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Powder junkies of the world unite, jumping off a mountain with a parachute, closing one chapter whilst another opens and looking forward to two months in the smoke…would the last person to leave Chamonix please turn out the lights.
I met a nice girl the other day called Florentina (Dutch and 20). I met her about a week later and she's was impressed that I remembered her name. She tried to hide the disapointment on her face when I told her that it helped that a Florentina is also the name of my favourite Pizza at good old Pizza Express (gosh I've missed that and a proper curry). Anyway I asked her out but she told me she'd tried going out with an older guy before and it didn't work. Imagine my dismay when I saw next week looking very 'friendly' with a bloke at least twice my age. Like the good old ex-journalist I am I made my excuses and left. That's such a lie when I read that in the News of The World (I've missed that too). Just as the two ex-soap star lesbians brought out the bowl of cocaine 'we made our excuses and left'. 'Our dossier is on its way to the police'. Like hell they made their excuses and left.
Oh dear just had a terrible day on the mountains. It had snowed and the conditions were lovely so everything was cool until the final run when my good friend Charlotte from the Sapinere Hotel followed into the snowpark and proceeded to snap her wrist on a jump. Badly. She'd done it before earlier in the season but this was worse. Cue going to hospital and watching her get off her face on morphine. Then an operation with three pins in her wrist and a day to recover before it was Easy Jet back to Liverpool.
In fact I must mention the Sapinere Hotel, it's a great place and I know all the staff there who are all wicked. It was funny when I had Jo, Fran and Natasha out who were staying there and thought I was a superstar as I knew them all. It was just coincidence. They could have stayed anywhere else and it would have been a different story. Anyway I have to mention them coming out as I had one of the best weeks with them. In fact Jo returned a week ago with her friend Loz and I had one of the best weekends ever with them.
Being a glutton for punishment, I also tried paraponting – ie jumping off the top of the mountain with a parachute meets handglider type contraption. Obviously in tandem with someone who knows what they're doing – I'm not mad (check out pix). It didn't help that I'm afraid of heights. So we jumped off Brevant and as soon as we were airborn my pilot told me that the wind thermals have the same motion as the sea and some people get sea sick. Great I thought, I'm afraid of heights and I suffer from seasickness I should enjoy this ride. Visibility was great and soon Chamonix was 4,000 feet below me and the only thing seperating me from a huge plummet was a thin 4 Euro metal carabena. I clung on for dear life. It made me laugh that you had to wear a helmet. Like that's going to help after a huge freefall. It's the same sort of empty tokenism that makes you wear seatbelts on airplanes. So the pilot asked whether I wanted to go 'freestyle'. Being gnarly and masochistic I said yet. We started to spin round, pulling some G's as I became horizontal with Chamonix a little spec below me. How my breakfast didn't pop up I don't know. Well I've ticked that one of the experience list and put it in the box marked 'won't try again'.
Time is fast running out and I am back in the UK as of May 3rd and available for appointments. It's been one of the best experiences of my life. I've met lots of amazing and lovely people, many of whom I will keep in touch with. I've found a lovely place where I feel very comfortable and not sure how I will cope with being away from the mountains but in the same breath I am looking forward to London for two months before I head off to Barcelona. See you soon.


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Over here at the Philadelphia Water Department, there's no shortage of people who proudly wear the "water geek" badge, and we've also got more than a few proponents of all things green and growing.
So, you can imagine our delight after learning that the theme of the 2018 Philadelphia Flower Show would be Wonders of Water.
After all, PWD has been a wonder of the water world from the beginning: our Fairmount Water Works drinking water plant—surrounded by famous gardens with fountains and sculpture—drew curious visitors like Charles Dickens and Mark Twain from around the globe in the 1800s.
Now that the show's final weekend is upon us, we can say that Wonders of Water has more than lived up to our nerdiest H2O dreams and grandest go-green expectations.
Whether it's the lush rainforest spilling over with waterfalls or the far-out landscape of giant cacti showcasing flowers that thrive with almost no water at all, each exhibit is an exquisite exploration of the liquid that makes all plant life on Earth possible.
We got so excited for this year's water theme, we even created an exhibit for visitors to explore—Home Green Home.
It's a slice of a Philadelphia block transplanted to the Convention Center floor to showcase all the ways in which a local home interacts with water, from a bright flower-filled stormwater bumpout on the curb to the hidden pipes bringing drinking water to the tap and taking used water away.
There's lots of signage to provide inside info and each point of interest in the display has a tip to help you protect water, so be sure to stop by and say hello if you're coming—as long as supplies last, we'll have Coreopsis seed packets to encourage natural stormwater gardens at home.
PWD will also have iPads where you can share your thoughts about drinking water quality.
The show runs through Sunday, March 11 and is at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch Streets. PWD's Home Green Home is located just to the right of the PHS Shop beyond the Grand Exhibit.
If you come in through the Marriot gates above the Jefferson Station entrance at 11th and Market, look for a fun cut-out prop where you can pose as Water Woman, PWD's trash and pollution fighting hydration superhero.
More Water-Geek GoodiesOf course, Home Green Home is not the only cool place to learn about local water issues at the Philadelphia Flower Show: look for more great stuff like Window on the Watershed, a big installation created through the William Penn Foundation's Delaware River Watershed Initiative and the Alliance for Watershed Education.
At this exhibit, you'll meet with members of local waterways groups like the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership and encounter "ecological lessons and stories of our own complex freshwater system—the Delaware River Watershed."
There's also Down the Drain, showcasing landscaping options—many of which you can get funding for through our Rain Check program—that you can use to manage stormwater and make your home more beautiful.
How can you protect the water in your community? Meet up with Academy and Delaware River Watershed Initiative scientists this week at the Philadelphia Flower Show to learn more about the cycle of water! #DRWI #water #flowershow @PhilaFlowerShow pic.twitter.com/yTutEjAB4i
— Academy of Natural Sciences (@AcadNatSci) March 5, 2018
How can you protect the water in your community? Meet up with Academy and Delaware River Watershed Initiative scientists this week at the Philadelphia Flower Show to learn more about the cycle of water! #DRWI #water #flowershow @PhilaFlowerShow pic.twitter.com/yTutEjAB4i
— Academy of Natural Sciences (@AcadNatSci) March 5, 2018
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The World's Drinking Water by American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)This look at select countries that don't have access to clean drinking water brings awareness to how precious clean drinking water is and how scarce access is for most people in the world. Countries are represented by intricate designs inspired by beautiful flowers.
Urbanization Meets Naturalization by Mercer County Community College Horticulture ProgramIn a world where our homes often encroach on nature, we need to find ways to make more sustainable choices. Whether we create more permeable surfaces, harvest and utilize rainwater, or make smarter plant choices, every action is a step towards building a more natural environment in an urban setting.
"…nary a drop to drink…" by U.S. EPA Region III This exhibit has been designed to highlight the connection between watershed protection and our precious drinking water resources. In addition to instilling beauty, the conservation and enhancement of aquatic ecosystems in our own gardens promotes clean and healthy water, while serving as a sustainable landscaping practice.
sus·tain·a·bil·i·ty səˌstānəˈbilədē by W.B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences sus·tain·a·bil·i·ty səˌstānəˈbilədē depicts an urban residence with a landscape that is beautiful as well as sustainable. Features of this landscape include the use of rainwater collected in downspouts and rain barrels for plant irrigation and fountain sculptures. Solar panels are incorporated into a green roof gazebo and many novel planters are made from recycled materials. Diverse plants are displayed in the many micro-environments of this landscape from its rain gardens and hydroponic planters to its exposed roof surface.
