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Semana del Juego en Cartagena de Indias, 21 a 24 de abril 2020
Cartagena de Indias
Convocatoria a visitantes
Exposición y muestra comercial, 23 y 24 de abril
Agenda académica
Eventos institucionales
Eventos complementarios
Gaming Week in Cartagena de Indias will be from April 21 to 24
FADJA becomes GAT EXPO, Gaming & Technology
The American Gaming Trade Show, FADJA, that for two decades has witnessed and participated in the evolution of this sector in Colombia, will begin a new era in 2020, announcing important changes to its foreign and local clients and the wide industry community interested in this event, which has positioned itself as one the most important of the continent.
GAT EXPO, Gaming & Technology
"After 21 years, it was time to refresh the FADJA brand expanding its spectrum, from regional to global, from gaming to technology, in line with the beginning of a digital transformation of the world economy, called the fourth industrial revolution, that is how GAT EXPO, Gaming & Technology was born", says José Aníbal Aguirre, creator and CEO of the fair.
The objective of the organizers is that GAT EXPO consolidates its international fair character, reaching new markets to expand the business opportunities of exhibitors and sponsors.
Cartagena de Indias
The second novelty of maximum interest informed by the organizers refers to the change of venue for the event next year. The chosen place could not be more attractive: Cartagena de Indias, a historically and culturally emblematic city, now a world-class tourist destination and a reference in the so-called meetings industry, with a privileged and strategic geographical location, as a gateway to America Latina, on the Caribbean coast of Colombia.
The place chosen is the Cartagena de Indias Convention Center www.cccartagena.com , the only one in Colombia that holds the Gold Certification of the International Association of Conference Centers (AIPC) and the quality certification granted by Bureau Veritas for excellence in its operation processes The convention center is a Free Trade Zone authorized by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, MINCIT of Colombia.
It is expected that in addition to businessmen from all regions of the country and traditional visitors from Peru, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, an important number of operators from the Caribbean, Panama, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Mexico, as well as representatives of companies from Europe and Asia, mainly. The call to GAT EXPO will also be extended to leaders of affiliate companies in Europe, who will be offered a networking event with the managers of the 18 online platforms licensed by Coljuegos.
Exhibition and trade show
GAT EXPO as a commercial exhibition of machines and services will open its doors to the public on April 23 and 24 between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The Barahona and Halls of Las Ánimas of the convention center have all the facilities and technology to receive the exhibitors of the fair. Also, the infrastructure of the place offers special areas for conferences, auditorium, terraces and esplanades for networking events, facing the sea, in incomparable scenarios.
With six months to go before the event, the following companies have confirmed their participation and reserved their stands: Ainsworth, Aristocrat, Aruze, Alfastreet, ASAP, Gambee, BMM Test Labs, Grupo IBC, Digitain, GOLD Club, Zuum, Quinel, PlayN'Go, Betradar, Even Bet, Golden Race, ICT, E Management, Crane Payment Solutions, Bya Group, Contrato Humano, Playtech Colombia, Enjambre, Listo Online, Auditplay, Octoplus, Tómbola Online, Recárgame Online, Team Seven Yogonet, Casino International Americano, Revista Apuesta Colombia, and the associations Cornazar, Asojuegos, Fecoljuegos, Camazar.
Academic agenda
An alliance with Clarion Gaming, the organizing firm of ICE London, will allow Gaming & Technology Week to offer professionalization courses run by Totally Gaming Academy, the world's most qualified academy in these topics. The courses and workshops will be held on Tuesday, April 21 and Wednesday, April 22.
Institutional events
During the Gaming Week, the federation assemblies will be held on Wednesday April 22, Thursday 23 and Friday the 24 in the morning, in the halls of the Cartagena de Indias Convention Center.
Complementary Events
Opening reception.
GAT EXPO Awards to personalities of the Latin American gaming industry.
Second international edition of the Colombian Poker Tour.
Mixed martial arts sports event in partnership with LFC and Brave CF.
Closing cocktail
From G2E in Las Vegas, José Aníbal Aguirre shares: "We have been able to hold productive meetings with exhibitors and we are really pleased at the favorable weather that anticipates what will be the Gaming Week in Cartagena and the trade show. We all are going to be in the beachfront. The unmissable appointment is in La Heroica."


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The VR-3EX will be introduced by Roland Systems Group at ISE 2014 – the latest addition to the company's VR Series of 'all in one' AV mixers – incorporating a video switcher, audio mixer, touchscreen preview monitor and streaming-ready USB output all in a single unit.
The VR-3EX features audio embedding from its four HDMI inputs while the built-in audio mixer has delay settings on each input allowing 'lip sync' adjustments to be made to match the video source.
The 18-channel audio mixer is made up of four XLR/TRS with phantom power, stereo RCA, mini-stereo and built-in stereo mics as well as stereo audio from the HDMI inputs. EQ, gate, and compression can be applied to each balanced audio channel enhancing the audio and live production quality.
The built-in stereo microphone enables the operator to narrate or add ambient audio from the audience into the broadcast mix. The VR-3EX also has a main and AUX buss output so that the audio for the broadcast and the in-house PA system can be mixed separately.

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What does a Florida grandmother with a tropical backyard do to entice the grandchildren to visit often? Put in a Barbara Butler play structure, of course! Based on our standard Fort Mediterranean, Coral Gables Castle has been modified to fit into the lush greenery of its surroundings.
Like all our custom projects, this one began with a visit from Barbara to get a feel for the space and take precise measurements.
Back at the shop, the BBAB crew used those measurements to begin the fabrication process. Here we see the arched bridge in progress and the upper half of the octagonal tower, all built from sustainable redwood lumber.
The next step is staining each piece with our custom-made natural tung oil in the chosen color scheme. Not only does this create vibrant hues that catch a child's eye, but it also protects the wood from the weather, a particularly vital function for a structure that will be located in humid Florida.
Our loading deck gets a festive feel when all the pieces are out drying in the sun!
Afterwards, the rope net climb is hand woven and lashed for a perfect fit.
Once the entire structure has been assembled in a test set-up and inspected, all that's left is a quick trip to Florida to assemble the components on-site. Stay tuned for finished photos of Coral Gables Castle coming soon!


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Thank you so much to all who came down to support the First Tuesday Group stall at the incredibly successful Rayleigh Christmas Lights switch on. It was a very successful event and hopefully see the new members of Conservative Futures at our next meet on Tuesday 11th January 2011.
What a fantastic event it was for Rayleigh & Wickford Conservative Futures "First Tuesday Group" event display stand. The Event attracted between 5 to 6000 visitors who were treated to all forms of entertainment over the 3 hours the event lasted
We were able to recruit 9 new members on the night, which was a tremendous effort considering the sub zero temperatures our brave stall minders had to overcome. I would like to give special thanks to Emma Willis and Holly Carter who kindly came over from Billericay to help us out for the early part of the evening.
Cllr Ian Courtney-Gilbert who manned the stall throughout that whole period without a break was thankful for the help and support given. Cllr Jo McPherson helped Ian and I set the stall up ready for the show to start, she was attending with the Essex Youth Council Bus, and her help as well as her recruitment skills were much appreciated.
Mark Francois MP joined us on the stall and was amazed at how well we were doing, "thanks Mark it was great to have you there knowing how busy you are". Thanks must also go the Nicoli Thompson who rushed straight from work to help on the stall and helped with the packing up, thanks Nicoli.
I am please to announce that Cllr Ian Courtney-Gilbert was appointed Chairman of CF First Tuesday Group, and Nicoli Thompson was appointed Vice-Chairman Membership. We still have openings for the following positions Secretary; Treasurer; Social Secretary; The next meeting of "First Tuesday Group" will be at 7:30 on Tuesday 11th January 2011.


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Solving problems that matter…
What's Stealing Your Sleep?
- We might not hit our numbers
- We aren't changing fast enough
- Who's the next disruptor that's going to take share from us?
- I need to present a vision and a strategy and then we need to make it happen
- Do I have the right people on my team?
- Our technology is outdated
- We don't have a real technology plan
- Our competitors are ramping up for Industry 4.0 and we aren't ready
- We don't know how to tap into IoT to connect our machines/hardware/people
- We're still using traditional advertising and don't have a digital marketing strategy
- We don't have an aligned sales, marketing and business development program
- What's my next career move?
