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Warp core is the common designation for the main energy reactor powering the propulsion system on warp-capable starships. During the 22nd century, warp reactors aboard NX-class starships were technically known as the "Gravimetric Field Displacement Manifold". (ENT: "Cold Front") The reactor had eight major components. (ENT: "Desert Crossing") A less common name for this core was antimatter reactor core. (TNG: "Booby Trap", display graphic)
The first terran warp core was invented by Zefram Cochrane in 2061 and used in Humanity's first warp capable vessel, the Phoenix in 2063 that led to the event known as First Contact Day where the Human species met the Vulcans. (Star Trek: First Contact; VOY: "Friendship One", "Homestead")
On Federation starships, the warp core usually consists of a matter/antimatter reaction assembly (M/ARA) utilizing deuterium and antideuterium reacting in a dilithium crystal matrix which produces a maximum output of 4,000 teradynes per second. (VOY: "Drone")
22nd century warp cores were designed as oblong cylinders connected by pylon conduits directly into the warp nacelles. (Star Trek: Enterprise) In the 23rd century, the warp core was not situated in the main engineering. The main warp reaction occurred in a dilithium crystal converter assembly which consisted of two flattened rounded nodules situated directly in front of and connected to the warp plasma conduits to the warp engines, which were behind a large metal grate. (Star Trek: The Original Series; ENT: "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II")
By 2270, most Federation warp cores were redesigned to consist of a large warp core unit in the secondary hull with matter and antimatter channeling into the core through vertical conduits, with the resulting energy directed to the nacelles through a horizontal conduit leading out from the rear of the core. (Star Trek: The Motion Picture)
As a safety precaution, the core could be physically ejected from the ship, should an event such as a catastrophic containment failure of the matter-antimatter reaction occur that cannot be corrected. There were also some tactical uses for ejecting and detonating a core on purpose. The detonation could for example be used to neutralize the cascade of a subspace tear or push a ship away from the gravity well of a black hole. (TOS: "That Which Survives"; TNG: "Cause and Effect", "All Good Things..."; VOY: "Cathexis", "Day of Honor", "Renaissance Man"; Star Trek: Insurrection; Star Trek)
Antimatter containment is achieved through the use of magnetic fields, which guide and direct the antimatter through the antimatter integrator to injector coils, which precisely compresses and streams the antimatter into the form which enters the intermix chamber. Deuterium, stored in the ship or attracted by the Bussard collectors, is funneled in a stream from the opposite deuterium injector. The resulting energy plasma molecules enter the lattice matrix of the crystallized dilithium chamber, reacting within it and releasing a tuned energy stream in the form of electro-plasma, a highly energetic form of plasma. The electro-plasma is carried by magnetic plasma conduits throughout the power transfer system. In the Federation power transfer grid, this is the electro-plasma distribution network, comprised of EPS conduits and EPS taps. The most energized stream created is the warp plasma, which exits in twin power transfer conduits connected to the warp nacelles. (ENT: "Cold Front", "These Are the Voyages..."; Star Trek: Insurrection) In TOS there were 10 tall warp plasma conduits to the warp nacelles (two rows of 5) at the rear of Main Engineering. All later series had the twin configuration. One for each nacelle or warp engine.
During the 23rd century, dilithium crystals were also used in Klingon warp reactions to generate energy at sufficient levels to enable warp flight. In the late 24th century, Klingon reactors used a tritium intermix, a feature not included in Federation and Romulan ships of the same era. (DS9: "When It Rains...") On Romulan starships, a completely different approach was used; an artificial quantum singularity in the warp core was used to harness the energy necessary to power warp flight. (TNG: "Timescape")
Warp cores on starships left resonance traces, allowing for the ability to track vessels. (VOY: "Caretaker")
A warp core could be towed at warp using a tractor beam if calibrated properly. (VOY: "Day of Honor", "Renaissance Man")
When a warp core went offline, deuterium was a vital fuel to support basic functions of a ships auxiliary fusion reactors and impulse drive. Warp cores from shuttlecraft and shuttlepods could augment power if necessary. (VOY: "The Void")


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NYC Food Events for the Weekend and Beyond
Saturday, August 31
Pesta Rakyat
August 31, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. An Indonesian food bazaar that will be first-come, first-served. Be sure to arrive early to avoid the lines and food getting sold out. Free to enter, pay per item. 137-35 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY.
Bedford and Bowery Bazaar
August 31, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. On the Lower East Side, north Brooklyn restaurateurs, brewers, and artists will be putting on the first annual Bedford and Bowery Bazaar. Brooklyn Brewery will be providing free beer at 6:30 Hester and Essex Streets, New York, NY; event website
Jeni's and Diane Von Furstenberg Ice Cream Giveaway
August 31, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, collaborating with Diane Von Furstenberg's new pop-up near the High Line, will be handing out free ice cream pops. They'll be swirled with smoked paprika-pineapple sauce and cocoa nibs before being dipped in dark chocolate and topped with macadamia nuts. Also going on Sunday, at the same time. 440 W. 14th Street, New York, NY.
Sunday, September 1
Brazilian Day
September 1, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A celebration of all things Brazilian, including, of course, Brazilian food. 25 blocks will be filled with vendors selling authentic Brazilian food. 42nd St to 56th St, 7th Ave to Madison Ave; event website
Friday, September 6
Robert Newton as Chef in Residence at Rock Center Café
September 6, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. From September 6th to 20th, chef Rob Newton will be heading up a pop-up edition of his restaurant Seersucker at Rockefeller Center. He'll be cooking a seasonal Southern summer menu, featuring such items as fried green tomatoes, pan-fried catfish, and bourbon cream popsicles. Reservations via Open Table; 20 W 50th Street, New York, NY; event website
Saturday, September 7
The 10 Beaujolais Crus
September 7, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. An hour of interactive wine tasting and 30 minutes of Q and A with Momofuku's beverage director and master sommelier candidate Jordan Salcito. This class—the final in a three part series—will consist of tasting magnums from each cru. $75. 15 W 56th Street, New York, NY; event website
4th Annual Pig Island
September 7, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will feature the city's best chefs, brewers, vintners, and farmers, all coming together over live music and great food and drink to celebrate heritage pork. This year Pig Island will be traveling to Red Hook, with a portion of proceeds going to Hurricane Sandy relief. $75, week of event $85. 1 Beard Street, Brooklyn, NY; event website
Vendy Awards
September 7, 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come out to taste and support the food trucks vying for the title of the best street vendor of the year. The event is in support of the Street Vendor Project, a non-profit that provides legal support to immigrant vendors. $95. 123 William Street, Brooklyn, NY;
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CLEVELAND,?Aug. 7, 2014?- Ernst & Young LLP will expand its engagement in?Gay Games 9?through volunteerism, event participation and more as the largest diverse amateur sporting event in the world takes place from?Aug. 9-16, 2014, complementing the firm's previously-announced Platinum Sponsorship. More than 30,000 visitors from around the world, including nearly 11,000 participants, will convene in?Cleveland?and?Akron, Ohio, for this inclusive global sports and cultural festival.
"EY is proud to participate in so many different aspects of Gay Games 9," said?Karyn Twaronite, EY Global Diversity & Inclusiveness Officer and partner at Ernst & Young LLP. "EY has been recognized as a leader in LGBT inclusion for many years and participating in the Games allows us to further celebrate the value that our LGBT professionals and their allies bring to our business every day. Our investment in the Games also reinforces our global commitment to diversity and inclusiveness in a meaningful way."