Would You Drink the Water? by Williamson College of the Trades in partnership with Stroud Water Research Center The seniors in Williamson College of the Trades Horticulture Program and the scientists at the Stroud Water Research Center hope you are inspired by this exhibit and learn the importance of small streams in the environment.
In this exhibit, we display some of the best management practices for improving water and habitat quality in small streams, which is where pollutants typically enter the waterway.
Forest buffers on streambanks keep pollutants from entering streams and provide leaves as food and shade to keep streams cool. The exhibit shows how riparian buffers play a critical role in improving water quality, providing aquatic and wildlife habitats for many species.
For those Philly residents feeling the winter blues, Punxsutawney Phil didn't exactly bring hope and relief when he popped out of his den on Ground Hog Day and decided we're in for six more weeks of cold weather.
But, before you resign and decide to join ol' Phil in another month-and-half of hibernation, let us offer you an optimistic antidote.
Rather than thinking of this Ground Hog Day forecast as a longer winter, think of it as more time to get started on that spring landscaping project you've been putting off!
In February alone, we have eight free Rain Check workshops scheduled in neighborhoods all over the city, providing you with lots of opportunities to start planning a discounted warm-weather upgrade for your home.
With Rain Check, you can sign up to get a free rain barrel installed this spring—and then spend the rest of winter coming up with a fun DIY design that will make it yours.
The Philadelphia Water Department wants residents to know they can save money on outdoor landscaping and other green projects by signing up for the Rain Check program—and now's a great time to get started.
Signing up for the program in the winter is a smart way to beat the spring rush and avoid longer wait times for projects like rain barrels, rain gardens, downspout planters and more. All you have to do to get set up ahead of the busy season for discounted spring greening projects is attend one of our upcoming free workshops.
Depending on temperatures, some projects can even be completed over winter.
Rain Check is a program that helps Philadelphia residents save money on landscaping projects that capture stormwater. The program is funded by PWD and managed by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) in partnership with the Sustainable Business Network (SBN) of Greater Philadelphia. See some examples of Rain Check projects here.
Participation in the program surges during the spring and summer when residents are focused on gardening and other outside work. To encourage off-season participation, Rain Check is offering two new incentives during winter workshops:
Enter a Monthly Raffle for an Artistic Rain BarrelEach month between now and February, Rain Check will give a specially wrapped rain barrel to one randomly selected participant. All residents have to do is attend a Rain Check workshop. Winners can choose from three designs created by Philadelphia student artists and the Mural Arts Program.
Refer a Friend for Flower Show TicketsPast Rain Check participants who get Philadelphia residents to come to a Rain Check workshop by February 20 will have a chance to win two free tickets to this year's Philadelphia Flower Show. Scheduled for March 11-19, this year's show will highlight the rich horticultural offerings of Holland, and tickets at the door cost $35.
Those interested just have to spread the word about Rain Check and tell people to give their name when they register and attend a workshop. Check out the workshop schedule here and select a date and time that works for you.
Additional Rain Check workshops can also be scheduled at the request of community groups and other organizations by contacting Rosemary Howard at firstname.lastname@example.com or 215.988.8767.
How Rain Check WorksRain Check is a Philadelphia Water Department program available to Philadelphia residents that helps people manage stormwater at home. Participants can get a free rain barrel and/or get a downspout planter, rain garden or permeable pavers installed at a reduced price.
Rain Check supports Philadelphia's Green City, Clean Waters program, which is adding green features to neighborhoods across the City to keep excess stormwater out of sewers.
Since Rain Check started in 2012, nearly 3,500 residents have used the program to get a free rain barrel or discounted green project designed to manage stormwater runoff on their properties.
Participation from residents has led to hundreds of homes with features such as rain gardens, downspout planters filled with native plants, depaved yards, and driveways that can soak up rain thanks to permeable pavers. Because these projects help reduce pollution from stormwater runoff, PWD will contribute up to $2,000 toward improvements made through Rain Check.
Saving with Rain CheckSince the program's start in June 2012, Rain Check participants have saved:
• $38,869 on depaving projects
• $171,832 on permeable pavers
• $88,438 on rain gardens
• $38,869 on depaving projects
• $171,832 on permeable pavers
• $88,438 on rain gardens
Over 3,000 residents have received free rain barrels and installation services, and more than 230 people used Rain Check to install garden planters connected to their downspouts at a cost of just $100.
We're going let you in on a little secret...
Fall and winter Rain Check workshops bring spring Rain Check projects!
While many think of spring and summer as the ideal time to do green improvements made easier through our Rain Check program—things like replacing a broken concrete pad with pretty permeable pavers or putting in a flower-filled downspout planter—there are some big advantages for those who sign up during the colder months.
What do you get when you combine lawn furniture, green infrastructure and electronics?
This isn't a joke—this is B-Cubed a.k.a. Bench/Barrel/Boost, a multipurpose creation fusing a shaded bench, a rain barrel, and a solar-powered cell phone charging station.
Philadelphia Water teamed up with 9th grade students at Science Leadership Academy's Beeber campus and the design geniuses at Public Workshop to brainstorm and build this hard-to-miss, difficult-to-describe object, which is now installed at SLA Beeber's schoolyard.
Given the popularity of our Rain Check program, Philly already seems to know rain barrels are important—they act as small stormwater reservoirs, allowing homeowners to manage runoff from roofs and contribute to the overall goal of Green City, Clean Waters. (Read more about rain barrels and sign up to get your own free one here.) The SLA Beeber schoolyard could use a rain barrel to help with watering raised planter beds, but the school building has no exterior downspouts.
The solution? Make our own canopy to funnel stormwater into the barrel. We also imagined what other functions the funnel could perform—a hammock, a skate ramp, a planter?
Public Workshop's Nick Nawa came up with an excellent design that incorporated some key amenities students wanted for their schoolyard: a comfortable place to hang out and a phone charger. Some students developed carpentry skills such as measuring and cutting angles with the chop saw and table saw; others assembled a prototype and final version using hand drills and a nail gun; others learned to solder the circuit boards used to charge phones from solar panels.
Creating a multi-purpose object such as B-Cubed, it turns out, requires multiple skill sets.
Thanks to the SLA Beeber students and staff, to Public Workshop, and to all who helped to complete this unique project. Read more about B-Cubed here and check out some of the other STEM projects Philadelphia Water has brought to city schools and classrooms through their greenSTEM Network program.
This post was written by Philadelphia Water Environmental Engineer Matthew Fritch, who helped found the greenSTEM program through Code for Philly. Fritch has helped Philadelphia students connect STEM projects and watershed stewardship through a number of innovative projects, including B-Cubed.
A residential yard depaved through the RainCheck program.
Good news! We made some exciting changes to our Rain Check program. Working together with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and Sustainable Business Network (SBN) we've expanded our reach, streamlined our process and increased our team of qualified contractors.
What has changed? First – the program is now open to residents in the entire City. Prior to April 1st, downspout planters, rain gardens and masonry projects were only available to residents who lived in the Combined Sewer Area of Philadelphia. As of today, any resident can sign up.
Second – we're merging all of our Stormwater Tools (rain barrels, downspout planters, rain gardens and porous pavement) into one program, called Rain Check. Don't worry, rain barrels are still free! Now you can explore all of these Stormwater Tools by attending a free Rain Check Workshop.
Lastly – we're offering Rain Check Workshops more frequently and in more Philadelphia neighborhoods. Everyone who participates in the program is required to attend a workshop. As we expand the program, we're looking for hosts for our Rain Check workshops. If you think your community would be a good place for a workshop, contact Guina Hammond (firstname.lastname@example.com) at PHS.