- My boss/board and I are not getting along
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San Francisco Mayor's Office Unveils 11 Finalists For Entrepreneurship-in-Residence Program
BY Sarah Lai Stirland | Wednesday, November 20 2013
Earlier this year, the mayor's office of San Francisco decided, effectively, to offer the city up as a product development lab for startups with its new Entrepreneurship-in-Residence program. The city hired Rahul Mewawalla, an executive from the business community who most recently worked in the White House, to set it up. The idea is to attract fresh thinkers and doers from the entrepreneurial tech community to help solve many of the problems that commonly face cities, and to potentially enable them to make lots of money while doing it.
On Wednesday, Mewawalla unveiled a list of 11 finalists for the four-month unpaid stint in San Francisco's City Hall. The startups in question are developing products that use wireless networks, software and data to make many aspects of both city living and management more efficient. For example, BIRDI is a startup that has created a prototype smoke detector that can be managed from a smartphone; Compology is developing a "data-driven waste management" system that enables its users to employ wireless technology to monitor dumpsters; Beyond Lucid Technologies is an enterprise management software platform for first responders that helps them to improve logistics management. Transit Hero, meanwhile, is a piece of software made by Arrive Labs that sounds like a Waze for public transportation -- that is, it relies on crowdsourced reporting and predictive algorithms to forecast congestion, and to provide transit riders with alternative choices given that congestion.
(descriptions provided by SF Mayor's Office.)
Birdi has created smart smoke and air quality detectors that connect you and your loved ones with timely information and alerts from indoor air quality to emergencies about a fire or exposure to carbon monoxide.
Compology provides smart and data-driven waste management. They are developing a waste monitoring system which uses a wireless device to see how full and what's inside a dumpster. The data can then be used to more efficiently manage waste hauling, recyclables and measure diversion goals.
Arrive Labs builds software solutions for urban transit and transportation challenges. Their community-driven transit services uses crowdsourced data, predictive algorithms and intelligence to forecast urban congestion and provides transit riders with alternatives and options to optimize their transportation.
Beyond Lucid Technologies is an enterprise management software platform for Fire and EMS agencies. Their products enable efficient collection of medical and logistical data in the field that saves precious time, optimizes healthcare and EMS resources and better connects patients and providers.
BuildingEye is building a digital platform to provide residents and businesses information about city changes such as streets repaved, sewers replaced, new buildings and all of these things that can impact the day to lives of residents and businesses and maps the city's ongoing activities.
Indoo.rs provides a platform using mobile, localization, mapping, routing and geo-location services for indoor mapping and real-time navigation to help navigate complex environments that traditionally relies heavily on signage and static maps that are hard to interpret. Their products are built upon both the low energy Bluetooth standard and WiFi.
Leventis Labs aims to provide real time and context aware information to people at high density and traffic places. Using emerging hardware standards and software, their services deliver the information a traveler needs in his or her language at the time they need it and on mobile devices.
MobilePD provides police, fire, and emergency management departments with products that enable better two-way communications and engagement with their citizens. MobilePD allows citizens to be more fully engaged in public safety and enables better information sharing resulting in increased prevention and prosecution of crimes and enhancement of public safety.
Mozio is a platform that offers transportation-related purchases and plans to improve public transit offerings and distribution channels to enable more options for passengers, riders and commuters.
Regroup provides integrated group/mass messaging that can go out, with a single click, via email, text message, voice message, social media like Facebook and Twitter, and more including digital signage, siren, etc. It can be used for both day-to-day and emergency communications.
Synthicity uses an intuitive 3D digital city as an interactive backdrop to explore, analyze, and communicate the future of the city. A "SimCity" for real-world urbanism, it is a platform for understanding complex urban phenomena and supporting plan development as well as tracking planning through implementation such as visualizing building permits through their lifecycle.
The Mayor's Office of Innovation, where Mewawalla works, is working with various city departments and agencies to place the companies. San Francisco's airport, for example, has agreed to allow one of the companies to operate within one of its terminals to pilot programs that would enable international passengers to more easily find their way around.
The thinking is that once the companies develop a prototype product or service that works, they'll be able to provide it to other cities and counties across the nation and perhaps the world. And they'll have mentors from the business, government, and management consulting worlds to provide them the advice and connections to scale their business up.
SV Angel investors Ron Conway and David Lee are mentors who are part of the program, as are Lenny Mendonca, co-founder of McKinsey's public sector practice, and Ron Bouganim, a venture investor who's focused on funding government technology startups. Mewawalla himself, as well as several of his colleagues and fellows in the Mayor's innovation office, will also act as mentors. In his corporate life, Mewawalla has worked with Comcast, the Monitor Group, Nokia, NBC Universal/General Electric and Yahoo!
In an interview, Mewawalla said that these startups might otherwise have focused their energies on targeting Fortune 500 companies, the Fedexes of the world. But he and the other mentors in the program believe that the companies are ignoring a potentially lucrative $140 billion government market, and are also ignoring the call to do good by enabling the government operate more efficiently, i.e. like those Fortune 500 companies. San Francisco's new EIR program, in effect, is a road test of that hypothesis that government should operate more like corporations.
In some cases such as transportation management, that argument is compelling.
"How do we use things like data, and predictive intelligence, and algorithms, and crowdsourcing to predict urban congestion and traffic patterns, and then use that to optimize urban transportation networks?" asks Mewawalla. "Now that's an incredible opportunity because if you just think about demographics, about 50% of the global population is going to be living in a city by 2030, and that's going to put an enormous amount of pressure on transportation networks, so we have to think about it smarter, and more efficiently."
The innovation office's pitch seems to have resonated with the public. Mewawalla says his office received more than 200 applications for the program from all over the world. In the next few weeks, a panel of judges from the public and private sectors will winnow out a handful of the finalists to work with the city.
Historically, both federal and local governments have been hesitant to work with companies such as startups because of their aversion to risk. Procurement rules have favored larger, more established companies with track records.
But a movement is afoot with a generation of more civic-minded entrepreneurs and technologists who are interested in serving this market, and who as a result want to tweak those rules. With the healthcare.gov fiasco bringing the subject of procurement reform to the front burner, perhaps governments everywhere will be looking to adapt their policies to accommodate some of these new players into the mix.


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Archive for Month: July 2013
latest recycling news31st July 2013
The last few sites in Saxon Shore – Bonnington, Bilsington, Ruckinge or Aldington – without bins should reveive them by friday – if not please get in touch. Anyone in Smeeth Brabourne, Brook , Hastingleigh – please let me know and I will pass on to William Howard , my colleague who looks after…
Recycling update29th July 2013
Many many thanks to you all who contacted me with comments, info and complaints about missing bins and problems with the new system- thanks to you I think we have now finally got to a stage where everyone has their bins or bags. Please do keep the feedbag going as the system will be…
Ashford Boroughs New Recycling System26th July 2013
The new system has begun and I am very aware that some of you still do not have bins. I am doing all I can to get those still do not have bins provided with them as soon as possible As I write areas such as Giggers Green in Aldington are being delivered. I need…


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I find my self being a little judgy smurf lately. I'm sick of wining, holier than thou personalities who make me want to puke. I'm into you being you. Me being me and a happy acceptance is in there somewhere. But if you are a wining complaining, over entitled butt hole, then screw this crap…I'm moving to Narnia! I found this food for thought by a couple of writers that may help us analyze our current state of mind (if you are suffering the same condition as me right now). It's a little long but thought provoking. I like t learn new perspectives each day. I hope this is good for you too. Namaste, The Queen Cronista…
Are You Secretly Judgmental Of Others? Why It's An Important Clue About Your Inner World
By Katie & Gay Hendricks
Do you notice that you often secretly judge others?
For example, your sister tells you about a new car she bought and you think, She can't possibly afford that car on her salary. She's so irresponsible about money. Or your partner leaves his dirty dishes in the sink before heading out to meet his friends and you think, He's so lazy and sloppy. It drives me bananas. Throughout the day, every day, you find yourself silently criticizing others.
My co-worker at work has gotten scatter-brained… my neighbor is too nosy… my friend is too self-absorbed with posting selfies on social media…
What does this all mean?
Are you surrounded by people who don't have their act together?