More than 100 EY professionals will volunteer during the Gay Games, providing the sole volunteer support at the?DanceSport?and?5K Road Race?events. EY people will also be present as spectators at every ticketed event, starting with the Opening Ceremony.
Additionally, the firm will host a booth in the accreditation area at the?Cleveland?Convention Center from?Aug. 7-9, 2014. Gay Games 9 attendees and athletes visiting the booth can learn about careers at EY; the organization's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) inclusion efforts; its professional networks, including its LGBT network that recently rebranded globally to Unity; and more. The booth will also offer more information about the?EY Women Athletes Business Network, which was launched in 2013 to help elite women athletes transition from success in sport to success in business by offering a one-of-a-kind global network, related research and stories of inspiration.
"We are honored that Gay Games 9 chose?Cleveland?and?Akron?as its host cities, and our?Northeast Ohio?offices are excited to be in the center of the Games," said?Julie Boland, Ernst & Young LLP Cleveland Office Managing Partner. "The strong participation and volunteerism of our people signals how EY is striving to build a better working world in the?Northeast Ohio?community where we have operated for more than 110 years."
The host city of?Cleveland?holds a significant role in the firm's history because it is where founding partner?Alwin C. Ernst?opened its first EY office in 1903. Since then, the global EY organization, of which the firm is a member, has become a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services with more than 190,000 professionals in over 150 countries.
Ernst & Young LLP professionals to compete personally in the Games
In addition to these EY-driven efforts, the following Ernst & Young LLP professionals have trained to compete in various events in hopes of reaching the podium:
- Mark Fox, an Associate Director based in?Denver, Colo., will compete in mountain biking
- Joseph Sims, an Associate Director based in?San Diego, Calif., trained for flag football
- August Jackson, an Associate Director based in?McLean, Va., will run the ?marathon
- David Grieser, a Staff 2 based in?Miami, Fla., will compete in swimming
Efforts enhance EY history of LGBT inclusion and support of sports
Ernst & Young LLP's engagement in Gay Games 9 enriches EY's track record of leading in LGBT inclusion. Through policy and practice, EY promotes a work culture that is welcoming to LGBT and other professionals. EY has been recognized for these efforts with nine consecutive 100% ratings as reported in?Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) Corporate Equality Index (CEI), in addition to other accolades. Outside of its own walls, the firm also supports LGBT-related organizations including the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, The Trevor Project, the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and many others. Learn more about EY's LGBT inclusion efforts at?www.ey.com/us/LGBTA.
Additionally, the firm's sponsorship of Gay Games 9 is another example of how EY and its member firms support a wide range of elite sports initiatives given the leadership potential they unlock. Ernst & Young LLP was also a sponsor of the 2006 Gay Games inChicago, the?London?bid to host the 2018 Gay Games and the 2013 National Senior Games in?Cleveland. To learn more about Gay Games 9, visit?www.gg9cle.com, and stay connected on Twitter by following #GG9.
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The 37 horsepower Tata Nano is not exactly what you would call luxurious. But as the cheapest car in the world, it is the ride that Ratan Tata envisioned would get the majority of India on the roads.
Now, Tata is looking to bring the Nano to the rest of the world... with some changes.
Tata sees a market for the Nano in America. Who would need what is basically a glorified moped? Actually, a lot of people.
People buy the Fiat 500 and Smart ForTwo because of their small size. They just aren't affordable. The Nano that would come to America will be more expensive but still under $10,000. The reason is upgraded equipment.
Ratan Tata said it would have "bells and whistles," like more power and traction control. There is no estimate on a date of when it will go on sale or how it will be sold. Tata has distribution in America from its ownership of Jaguar/Land Rover, but there are currently no plans to sell the tiny Tata through those dealers.
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Grand jury indicts Burress on weapons charges
NEW YORK -- Former New York Giants star Plaxico Burress was indicted by a grand jury on weapons charges for shooting himself in the thigh at a Manhattan nightclub and faces a minimum prison sentence of 3 1/2 years if convicted, prosecutors announced Monday.
The indictment charged the 31-year-old Burress with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and one count of reckless endangerment, Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau said.
"The grand jury applied the law to the facts of this case," Morgenthau said. He said the accidental shooting at the Latin Quarter nightclub on Nov. 29 was treated "like any similar case against any other defendant."
Burress' lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, said he was disappointed but not surprised by the indictment, which came after Burress testified before the grand jury and expressed remorse.
"When you have the mayor and the district attorney both publicly demanding a maximum prison sentence, it was perhaps too much to hope for the grand jury to conduct a sympathetic review of the unique facts of this sad case," Brafman said in a statement.
Burress' former teammate Antonio Pierce, who was with Burress in the club and drove him to the hospital, was not indicted.
The panel also did not indict the nightclub security guard who carried the gun to Pierce's car or the hospital staff members who failed to notify police that Burress had been shot.
Morgenthau said hospital personnel were guilty of "a screw-up rather than a cover-up" and the security guard exhibited "bad judgment in the first degree" but did not commit a crime.
Giants President John Mara said the team was pleased that Pierce was not indicted.
"We said last week we felt strongly that Antonio's actions did not warrant criminal charges, and obviously the grand jury, having heard all of the testimony, felt the same way," he said.
Pierce's lawyer, Michael Bachner, said, "By appearing before the grand jury for almost three hours and answering the grand jury's very direct and very considered questions, it was clear to us that they understood that Mr. Pierce acted as any citizen under extraordinary circumstances would have acted."
Burress was at the Latin Quarter nightclub Nov. 29 when a gun tucked into his waistband slipped down his leg and fired, shooting him in the right thigh.
Prosecutors said Monday that after taking Burress to the hospital, Pierce drove the gun to his own home in New Jersey -- not to Burress' home, as was originally reported. They said he later arranged for it to be taken to Burress' home.
Assistant District Attorney John Wolfstaetter said the bullet that hit Burress narrowly missed a nightclub security guard who was standing inches away.
The bullet lodged in the floor and was recovered by a bartender, Morgenthau said.
"He wanted it as a souvenir but we told him he had to turn it over," he said.
The gun was not licensed in New York or in New Jersey, where Burress lived, prosecutors said. Burress' license to carry a concealed weapon in the state of Florida had expired in May 2008.
The charges Burress was indicted on carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 3 1/2 years in prison. He pleaded not guilty to weapons charges earlier this year and is free on $100,000 bail.
The grand jury indictment comes after plea bargain negotiations broke down, apparently because Morgenthau was insisting that Burress serve at least two years in prison under any plea agreement.
Assistant District Attorney Mark Dwyer said it is standard policy to request a two-year sentence as part of a plea bargain on such serious charges.
Burress, who caught the winning touchdown for the Giants over the New England Patriots in the final minute of the 2008 Super Bowl, also could face disciplinary action by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Goodell's office announced in June that the league already had started its examination of the shooting, and NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Monday's indictment "will be considered as part of that review."
The Giants released Burress in April and he has yet to sign with another team.


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What is it with you and jewelry?Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
Are you a TYPICAL woman who likes shiny things?
I saw a great film clip from the Easter Sunday service from the Church of the Ex-Spiritual- Advisor-But-Still-My-Pal Wright....