Through Rain Check, PWD provides free rain barrels and helps pay for downspout planters, rain gardens, de-paving and porous pavements. Sign up here: archive.phillywatersheds.org/raincheck or call PHS Information Services (215) 988-1698.
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Welcome to Humor Nation. Acting is not easy, actors have one of the most challenging jobs in the world. They are required to learn and acquire a variety of talents, abilities, and skills and abilities while working on a film project. Now it all comes down to the character, the role they play on the screen. They might be required to show their comedic timing, they might be asked to display touching emotions, or boost their physicality in front of the cameras. And what turns out is that some of the most popular, famous, and big Hollywood names are pretty much multi-talented individuals. They can do a variety of stuff apart from acting. Every person has some hobby to while away their time, some of these famous actors turned to martial arts to keep them in shape and to help them prepare for a role. It's a well known fact that these actors need to undergo transformation and an extensive hard training to prepare for an action role, but there are some actors who took things to a whole new level. Don't forget to share this article with your friends.
So Let's Take A Look At 7 Popular Actors Who Have Serious Martial Arts Skills In Real Life!
1. Jason Statham
The actor has emerged as one of the most popular and cool badasses in modern action movies. Jason Statham has definitely carved out a niche for himself. Knowing his work and reputation, it shouldn't be surprising at all that the actor is skilled in martial arts. As a matter of fact the actor has the skill set of MMA fighters meaning he is legit, he could easily choke you out and kill you if he wants to. His specialty is kickboxing, but Jason is also skilled and trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. It is his martial arts knowledge that has helped in advancing his film career. Jason Statham is known for performing his own un-choreographed stunts.
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2. Wesley Snipes
He is the blade, one of the first heroes of the modern comic books. So to wow the audiences, the production team needed a face that could portray the character of 'Blade' perfectly and Wesley Snipes was the perfect choice. Wesley has been training hard in martial arts since he was 12, he is skilled in various martial arts. He holds a 5th Dan belt in Shotokan Karate and 2nd Dan belt in Hapkido, he is also trained in Kung-fu, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and kickboxing.
3. Keanu Reeves
If you have seen the cult film 'The Matrix' then there's a famous line in the film where Keanu Reeves character says that he knows Kung-fu and it's not just a famous quote, it's a fact. While preparing for the film Matrix, Keanu Reeves trained in some tough martial arts such as Krav Maga, Wushu, jiu-jitsu. Now this has helped him solidify him as one of the legit action stars in the Hollywood. Keanu likes performing his own stunts and staying in shape. He's also trained in Judo and Karate.
4. Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman has been a part of so many great films, he has done numerous great performances. But he's best known for his iconic role of the mutant Wolverine/Logan in the X-Men films franchise. But playing the character of Wolverine wasn't easy, he had to do undergo extensive training regiment to get into shape for the mutant role. Hugh Jackman performs his own stunts, he doesn't use stuntman. He has worked a lot on the movement and studied a lot of martial arts to help train himself.
5. Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. is one of the most famous and successful actors in the world today. The actor almost destroyed his life with his drug addiction, his career was almost over at one point of time, he was a hopeless addict. But the actor overcame his drug addiction through rehab, meditation, yoga, and martial arts. He learned the Chinese Wing Chun Kung Fu from Eric Oram, a student of Bruce Lee.
6. Ashton Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher might look like a romantic, easy-going, sweet guy, but if you could beat you to the ground if you ever rub him the wrong way. Kutcher has trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and even has traveled to Brazil many times to practice and learn new methods. He has received a black belt in the martial art under the training of his mentor Ricardo De La Riva Goded.
Also Read: The Great Undefeated Gama Pehalwan Who Inspired Bruce Lee
7. John Cusack
When you consider John Cusack, the films that strike a chord are like, Stand By Me, Sixteen Candles and Say Anything — not precisely what you'd call action and thriller films. However, it was Say Anything that acquainted the artist with the universe of combative techniques and martial arts. While getting ready for that film Cusack took up kickboxing in light of the fact that the character he played was a yearning kick boxer. He kept preparing for over two decades subsequently and now holds a level six black belt in Ukidokan Kickboxing system under Benny Urquidez.


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Groundbreaking Ceremonies held for Disability Resource and Development Center
March 7, 2017
(From left to right) Director Carmen R. Zubiaga of the National Council on Disability together with DSWD Undersecretary Maria Lourdes Turalde-Jarabe, DPWH Assistant Secretary Eugenio Pipo, DOJ Undersecretary Deo Marco, DICT Director Nestor Bengato and Mr. Arnold De Guzman of Quezon City Persons with Disability Affairs Office leads the burying of the time capsule during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Disability Resource and Development Center (DRDC) held recently at the NCDA, Quezon City. The DRDC is envisioned to be the hub of information, programs and policy development, capability building and networking for all disability stakeholders.
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- Begin making the roux by melting 1 cup of clarified butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter is hot enough that a pinch of flour sprinkled into it will slowly start to bubble, proceed to the next step.
- Whisk 1-3/4 cups of flour into the clarified butter until a thick, rough paste forms. Whisk constantly while it bubbles over medium heat. As it cooks, the roux will become smooth and begin to thin.
- The white stage is reached once the flour looses its raw smell, after about 5 minutes of cooking and stirring. Although slightly grainy in texture, it is much smoother than it was at the beginning. The mixture is bubbling vigorously and the color is a little paler than when the clarified butter and flour were first combined.
- After about 20 minutes of continuous cooking and stirring, the roux will reach the blond stage. The bubbles are beginning to slow, and the aroma has taken on nuances of popcorn or toasted bread. The roux is now tan colored, very smooth, and thinner than it was at the white stage.
- Brown roux will reach a peanut butter-brown color after approximately 35 minutes of cooking and stirring. Its aroma is more pronounced and sharper than the nutty nuances of blond roux. The roux is now thinner, and the bubbling has slowed even more.
- Even darker than brown roux, the dark brown stage occurs after about 45 minutes of cooking, and is the color of melted milk chocolate. Its aroma will also mellow from the strong, roasted flavor of brown roux and will actually smell a little like chocolate. The roux is no longer bubbling, and is very thin.
- Carefully pour the finished roux onto a baking sheet and place in the refrigerator to cool.
- Refrigerate the roux for several hours or overnight until it has hardened completely. Once hardened, it is easily pried off of the baking sheet and broken into pieces. If you used oil or a fat other than clarified butter, the flour may settle to the bottom, and the oil will rise to the surface. Stir the oil back into the flour before using as this will make the roux dissolve smoothly. If you decide to pour off the oil, the roux will still work, but will require more whisking into a sauce in order to fully dissolve.
Roux will keep indefinitely when stored in the refrigerator or freezer in an airtight container. Roux made with vegetable oil can be stored at room temperature for several weeks, but roux made with butter or fat should always be refrigerated. With perfectly prepared roux always on hand, making luxuriously silky soups and sauces will be a breeze!


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An elderly woman who police issued a Silver Alert for last week was found dead Wednesday morning. Police have ruled her death a homicide.
Investigators say 75-year-old Mary Houston was found in the 800 block of Channing Place in Northeast D.C. at around 11:12 a.m. Wednesday.
Authorities determined the cause of death was from blunt force injuries and asphyxiation.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099. A $25,000 reward has been offered for information that leads an arrest and conviction.