Is society just falling apart?
Or is this a clue about something way deeper and way more fundamental about YOU? How Your Relationship With Others Brings Up The Next Biggest Thing You Need To Learn About Yourself
When we judge others or feel our "buttons being pushed" by the things they say and do, we may actually be projecting our feelings onto others.
We are accusing others of the very things we disown or reject about ourselves.
Here's how it works…
Let's say you have a fear of rejection that stems from something far back in childhood. More than likely, you're unaware of this fear. You haven't yet acknowledged it. Or you know about it, but reject that it's an issue. Your subconscious mind is aware of it, though. And that part of your mind will always seek opportunities to work out this old issue. It will lead you into situations where you can bring that fear into your awareness.
In other words, you will enter into relationships with people who will "trigger" that fear or unacknowledged emotion inside you. You will attract a relationship where your partner will withdraw, act cold, make plans with his or her friends instead of with you, have a hobby they love that doesn't (or can't) involve you, etc. Instead of causing you to face and accept your fear, their behavior will cause you to be secretly judgmental or critical.
You don't think, Hmm, I'm feeling afraid that he's going to abandon me and I'll be alone again. Instead you think, He never spends time with me, he's off having fun instead of fixing these things around the house, he's wasting money playing golf all day when he should be saving money and spending the day with me.
Another example – let's say that you consider yourself a neat, tidy and financially conservative person. You keep your home and car clean and you never spend more than you make. But deep down, you're really someone who wishes they could forgo responsibility for a while, kick up their feet and be self-indulgent for a change. However, you don't want to admit that to yourself. It's just not something you accept about yourself, for whatever reason. Maybe in childhood you were rejected for being that way.
Your creative mind will actually draw you into situations where you are around people who seem sloppy, irresponsible and flaky. And instead of admitting that you're a little bit like them, you will find yourself secretly complaining about them.
What Do You Need To Accept About Yourself In Order To Love Yourself?
When you don't, or can't, acknowledge your feelings or accept something about yourself, it's a sign that deep down, you don't love yourself. And if you don't love yourself, you'll never feel completely at peace with yourself and the world around you.
You'll always find something to complain about, and the people in your life will always seem to be less than perfect, because YOU think you're less than perfect. Unless you can learn to love yourself, and accept yourself and your feelings, you'll never be able to be fully loved by anyone else, either.
How This One Breakthrough Can Change Your Whole Life
There was a time in my life many years ago when I so badly wanted love and acceptance, but all I did was criticize my (ex) wife and accuse her of being nit-picky and too sensitive.
I had several other unhappy relationships in my 20s and 30s before I met Katie. I thought women were too critical and too obsessed with talking about feelings. I didn't fully believe them when they said they loved me or wanted me to be happy. The truth was, I was out of touch with my own feelings. I wasn't "sensitive" enough to what my mind and heart wanted and needed. Therefore, I projected those unacknowledged aspects of myself onto others. I was secretly judgmental.
It wasn't until I had a major breakthrough in my life where I finally learned how to love myself that all that changed. I met and fell in love with Katie, lost 100 pounds and exploded my career.I had discovered something transformational. That's why everything that Katie and I teach is rooted in the fundamental concept of loving yourself first.
You'll learn:
- The surefire way to know if you're subconsciously perpetuating a pattern in your relationship – and what to do to dismantle it for good
- How to feel completely appreciated for all that you are (your relationship will become a constant source of rejuvenation and inspiration)
- The two big yet often hidden fears that can cause you to keep experiencing pain in relationships
- The real reason you feel run-down and overextended in life and love – and how 10 minutes a week can help you feel recharged and in love again
- How to share even the trickiest feelings in a way that won't make your partner defensive – instead, they'll want to listen more deeply to you
Learning to love yourself in a relationship is seeing that you will create the very situations you need that allow you to experience the parts of yourself you cannot love.
When you do that, you stop seeing the "wrong" in others. You stop being triggered all the time and you become a less judgmental person. When you love all of yourself, as if by magic, you will find yourself being completely loved by others.


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An International Conference, promoted by the National Bioethics Committee on "Role and Functions of Bioethics Committees", was held at the "Sala Verde" of Palazzo Chigi. The meeting was opened by the President Prof. Paolo Francesco Casavola and Vice-chairs Profs. Lorenzo d'Avack and Laura Palazzani and was attended, among others, by the Minister of Health Prof. Renato Balduzzi, Prof. Peter Dabrock, Vice-Chair of the Committee of Germany, Prof. Patrick Gaudray, a member of the Committee of France, Prof. Jonathan Montgomery, Chair of the Nuffield Council in England, Prof. Julian Kinderlerer (President of the EGE) and the Chair of the International Bioethics Committee of UNESCO, Prof. Stefano Semplici.
During the Conference, a warm welcoming remark of the President of the Council of Ministers who applauded the initiative "which provided an answer to a timely question: the role and functions of Bioethics Committees a few decades after their first appearance on the European stage", was read out to the participants of the meeting.
The Minister Balduzzi emphasized the "important role" that the National Bioethics Committee has gained over the years. He also recalled the Committee's role in advising both the Government and the Parliament on relevant issues and that it represents a ''a cohesive element of our Country''.
At the end of the meeting, Professor Palazzani, Vice-Chair of the NBC and member of the EGE, expressed her gratitude to the speakers for their remarkable lectures, looking forward to future common initiatives.


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The MPIF reports that William (Bill) Edwards, PMT, has joined the federation as director of technical and member services.
Researchers have developed a liquid mold from droplets that they can manipulate with magnets for creating lenses in various shapes and sizes.


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What to Watch THIS WEEK on the Purple Line
What to Watch for the Purple Line, 2nd Edition:
The Purple Line received a long deserved reprieve on July 19 when the U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Columbia (the "appellate court") stayed the lower court injunction that had been holding up the project. We've also received other good news in the past two weeks, but the project has not yet received federal funding or broken ground. As legal language and budgetary buzzwords fly by with each new development, it can be difficult to follow how everything fits together. This series is intended to synthesize the news for advocates and fans of the project who may not be able to track every development in the papers, on PurpleLineNow.com, on facebook, or on twitter.
Will the Appellate Court Place a Stay on Judge Leon's Injunction?
Yes! The appellate court ruled that the "State of Maryland has satisfied the stringent requirements for a stay pending appeal. " In what Purple Line NOW Vice President Greg Sanders called a "joyous day," Judge Leon's injunction was put on hold. This action by the appellate court allows Maryland to begin construction and pursue a full funding grant agreement with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that would provide $900 million in support over several years.
Will the Schedule for the Appeal be Expedited?
The stay is important, but it is also a temporary measure during the pendency of the appeal. Maryland has proposed an expedited schedule for the appeal, but that timetable was held up by the opponents' stalling tactics in the District Court. Thankfully, Judge Leon threw out frivolous claims based on noise and environmental issues, clearing the way for the appeal to proceed. The appellate court is expected to set a schedule soon. If it follows Maryland's proposed schedule, filings will be submitted over several weeks with possible oral arguments scheduled shortly thereafter.
Will the money be there?
The Trump Administration, in direct violation of infrastructure pledges during the campaign, had sought massive cuts in federal transit spending. They folded on that effort for the current fiscal year, and the omnibus compromise included specific set asides for the Purple Line. We learned on July 27th that the Senate version of the transportation funding plan for next fiscal year includes another $100 million for the Purple Line, which would bring the total authorized funding to $425 million. Thanks to Maryland's Congressional delegation for these efforts; we're counting on them to make sure the funding is included in the final budget.
When will the FTA sign the full funding grant agreement?
This is the largest remaining question. We were only days away from the signing ceremony nearly a year ago when the injunction came down down. FTA experts have praised the Purple Line, and the Federal government joined forces with Maryland in support of the appeal. Gov. Hogan asked Transportation Secretary Chao for support back in March and Senator Van Hollen met with the Secretary this Monday to urge support. We will keep pressing the case, noting our bipartisan support, the administration's praise of our public-private partnership approach, and that regional business leaders and labor unions stand united behind the project.