Apparently the rev Moss, Wright's off-the-bench substitute, did a nice sermon about the "lynching" by the media of the church.
He also wanted donations and pushed the sale of his sermon on DVD-Oh, BTW the money goes to defend the church against the attacks in the media.
What government office do you think the rev Jerry Wright would have been tapped for under a BO regime?
Will that change for the new president? I mean I got kinda used to living under a regime-I hope it don't change.


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FAQs about Groundwater Protection
Why is Groundwater Protection Important?
Over 70% of all Oregonians rely solely or in part on groundwater for drinking water.* Contaminated groundwater is very difficult and expensive to clean up – costing tens of millions of dollars. Implementing groundwater protection measures is the most cost-effective and responsible thing to do. Portland has a long commitment to source water protection and has had a groundwater protection program in place since 1988. The Columbia South Shore Well Field Groundwater Protection Program regulates businesses that use, store, and/or transport potentially hazardous chemicals in our groundwater protection area. Our motto is "A Drop of Prevention is Worth a Gallon of Cure."
How Can I Help Protect Groundwater?
Businesses are not the only ones responsible for protecting groundwater. We all have a role in protecting this valuable resource whether at home, in the yard, or in your community.
Is my Business Regulated Under the Groundwater Protection Program?
If your business is located within the Columbia South Shore Well Field Wellhead Protection Area Boundary AND uses chemicals over set threshold amounts, you may be regulated under this program.
What Chemicals are Regulated?
The table below summarizes the types of chemicals and quantities of chemicals that are regulated under the groundwater protection program. Additional information on regulated chemicals and threshold quantities is available in Section 1 of the Reference Manual. Concentrations of the chemical must exceed 10% to be regulated. Because halogenated solvents pose the greatest risk to groundwater (due to their density and ability to travel easily through the ground) the threshold amount is only 10 gallons. Products that contain halogenated solvents include industrial cleaners, glues and degreasers.
Regulated Chemicals and Chemical Quantities
Regulated Chemicals
Regulated Chemical Quantity Thresholds
Halogenated Solvents
10 gallons or 100 lbs.
Carcinogenic Materials
50 gallons or 400 lbs.
50 gallons or 400 lbs.
DEQ Hazardous Wastes
30 gallons or 220 lbs.
Petroleum Products (Reporting Only)
Petroleum-Based Liquid Fuels – 50 gal (required to report quantities only)
Petroleum-Based Liquid Fuels
50 gallons or 400 lbs
What is the Protection Area Boundary?
The protection area boundary was developed using a sophisticated computer model that estimates how groundwater moves underground. A 30-year time of travel boundary was established to maximize the protection of groundwater. Thirty-year time of travel means that it would take 30 years for a drop of water to move from the protection area boundary to a drinking water well. The Portland Water Bureau also has an extensive monitoring well network to detect any potential threats to our drinking water wells.
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GENRE: Period
SYNOPSIS: During the Joseon Dynasty (17th century) an Englishman, William, buys his passage on board a ship bound for Nagasaki, Japan and finds himself a castaway on Tamra (Jeju) Island in South Korea after being washed overboard during a bad storm. He's rescued from the sea by Jang Beo Jin, who's family has been chosen to house an exiled nobleman for sexual harrassment crimes against women. Because of William's difference in appearance, namely his golden blonde hair, Beo Jin must keep him hidden in her special hiding place or else risking William being killed because he is an outsider.
STARRING: Seo Woo (Jang Beo Jin), Im Joo Hwan (Park Kyu), Pierre Deporte (William Spencer), Lee Sun Ho (Yan Kawamura), Lee Seung Min (Seo Min), Byun Woo Min (Jang Won Bin), Yang Hee Kyung (Eom Ssa Boo In), Kim Yoo Jung (Jang Beo Seol), Kim Mi Kyung (Choi Jang Nyeo), Lee Ho Jae (Park Chul), Bang Eun Hee (Go Ba Soon), Jung Joo Ri (Han Boon), Jo Seung Yun (Kim Yi Bang), Lee Hae Woo (Hyang Dul Yi), Seo Bum Shik (Jeon Chi Yong), Kim Ho Won (Hyang Dol Lee), Yoo Tae Woong (Han Philip), Park Hee Jin (Jong Dal), Jo Moon Ui (Jong Dal's Father), Lee Jung Sup (Kim Hoon Jang), Jang Kyung Ah (Hong Shi Yeon), Lee Han Wie, Lee Byung Joon, Han Sung Joo, Kim Yoon Seo, Lee Ho Sung, Goo Bon Im (Jong Dal's Mother)
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Alliqua Appoints Dr. Joseph Laudano as Vice President of Medical Affairs to Support the Market Expansion of Alliqua's SilverSeal Products and Future Clinical Development
Nov 15, 2012, 07:30 ET
NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliqua, Inc. (OTCQB:ALQA) ("Alliqua" or the "Company"), an advanced biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and distribution of proprietary transdermal wound care and drug delivery technologies, today announced the appointment of Joseph Laudano, Pharm.D. to the newly created position of Vice President, Medical Affairs to support the market expansion of Alliqua's SilverSeal® products as well as other future clinical developments. Dr. Laudano will lead the development of a medical affairs team at Alliqua as the company now begins to step up the marketing efforts for our proprietary 510K FDA approved SilverSeal® hydrogels for wound care. He will also play a key role in the planning and clinical development of our platform for transdermal drug delivery
Commenting on the appointment, James Sapirstein, CEO of Alliqua stated, "We are very pleased to have an industry veteran of such high caliber join our team here at Alliqua. One of my primary near term goals as CEO of this company is to put the right people in place that can deliver on the rich potential of our proprietary technology as well as our future strategic plans. Joe has extensive experience in some key therapeutic areas such as dermatology and infectious diseases, which I believe align nicely with Alliqua's future needs as we build this organization."
Dr. Laudano joins Alliqua with more than twenty five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry including four years as Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Forest Research Institute, a subsidiary of Forest Labs, and twenty years at Roche Laboratories. As Product Director at Roche he was responsible for strategic/tactical planning, business development, marketing and promotional activities for the diversified product portfolio which was comprised of 16 different brands including Xenical, Rocephin and Accutane. He was also part of the team that launched the Roche Dermatologics division at Roche which was dedicated to the development and commercialization of systemic and topical retinoids along with other compounds. He has extensive experience in Medical Affairs and product development, particularly with antimicrobial and dermatologic compounds, which will be critical to Alliqua as we move forward with the science to support its transdermal drug delivery platform and other future endeavors.
Commenting on his new position, Dr. Laudano added, "I am thrilled to become a part of this exciting organization which I believe is entering a tremendous new phase of growth. Having spent the better part of my career working with infectious disease products, I am very impressed with the data which sets SilverSeal apart from other hydrogel products. There are numerous studies supporting the efficacy of silver dressings in wound management. Silver has broad spectrum activity against bacteria including MRSA, Pseudomonas, and other antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. Based on this activity and with the increase of infections more resistant to antibiotic treatments, dressings like our SilverSeal® hydrogels are perfectly positioned to capitalize on the growing need in the medical marketplace for alternatives for the management of open wounds in support of antimicrobial stewardship programs."