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On Tuesday May 5, 2015, Marius, Jono and Gary walked part of the Scottsville suburb making Gospel tract distribution in the post boxes and to all who passed by us on the streets. We had some brief conversations and two lengthy Gospel presentations.
The first was with a young female Varsity student named Thando, who was speaking to her male friend Muzu on York Road, who said she was heading to heaven and then questioned most things about the Christian faith and saying "we" cannot judge other peoples' religions / faiths, and that we all worship the same "God". We earnestly brought it to Thando's attention that the Lord Jesus Christ who we serve said we are to judge, but our judging is to be righteous judgment as we read, for it is written:
24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. ~ John 7:24
We further expounded upon Thando's ecumenical statement that not all religions / faiths can be true as the Hindus worship everything as a god and they have over 300,000,000 (i.e. Three Hundred Million!) gods including a jesus to fit with their gods, whilst the Muslims worship a moon god known as Allah and the Mohammedeans do not believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and God manifest in human flesh, and then there are the Darwinian Evolutionists who believe everything evolved and there is no Creator God as they do not want to be accountable to their Creator, and then there are the Judeo-Christians who believe in the Triune Creator God YHVH, Who is Yeshua HaMeshiach, our Lord Jesus Christ. The question was posed to Thando: Then what religion / faith is the correct one? Not every religious faith system can be true as they all contradict each other. The True religion and faith was then shared with Thando that the only way to the Father – Who is the Creator God – is as the Lord Jesus Christ said:
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. ~ John 14:6
With this Divine statement there is Only ONE WAY, there is Only ONE TRUTH, and there is Only ONE LIFE by Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ eradicated every other "religion, faith and belief" system – that are man-made and not of GOD – with this ONE infinite statement that forever settles the Heaven or Hell quandary that awaits every person past, present and future. Thando was warned not to drink the coolant water that is 99% pure and 1% poisonous arsenic that corrupts the pure and is therefore lethal to one's spiritual health. We finished off this discussion by handing Thando the "Creation vs. Evolution ~ Do Not Let Darwin Make a Monkey Out of You" Gospel tract warning her of the lies being taught in the University system that will take a vast majority of students straight to Hell if they fail to Repent and trust in Jesus Christ alone for their salvation during this life time!
Later, the second Gospel presentation was with four young Indian men at the bottom dead-end of Windsor Road. There were much tattoos and ear-and-eyebrow piercings on display. There names are Bradley (a Jehovah's Witness), Sash and Jermaine (Christians) and Tyrique (not sure). Their religious beliefs only came out towards the end of the Gospel presentation, but they were concerned about their plight come the Day of Judgment. Jermaine seemed really concerned and was sober to the facts presented as he said he needs to start reading his Bible and also start attending Church again. We pray our Sovereign GOD will draw them to Himself. Gary took them into the court room, so-to-speak, placing them before a judge where they are unable to pay a multi-million Rand fine and so they are to spend a life-time in prison, when "some-one" you do not know comes in and pays the fine on your behalf out of love and "you" are free to leave the court room. This was a scenario of what our Lord Jesus Christ did for the sinner upon the cross of Calvary when He paid the fine – the wrath of GOD – that rests upon us that if we believe upon Him we can have our sins forgiven and walk free as a new creation. It was only after sharing this with them that it was revealed that some of their dads are Policemen. Praise be to GOD for this encounter.
We do ask for prayers for every person who was confronted with the Law of God and His Grace that can save and the many pieces of Gospel literature that was distributed.
The day's route was: Lindup – York – Windsor – Buckingham – Windsor – Alexandra – Lindup – Buckingham.
Later the evening whilst reading up on and comparing Scriptures from the Book of Daniel we had load-shedding – but we were still able to read aloud by candlelight 🙂
A good lesson while taking photos in darkness is that when light enters darkness must flee! Jesus is the true Light! (see John 1:9)
12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. ~ John 8:12
Soli Deo Gloria!
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Lakehead University
Thunder Bay – Grade 11 Day
Spend a day exploring campus through mock lectures and information sessions on scholarships, admissions, student life and more. Meet professors and current students as you get a taste of the Lakehead difference.
Dates & Times
February 21, 2020
9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Find more details and register online.


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Links on Archetypes
Goddess Power: Detailed descriptions of the Archetypes, unfortunately only of the Goddesses. She has an amazing, detailed quiz to help you figure out your archetype as well.
Library of Halexandria: Descriptions of the Archetypes
Theoi Greek Mythology: Massive, detailed database of everything Greek mythology, including quotes from various Greek writings
Links on Jungian Psychology
Major Archetypes and the Process of Individuation: A short explanation of Jungian archetypes
The Jung Lexicon: Primer on Jungian terminology by Daryl Sharp, M.A.
Jules Cashford: Interpretations of fairy tales
Links on the Tarot
American Tarot Association: James Rioux's absolutely brilliant explorations of the tarot. Anyone who's at all interested in tarot should check him out
Tarot Teachings: Website on all things tarot
'Paranormality: Short interpretation of tarot cards
Links on Astrology
Cafe Astrology: A font of wisdom about astrology
Skyscript: More astrology information
Astrolabe: Free basic natal chart with descriptions of planets in signs
Astro Dienst: Various free charts (composite, synastry, etc.)
Judy Hall: Karmic astrology - you'll probably notice I have some books by her. The woman is a genius.
Other Links
Heal Past Lives: A self guided past life regression
Dream analysis.info: Great site with detailed information about dream analysis
The Real Meaning of Dreams: Another great resource for information about dreams.
Thelamepedia: Wikipedia for magic and gnosis (hidden truth). The section on the Tree of Life is detailed and informative.
The Gnosis Archive: All things Gnostic, from daily meditations to library
I-Ching Fortune: Hexagram interpretations
House of the Sun Alchemy Pages: A brief exploration of alchemy
Articles, etc.
The Way of the Dream by Fraser Boa (film series about dream interpretation with Marie-Louise von Franz)
On Depth Psychology: It's Meaning and Magic by Bonnie Bright
C. G. Jung and the Alchemical Renewal by Stephen A. Hoeller
Interview with Marie-Louise von Franz by Hein Stufkens
"In a love relationship... you risk everything. You put yourself on a table, you stop the power game and the trying to dominate or conquer the other person. If you succeed in really loving the other person, if you really relate, then all sorts of miracles happen."
Anything by Jean Shinoda Bolen, C.G. Jung, James Hillman or Marie-Louise von Franz. Some specific books are:
Goddesses in Everywoman: Powerful Archetypes in Women's Lives by Jean Shinoda Bolen
Gods In Everyman by Jean Shinoda Bolen
The Interpretation of Fairy Tales by Marie-Louise von Franz
Shadow and Evil in Fairy Tales by Marie-Louise von Franz
Feminine in Fairy Tales by Marie-Louise von Franz
Individuation in Fairy Tales by Marie-Louise von Franz
Alchemy: An Introduction to the Symbolism and the Psychology by Marie-Louise von Franz
The Interpretation of Fairy Tales by Marie-Louise von Franz
Shadow and Evil in Fairy Tales by Marie-Louise von Franz
Feminine in Fairy Tales by Marie-Louise von Franz
Individuation in Fairy Tales by Marie-Louise von Franz
Alchemy: An Introduction to the Symbolism and the Psychology by Marie-Louise von Franz
Man and His Symbols by Carl Gustav Jung
The Soul's Code: In Search of Character and Calling by James Hillman


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Census Bureau: Do a search or use the A-Z list to find what's available under Education.