Purple Line Advocacy Group Cheers Court of Appeals Reinstatement
"We are encouraged, but not surprised, that the DC Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated the Purple Line's environmental approval pending appeal," Purple Line NOW President Ralph Bennett said in a statement following the ruling this afternoon, elaborating, "this ruling does not just remove the legal obstacle that has wasted 11 months and countless millions, it is also a vote of confidence in the merit of the Purple Line's case. As the court noted in its order, contrary to Judge Leon's earlier ruling 'the State of Maryland has satisfied the stringent requirements for a stay pending appeal.'"
Purple Line NOW Treasurer Tina Slater discussed what comes next. "The Federal Transit Administration had been only days away from a signing ceremony on a Full Funding Grant Agreement when the project was put on an unwarranted hold. We were heartened when the FTA joined the appeal and hope they will quickly execute the Purple Line's Full Funding Grant Agreement, so construction can begin without further costly delays. Thanks to our Congressional Delegation, the money for the project remains available, and we trust that along with Governor Hogan, they will see the project through the remaining federal steps to groundbreaking."
The stay allows movement forward, but does not completely resolve the final appeal. Purple Line NOW Vice President Greg Sanders added, "The plaintiffs had filed more frivolous motions at the district court level that mean that we do not yet know the briefing schedule for the final decision. However, by restoring the record of decision, the court has signaled that Maryland's relief does not need to wait on the resolution of these questions. The final decision is, of course, still important, but we trust that Maryland's case will prevail on the merits.
A Special Edition of Purple Line NOW News!
We bring you a special edition of Purple Line NOW news today! We'd like you to meet our Executive Committee and see why you have the most committed, enthusiastic, and generous group of volunteers working on behalf of the Purple Line. A few facts you may not know about them:
1) The Executive Committee meets every single month, rain or shine, snow or otherwise - and have been doing so for many years! Those meetings are used to share updates of the project, set strategy for moving forward, and make sure the calendar is covered for all Purple Line related meetings and gatherings.
2) The members of the Executive Committee - each and every one of them - gives an immeasurable amount of time each month to activities outside of PLN meetings to make sure the project stays forefront in the eyes of the public, elected officials, and MTA. In fact, most of their volunteer hours are spent in committees, testifying before councils, attending project updates, and visiting elected officials, along with maintaining a social media presence, speaking to the press, giving interviews, and writing articles.
3) Each and every member of our Executive Committee gives generously to our work out of their own pockets. As most of you know, Purple Line NOW is notunderwritten by developers or any other corporate entity. We exist because folks like you and our board members give both time and financial resources to see this project become reality.
Because we are at a standstill while we await the appeals process to make its way through the Circuit Court, Purple Line NOW has been waiting to continue the Envisioning the Purple Line series - an excellent opportunity for the public to keep abreast of the project through a series of forums which also serves as an important fundraiser to keep our doors open and our work ongoing.
We reach out to you once again to help us through what we hope will be a quick resolution to the delay in the project. Take a moment to read the bios of some very dedicated volunteers below and then join them in giving generously to Purple Line NOW as you are able.
I moved to Montgomery County in 1946 (I was 6) and have lived here with gaps since. As a YIMBY and architect, I have been involved with affordable housing since 1980 including building and as Chair and Commissioner of the Housing Opportunities Commission. The nexus of housing and transportation in affordable living is as obvious as [read more]
I grew up along with the Purple Line, creating Lego models of the Georgetown Branch, helping to clean up the right of way, distributing literature for supportive candidates, and scripting websites. I joined the board as Secretary in 2010 after my father passed away, like too many early supporters, before he could see the project through to completion. I donate my time because I have witnessed [read more]
While I always figured transit was a good idea, I didn't have my eyes opened until we moved to downtown Silver Spring in 2005. The first thing we did was ditch one of our two cars --- walking, biking, the bus and Metro were now viable options. Then we heard about the Purple Line and found out that [read more]
I joined the Board of Purple Line, NOW in 2008 when Harry Sanders suggested my experience with non-profit administration and advocacy would be helpful to the cause. I'm from Portland, Oregon and I go back every year to visit family there. I have seen the transformation that [read more]
I moved to Silver Spring with my family in 2001, after having lived in Chicago where we rode the El almost every day. I took one look at the Metro map and instantly [read more]
I have been involved since its inception in the mid 80's as the Georgetown Branch project for a trolley and trail Bethesda to Silver Spring. My husband, Harry, was one of the two people that pushed the Montgomery County Council to [read more]
Executive Director Christine Scott
I have been the part-time Executive Director of Purple Line NOW since October 2009 when I was hired by the wonderful Harry Sanders, Nancy Soreng, and Wayne Phyilliaer who were looking to take some of the administrative load off volunteer leadership as the project got closer to ground-breaking. My experience as an ED for other nonprofit organizations lent itself to the administrative aspect of the job, but learning the language of transit took a bit longer! Fortunately, I had the folks above to lead the way with their knowledge and guidance as we all pushed forward.
Nearly eight years later, this group hasn't lost a beat. I'm fortunate to watch how they mesh tenacity with a reasoned approach and I can tell you, as someone who has worked with many nonprofit boards along the way, we have some of the most dedicated folks you'll come across - all determined to finally see the Purple Line realized for all of us who live, work, and play in our community.
Please, join the folks above - get involved, come to a meeting, and help us stay on track by making a donation to Purple Line NOW.
What to Watch for in the Coming Weeks
This is a tense and frustrating period for the Purple Line. We have high hopes for the appeal of Judge Leon's illogical decision, but any judicial debates amongst the D.C. Circuit Court judges will appropriately be secret until a decision is announced. Nonetheless, for advocates, there are issues to watch that will help us understand and explain to friends and neighbors what is happening, and by so doing, to keep hope for this needed project alive.
Will the Appeals Court Place a Stay on Judge Leon's Injunction?
As the Washington Post opined, Judge Leon's ruling against the Purple Line is "shot through with illogic and heedless of precedent" and "is an excellent candidate for reversal on appeal." Specifically, as reported in Bethesda Magazine, the court violated the Supreme Court's warning against substituting a judge's personal opinion for that of federal experts. Maryland has asked the appellate court to place a stay on Judge Leon's ruling and reinstate the project's environmental approval. This would not be the final decision on the appeal, but would allow Maryland to pursue the full funding grant agreement it was on the verge of receiving from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) before the district court's intervention.
Will the Schedule for the Appeal be Expedited?
The stay is important, because Maryland laid out challenges to paying for the Purple Line without planned federal aid, challenges that may come to a head in August. That said, a stay would be a temporary measure during the pendency of the appeal. Maryland has proposed an expedited schedule for the appeal, with briefs due from the parties between July 20th to August 24th, and possible oral arguments shortly thereafter. The next news on the case may be whether the court accepts this schedule or lays out a longer timeline.
Will the money be there?
The Trump Administration, in direct violation of infrastructure pledges during the campaign, had sought massive cuts in federal transit spending. They folded on that effort for the current fiscal year, and the omnibus compromise included specific set asides for the Purple Line, which now has $325 million in funds appropriated for it. However, this will be an ongoing fight as the latest bill out of the House would again reduce funding for new transit projects in the next fiscal year. We'll need our Congressional delegation to continue to persevere to make sure that funding is included in the final budget.
Purple Line NOW is staying abreast of all of these decisions and will bring you breaking news as it occurs. The best way to get the latest news? Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and keep a keen eye on our website for all breaking news. We need your financial support now more than ever as we work hard to keep the project front and center in the eyes of our elected officials, the community at large, and all who have a stake in the success of the project. Please consider a donation to Purple Line NOW to help us continue that work. Thank you!


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How to achieve this is shown in this Lightroom Coffee Break video, the process is incredibly simple. Take a look for yourself:
See? If you didn't know about this already it can be a huge time saver to set your defaults so that you don't have to waste time applying them individually and waiting for previews to render correctly again on everything.
This is so helpful in making sure your images are actually ready to cull/process right after import, rather than needing to make a ton of tweaks beforehand.


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August 2018 update: Gretchen Whitmer wins Democratic primary for Michigan governor
Democratic power brokers are falling in line behind Gretchen Whitmer's bid for governor after a winter of discontent.
Two months after union leaders and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan engaged in a closed-door campaign to recruit another Democrat into the race, endorsements are coming fast for Whitmer, the former Senate minority leader from East Lansing.