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Week of 11/23/09 through 11/29/09
* Lunch with Sadie Hanks, one of my former coworkers from OHSU
* Meeting with Shannon Singleton, Director of the Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter
* Monthly meeting with Commissioner Dan Saltzman
* Meeting with Andrea Meyer,Legislative Counsel to the ACLU, Sidewalk Management
* NO Council sessions this week, due to lack of a quorum as we all celebrate Thanksgiving
Dinners with family: ALL! First time in recent memory this has happened. I am thankful for Thanksgiving. Includes a birthday dinner for my wonderful mother-in-love, Emily Fritz, at CherryWood Village. Happy Birthday, Mom!


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I did a lot of research online to find as much information as I could about making my own laundry soap. What I found was that pretty much all the recipes are essentially the same, some people use more or less of each ingredient, and that bath soap does not clean as well as laundry soap. I also learned that this is great for High Efficiency washers because it makes little to no suds (FYI the suds in store bought laundry detergent are for looks only and don't actually have anything to do with cleaning.)
In the end I went with Celina's recipe because a) she's my friend so I believe her when she says something works and b) because I believe her, her recipe is considered tried and true, c) it seemed pretty easy and d)Celina already did the price breakdown which saved me a lot of mental math work. Basically, homemade laundry soap costs less than 1 cent per load. You can't get much better than that!
- Some kind of bucket to mix all your ingredients in. I used a 2 gallon paint bucket.
- 1/3 bar of Fels Naptha Laundry Soap (you can also use Zote, Octagon, or Ivory--amounts may vary)
- 1/2 cup Borax
- 1/2 cup Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda (everything but the bucket can be found in the laundry aisle of Walmart, Fred Meyer, or WinCo--at least in my neck of the woods)
- A cheese grater and a small saucepan
Step 1: Cut your bar of Fels Naptha Soap into thirds and finely grate one third of it. If you are awesome you have this grater from Ikea. $4.99 for two! If you don't have this grater you are still awesome. You just need to take a trip to Ikea.
Step 2: Put your grated soap in a pot with 6 cups of water and heat on low until the soap melts. Don't let the soap boil. Once all the soap is completely melted add the washing soda and the borax and stir until it is dissolved. Remove from heat.
Step 3: Pour 4 cups of hot tap water into your bucket. Add the soap mixture and stir it up. At this point you could add a few drops of essential oil like lavender or tea tree oil if you wanted your soap to have a fragrance. Add nothing and your clothes will simply smell clean. (Don't you love how I give you a picture pouring? As if you have no idea what it means to pour? Yes, I am helpful like that. You're welcome.)
Now add one gallon of hot tap water plus 6 more cups. I used my giant 8 cup Pyrex measuring cup but if I had had an old milk carton I would have just used that. As you can see my 2 gallon bucket barely fit it all. You might want to use a 5 gallon bucket to avoid unnecessary sloshing.
Give it another few minutes of stirring and then let it sit overnight.
Step: 4 In the morning your soap might look runny, or like gel, or separated with big clumps of slime on top and water on the bottom. This is all normal depending on the weather, the type of soap you used, and how much of a tree-hugging hippy you are. At this point you can be done and simply keep your laundry soap in the bucket and just scoop out 1/2 cup per load. Or you can give it another good stir and funnel it into your old well rinsed laundry soap bottle. OR you can be a sucker for cute packaging like me and take it one step further.
Step 5: I wanted to use a Beverage Dispenser with a spigot but my soap came out all clumpy and I knew there was no way it would flow through. So I busted out my immersion blender and smoothed all the clumps layer by layer.
I funneled each layer into my container then went back and blended the next part. Blend, funnel, blend, funnel, blend, funnel...etc.
An adhesive plastic hook gave me a cute litle laundy soap set-up. Oops, I attached it to the wrong side. Easily fixable. But wait! There's more!


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President Trump has threatened to veto a $1.2 trillion congressional spending bill if it provides an estimated $900 million in funding for a long-sought commuter railroad tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey, Politico reports.
Trump "is concerned about the viability of this project and the fact that New York and New Jersey have no skin in the game," Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao told lawmakers Tuesday.
Trump reportedly may also be looking to trade money for the tunnel, a priority for Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, in exchange for funding for a border wall with Mexico.
But as the political battle over paying for the $12.9 billion tunnel project plays out, the president's veto threat further complicates efforts to push through an omnibus spending bill by March 23 to avoid a government shutdown.


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The GOTS International Conference in India provides the ideal opportunity to find out about organic textile processing globally and in the Indian region – the world leader in organic textile processing. GOTS is the leading standard in ecology and social responsibility for processing organic fibres. The Conference will help to create and develop successful partnerships.
Why India:
The 'Conference Brochure' can be downloaded here
The 'Sponsorship Brochure' can be downloaded here
The 'Registration Form' can be downloaded here
See the list of currently 'Registered Attendees' here
See the latest 'Conference Program' here
For any details, please contact:
Mr. Sumit Gupta
Conference Coordinator and
GOTS Representative in India and Bangladesh
Mobile +91 9892270594
First International GOTS Conference Highly Successful - Thanks to all!
Report by Sumit Gupta, 29 May 2015
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The flagship event by GOTS in Mumbai, India on 22nd May, 2015 was attended by more than 250 delegates from 12 countries including Brands & Retailers, Buying Agents, Manufacturers of Textiles and Additives (dyes, chemicals, enzymes), Certification Bodies, Testing Laboratories, Trade Associations, NGOs, Academics, Media, Consultants, etc. The theme of the conference was –Strong Partnerships for Success. The congregation initiated new partnerships and valuable discussions. The event got fabulous feedback from the attendees for quality of sessions, networking opportunities and eminence of delegates.
"We enjoyed the conference and we were very pleased to learn more about the players in the value chain of GOTS certified organic cotton products. As we move forward to push GOTS in the work-wear market, we look forward to stay in close contact and to meet you all again in the next GOTS conference".
- Dr. Ulrich Hofmann, Managing Director, Brands Fashion GmbH, Germany (Lead Sponsor) -
"It was a very good session and lot of valuable information from speakers from different areas of textiles and making better understanding and sharing benefits of GOTS as an assurance of quality product and commitment to environment and society".
- Saurabh Gupta, Director (Global Sales), AEON Commercial Pvt Ltd, India (Lead Sponsor) -
I am very impressed by the large and high quality participation from all over the world and over all stages of the textile value chain - right up to the big brands. The spirit of change was in the air to take advantage and to boost the market potential of GOTS by building strong partnerships for success".
- Claudia Kersten, GOTS Marketing Director, Germany (Organiser) -
"It was a great event where I got the opportunity to meet professionals from almost all over the world & sharing of ideas with them. Conference sessions were well précised and venue was great. It was my pleasure to attend it".
- Ehsanul Karim Kaiser, Esquire Group (Textile Division), Bangladesh (Speaker) -
"The level of expertise and knowledge of the speakers were excellent. I appreciate their positive attitude, willingness to explain concepts and opportunities to ask questions. The panels were very systematic and insightful".
- Raghu Venkataraju, Material Manager, PUMA Sports India Pvt. Ltd. (Attendee) -
"This Conference, first of its kind, on GOTS sends right melodious note to the Textile and apparel stakeholders all over the world who will soon find it resonating with the essential commitment to Sustainable Textile and apparel production. Congratulations for organizing such a beautiful and very meaningful conference as time as time spent there was rightfully invested. Congratulations to GOTS Team and you all deserve appreciations".
