doesn't just present a beautiful finish but has also been built to last. This is one sturdy espresso machine.
This espresso machine includes the popular and proven thermosyphon system that allows for passive heat exchange and thanks to its well-designed layout, it ensures optimal results during extraction every single time. The 1.8-liter boiler has been manufactured from pure copper and features an end plate made from lead-free brass, ensuring it's robustness. It is also nickel-plated to prevent copper oxidation, which could dramatically damage the taste of the coffee. Overall, the boiler has a full capacity of 2.9 liters and once water levels drop, the unit will notify you.
The Rocket Giotto Evoluzione also features a 2-hole steam tip as well as a steam tip with 4 holes measuring at 0.9 mm, a double and a single 58-mm portafilter, no-burn, stainless steel hot water and steam wands as well as a fully insulated boiler to help save energy. The water tank is easily accessible and there's also a removable cup guard. The unit also includes group and boiler pressure gauges, a resettable high limit Sirai pressure stat, a full control board and a rotary pump and motor.
And if you find absolutely anything confusing about this unit, don't worry because it comes with a DVD that teaches you exactly how to make an amazing cup of espresso using the Rocket Giotto Evoluzione V2.
DeLonghi can always be trusted to create something that is as beautiful as it is functional, just like this espresso machine. It's everything you want from an espresso maker in a compact, sleek and stunning package. Loaded with features and patented technology, you can be sure every beverage will be the best it can be.
The DeLonghi Gran Dama Avant Espresso Machine allows you to easily make absolutely stunning cappuccinos, lattes, and macchiatos thanks to the "Single Touch" Delonghi proprietary hot milk system. All you have to do is put the milk canister on the front of the unit, put your cup into position, hit the button and you're done. And that awesome clean button makes maintenance a snap. The milk canister is also detachable and can be stored in the fridge, so even if you don't use all the milk, you can easily put it away to prevent waste.
This espresso machine will also work with both ground coffee and whole beans. Of course, if you want the best possible results, you should start with whole beans and the DeLonghi proprietary system will take those beans, grind them to perfection right before brewing your coffee, leading to a cup of espresso that is pure, unadulterated heaven.
The unit also has options for 4 different cup sizes and 5 levels of coffee strength, allowing you to create the perfect beverage in terms of size and flavor for anyone. The DeLonghi Gran Dama also has a long coffee function, which replicates the taste of traditional drip coffee. Other features include a cup warmer, user-friendly touchscreen controls, and a removable drip tray.
The DeLonghi Gran Dama is certainly an espresso machine that has been built to last. With this unit, you can supply your customers with amazing espresso-based beverages for a long, long time.
The Quick Mill Andreja espresso machine is quite a stunner with its stainless steel build and clean, compact design that makes it an attractive addition to any business' countertop. Featuring an E61-style brew group and an insulated boiler made from copper and coated with T.E.A. to significantly reduce the chances of metal deposits in drinks, along with a 52W Ulka vibratory pump, this is a machine that offers all the power you need to create flavorful, creamy espressos and smooth milk foam for all your cappuccino and latte beverages.
The boiler and the pump operate concurrently, meaning that you can brew espresso and steam milk simultaneously, allowing for much faster production. No one will have to wait too long for their tasty beverage with the Quick Mill Andreja.
The unit is built with 304-grade stainless steel, making it attractive but also durable, so you'll be able to use it for a long time to keep your customer happy.
This machine also features a vacuum breaker valve that will allow you to put the unit on a timer without worrying about vapor lock issues. Additionally, the drain plug is now located at the boiler's bottom, meaning that it's easy to access so you can drain the boiler without any issues if necessary.
Other outstanding features include an additional magnetic sensor that lets you know when the water tank needs to be refilled, as well as the hi-limit function which can be reset and is designed to protect the heating element by preventing it from overheating.
Overall, the Jura Impressa JX9 is the ultimate espresso machine. Not only does it feature an attractive design, but it's a robust unit that brews an incomparable cup of espresso. The exquisite espresso this unit is capable of producing sets it heads above the competition. It also doesn't hurt that you can create the ideal espresso, ristretto, cappuccino, latte macchiato and cafe creme just by pushing a button.
Then there's the 4-liter tank and the 500-gram bean container that make it perfect for heavy usage. Generally speaking, you aren't going to be able to do better than the Jura Impressa JX9. It'll brew some of the best beverages you've ever tasted and will help build your business by attracting more and more people who just have to get a taste of your awesome coffee.
An essential factor is how much counter space you have available and how the work area is configured. You must make sure that the unit you buy is the right size and fits the space. Remember, that you need to fit in the coffee maker and grinder as well as having enough space to pour milk and use steam wands. Of course, you also need to make sure the espresso machine is close enough to a power supply.
Another critical consideration is the number of coffees you expect to sell every day. If you're purchasing a commercial espresso machine for a small coffee shop with a few tables that only sees a few dozen customers a day, you'll want to purchase a smaller machine that is designed to make up to fifty cups per day. On the other hand, if you're buying for a large restaurant with hundreds of customers, then you might want to opt for a unit that is capable of producing two hundred cups or more per day.
Espresso machines with a single boiler can either make coffee or steam milk, whereas a unit with twin boilers can perform both tasks simultaneously. Units with 2 separate boilers can keep water at different temperatures allowing them to steam milk and make coffee at the same time, as well as making coffee faster than single boiler units.
You can get a semi-automatic or a fully automatic espresso machine. Semi-automatic units give you more control over the amount of water used in the extraction of the coffee and can be turned off manually. If you think that this might require too much effort on your part, you can always opt for a fully automatic machine. With the latter, you simply press a button and the unit takes care of the rest.
Your budget is certainly an important consideration. Like with any product, if you buy a poor quality unit, your business will eventually suffer even if the initial investment is lower. A bad quality unit will make bad espresso and this will affect sales as your customers will go elsewhere to get their coffee. So, you should probably save elsewhere and get a really good espresso machine, especially if your business is focused on coffee.