On Monday, the United Auto Workers followed Duggan and the Teamsters in endorsing Whitmer. Leaders of both unions, UAW President Dennis Williams and Teamsters President James Hoffa, had met with Duggan in January to try to recruit U.S. Sen. Gary Peters into the race, as Bridge Magazine first reported.
January 2018: Detroit Dems seek alternative to Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan governor race
February 2018: Duggan hits reverse, now supports Gretchen Whitmer
"Many people came to us early on, asking for our endorsement and we decided, 'lets watch the candidates, how they perform, what they say and look and what they have done,'" Williams said Monday during an event at UAW headquarters in Detroit.
"We came to one conclusion: There is no better candidate for governor of state of Michigan than Gretchen Whitmer. Gretchen has been someone who stood with working men and women for a long time."
The union represents 385,000 workers and is Whitmer's highest-profile endorsement yet.
Detroit-area Democrats had fretted that Whitmer wasn't well known enough in southeast Michigan to win in a race party loyalists hoped would be easier because of the low job approval ratings of Republican President Trump and term-limited Republican Gov. Rick Snyder.
"A few months back, there was a lot of concern in the Democratic Party about whether Whitmer would gain traction," said Jonathan Kinloch, chairman of the 13th Congressional District Democratic Party, which is not making an endorsement before the primary.
Related: Why Democratic candidates need Detroit to become governor
"What has changed is momentum," Kinloch said. "The wind seems to be under the sail of her campaign, and those early doubts are beginning to fade as it's becoming clearer and clearer that she may be the nominee."
After the endorsement, Williams told reporters that he doesn't remember who initiated the meeting to try to recruit Peters into the race, but added the UAW "didn't want to make a decision until the full (candidate) field was in place."
Polls have shown Whitmer is the clear frontrunner, but Kinloch and others said much could change before the Aug. 7 primary.
Newcomer and challenger Shri Thanedar's heavy spending – including a Super Bowl ad – may have given him a bounce: A March poll found he has more name recognition and higher favorability ratings than Whitmer.
"Endorsements from organizations like the UAW do make a big difference in the Democratic primary, but Democrats have their own sort of civil war between the establishment and new wave progressives," said Richard Czuba, a pollster with the Lansing-based Glengariff Group.
Related: Abdul El-Sayed's stint in NYC may derail bid for Michigan governor
Whitmer's three primary opponents – Thanedar, former Detroit Health Director Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, and Oakland County business executive Bill Cobbs – are campaigning as progressive outsiders bucking the Democratic establishment.
"We have many endorsements from people, but are not focused on endorsements from establishment," Thanedar, an Ann Arbor entrepreneur, wrote in an email to Bridge.
At a February forum in Detroit, El-Sayed went so far as to say he didn't want the endorsement of his former boss, Duggan (although El-Sayed said last year he expected the mayor to back his campaign.)
El-Sayed's campaign provided Bridge a list of about 20 endorsements from progressive groups such as Justice Democrats, the Michigan Democratic Party Young Democrats Caucus, the People for Bernie Sanders, the American Muslim Caucus and Black Lives Matter activist Shaun King.
Cobbs didn't respond to requests seeking comment on his endorsements.
Czuba said he doubts the other Democrats are strong enough to "galvanize the left" and seriously challenge Whitmer.
Czuba said her early entry into the campaign deterred a litany of potential challengers. Besides Peters, Democratic power brokers had sought to recruit U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee of Flint, University of Michigan Regent Mark Bernstein and even former U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak of Menominee into the race, sources have told Bridge Magazine.
"Maybe it's time to step back and recognize that Gretchen Whitmer deserves some credit for running a savvy race because she's driven all big names out of the race," Czuba said.
"There's not a lot of oxygen left in the race … She's closed it off, and it's now most certainly looking like her race to lose."
After the endorsement event, Whitmer told Bridge that she has "built a coalition unlike anyone has ever done (this early) in the election cycle."
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Tue, 07/12/2016 - 9:02amSafe Driving Meeting on September 8th at 7pm in the auditorium
Fri, 06/17/2016 - 9:13amMark your calendar with important dates for the 2019-2020 school year.
Fri, 06/17/2016 - 8:54amThe AP Boot Camp will be held Tuesday August 9th from 9 am – 12 pm at Atholton High School. Register Today!
Thu, 06/09/2016 - 7:49amAHS Legacy Bricks leave a lasting memory at Atholton high School.
Wed, 06/08/2016 - 2:46pmAP materials for summer fun and practice...only suggestions, not requirements:)
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Starting salary of 1,962.84
Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. Our vision is to help make this a world where people lead meaningful, independent lives. If you are looking for a place to work where you can kick-start a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you.
The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees, including competitive salaries, career advancement, health and dental insurance, and paid vacation and sick leave.
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) I works as part of a team that helps people with intellectual disabilities achieve their goals. This includes routine and emergency care, treatment, and training for people with intellectual disabilities in various settings.
Responsibilities can vary, and may include such duties as grooming, bathing, feeding, observing and reporting individual's conditions and behaviors; providing meaningful interactions with individuals, participating in individualized training and/or active treatment programs for both males and females. The DSP I documents information on the person's life, such as things that occur throughout their daily schedule, how they respond to activities on the home, training, and unusual incidents. Completion of work requires use of simple and/or routine duties, while decision making is based on guidance that will be provided to you as you are prepared for the job and from other professional staff on your team.
Work is in a team environment with guidance provided through supervision and training. This position may be required to drive a state-owned vehicle.
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Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Assists persons served with training to teach daily living and vocational skills.
Provides behavior intervention by following the recommended behavior intervention techniques to ensure that persons served are protected from harm or injury due to abuse/neglect, sexual incidents, serious injuries, or other sources of immediate danger and provides emergency care as needed.
Participates in delivering therapeutic and individualized training per the individual's active treatment program, and documents individual progress.
Assists persons served (male and female) with carrying out necessary self-care skills (i.e., bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, feeding and grooming).
Ensures environment is free of safety hazards by correcting any hazards found and reporting them to the supervisor.
Observes persons served for signs and symptoms of disease, injury, reactions to medications, or other conditions that warrant medical intervention.
Provides assistance in the transporting of individuals going on scheduled activities and in emergency situations, as needed.
May prevent or manage aggressive behavior among individuals and administer CPR in emergency intervention.
Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
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Ability to learn patient care techniques and of treatment, therapy, and developmental programs.
Ability to read, write and understand English so as to effectively communicate and carry out verbal and written instructions.
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Ability to provide individual care to administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, to conduct Safe Use of Restraints (SUR), and to communicate effectively.
Ability to work effectively with others and as a member of a team and to accept supervision.
Valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. Applicants with an out-of-state driver's license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy Initial Selection Criteria:
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LONDON — One of Paul Nuttall's aides last night offered to resign after the UKIP leader admitted that claims that he had lost close friends in the Hillsborough disaster were completely false.
In a statement issued on Tuesday his press officer Linda Roughley said:
"Paul is a man of great integrity and would not say something he knew to be untrue. It's me who has made this mistake, and one I feel absolutely terrible about."
"I am frankly mortified at the distress this issue has caused Paul and may have caused to anyone involved with the Hillsborough tragedy."
So can this possibly be true? Can we really believe that Nuttall was totally oblivious to the repeated statements about Hillsborough issued under his own name by Roughley?
Let's examine the evidence.
Here's the first appearance of the "close personal friends" claim in a now-deleted post on Nuttall's website in January 2011:
And here's a second from August of that year.
Now it's just about possible that these posts were made completely independently by Roughley and then sat entirely unread by Nuttall for five years. It may seem unlikely, but it's possible.
However, Nuttall is also quoted making the exact same claim by the BBC. Nuttall told them in August 2011 that "close personal friends of mine lost their lives" in the tragedy.
Now just because the BBC quote Nuttall by name it does not necessarily mean that they spoke to him in person.
Statements are often issued in politicians' names which are then quoted as if the person said them personally to the journalist.
But are we really expected to believe that Nuttall was quoted by Britain's national broadcaster on the biggest news event of the day and he didn't ever bother to read the article?
The question of Linda Roughley
The other thing we have to decide is whether it's likely that Roughley would have repeatedly made such an egregious error.
Before working for Nuttall, Roughley was a long-standing court reporter for the Liverpool Echo.