- Prof. (Dr.) M. D. Teli, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India (Invitee) -
"I think this was a very well-organized and coordinated event. It provided a very good platform for all the participants representing various segments of the supply chain including brands & retailers to brainstorm and discuss on the pertinent issues and the critical challenges. It was a great experience overall and heartiest congratulations to Team GOTS for a wonderful event".
- Arvind Rewal, Regional Director – South Asia, CottonConnect (Invitee) -
"The insights I have gained from this one conference far exceed any other conference I have attended to date. Wonderful, insightful & well presented! The panel discussions were of great relevance in respect to current scenario of organic textiles, GOTS 4.0 & audit protocols".
- Dipankar Bose, Sustainability & Compliance Manager, Arvind Ltd, India (Attendee) -
"Panel Discussion in Session 4 in GOTS Conference was really a great moment, where I've seen the high level of knowledge and expertise of the Indian operators and chemical manufacturers. I appreciated participating in such a good debate".
- Vincent DURET, Ecocert Greenlife SAS, France -
"I could gain a brilliant network of people who are dedicated to organic and sustainable fashion; improved my understanding & knowledge about green business".
- Prakash Jha, Cocccon UG, Germany (Attendee) -
"The conference was a wonderful opportunity to network with national and international players in textile sustainability industry. The session topics were insightful and we look forward to the next GOTS conference".
- Dhawal Mane, Pratibha Syntex Ltd, India (Attendee) -
The '1st International GOTS Conference' was organized by GOTS in The Lalit, Sahar, Mumbai, India on 22nd May 2015. The event was well attended by international brands, buying houses, Indian brands and exporters from the Indian subcontinent. The audience comprised of 250 attendees from 12 countries. GOTS has globally been participating in many international conferences, exhibitions and other strategic events, but this was the first instance when the standard organization itself organized an event of such a grand magnitude.
To begin the day, Sumit Gupta, Conference Coordinator and GOTS Representative in India & Bangladesh, welcomed the audience. He gave the background of the event and outlined the sessions planned. He also informed audience that ample time had been reserved for questions, networking and discussions, while encouraging them to proactively participate in the question-answer slots planned at the end of each session.
This was followed by lighting of the lamp in traditional Indian way.
Gupta introduced Herbert Ladwig, Managing Director, GOTS, Germany and invited him for his 'Managing Director's Address'.
Ladwig welcomed the audience again said that he was overwhelmed by the number of delegates from all areas of the organic textile industry. He went on to describe the story of GOTS, which started out 14 years ago.
"India, as the country with the highest number of GOTS certified facilities worldwide, is the most suited venue for this event. It were the Indian textile operators who almost enthusiastically greeted GOTS with tremendous ease to their export operations. Today, out of the more than 3600 facilities GOTS certified worldwide, more than 1300 are in this country," he remarked. He also expressed his happiness on the DGFT notification in first week of May 2015 explicitly excluding organic textiles from the new procedures for export of organic products. Ladwig appreciated DGFT and Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India for this industry friendly move. Sharing his dream of a New Concept of Quality, he said, "If ecological civilization and thus sustainable production has to become mainstream, a fundamental change of the concept of good product quality is necessary. The perception of good quality must be transformed into a holistic one, where a product not produced in a sustainable way, is considered bad quality even if it is fashionable, fitting, and colourful. Its sustainable production must become part of the product identity". His dream of new concept of quality was greeted with a big round of applause and initiated more discussions over the day.
MD's Address was followed by 'Key Note Address' by Conference Coordinator Sumit Gupta. Giving his Keynote Address, Gupta spoke about the growth of GOTS in India and Bangladesh. He also emphasized on correct use of labelling and making the right claims about organic textiles. Speaking about the theme of the conference, he opined that sustainability is a complex concept and therefore the whole supply chain has to work in a strong partnership to achieve this goal. Trust and long term commitment is required form both buyers and suppliers. Gupta concluded his address by saying that only together we are strong.
The first session was titled "Storytelling: Brands' and Retailers' Business Case for Sustainability through GOTS" and was moderated by Claudia Kersten, GOTS Marketing Director, Germany. Kersten introduced the panelists and gave a short presentation to start the session.
Kersten discussed 'The Business Case for Sustainability' and linked Sustainability based textile standards to competitive strategies using the example of GOTS. She explained that the environmental and social management systems are often installed parallel to the economical ones. This needs a lot of coordination, is often not very efficient and leads to a lack of support from the management- because the correlation between environmental/ social management and the economic success of the company is not made clear. It is better to define the Business Case for Sustainability and to integrate all dimensions of sustainability: the management of ecological and social aspects in the view of the economic success and the economic value of brands and companies. She also stressed that brands should label GOTS on their products instead of using self-claims.
Dr. Ulrich Hofmann, Brands Fashion GmbH, Germany, started by giving a brief history of Brand Fashion Group, its social green initiatives, projects and activities. Speaking about the expectations from GOTS, he said that there should be improved traceability of supply chain starting with organic cotton farming and the need to increase organic cotton supply.
Shishir Goenka, Fusion Clothing Co., India in his presentation spoke about the journey of FCC with GOTS and the benefits that accrued to them like increased work environment safety, increased workers morale, improvement in company's image, Increased sales opportunities over uncertified companies, increased public acceptance of company, reduction in labour turnover; reduced operation costs and reduced effect on environment.
Charline Ducas, C&A Europe, connected with the audience through a pre-recorded presentation since she could not make it to the conference due to last minute visa issues. The presentation described the journey and commitment of C&A towards eco-friendly sustainable production of garments. Ducas also spoke about C&A's recently launched baby line with GOTS Label in retail.
Presentations were followed by Q&A from the audience. Sharafat Mallik, C&A Sourcing International, India was invited on the dais to represent Ducas and answer relevant questions. Questions related to price premium, supply chain management, promoting certified organic products in retail in India were raised. The session ended with concluding remarks by the moderator.
Prachi Gupta, Technical Assistant to Sumit Gupta, offered a scarf to Kersten and ties to Dr. Hofmann, Goenka and Mallik as a token of appreciation for contributing to the conference. The scarves and ties were GOTS Certified made of 100% organic silk by Cocccon India. Interestingly, all the panelists decided to wear those ties on the stage and posed for a fantastic photograph with the Moderator, Conference Coordinator and Prachi Gupta.
This was followed by felicitation of Lead Sponsors by Ladwig. He felicitated Kerstin Hofmann from Brands Fashion GmbH, Germany and Saurabh Gupta from AEON Commercial India Pvt. Ltd., India.
The second session was titled "Going for GOTS" and was moderated by Marcus Bruegel, GOTS Technical Director, Germany. Bruegel gave his opening remarks and introduced the panelists.
Dr. Binay Kumar Choudhury, General Manager, Control Union Inspections and Certifications India Pvt Ltd and Member of GOTS Certifiers' Council, gave the first presentation on 'Audit Checklist and Methods: Ecological and Social Compliance'. He spoke about how an audit checklist is prepared and methods of auditing, how auditing has developed throughout the years, the challenges and opportunities that auditing faces today, changes needed in the auditing process, and the need for ecological and social auditing.
Rahul Bhajekar, Technical Committee, GOTS and General Manager, Hermes Eco Laboratories, India next spoke about 'Risk Management in Chemical Use and Testing'. He gave details about technical requirements in GOTS, the requirements for chemicals, testing procedures, chemical parameters considered in assessment and testing of dyes and chemicals, 'Risk Assessment' for GOTS certified goods etc. He also cautioned that requirements are never static and we shall have next GOTS Version in 2017 and therefore, have to sit through the presentation again (!).