Michigan Department of Education has an information rich Web site. Most of the statistical analyses researchers will need are loaded and readily available. Among the titles available: Michigan K-12 School Districts Ranked By Selected Financial Data
U.S. Department of Education home page offers a quick link to Research and Statistics Facts and Figures.
OECD Education Database: provides internationally comparable data on key aspects of the education systems. On-line access features data on: educational finance, students enrolled, new entrants to a level of education, graduates, and educational personnel.
Unesco offers a couple of data sources:
World Bank Data - Education offers data on education inputs, participation, efficiency, and outcomes. Much of the data here is from UNESCO (see above) but they also draw from official responses to surveys and from reports provided by education authorities in each country.
The World Bank site also hosts a section called Edstats from their Human Development Network. The site is somewhat duplicative, but Edstats seems to have some more detailed information.


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Ambush Before Sunrise & Gun-Shy Bride
B.J. Daniels
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B.J. Daniels returns to Cardwell country in Ambush Before Sunrise—plus a bonus story!
Ambush Before Sunrise
Wrangler Angus Savage has come to Wyoming to help Jinx McCallahan get her cattle to high country. He's signed on for the dangerous drive, eager to reconnect with the woman he knew when they were kids. Now in the wilderness the no-nonsense cowboy and the strong-willed rancher must navigate the trail's many hazards—like her treacherous ex who wants her back…or dead.
Gun-Shy Bride
The discovery of human bones by the Winchester Ranch rocked the small town and its deputy sheriff, McCall Winchester. The grave held answers to questions that had long haunted her, and nothing would stop her from getting them…not even the return of Luke Crawford.


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How to Make Friends in the Empty Nest (I'm Sharing my Struggle.)
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Citation: Roger FL, Solano P, Bouyer J, Porphyre V, Berthier D, Peyre M, et al. (2017) Advocacy for identifying certain animal diseases as "neglected". PLoS Negl Trop Dis 11(9): e0005843. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0005843
Editor: Claudia Munoz-Zanzi, University of Minnesota, UNITED STATES
Published: September 7, 2017
Copyright: © 2017 Roger et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Funding: The author(s) received no specific funding for this work.
Competing interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect almost 1,000,000,000 people in 149 countries (http://www.who.int/neglected_diseases/diseases/en/). Most are small family farmers living in the least-developed countries where health systems are often inadequate, and climate conditions are favourable to infectious and parasitic diseases. These diseases hinder socioeconomic development, maintain poverty, and impede the achievement of UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) [1]. Economic analyses have shown that their control, elimination, or eradication would lead to net economic benefits [2]. Rapid progress can be achieved when organised health systems, whether public, private, or mixed, are in place to provide diagnostic methods and facilities, treatments, and vaccines. Of the 18 diseases on WHO's list of NTDs, only 5 are zoonoses: Taenia solium cysticercosis, echinococcosis, leishmaniasis, rabies, and human African trypanosomiasis (HAT). Some authors consider this list incomplete and believe that at least 3 other major zoonoses—anthrax, bovine tuberculosis, and brucellosis—should be included [3]. Moreover, while some public–private partnerships—e.g., the Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines, GALVmed (https://www.galvmed.org/)—now target major livestock diseases impacting smallholders by connecting academia, public research institutes, and the pharmaceutical sector, no strictly animal disease (i.e., nonzoonotic) has been labelled "neglected". Nevertheless, animal diseases directly impact people's livelihoods. Furthermore, due to the multiple functions fulfilled by livestock in rural societies—as sources of food, income, and social status—animal diseases ultimately also impact human health.
Observed impacts of labeling zoonotic diseases as "neglected"
The authoritative neglected status of the zoonoses on the WHO list of NTDs has allowed huge donations of drugs by pharmaceutical companies and financial donations by governments and philanthropic foundations. It also has facilitated the progress and funding of research, mobilised stakeholders, and helped curb the collapse of expertise.
HAT, or sleeping sickness, is a good example. Caused by trypanosomes transmitted by tsetse flies, HAT can cause death if not treated; there is no vaccine, no chemoprophylaxis, and no treatments that can be massively administered. After being neglected for decades, the growing numbers of victims (300,000 people infected in the early 1990s) and people exposed (60 million in Africa) finally prompted a coordinated response. WHO mobilised senior government officials, donors, research centres, and pharmaceutical companies, which committed to provide WHO drugs free of charge for distribution. Stakeholders reorganised their operations. This mobilisation ultimately reversed the disease's upward trend, and, in 2015, fewer than 3,000 cases were reported. The success led WHO to include HAT in its NTD Roadmap, with the goal of eliminating the disease by 2030. Several donors (e.g., B&M Gates Foundation, Belgian government) have committed their support.
Rabies, which persists in tropical zones despite the existence of effective means of intervention, is another example. Pilot studies have demonstrated the feasibility of eradicating this disease at local and regional levels [4]. Research findings are informing advocacy work, which is increasing, leading the media and public authorities to pay rabies greater attention. In 2015, OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health), FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations), and WHO called for massive investment to eradicate rabies at the global level (http://www.oie.int/en/animal-health-in-the-world/rabies-portal/).
A third example is Taenia solium cysticercosis, which, in low-income countries, is both an endemic health issue for local populations and a heavy economic burden for pig farmers [5]. Recent biomedical and epidemiological advances are driving international agencies, governments, and decision-makers to develop ad hoc management measures despite the remaining challenges in terms of setting up suitable surveillance and control measures [6].
From zoonoses to animal diseases
There are 2 main reasons why we believe certain animal diseases should be labelled as "neglected". First, as demonstrated by the cases on WHO's list of NTDs, this label helps to attract, pool, and sustain funding and coordinate disease-control efforts. It also boosts research and operations in the field and helps to mobilise the private sector to manufacture and distribute drugs and vaccines. Second, animal diseases impact households through livestock mortality, decreased production or product quality (meat, milk, leather), and disorganised value chains and agroindustries, resulting in income losses [7] that, in turn, affect food security and human health. The risks posed by these diseases prevent livestock farmers from investing, trapping them in poverty. Such diseases—e.g., Newcastle disease, African swine fever, helminthiases, etc.—can even impact the national economies of countries that rely heavily on agriculture and animal production. More broadly, like NTDs, animal diseases can have an impact on most SDGs [1].
African animal trypanosomosis (AAT) illustrates our point. Like HAT, AAT is a trypanosomosis mainly transmitted by tsetse flies. Yet, in contrast with HAT, AAT is not listed as an NTD despite its major impact on livestock farming [8] and agricultural development in Africa [9]. With minimal additional investment, efforts currently underway to combat HAT could also focus on eliminating AAT in areas in which both forms of the disease co-occur [10]. This is the case, for example, in Chad, Central African Republic, Sudan, Cameroon, and Côte d'Ivoire. Protecting cattle from AAT also helps to protect humans from HAT [11]. The launching of the Pan-African Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis Eradication Campaign (PATTEC) by the African Union in 2000 demonstrates the political willingness of African leaders to rid the most vulnerable populations of this double burden of human and animal trypanosomoses. Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP), endemic in sub-Saharan Africa, is another example of an animal disease that has been largely overlooked to date despite its significant socioeconomic impact [12]. This has resulted in weak surveillance, prevention (biosecurity measures, restrictions on cattle movements), vaccination, and treatment measures. As a "disregarded" disease, CBPP has entered a vicious circle in which a lack of sanitary data and economic information has resulted in a lack of interest on the part of donors and researchers, contributing to the implementation of inappropriate policies and measures, which in turn make it impossible to gather reliable data. Lumpy skin disease, which has been endemic in sub-Saharan Africa for decades and is now emerging in parts of the Middle East, the Caucasus, and southeastern Europe (Balkan Peninsula), is yet another example. In less-developed countries, it continues to cause substantial economic losses in terms of meat and milk production, major losses to the leather industry, and can result in regional or international trade restrictions [13].