Now, reporting on court proceedings requires a journalist to be rigorously accurate in quoting and reporting on complicated proceedings and testimony.
So it seems questionable, at best, that somebody with Roughley's experience would repeatedly and falsely misquote her employer on a matter as important as the Hillsborough tragedy.
Nuttall's non-existent PHD
The other question we have to decide is whether Nuttall is a credible source. After all, this is not the first time that he has been forced to withdraw false claims made under his own name.
Last year Nuttall was questioned about his online CV after it was revealed that he had falsely suggested that he had a PHD in history from Liverpool Hope University. After the university confirmed that he had no such qualification, Nuttall again denied all knowledge.
"No, I've never claimed I've got a PhD. It's not on my website," he told Andrew Marr.
"It's on a LinkedIn page that wasn't put up by us and we don't know where it's come from."
However, he later conceded that it was his own LinkedIn but blamed the incident on an unnamed "over-enthusiastic researcher."
Again a junior employer was thrown under the bus.
Nuttall's professional football career
Perhaps the most ludicrous example of Nuttall's tendency to blame aides for false claims concerns his repeated claim to have been a professional football player. Here's the claim on his website:
Tranmere Rovers said Nuttall had "definitely not" played for the club when asked by the Mail. When confronted about the claim last year Nuttall admitted that he had never been a professional footballer and again blamed it on a press officer.
"I have never claimed I was a professional player," he told the Mail.
"It was one press release in 2010, put out by a press officer, who knows nothing about football."
However, this as not the only time that Nuttall made this claim. In fact, the claim also appears at the very top of this old UKIP leaflet right next to a picture of the MEP:
Taken together, there is a clear pattern of behaviour here. False claims are made and when confronted about them Nuttall denies all knowledge, before blaming junior members of staff for the "mistake".
There are two possible explanations for this. The first is that he is the victim of repeated mistakes by a series of completely incompetent, yet strangely imaginative employees. The second is that he is just making things up.
This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author.
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WoVG information security management framework
This audit examined 11 public sector agencies and found that the policy, standards and protection mechanisms for the security of the state's information and communications technology (ICT) systems and data have not been effectively applied. Agencies undertake only limited monitoring of suspicious internal network activity, and they do not have a capability to detect an intrusion into sensitive public sector systems.
The audit also found that if there was an external cyber attack or a cyber alert issued by an Australian Government national security agency, there would be no coordinated understanding of the threat or its impact across the state's public sector ICT systems, because central agencies do not conduct follow up actions after a cyber alert is disseminated.
The audit further identified a number of critical- and medium-level risks related to individual agency systems that have been raised with each of those agencies through individual management letters. Agreement has been reached with each agency about what actions will be implemented and a proposed time frame for implementation.


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Larry Edward Ogle passed away on July 24, 2019 following a two year battle with esophageal cancer, with family by his side. He was born to Wilson H. & Mildred Ogle on October 24, 1942 in Puyallup and except for moving to Whidbey Island from 2007 - 2015, lived his entire life in the Enumclaw area. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cheryl (Bitney) Ogle; daughter, Jennifer Strapac (Scott) grandsons, Nicholas and Griffin; and daughter, Courtney Whitish (Jason) and grandson, Austin. The bulk of his working life had to do with log hauling and timber harvest. That was his favorite place to be. He always said he loved the smell of the landing early in the mornings. He also loved running his tractor and his excavator and building roads. His last working years were spent working on the Beacon Hill Light Rail project and after retiring from that, he built a beautiful house overlooking the straits of Juan de Fuca near Coupeville on Whidbey Island, doing much of the work himself. He loved to fish in Alaska. He loved travel in general, whether it was just a road trip around the US, or trips to more far away destinations. They made for wonderful memories. He had a great sense of humor which, sadly, faded during his treatment.
At his request there will be a wake in his honor at "The Claw" in Enumclaw on Saturday, September 7th from 4 to 8 pm. All who would like to honor his life and share stories are cordially invited.
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About Camping Valle Romantica
- Stunning riverside setting
- Impressive outside swimming pool
- Pets are welcome
- Good washing and laundry facilities
The leading LuxCamp site of Valle Romantica Campsite is situated along the banks of the picturesque Cannobino River in the enchanting Lake Maggiore region of Italy. This campsite was established in 1956 and has been satisfying the needs of holidaymakers from all over Europe and beyond for decades. The stunning natural beauty of this part of Italy makes Valle Romantica Campsite a great place to hire a mobile home to unwind in style.
This luxury camping site is situated beside the gently flowing Cannobino River, which is the ideal spot to take part in a wide range of different types of aquatic activities. Swimming in the cool mountain water is an invigorating experience, while the water here is so clear that it is also ideal for snorkelling. Keen fishermen will find several great spots here to cast their lines, while kayaks and canoes can also be rented. Paddling along the river is an excellent way to explore while having fun.
Fun for the Kids
As any parent knows, keeping children amused and entertained during a camping holiday can be a bit of a battle sometimes. However, there is plenty for youngsters to do at Valle Romantica Campsite. In addition to having full access to the outdoor swimming pool, they will also be able to spend time in the playground, while people who rent a mobile home will find that it comes complete with a television and wi-fi access. A small sandy beach is also situated at one end of the site, where little ones will be able to have fun paddling and swimming in the water.
Exploring the Area
The site also makes a great base for exploring the rest of the Lake Maggiore region. The Cannobia Valley boasts a large number of excellent hiking and walking trails that are just waiting to be explored by nature lovers; the area features an abundant variety of species of flora and fauna. Hiring a bicycle from the onsite shop is also a great way to explore the area in style.
Wining and Dining at Valle Romantica Campsite
At the end of the day, guests at Valle Romantica Campsite can indulge in a delicious meal, prepared by talented local chefs. In addition to popular pasta dishes, the restaurant also serves a good selection of regional specialities that are sure to satisfy all tastes.
Grocery Shopping at Valle Romantica Campsite
Freshly baked bread is sold at the onsite supermarket and this makes an excellent breakfast or lunchtime treat to have with locally produced Italian sausage, cheese and a range of other ingredients. Guests will be able to put together a picnic to eat beside the river or take with them when exploring the enchanting countryside


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In the meantime, lots of good music is ahead--too much to include here, actually, so don't forget to check the Weekly's acclaimed nightclub listings--so fasten your seatbelts.
There are few better singers around these days than Madeleine Peyroux, who will return to town to perform at the Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St. Peyroux's disarming blend of jazz, pop and folk, and her lovely Billie Holiday-style alto, have won her many fans since her debut album, Dreamland, in 1996.
Born in Athens, Ga., Peyroux grew up in Paris with her French-born mother. There, she fell in love with traditional jazz, French chansons and café music. She has recorded four albums under her own name, and an album of duets with jazz-harmonica player William Galison. Peyroux's latest is the amazingly good Bare Bones.
Expectations are high for this gig, which will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $33 to $39. Call 740-1000 for more information.Across the street at Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St., the globe-trotting and genre-hopping DJ known as Diplo (née Thomas Wesley Pentz) will rock the house. Although he was born and raised in the American South and now hails from Philadelphia, Diplo has worked with such diverse acts as British-Sri Lankan superstar M.I.A., Brazilian funk-carioca act Bonde do Rolê and French techno-rockers Justice. He'll show off those influences and likely a lot more, starting at about 9 p.m. Tickets: $8. Information: 622-8848.
Billy Sedlmayr, aka Billy Sed, will perform a rare gig, also on April 1, at 7:30 p.m. at Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court Ave.
One of the pioneers of Tucson punk and new-wave music, Sedlmayr played pivotal roles as a drummer and singer in seminal local acts The Pedestrians and Giant Sandworms during the early 1980s. A few years later, he became a frontman, singing and writing songs for local super-group Las Cruces.
Since then, Sedlmayr has endured a troubled life that has been well-documented in other venues--we don't have the space to examine it here--but he has continued to write songs, delving into Americana, classic rock and pop, and outlaw country. He also has recorded two albums for Rich Hopkins' San Jacinto Records.
I am overjoyed to hear that Billy is back in action, ready to hit the stage again, this time in the leafy confines of the courtyard at Old Town Artisans. Tickets will cost $15 at the door. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, which works to maintain biological diversity in the Sonoran Desert. Call 440-4455 for more information.