Apart from moderating the session, Bruegel also made a presentation on 'Labelling Organic Textiles- Legal Conditions and GOTS Requirements'. He gave details about the legal basis existing in the EU, USA and in India on the labelling of 'organic fibres and textiles'. He then spoke about the applicable certifications to enable "organic product" claims for textiles. He said that GOTS labelled product in the retail market is the final result of the certification procedures of the entire supply chain and a visible commitment to the consumer that the product complies with all requirements of the standard. Thus correct and complete labelling is of utmost importance for the credibility of the standard, its certification system and its users. In all cases the GOTS labelling can only be applied to the product/ packaging by a Certified Entity and must have been approved by the Certified Entity's Approved Certifier in advance of its application. He gave details about the requirements for companies labelling and/ or selling GOTS goods in the supply chain and the requirements/ checklist for retailers before selling labelled GOTS goods. He explained difference between correct and incorrect labelling with pictorial examples.
Presentations were followed by Q&A from the audience. Questions like use of GOTS label by additive suppliers, GMO testing at later stages of production and TC issuing procedure etc were raised. The session ended with concluding remarks by the moderator.
After the panel discussion was over, Prof (Dr.) MD Teli from ICT, Mumbai offered the mementoes to the speakers.
This was followed by felicitation of Silver Sponsors by Bruegel. He felicitated Asha Devadas from Expoknits International, India; Anil Jadhav from Ecocert India Pvt. Ltd. and Priyanka Pawar from Messe Frankfurt, India.
Third Session was a panel discussion on 'Sustainability Standards: National or International? -The Role of International Voluntary Sustainability Standards in Relation to National Statutory Compulsory Sustainability Standards'. This panel was moderated by Arvind Sinha, Business Advisors Group, India. The participating Panel Members were Mathieu Lamolle, International Trade Centre (ITC), Switzerland (via video message presentation), Herbert Ladwig, GOTS, Germany, Prabha Nagarajan, Textile Exchange, India, and Siddhartha Rajagopal, The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), India.
Being a vast topic, discussions touched different aspects of standard setting, implementation, credibility, challenges, limitations, practicality of voluntary/ statutory standards. Each of the panelists lent their own insights and opinions on the said subject.
Opening remarks by Sinha were followed by the video message by Lamolle. He said, "…Development of national statutory standards in addition to the existing international sustainability standards could easily create obstacles to trade. International standards do encompass a global perspective and are developed in the view of making international supply chains more efficient – which is obviously particularly important in cases where supply chains are organized globally, as in the case of the textile and apparel industry…". Ladwig opined that standards should be voluntary; however the governments can adopt and enforce private standards, as USDA has set an example by formally accepting GOTS for sale of textiles labelled as organic via its policy memorandum dated May 2011".
Prabha suggested that standards offer easy harmonisation and therefore decrease cost of goods by reducing burden of multiple compliances. She further stressed on credibility of both voluntary and statutory standards. Siddhartha raised some strategic questions to the elite group in his turn, like legitimising private mode of governance in areas of public interest. He also questioned if state system procedures were heavy and private governing procedures lighter. These topics were further discussed during the panel and forayed into new thoughts and deeper insights.
In his concluding remarks, Sinha observed that a whole day's discussion would not be sufficient to conclude this topic. But he aptly remarked that there needs to be cooperation between different stakeholders for the benefit of the industry.
After the panel discussion was over, Bhajekar (GOTS Technical Committee) offered the mementoes to the moderator and panelists.
This was followed by felicitation of Bronze Sponsors by Kersten. She felicitated P. Vivekanand from Armstrong Spinning Mills (P) Ltd.; Ketan Gandhi from Britacel Silicones Ltd.; Sandeep Bhargava from OneCert International Pvt. Ltd. and Monika Aggarwal from SRC Natura Products Ltd. India.
This was followed by the video "Changes in Version 4.0". This 22 minutes video informed about changes in Version 4.0 as compared to GOTS Version 3.0.
The final session was a Panel Discussion on 'Supply Chain: Challenges and Opportunities with GOTS', which had representation from farming to garmenting and certification. This session was ably and aptly moderated by Ullhas Nimkar, NimkarTek Technical Services Pvt Ltd, who drove the discussions forward with his insightful questions for the panelists. The Panelists were Amit Shah, Spectrum International Pvt Ltd, India (representing farming & ginning), A Narayanasamy, Armstrong Spinning Mills (P) Ltd, India (spinning, weaving, knitting), Dr. Dileep Wakankar, Archroma India Pvt Ltd, India (dyes and chemicals); GP Kanchi, Mandhana Industries Pvt Ltd, India (wet processing), Dr. BD Ginde, Texan Laboratories Pvt Ltd, India (laboratory/ testing), Ehsanul Karim Kaiser, Esquire Group (Textile Division), Bangladesh (garmenting) and Vincent Duret, Ecocert Greenlife SAS, France (certification body).
Nimkar opened the session with a short background for the need for sustainable textiles. He stressed that sustainability is now a necessity and also enlightened about benefits for textile industry to change over from conventional to organic. Nimkar asked questions to each panelist relevant to his sector. All three pillars of sustainability, namely economic, social and environmental were discussed at length. Each panelist shared his views on price premium of sustainable textiles from his field. Child labour, worker safety, training & awareness were discussed, with focus on enhanced fire safety guidelines in GOTS Version 4.0. Issues related to toxicity and harmful substances in supply chain, especially in dyes and chemicals were also discussed.
Shah opined that though yield is an issue in organic farming, yet this can be addressed via long term commitment from farmers and buyers. He further stressed that restructuring farming models is required to make it more interesting for the farmers. Responding to a question from Nimkar, Wakankar informed that natural dyes have issues with fastness, standardization and consistency; while Narayanasamy told the audience that they do fire safety drills with simulated conditions on a regular basis. Ginde and Kanchi emphasized upon importance of safety equipment like masks and helmets. Question was raised on new mandatory TC rule and relevant challenges were discussed by Duret.
Marcus Bruegel (GOTS Technical Director) was brought into the discussion to inform the audience about GOTS Monitor (Water/ Energy), which is a fantastic tool available on GOTS website to GOTS Licensees free of cost. Kaiser added that they are already using the tool to monitor water/ energy consumption and for strategic decision making, thereby reducing cost and effluent load in their wet processing unit in Bangladesh.
The Panel Discussion was extremely interactive, the members from the audience also keenly participated by posing their specific questions to the panel members. Owing to the immense audience participation, Sumit Gupta (Conference Coordinator) gave additional five minutes for this session.
After the panel discussion was over, Arvind Rewal from Cotton Connect offered the mementoes to the moderator and three panelists. Prabha Nagarajan from Textile Exchange offered the mementoes to the other four panelists.
This was followed by felicitation of Bronze Sponsors by Dominique Pralon-Wissinger (GOTS Representative in EU- Brands). She felicitated Dirk Teichert from CU Inspections and Certifications India Pvt. Ltd., Vikas Saraf from Saraf Organics Pvt. Ltd., Vinod Kumar from Texan Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. and Sunil Chari from Rossari Biotech Limited. Manjiri Parajape accepted the sponsor's certificate on behalf of Chari.