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Q: How do I add one event to all textboxes? I made this physics calculator where I type in the acceleration and mass, for example, and it gives me the force. Now I came across 2 problems:
1) The current event is a mouse click, but I think having the answer pop up in a TextChanged event would be better. The thing is, I have around 9 textboxes and I don't think I want to add the same huge if statement to every single textbox event. How do I add this huge pile of code into every textbox without having to add an event to every single one?
2) My current method of doing things is checking if each textbox is null a number of times for each "formula". Which means I have the same formula getting repeated 3 times just because it gets written differently
For example:
F = ma
could be written as F/m = a which takes in another else if statement till it fills all the formulas. Is there a way I could make it briefer than what it currently is? Because right now I have to right this in front of every if statement:
        else if (!String.IsNullOrEmpty(txtBoxAcc.Text) &&
            String.IsNullOrEmpty(txtBoxFg.Text) &&
            String.IsNullOrEmpty(txtBoxFn.Text) &&
            String.IsNullOrEmpty(txtBoxF.Text) &&
            String.IsNullOrEmpty(txtBoxFk.Text) &&
            !String.IsNullOrEmpty(txtBoxMass.Text) &&
            String.IsNullOrEmpty(txtBoxUk.Text) &&
            String.IsNullOrEmpty(txtBoxVi.Text) &&
            String.IsNullOrEmpty(txtBoxVf.Text) &&
            String.IsNullOrEmpty(txtBoxTime.Text) &&
            String.IsNullOrEmpty(txtBoxD.Text) &&
            String.IsNullOrEmpty(txtBoxFnet.Text))

A: You need to register the same method in the event handler of TextChanged in all text boxes as following:
 private void textBox_TextChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {

        }

 txtBoxFg.TextChanged += new System.EventHandler(this.textBox_TextChanged);
 txtBoxFn.TextChanged += new System.EventHandler(this.textBox_TextChanged);
 txtBoxF.TextChanged += new System.EventHandler(this.textBox_TextChanged);
 txtBoxFk.TextChanged += new System.EventHandler(this.textBox_TextChanged);
 txtBoxMass.TextChanged += new System.EventHandler(this.textBox_TextChanged);
 txtBoxUk.TextChanged += new System.EventHandler(this.textBox_TextChanged);
 txtBoxVi.TextChanged += new System.EventHandler(this.textBox_TextChanged);
 txtBoxVf.TextChanged += new System.EventHandler(this.textBox_TextChanged);
 txtBoxTime.TextChanged += new System.EventHandler(this.textBox_TextChanged);
 txtBoxD.TextChanged += new System.EventHandler(this.textBox_TextChanged);
 txtBoxFnet.TextChanged += new System.EventHandler(this.textBox_TextChanged);

Thanks

A: 1) Avoid handling a similar event at different positions in your code. Since you only deal with text-boxes it's very straight forward to do all your calculations in a single text-changed event-handler.
Just link it to every text-changed-event unsing +=

A: Define an event handler to use more than once:
EventHandler handler = (s, e) => {
   var textBox = s as TextBox;
   if (textBox == null)
      return;

   // handle event
};

Simple way to get all text boxes, except that it won't search within container controls:
Controls
.OfType<TextBox>()
.ToList()
.ForEach(textBox => textBox.TextChanged += handler);

Or a little more complicated way to get at all controls in the hierarchy:
var visited = new HashSet<Control>();

// tricky way to have a recursive lambda
Action<Control, Action<Control>> visitRecursively = null;
visitRecursively = (control, visit) => {
   // duplicate control test might be unnecessary
   // but avoids infinite recursion or duplicate events
   if (visited.Contains(control))
      return;
   visited.Add(control);

   visit(control);

   control
   .Controls
   .Cast<Control>()
   .ToList()
   .ForEach(subControl => visitRecursively(subControl, visit));
};

Action<Control> addMyHandler = control => {
   TextBox textBox = control as TextBox;
   if (textBox != null)
      textBox.TextChanged += handler;
};

visitRecursively(this, addMyHandler);

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