Also on April Fool's Day, singer-songwriter Eleni Mandell will appear at Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. The hyper-literate chanteuse--whose early influences included X and Tom Waits, not to mention mentor Chuck E. Weiss--has released seven solo albums, the most recent of which is this year's Artificial Fire.
Mandel uses her husky voice to perform warm songs in which her individuality and creativity triumphs romantic despair. Local singer-songwriter Cathy Rivers, still riding high after the release of her terrific recent album, Gloom Cookie, will open the show at 9:30 p.m. with her unique desert-noir songs. Cover charge: $7 at the door. Dial 798-1298 for the lowdown.
Candlebox, a mainstream rock act from Seattle, was way popular during the 1990s, but broke up just before the new millennium. The group reunited a couple of years back and produced the album Into the Sun last year. They will hit the Rialto for a show at 8 p.m., Monday, March 30, with opening acts Jet Black Stare and Royal Bliss. Advance tickets are $21, or $23 on the day of the show.
And next Thursday, April 2, the acclaimed Cajun and zydeco act Beausoleil, featuring fiddler and National Heritage Fellow Michael Doucet, will appear as part of a bill that also will feature top-notch guitarist and stellar session man David Lindley. The Grammy Award-winning Beausoleil is touring to promote its potent and punchy new record, Alligator Purse, on Yep Roc Records. Tickets for Beausoleil and Lindley will cost you $20 in advance or $22 on the day of the show; 740-1000.
Consider this an extra-hearty endorsement for the gig on Friday, March 27, celebrating the recent release of the debut CD, Bald as Love, by the sexy-as-hell local band Blackwood and Co. Fronted by the wicked dream team of vocalist Lucas Moseley (The Pork Torta) and guitarist-filmmaker Clif Taylor (Therapists), Blackwood and Co. play funky rock like it's nobody's business, with juicy organ and fuzzed-out guitar right out of a '70s blaxploitation flick or maybe one of those cheesy biker movies. Also on the bill will be openers Lemon Drop Gang and Acapulco Five. The show starts at 9 p.m., and the cover is $4.
San Francisco supergroup Moonalice is a relatively new outfit, with just one album under its collective belt, but its members have decades of combined experience. The seven-piece features guitarist G.E. Smith (the Saturday Night Live band and Hall and Oates), keyboardist Pete Sears (Jefferson Starship) and bassist Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna), as well as singer Ann McNamee.
The Moonalice sound is traditional Bay Area-variety psychedelic blues and country rock, but on its debut album, Moonalice, the group sounds incredibly tight and well-focused, thanks in no small part to the efforts of producer extraordinaire T-Bone Burnett. Moonalice will play at 6 p.m., Sunday, March 29, at Club Congress. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 on the day of the show.
Also at Congress, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will play alt-country, Muscle Shoals-style, and backwoods rock on Tuesday, March 31. Isbell, by the way, is a former member of the Drive-By Truckers. The show will open at 8 p.m., with budding folk-blues singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle (yes, the son of Steve Earle). Admission: $11 advance or $13 on the day of the show; 622-8848.
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Soroptimist International of Greater Bremerton Area will host their Annual Silent Auction and Dinner Gala on Friday, November 4, 2011, from 6:00-10:00 p.m., at the Kitsap Golf and Country Club. Many quality items ? including jewelry, artwork, event tickets, themed gift baskets, and so much more ? from local businesses and individual supporters will be auctioned ? just in time for the holidays. All proceeds from the event will benefit women and girls in the community through scholarships and ongoing service projects. A few of the club's past beneficiaries include the Salvation Army, YWCA Alive Shelter, Habitat for Humanity, Foodline, Kitsap County Domestic Violence Task Force, and Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program.
This year's event is themed "Baila Conmigo" (translated "Dance with Me") and will be an opportunity for attendees to enjoy Latin-inspired food and entertainment while supporting the clubs mission. Entertainment will be provided by local Latin favorite, Malo Castro and his 4-Plus band. Salsa lessons will also be given.
The club also invites your participation as a silent auction donor or a program advertising sponsor. Auction donor and advertising sponsorship forms are available on their website at http://www.bremertonsoroptimist.org.
Founded in 1921, Soroptimist is an international organization for business and professional women who provide volunteer service to their communities. Almost 100,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based and international projects benefiting women and girls.
Soroptimist International of Greater Bremerton Area was chartered by the Soroptimist International of Seattle and Soroptimist International of Tacoma on June 1, 1944 as an organization of business and professional women working to improve the lives of women and girls in the Bremerton and Central Kitsap communities.
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Action against Allahabad university following UGC audit in nascent stage: HRD
New Delhi: The action based on the audit report of University of Allahabad by the UGC, which pointed out various irregularities, is at preliminary stage, the Lok Sabha was today informed.
An audit which was done by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in November last year, had pointed out in its report that the university is in a deplorable state and highlighted funds crunch, internal politics and excessive litigation as some of the reasons why the varsity is on the brink of becoming unviable and unworkable .
"Action on the report on the academic, research, financial and infrastructural audit of University of Allahabad conducted by UGC is at preliminary stage," the Minister of State for HRD, Satya Pal Singh, said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
"However, with regard to proper utilisation of funds, a detailed directive has already been issued to all central universities including University of Allahabad to conduct internal audits of their accounts in a time bound manner," Singh added.
The audit was done by a team of six Gautam R Desiraju of IISc, Bengaluru, Professor Soibam Ibotombi of Manipur University, Professor Pinaki Chakrabarti from the Bose Institute in Kolkata, Professor Mahadeo Jaiswal of IIM-Sambalpur, Professor Amita Singh of Jawaharlal Nehru University and retired bureaucrat K P Pandian.
The team, constituted by the UGC at the behest of the HRD Ministry in the wake of several complaints against the university administration, visited the campus for three days, from November 13 to 15 last year.
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EVE Online is its player-run economy. Due to over 330,000 players living on one server, the markets have reached a critical mass where the laws of economics play out in a very effective manner. When there's a demand for something, no matter how obscure the item or low the demand, you can be sure there are dozens or hundreds of pilots trying their best to supply it. The in-game economy mirrors real-life economic situations so closely that CCP even hired a dedicated economist to analyse the market and advise CCP of any problems that arise.
EVE's economy is often referred to as a pure free market, but that isn't technically true. At its heart, EVE is still a game designed and implemented by a team of developers. All MMO economies require some degree of control and intervention for the game to remain playable. In EVE, this comes in the form of careful balance of supply and demand via changes to game mechanics and drop rates. There are also a number of more direct passive influences on the market, such as NPC market orders and insurance.
In this economic article, I look at a few of the influences that constrain free-market economics in EVE.


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Aporia crataegi Linnaeus, 1758 ♀♂ ♥
Noms communs : Black-veined [En], Gazé, Piéride de l'aubépine [Fr], Groot geaderd witje [Nl], Baum-Weißling [De], Pieride del biancospino [It], ∆ιαφανής πιερίδα [Gr], Alıç Kelebeği [Tu]
Grammos Mount, KASTORIA ● Greece
Description: Male has prominent black veins on white wings with no black cell spots. Female is similar, but has browner veins and a variable amount of dark scales on its more transparent wings.
Size is between 56mm and 68mm.
Biology: It usually feeds on Rosaceae plants, especially in the genus Prunus. Flight time is between April and July,
An interesting characteristic of this species is that the female, by rubbing her wings together, loses many of her scales, resulting in an almost-transparent look when compared with the white wings of the male. The purpose of this behaviour remains a mystery.
Habitat: It is normally found an altitudes between 500m and 2,000m.
Distribution: The Black-veined White is found in orchards and bushes throughout most of Europe except Northern Europe, North Africa, temperate Asia, Korea and Japan. This species is extinct in the British Isles around 1925.
Baytaş A., 2007. A field guide to the butterflies of Turkey, NTV Yayınları, Istanbul.
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Lionel Messi scored an exquisite little dink for Barcelona this evening to put the club in cruise control on their match against Boca Juniors in the Joan Gamper trophy.
The Argentine superstar, who only played his first game of the new season against Sevilla on Sunday, put the home side 2-0 to the good in the first half, as he bagged a cheeky chip after finding himself one-on-one with the Boca 'keeper.