The conference was finally concluded with Herbert Ladwig thanking all those who made the event a success. He expressed his delightfulness and gratitude to see the hall full of audience at the time of his closing address. He proposed a formal vote of thanks and closed the event.
The conference was followed by a cocktail dinner.
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Links to Presentations and Videos
Session 1:
Storytelling: Brands' and Retailers' Business Case for Sustainability through GOTS
Moderator: Claudia Kersten, GOTS Marketing Director, Germany
GOTS Simple Show Clip (4 minutes)
Session 2:
Going for GOTS
Moderator: Marcus Bruegel, GOTS Technical Director, Germany
Audit Checklist and Methods: Ecological and Social Compliance
Dr. Binay Kumar Choudhury, General Manager, Control Union Inspections and Certifications India Pvt Ltd, India
Risk Management in Chemical Use and Testing
Rahul Bhajekar, Technical Committee, GOTS and General Manager, Hermes Eco Laboratories, India
Labelling Organic Textiles- Legal conditions and GOTS Requirements
Marcus Bruegel, GOTS Technical Director, Germany
Session 3:
Sustainability Standards: National or International? -The Role of International Voluntary Sustainability Standards in Relation to National Statutory Compulsory Sustainability Standards
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Arvind Sinha, Business Advisors Group, India
Mathieu Lamolle, International Trade Centre (ITC), Switzerland (Recorded Video Presentation)
GOTS Video- Changes in Version 4.0 (English Version, 22 minutes)
The final versionof the 'Conference Program' can be accessed here. Please visit again soon for updated version of the conference program.
Thursday, 21st May 2015 (Courtyard Marriott, Andheri (E), Mumbai)
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Pre-Conference Networking Dinner for "Sponsors and Speakers" only.
Friday, 22nd May 2015 (Majestic Ballroom I, The Lalit, Sahar, Mumbai)
08:00 am to 6:00 pm: 1st International GOTS Conference (Agenda)
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm: Networking Dinner for all attendees
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Links to Presentations and Videos
Session 1:
Storytelling: Brands' and Retailers' Business Case for Sustainability through GOTS
Moderator: Claudia Kersten, GOTS Marketing Director, Germany
GOTS Simple Show Clip (4 minutes)
Session 2:
Going for GOTS
Moderator: Marcus Bruegel, GOTS Technical Director, Germany
Audit Checklist and Methods: Ecological and Social Compliance, Dr. Binay Kumar Choudhury, General Manager, Control Union Inspections and Certifications India Pvt Ltd, India
Risk Management in Chemical Use and Testing, Rahul Bhajekar, Technical Committee, GOTS and General Manager, Hermes Eco Laboratories, India
Labelling Organic Textiles- Legal conditions and GOTS Requirements, Marcus Bruegel, GOTS Technical Director, Germany
Session 3:
Sustainability Standards: National or International? -The Role of International Voluntary Sustainability Standards in Relation to National Statutory Compulsory Sustainability Standards
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Arvind Sinha, Business Advisors Group, India
Mathieu Lamolle, International Trade Centre (ITC), Switzerland (Recorded Video Presentation)
GOTS Video- Changes in Version 4.0 (English Version, 22 minutes)
The registration for 1st International GOTS Conference had to be closed, because it is fully booked out. If you missed it this year, we hope to see you at our next conference. For list of registered companies, please scroll down.
Information for registered delegates:
The Registration Form can be downloaded here. (PS: This is a device writable form. You can fill your details in the highlighted sections using Adobe Reader)
The conference fee includes attendance, buffet lunch, and buffet dinner.
For fee and modes of payment, please refer to the Registration Form.
Why Attend?
Who Should Attend?
Below is a list of companies that have already registered:
Become a sponsor of the GOTS International Conference!
The Sponsorship Brochure with details of the benefits per sponsorship category can be downloaded here.
Why Sponsor?
Who Should Sponsor?
How to become a Sponsor?
Please download the Sponsorship Brochure here and contact Mr. Sumit Gupta ()
We thank our Current Sponsors for their support!
Lead Sponsor
Brands Fashion is a leading supplier of social green workwear, promotional textiles and private label productions located in Germany. Brands Fashion runs a GOTS certified production facility in Poland and offers additional production solutions from Asia and Europe. Brands Fashion develops sustainable textiles for a wide range of customers and plays an active role in many initiatives regarding social compliance and better product quality. In 2013 Brands Fashion started the social green fashion label "shirts for life" (www.shirtsforlife.biz) to support educational development projects in Asia.
AEON is one of the most strategic textile supporting company growing globally with its range of products, solutions & services across different areas of textiles covering from the fibre production to fabric construction to processing till garments and made ups. The company is committed to sustainable development and environment protection. Several of its products are already listed in GOTS Positive List.
Silver Sponsor
Expoknits International, a company founded in 1990 by Mr. CV Devadas and Mrs. Asha Devadas in Tirupur, India is today one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of knitted garments to the region of Scandinavia. The company houses two well-equipped factories, both approved for GOTS, SA 8000 and Oeko-Tex, and the third factory is already on its way.
Messe Frankfurt is one of the world's leading trade fair organizers, generating around € 550 million in sales and employing more than 2,200 people worldwide. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 28 subsidiaries and around 50 international Sales Partners, allowing it to serve its customers on location in more than 160 countries. Messe Frankfurt events take place at more than 30 locations around the globe. In 2014, Messe Frankfurt organised 120 trade fairs, of which more than half took place outside Germany.
Ecocert is an inspection and certification body established in France in 1991 and specialized in the certification as per organic agricultural & organic textile standards (GOTS, OCS). In India, Ecocert operates from its offices in Aurangabad and Gurgaon. The company has seen a steady and promising growth. Its clients include thousands of farmers, many agri & textile entrepreneurs and are spread across domestic and international organic markets.
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GOTS requires organic certification of fibres on basis of recognised international or national standards like the IFOAM family of standards
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5 Star Hotels:
JW Marriott http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bomsa-jw-marriott-hotel-mumbai-sahar
ITC Maratha http://mumbai.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
Hyatt Regency http://mumbai.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
Hilton Hotel http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/india/hilton-mumbai-international-airport-BOMAPHI/index.html
The Leela Mumbai http://www.theleela.com
4 Star Hotels:
Courtyard Marriott http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bomcy-courtyard-mumbai-international-airport
Mirage Hotel, Andheri www.miragehotel.in
3 Star Hotels:
Hotel Silver Inn www.silverinn.com
Other Hotels: There are many other hotels situated in close vicinity.
Mumbai (Bombay) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. It is also the wealthiest city in India. Mumbai is the financial, commercial and entertainment capital of India. It is also one of the world's top ten centres of commerce in terms of global financial flow.
The city houses important financial institutions such as the Reserve Bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock Exchange of India, the SEBI, and the corporate headquarters of numerous Indian companies and multinational corporations.
Travel Tips:
The units of Indian currency are the rupee (INR). Paper money comes in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000 rupees. Coins are in denominations of 50 paise, one rupee, two rupees, five rupees and ten rupees. International airports have currency-exchange booths that are always open for arriving or departing overseas flights. It is a good idea to change a certain amount of money in small denominations.