The way forward
"One Health" epidemiological research could help to better quantify the indirect role of animal diseases on human health by measuring the association between exposure (the occurrence of animal diseases) and outcomes (both human health indicators and social and economic impacts).
Economic evaluations should be used more extensively to identify the priority animal diseases to be tackled. For example, the cost-effectiveness or benefit ratios of disease-control measures in the field and avoided losses can be compared. More broadly, studies looking at prioritisation criteria and methods may be used to select the animal diseases to be identified and then recognised as "neglected".
However, more transparent, standardised and reproducible methods, using objective criteria [14] and social and economic assessment approaches, are also needed. The first step would be to better describe and understand the impact of animal diseases on livelihood systems, i.e., on the activities of socially, economically, or geographically marginalised populations [15]. This impact must be evaluated first in terms of its pathway, meaning the mechanisms by which the disease affects agricultural household livelihoods, and then by the obstacles it represents to intensification and modernisation of farms [7], which are keeping households below poverty line. Finally, the impact may be assessed by studying spillover mechanisms hampering the functioning of other economic agents in markets and supply chains, thereby leading to greater food insecurity (lower prices, trade embargoes). In contrast with those used for human and zoonotic diseases, these criteria are more economic and social in nature.
Existing criteria in public health could be tailored to the animal world, such as the Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALY) synthetic indicator [16]. DALY indicators solely measure the burden of human diseases and are calculated based on the number of years lost due to a disability linked to poor health and to premature mortality due to disease. Moreover, at the community level, participatory methods could be used to involve smallholders in determining disease priorities and to understand their perception of sanitary risks.
No strictly animal (nonzoonotic) disease has ever been labelled as "neglected" by international organisations, mainly because of the scarcity of evidence and the effort needed to transfer knowledge from science to policy-makers in the least developed countries. However, some animal diseases have a huge impact on the more vulnerable populations, especially in less developed areas of low and middle-income countries. These vulnerable populations usually suffer the double burden of "human" NTDs and animal diseases. Additional potential benefits stemming from an official recognition of neglected animal diseases are worth highlighting. For example, the recognition of ill-managed infectious (e.g., CBPP) and parasitic diseases and vectors could contribute to reducing the massive misuse of drugs and, therefore, better manage resistance to antimicrobials (AMR), antiparasitics, and insecticides. Official recognition of the most severe animal diseases' neglected status could help lobbying and advocacy efforts to reduce the burden of these diseases both at the household and country levels. Furthermore, as underlined by the private sector (Pers. Com., P-M Borne, CEVA): "by nature, most of the neglected diseases don't attract enough private entities to invest sufficiently in research and development and to set up a sustainable value chain allowing an access to the ultimate beneficiaries".
We therefore encourage international agencies and diverse stakeholders to consider the interest of tagging some animal diseases as "neglected".
This paper is derived from a policy brief edited by Cirad: Roger F, Bonnet P. Control of endemic tropical diseases. Identifying certain animal diseases as "neglected". CIRAD policy brief Perspective 35. Nov 2015. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18167/agritrop/00038. We are grateful to the anonymous reviewers for their valuable advice and to Grace Delobel for checking our English.
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RDC Takes Bold Steps in the Fight against Human Trafficking
RegTech leader to provide Human Trafficking screening at no charge for its customers
New York and London — October 18, 2018 — Regulatory DataCorp, Inc. (RDC), the global leader in compliance screening, today announced that it will offer screening for human trafficking violations and criminals free of charge for its customers.
With nearly 1,000 companies across 107 countries, RDC is the leading provider of customer screening solutions including sanctions, watchlists, politically exposed persons (PEPs) and adverse media. The foundation for this screening excellence is RDC's Global Risk Intelligence Database ("GRID") which contains more than 9 million curated risk profiles covering 60 types of crime, including human trafficking.
"Everyday, RDC employees around the world wake up with a common mission – to prevent criminal infiltration of the world's financial system", said Tom Walsh, CEO of RDC. "The more we learn about the horrors and costs of Human Trafficking from our customers and partners such as the Mekong Club, the more passionate we've become about halting this vile, inhumane business. So, on this Global Anti-Slavery Day, we are taking the unprecedented step of enabling RDC customers to screen for human trafficking crimes at no additional charge."
Effective immediately, all current and future customers, regardless of the RDC solution they use, will be able to screen against RDC's human trafficking content at no additional charge. For more information, customers should contact their sales representative or RDC at firstname.lastname@example.com.
"RDC and the Mekong Club share a passion for eliminating this horrific human rights abuse", said Matt Friedman, CEO of the Mekong Club. "We applaud RDC decision to provide its customers with no-cost access to human trafficking screening and continue to be impressed by their creativity, leadership and commitment to this cause."
About RDC
Regulatory DataCorp, Inc., (RDC), the Smarter ScreeningTM company prevents criminal infiltration of the world's financial systems by delivering automated, intelligent customer screening and decision-ready intelligence. RDC supports more than 35,000 compliance professionals across more than 100 countries in strengthening their KYC/AML, fraud and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) protection, ensuring sanctions and watchlist compliance, protecting their brand and reputation and managing supply chain and vendor risks. Founded by 20 of the world's leading financial institutions, today RDC is a Vista Equity Partners portfolio company. Learn more about RDC by emailing email@example.com or visiting www.rdc.com.
About the Mekong Club
The Mekong Club is one of the first not-for-profit organizations of its kind in Asia to use a 'business-to-business' approach to fight slavery. Bridging the gap between the public and private sectors, the Mekong Club helps companies of all sizes to understand the complexities of human trafficking and to reduce their vulnerability within their supply chains/business environment. Together with business partners, the Mekong Club is spearheading innovative and strategic projects to achieve a slave-free world.


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The Department of Writing Studies prepares students for the rigors of academic writing in the university and beyond. We sharpen the reading and writing skills students need both for further study and for their future careers. We attempt to lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning and personal inquiry.
All our faculty are themselves experienced writers who guide students in the development of their writing, reading and critical thinking abilities. Instruction combines critical reading and writing with the grammar, vocabulary, organizational and critical analysis skills necessary to effectively present academic material across the curriculum in writing once they leave our courses. We teach the fundamentals of process thinking and writing, from brainstorming and initial drafting, through thoughtful revision and finished product—activities needed in all professions.
Students in the Department of Writing Studies improve their analytical skills via exposure to a range of pertinent models of technique and style of accomplished writers. An intense focus on developing research skills is initiated and supervised by our faculty and complemented by our partnership with the Writing Center and AUS Library experts. Students learn how to avoid plagiarism by using referencing skills for a real purpose. The research skills we teach are primarily learnt so that they can better support their own argumentation. While reading and referring to the writing of experts, they also learn to think creatively and develop their own 'voice'. Finding an appropriate balance between what we learn from others and what we contribute ourselves is central to academic literacy.
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MedClean Technologies Announces Third Quarter Results
Company Increases Revenue 96.5% versus 3rd Quarter 2010. Revenue Year-to-Date exceeds total revenue for all of 2010.
Nov 14, 2011, 05:36 ET
BETHLEHEM, Pa., Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MedClean Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MCLN) today announced financial results for the 2011 third quarter for the period ended September 30, 2011.