MORE: Video: Malcom scores for Barcelona with fine finish against Boca Juniors in Joan Gamper trophy
Despite not having the best of World Cup campaigns with Argentina this summer, it still seems Messi is as good as he's ever been, something that will fill Barca fans with confidence going into the new season.
Here's a clip of Messi's goal. The audacity of this man is unparalleled!
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JioFiber Trial Cities and Offers Revealed
It seems like Reliance Jio is once again all set to shake the internet data space by upcoming JioFiber home broadband service, The Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) service was mentioned by Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani when the Jio operations were officially launched in September last year, now Jio has been expanding its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) business offering with beta trials initiated in five locations –Delhi, Mumbai, Jamnagar, Pune and Chennai.
Though there's still no confirmation of launch date for JioFiber, but in above mentioned cities the service is being offered to consumers in the same way Jio made their 4G services available. Reliance Jio is reportedly currently testing its Fiber broadband by providing access to select customers and company employees. Several users who have had early access to the JioFiber Preview Offer have tweeted about the service on tweeter.
JioFIber will reportedly roll out with an opening scheme called the JioFiber Preview Offer, which will give customers a free 90-day trial of the service at no cost. As part of the scheme, customers will get a 100GB download limit each month, on a 100Mbps connection. Post that threshold, the connection speed will reduce to 1Mbps, but will not cut off your connection. While the service is said to be free for the first 90 days, users will have to pay a one-time, refundable sum of Rs. 4,000-4,500 for the JioFiber router.
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Good policy advice depends on skilled policy practitioners with the right knowledge and tools to do the job. The Policy Project has developed useful and practical resources that policy practitioners can use to develop their policy skills and produce great policy analysis and advice.
Resources for policy practitioners
The Policy skills framework sets out the knowledge, applied skills and behaviour required of policy professionals.
Map your policy skills profile helps you to assess your current skills and think about how you want to progress as a policy professional. It can help you with discussions on your performance and development or help you articulate your policy skills when applying for policy jobs.
The Policy quality framework describes the characteristics of quality policy advice, as well as the enablers that make it possible. There is a range of tools to support you to deliver quality policy analysis and advice, including:
- a checklist for reviewing papers in development
- a guide on panels and processes for using the framework to review papers
- a paper-scoring template.
Start Right is the Policy Project's approach to ensuring policy quality from the outset. You can start with the guide (PDF 1.78 MB) and use the commissioning conversation prompts (PDF 436.74 KB) and the green light framework (PDF 269.04 KB) to help you get policy quality right from the start.
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Read about sessions exploring methods that can be applied to policy processes.
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Sometimes it feels like there is so much to be done to reduce our impact on the planet and the environment that it is too overwhelming. When looking on the various social media outlets for inspiration its all too easy to be taken in by all these beautiful images of 'zero-waste kits' and feel that you have to spend significant money to be doing it 'correctly'. In the light of this it can be easy to do nothing through lack of knowing where to start. Well I'm here today to show you five easy ways to reduce your impact right now without spending a single penny! And they may even save some of your hard earned cash too. Yeay! So lets dive in.
Only boil the amount of water you need
Now I understand that I'm probably on the losing side of the tea vs coffee debate. Tea wins every time. Coffee is, frankly, disgusting. But whatever your poison, there is nothing better than a steaming hot brew. That is, except for a steaming hot brew made by only boiling the mug full of water required for said cuppa. Now that is satisfying. Not only will you not have to wait unnecessarily for that, frankly, life affirming beverage, you'll also waste far less water and electricity. According to Ethical Consumer magazine in an article about kettles from 2018, the number one way to improve energy efficiency with regards to kettles is to stop over filling them. This is reiterated in this article, which touts savings (correct in 2017) of £15 a year based on boiling your kettle twice a day, half full instead of full. I know I use my kettle significantly more than twice a day, and am sure I'm not alone. With modern kettles holding about 2 litres of water and the average mug holding around 350ml, you can see that routinely unnecessarily boiling over a litre of water will have a negative impact. By only boiling what you need you can do your part to reduce energy use and water waste. And save a few pennies too.
Air dry your clothes
I'll be honest, I knew tumble dryers were wasteful, but I have to admit I was surprised when I looked up the figures. I found on this website (again 2017 costings) that the average 2.5kWh vented tumble dryer costs about £0.44 per full load, emitting 0.9kg of CO2. I'll reiterate, thats for one load. Meaning if you use your tumble dryer 4x per week, and I'm sure people use them more than that, you'll spend £91.52 in electricity and emit 198kg of CO2. Contrast that to air drying. Now I'm well aware that not everyone has the outdoor space in which to hang their washing, that having outdoor space is a privilege. But if you do have some, then take advantage. Not only do you get time outside with fresh air, which is not to be sniffed at, but you'll prolong the life of your clothes, and the sunlight can even be helpful in removing staining on white clothes. Otherwise stand dryers inside do just as well.
Reduce food waste
This is a massive topic, and I encourage you to check out Love Food Hate Waste which is a cornucopia of information. Just from a quick scout at their information page, its clear theres a massive problem here in UK. [Note – this isn't a problem unique to the UK, if you're outside the UK its worth checking out the figures for your local area.] We waste 7 million tonnes of food a year, of which 5 million is edible. Thats heartbreaking, especially when there are people all around the world living in food poverty. And its not just the supermarkets fault, though thats another topic. Its here in our homes too. The bits that in wartime were all cherished, in our era of plenty we have no impetus to use. Veg peelings, stale bread, chicken bones. Check out their website for lots of recipes to use up the bits that you have left over. In the meantime, have you considered veggie scrap stock? Its ridiculously easy, and I'll do a post on it soon, but essentially, keep all you peelings, carrot tops, onion skins, mushroom stalks etc, in a jar in the freezer, and once full add to your slow cooker/pot on the hob, cover with water, season and add herbs, then simmer. On the hob I'd say 5-6 hours on low, in the slow cooker I stick mine on low for 24 hours. You'll never use crappy cubes again. And its effectively free!
Turn down your heating
If nothing else this is the best excuse to break out your lovely snuggly winter knitted jumpers, and cosy up under a blanket with a good book and a cuppa (boiling only the necessary, obvs!). Or a mug of cream of tomato soup. Mmm. Can you tell its winter, and I'm a bit chilly? Anyhoo, I found an interesting document from the Department of Energy and Climate Change – it's dated 2012, but at lot of the energy saving advice is sound. It suggests if reducing average temperature from 20ˆC to 18ˆC you can reduce annual energy usage by 3000kWh, or 1500kWh if reduced from 19ˆC to 18ˆC. The current average price of electricity in the UK at the moment is 14.37p, so conservatively this could save you £215 per degree temperature reduction. We keep out house at 18 degrees, and turn the radiators off in rooms that aren't used. Yes, every now and again I need to put on a wooly jumper. Poor me. But honestly, you get used to it. And wooly jumpers are nice. And, hopefully, sustainable!
Switch off all electrical items at the plug when not in use
Admittedly the savings for this aren't going to be as impressive as reducing the heating to your whole house, but every little counts. That same government document suggests you could save 50-100kWh per year switching your TV off at the mains when its not in use, which equates to £7-14. But when you extrapolate that to your computer, phone, bedside lamp, speakers, internet rooter etc etc, it all adds up.
So there we are! Five things you can start doing right now to reduce your impact, and potentially save some hard earned money at the same time – I reckon up to £3-400 without breaking a sweat. Literally, because your house will now be freezing. But hey! You now have the pennies to go buy that instagram worth zero waste kit.
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Grand Rapids Exec Makes the Case for Home Visiting
The March issue of The Chamber News, a monthly publication of the Grand Rapids, Mich., Chamber of Commerce, included an article from Rick Baker, CEO of the Grand Rapids Chamber, on the importance of home visiting for Michigan's economic future.
Baker calls for Michigan legislators to focus tax dollars on programs with a proven record of success and to work hard to strengthen the business climate. He recommends investing in home visiting, which matches new parents with trained professionals who provide information and support during pregnancy and the childs early years.
Employers are noticing more prospective hires who lack fundamental skills such as problem solving and the ability to work in teams. The foundation for these critical skills is built in the earliest years of life. Investing in home visits and early childhood education can help meet the needs of business by insuring a better prepared, more competitive work force.
Click here to read Ricks full article.