Some recent highlights include:
The company has dramatically improved its operating structure over the last two years, with improvements to the following key metrics, representing tangible progress:
- Focus on recurring revenue opportunities will start to add to consistent minimum revenue reported on a quarterly basis:
- MedClean is averaging $62,000 per quarter in contract maintenance. Any new systems sales going forward will increase this figure incrementally, typically adding $7,500k per quarter per sale.
- For corrective maintenance, MedClean has averaged $74,000 per quarter over the past eight quarters. This number will fluctuate quarterly, but management expects the amount to remain close to its running average per quarter going forward.
- MedClean's new ecommerce line of business (MedClean GPO), which was launched in the third quarter, generated $24,000 for the third quarter. Management expects this to ramp to a quarterly run rate of approximately $60,000 starting in Q1 2012. Additional upside is attainable as the current annual market for disposal sharps alone is $280 million and the Company will also be selling other mainstream consumable products such as red bags, autoclave bags, boxes, etc., that comprise an even greater annual market spend.
- Consumables for MedClean Systems (cart liners, deodorizer, supplies, etc.,) are at a run rate of $34,500K per quarter and incremental system sales add approximately $3,000 to $5,000 per quarter.
- In aggregate, MedClean is now at a quarterly revenue run rate of $194,500K and starting in Q1 2012, management expects to average approximately $250,000 per quarter for annual revenue (including the expected increase in ecommerce products and revenue associated with new sales plus revenue generated from the sale of consumables to our processing center/distributor partners). This equates to recurring revenue totaling $1.0 million, which is $103,000 greater than our total revenue reported for all of 2010.
- The profit margin for MedClean's recurring revenue streams is generally around 50%.
- The current expected cash burn run rate is approximately $1.6 million annually. The cash burn run rate has decreased by 34% percent, or $77,000, per month compared to 2009 when the new management team took over and is currently 12% lower than one year ago. Major contributing factors include a 75% reduction in corporate headquarter expense, a reduction in lease payments from $21,000 per month in 2009 to $5,500 currently; a 44% decrease in wages and salaries through the first nine months of 2011 to $1.67 million compared to $2.3 million for the same period one year ago; and a reduction in third-party consulting services of $24,000 per month. (The Company recently completed its relocation from Bethel, CT to Bethlehem, PA).
- With the expected revenue of $1.0 million in consumable and maintenance revenue for 2012 at 50% margin, management expects gross profit from this division to be $500,000. At the current cash burn rate of $1.6 million annually that leaves $1.1 million in annual cash burn before MedClean System sales and installations.
- Through the first nine months of 2011, MedClean has sold and installed three systems. By continuing on the same pace in 2012 the Company could achieve positive cash flow by selling and installing (or installing potions of backlog) four systems at an average price of $750,000, using current system sales margin of 35%
- MedClean currently has nine deals in advanced stages in its pipeline that have been quoted and proposed at or above our target pricing level. Management is currently negotiating specific project details on several installations for items in its backlog. Of the nine deals, seven have been generated by MedClean's distribution partners.
"The run rate for our current business, not including the incremental maintenance and consumable revenue from any additional system sales or further increases from our newly launched MedClean GPO business line, demonstrates that we have made significant strides in creating a self-sustaining, cash generating business model," stated David Laky, President & CEO of MedClean Technologies, Inc. "The transformation of our business has taken longer than we initially expected, due in large part to the state of the business we inherited, but our efforts have culminated in the creation of a sustainable business model. The expansion of our service offerings into an integrated waste stream service provider adds more opportunity for recurring service revenues and will continue to reduce our dependency on one time sales. As we further prove out our operating results and show the leverage we have developed within our operational model, we believe the market will respond in a positive manner."
In addition to the operational update the Company has indicated above based on tangible results, there are also several other opportunities Management has positioned the company to take advantage of:
- Develop "localized" waste processing center facilities at stand-alone locations, utilizing contracts with multiple nearby medical waste producers
- MedClean is currently working with several partners to move forward on this venture and expect to finance the facilities in a joint venture structure utilizing a debt structure that will be based at the plant level.
- Management's initial goal has been to establish the operational model and infrastructure required to enable the Company to expand into a service and recurring revenue model. Expansion into the "localized" waste processing center model will leverage the Company's new operational model and current infrastructure and will not impact or extend the time it will take to achieve cash flow positive status.
- Management has identified two partners at two separate locations where permitting and long-term waste contracts with surrounding medical facilities have conditionally been approved and would be utilized pending financial approval.
- The Company expects to generate approximately $500,000 per year in revenue per facility based upon preliminary contract discussions with the surrounding waste generators and partners.
- There are five to six additional locations that have been identified as potential follow-on locations with the model being repeatable in virtually any metropolitan area across the U.S. (the model requires only several millions of pounds of waste to be profitable).
Mr. Laky added, "Based on the business overview we have provided here today, and the progress we expect to achieve in the next few months, we anticipate conducting a conference call in conjunction with our fourth quarter and year-end financial disclosure. This call, which is expected to include a question and answer session for shareholders, is expected to be sometime in late March, pending timing of our year-end audit. We feel this will provide the best forum to provide additional color on our progress as over the past six months we have been predominantly focused on operations of the company."
Third Quarter Financial Results:
Total revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 was $602,947 compared with $306,825 for the same period in 2010, an increase of $296,121 million, or 96.5%. In 2011 the Company was able to deliver systems completing contractual obligations and meeting revenue recognition policies totaling $445,200 versus $0 for the period in 2010. Revenues derived from the sale of consumables, component parts, service billings, and amortization of maintenance contracts decreased by $149,079 or 48.6% in the current quarter to $157,146. The decrease in service billings was a result of fewer service calls required due to equipment issues. Service billings will continue to fluctuate period to period based upon equipment service requirements.
Gross profit on system revenue during the three months ended September 30, 2011, was $156,443 compared to $0 for the same period in 2010. Gross profit on the sale of consumables, component parts, service billings and amortization of maintenance contracts during the three months ended September 30, 2011, was $91,608 compared to $253,741 for the same period in 2010.
Net loss for the three month period ended September 30, 2011, was $648,746, compared to a loss of $750,158 for the same period in 2010.
Year-To-Date Financial Results:
Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, was $1,387,127, compared with $707,450 for the same period in 2010, an increase of $679,677 or 96.1%. System revenue during the nine month ended September 30, 2011, was $895,200, compared to $0 in 2010. The increase in system revenue was the result of the completion of the Company's first containerized system and the installation of a fixed based system. Revenues derived from the sale of consumables, component parts, service billings and amortization of maintenance contracts decreased by $215,523 or 30.5% in the current period to $491,927. The decrease in service billings was a result of fewer service calls required due to equipment failure. Service billings will continue to fluctuate from period to period based upon equipment failure, whether through operator error or wear and tear, and pre-scheduled service activities such as equipment relocation. Service revenue attributable to contract revenues is recognized at the time of performance and not at the time of contract execution.
The Company has filed its Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2011 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and investors are encouraged to visit www.sec.gov to review this document, which includes financial tables and additional detail for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.
About MedClean Technologies, Inc.
MedClean Technologies, Inc. is a provider of innovative technology and services for the onsite treatment and disposal of regulated medical waste. MedClean's flagship MedClean® Series systems are fully integrated, turnkey technology solutions that enable hospitals and other healthcare providers to safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively convert bio-hazardous regulated medical waste into sterile, unrecognizable material suitable for disposal as municipal solid waste. MedClean was founded in 1997 with corporate headquarters, research and development and distribution facilities located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Further information on MedClean can be found at www.medcleantechnologies.com and in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission found at www.sec.gov.
Statements about our future expectations are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Federal Securities Laws, and are not guarantees of future performance. When used herein, the words "may," "will," "should," "anticipate," "believe," "appear," "intend," "plan," "expect," "estimate," "approximate," "potential" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties inherent in our business; including those set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2011, and other filings with the SEC, and are subject to change at any time. Our actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement.
Cameron Donahue
Hayden IR
(651) 653-1854
SOURCE MedClean Technologies, Inc.


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These clocks were never in any of the Pequegnat catalogues. Well, I think I know the whereabouts of possibly 6 of these clocks. The "The Pequegnat Story" by Varkaris reports that there is one in the Museum of Science and Technology (Where ever that is!). Well that I believe that one is now owned by a collector in Kitchener.
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I also hear tell of two more in Southern Saskatchewan and I have a pair in my collection, so that makes five. There is also another one reported in Ontario and that would make six. I'm sure there are probably more kicking around, but who knows for sure.
With the "Barley twist" columns on the large cabinet I personally think they are the most beautiful and substantial of all of the Pequegnat Grandfather clocks. Rare or not, one thing for sure they are expensive!!
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'Wilder Mind' – Mumford & Sons, 2015
The cherry blossoms are in season. It's that confused kind of not-too-warm, not-too-cold time of year when going out of the house requires an assortment of potential necessary items of clothing, as the weather is as subject to change as my mind when I think about how I feel that Mumford and Sons have neglected to include the banjo in their newest compilation of songs, the highly anticipated 'Wilder Mind'.
In the beginning, I automatically adopted the generalistic hipster belief that any Mumford and Sons album not featuring a banjo somewhere amongst it's folky depths should not have any right to call itself a Mumford album, and expect to have the same appeal to people.
It's an easy side to take. It is different.
But man is it good.
I have tried to be unbiased in my judgement, which proved near impossible as my love for the London quartet is still so strongly rooted in good memories and positivity that I was forced to mentally detach myself from them in every way before listening to the album in full – a move ultimately made easier by the slight alteration in sound made by the exclusion of Mr. Banjo (*tear*).
The colloqiualization of the opening track 'Tompkin Square Park' invites us away from our present situations to briefly meet in this obscure location, and from the opening electric guitar riff sets the pre-affirmed tone of 'different' – undoubtedly giving hardcore critics exactly what they wanted within seconds of their listening. However as the track progresses, the reliability of frontman Marcus Mumford's acute ability to capture complex emotions within a few short words is thankfully reassured with the line 'No flame burns forever, you and I both know this all too well", leaving a relatable echo of regret and a sense once again of the question of the Laura Marling love-affair as inspiration being left unanswered.
'Believe' and 'The Wolf' consistently follow, having been the first two tracks released from the album and subsequently the subject of much Mumford-discussion over the past weeks. Crashing drums and guitars further cement the progression of the bands' sound to a more rock-fueled and bassline orientated expression of the same old beautiful melodies, Marcus' distinguishable vocals ensuring it does not in fact stray too far from the Mumford and Sons we've grown to love so much.
The more I listen, the more increasingly difficult I find it to describe my feelings for the title-track 'Wilder Mind'. I've lost count of how many times I've actually pressed 'repeat', trying to pinpoint exactly what it is that makes it so damn incredibly special. There is a combination of truth, positivity, and natural beauty to the intense lyrics which suggest a deeply-rooted origin in mental health and the tribulations of having an uncontrollable 'wild mind', as it is in this sense, so aptly put. 'You can be, every little thing, you want nobody to know". …To me, it perfectly captures the potential and power of our own minds and the will to steer our lives wherever we wish. We are so easily influenced by external sources and beings that we so often forget and lose ourselves to the fact that we are all the masters of our own destiny, for want of a less cheesy expression. 'You can call it love, if you want' – it shows me that life and relationships and the world are literally what we each make of them, and that we ultimately are in full control of our own lives. It's an empowering, emotional, and deeply-reaching four minutes of pure bliss to listen to, and I'm genuinely already excited to experience it live someday soon. I could probably do an entire post/review dedicated to this one song, but for now let's move on.
The album continues with its' discussion of love and relationships with a somewhat dark-undertone, the likes of 'Just Smoke' and 'Snake Eyes' declaring young love to be a fleeting and unreliable source of happiness, yet with a more mature and knowledgable approach to the ever-present possibility of hurt – 'it's in the eyes, I can tell you will always be danger". While this may seem negative, I feel it also reflects a sense of personal growth and strength as the realisation of one's own worth and independent awareness is deemed separate and stronger than any relationship could ever be – an evolution of sorts from the earlier sorrowful ballads of 'Sigh No More'.
Worth a mention aswell in the sense of personal growth and independent acceptance is the more upbeat 'Ditmas', the leading line of which 'This is all I ever was" again giving a sense of positive contentment with one's current existence, embodying the practice of mindfulness in a single line.
I could honestly discuss the ins and outs of each and every track on this masterpiece of an album, imagining hearing them live on a Summer's day at an outdoor gig and being completely contented with life at that moment. 'Hot Gates' being the most recent release, the ebb and flow of the swelling bass echoing that of the earlier 'Lover of the Light' from 'Babel', I can perfectly imagine the dimmed lights and uplifting harmonies of the choir as it's performed, a chilled atmosphere and sense of peace eminating from the extended bass lines and lyrics, once again suggesting a personal growth and final movement away from past hurt and troubles. The 'Hot Gates' that lead on to somewhere more positive and an acceptance of circumstance 'There is no way out, of your only life, so run on, run on…' really leave us with a sense of peace and positive progression as the album finally comes to a close, a sincere, honest, and flawlessly-worded message of contempt to any haters who doubted the bands' change of sound, while also guaranteeing the validity and certainty of positive things to come.
While I never thought I'd manage to glean over 1,000 words writing an album review (and if you've actually kept reading this far, I thank you kindly for your patience!), I have to admit I've thoroughly enjoyed the analysation and excuse to intently listen to these songs again and again.
The falling petals of the cherry blossoms even celebrated the beauty of 'Wilder Mind' like confetti around me as I listened again on a walk home, and I realised that this album is in fact a flawless compilation of songs that will stay with and comfort me for a long time to come.


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A home for convicted sex offenders is making neighbors angry in Manchester, and now those upset homeowners plan to voice their concerns at a meeting Monday night.
"Why put them here? Find somewhere else to go. Take them out of our neighborhood please," said neighbor Celestine Hamilton.
The Manchester Town Manager says multiple convicted sex offenders live in a home on Clinton Street, and neighbors can't understand why.
"I want to know why they were put here and no one was told. I have six grandchildren in this house," said Hamilton.
Hamilton says she found out they were living there weeks after the offenders moved in. The town manager says Manchester has a number of group homes and that the Department of Correction, like other agencies, is under no obligation to alert towns when they arrange for the facilities.
Just half a mile away lies Charter Oak Park which is filled with play sets for kids. Also half a mile away is Elisabeth Bennet Academy.
Currently there is no law in Connecticut outlining where convicted sex offenders can reside. Connecticut's ACLU has stated in the past that restricting where offenders live does not deter sex crimes and has had disastrous consequences in other states, forcing them into homelessness or to stop registering in order to avoid arrest.
Still neighbors say they don't want them anywhere near where children play.
"It's so family-oriented around here. It's a little scary knowing something like that is very close," said neighbor Krystal Schlichting.
The meeting with the DOC and neighbors is scheduled to take place Monday night at 6.30 at the East Side Neighborhood Center on Spruce Street.
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