Tourists are required to make a declaration on the Currency Declaration Form given to passengers upon arrival regarding the amount of money (currency or travelers' cheques). There are no restrictions on the amount a tourist may bring into India. Cash, bank notes, and travelers' cheques up to US$ 1,000 or equivalent need not be declared at the time of entry. Any money in convertible currencies should be exchanged only through authorised moneychangers and banks that will issue an 'encashment certificate' that is required at the time of reconversion of any unspent money. The encashment slip is also required when paying hotel bills or travel expenses in rupees.
Credit cards are widely accepted in Indian cities and larger towns, particularly American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, and Visa. Credit cards can also be used to get cash advances in rupees.
When leaving India, you can exchange the unspent rupees back to your currency. Exporting of the Indian currency by foreigners is strictly against the rules. Banking facilities are usually located in the same airport hall as the check-in counters. It is best to access these facilities before immigration, as they might not be available thereafter. Some shops also accept USD at the airport departure terminal, apart from credit cards.
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The LQI is calculated by combining all our data on transportation, safety, health, affordability, entertainment, demographics, leisure and other essentials for everyday life. All our data comes from very reliable sources, like the MTA, NYPD, Google, Socrata, Foursquare and the U.S. Census to offer you the best information to find the right place to live.
You want to be free to go wherever you want, when you want. So in our LQI we use all the available data on public transport, taxi services, parking places and the distance to the city center or the next borough when calculating the livability of a place.
Life is all about the small things, so if you have everything you need nearby, then that is a great plus! When we calculate the Daily Life for the LQI, we take everything into account. Ranging from the distance to the nearest convenience stores and places of worship to Wi-Fi Hotspots and financial services.
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Your luxury hotel website is like your front lobby. When guests enter your luxury hotel, what would you like them to see? How would you like them to feel? What type of greeting can they expect? Who would be your voice?
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Your hospitality website design begins with a conversation. Below is a list of some of the things we like to know about your luxury hotel:
- It's history (sometimes, this is a huge selling point)
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- Are you looking to change your demographic?
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It was an odd morning from the start. Turning on the radio to hear the radio hosts using that tone of voice that they get when they have "breaking" news. Congress was doing something, or rather wasn't doing anything, and this was forcing them off-script.
The drive to the office/lab was similarly odd. The fog was thicker than normal for this time of the year. Signs along the highway were warning that the right lane was closed for a painting convoy. That convoy never materialized. I drove patiently behind a semi that was hauling bales of hay. Driving slowly through the thick, timothy-scented fog.
I arrived at the lab, one of the technicians was waiting for me. Normally, all of our technicians are on the field crew, and the field crew works ten-hour days from Monday through Thursday. This tech missed a day and wanted to make up hours. I had some lab work than needed to be done anyway, and had agreed to let her work some hours in the lab today.
When I got out of the car, the first thing she said to me was not "Hello" or "Good morning" or any of the usual morning salutations, but "I have some bad news." Bad news. Yes. Hang on while I sip coffee from my travel mug.
As it turns out, there was a problem, but it wasn't particularly bad. The Jeep had a flat the evening before and the spare was evidently not intended to be used on the Jeep. It didn't fit. So, we took the spare off and I had her drive it over to the car place while I made arrangements with the purchasing guy. I should have guessed, but we needed to replace all four tires on the Jeep because it's an all-wheel-drive vehicle and the tires all need to be the same size. So, the technician brought the wheel back and we had the Jeep towed to the dealer, who had to order the necessary tires. They'll be in sometime next week.
The rest of the day was much more typical for one of my Fridays. I crunched the data to show our progress on fieldwork for the various projects we're working on. I plotted out the areas where we're planning on doing fieldwork next week. I responded to inquiries about whether certain undertakings would need any cultural resource work. I prepared the crew's timesheets and sent them to the accountants to be processed. I answered questions about how to process artifacts to be cataloged.
Friday is usually a quiet day for me. The quiet days usually involve something I hadn't planned on. Like most people, I carry that mental list of things that I have to do during the day. I rarely get to that list before lunch. The unexpected task inevitably takes up my morning. Sometimes, it's a high-priority project that we need to complete sometime yesterday. Other times, someone has been injured and it's a worker's comp issue (those are the problems that I'd prefer to not have). Still other times are logistical issues that need to be resolved so the crew can keep doing their job. Not all of these issues involve changing a tire, but the variety keeps the job interesting.


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George Clooney will be in London's Leicester Square tonight for the premiere of his new film The Monuments Men.
The Hollywood heartthrob wrote, directed and stars in the Second World War comedy, inspired by the true story of a team of soldiers on a mission to rescue valuable artwork stolen by the Nazis during their invasion of Europe.
Clooney will be joined by co-stars Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman, Jean Dujardin, Bob Balaban and Hugh Bonneville on the red carpet at the Odeon Leicester Square cinema from 6pm.
The Second World War art heist caper also stars Cate Blanchett.
Clooney is holding a press conference to promote the film at the National Gallery this morning.
The Monuments Men opens in cinemas on Friday February 14 2014.


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If you're looking for harsh pre-fight threats, Brent Weedman (18-6-1 MMA, 4-1 BFC) is not your guy.
As Weedman finalizes preparations for Bellator's upcoming welterweight tournament, which kicks off at this weekend's Bellator 49 event, the six-year veteran is simply looking forward to testing his skills against Chris Lozano (8-1 MMA, 1-1 BFC), a man he openly refers to as a "fantastic guy."
Call him the anti-Chael Sonnen. But don't call him unprepared. Weedman just finds manufactured trash talk to be a sign of mental weakness.
"It's sort of a pet peeve of mine, this sort of manufactured dissent, this manufactured wrath like, 'I've got to hate, kill, destroy,'" Weedman told MMAjunkie.com Radio (www.mmajunkie.com/radio). "There are all these euphemisms about killing the other person, all this nonsense. To me, the more a fighter has to do that, it sort of smacks of a mental weakness to me – the inability to just do your job and do it 100 percent and really be vicious in the cage without hating the other guy personally. It just doesn't make any sense to me."
A Kentucky native, Weedman first appeared on the national scene during Bellator's season-four tournament. In the quarterfinals, Weedman avenged an early career defeat by earning a decision win over Dan Hornbuckle.
Harsh rivalry? Bad blood? Hardly.
"I definitely count Dan Hornbuckle as a friend," Weedman said. "I've fought that guy twice. Hopefully I'll fight him three times. I'm bound by honor to give him a rematch."
Weedman was then booted from the tournament in the semifinal round by Jay Hieron in a controversial decision result. But Weedman said he holds no ill will in regards to the result. Sure, it snapped a 10-fight win streak, but Weedman said it's more important to focus on the challenge ahead, and Lozano presents a firm test.
"It's really difficult to prepare for somebody who is known for the unknown – flying punches and spinning elbows and spinning kicks," Weedman said. "It's sort of hard to prepare for any individual thing he could be doing. I've seen him fight a couple of times, and so you get a little bit of a feel for his style there, but the thing you have to consider is the guy doesn't have many fights yet, and so he's still growing as a fighter each fight. Each time he steps into the cage, there's a potential for him to be a completely different fighter.
"All I can really do is focus on my preparation and make sure that I'm at absolute top notch and know where my strengths are, know where my weaknesses are and work from there."
And maybe bring a little anger to the cage? Just a touch of rage?
Not going to happen.
"Chris is a fantastic guy," Weedman said. "We've been at a couple shows together. We had to do some promo stuff over a weekend in New York City. We hung out that whole time. We talked. We knew we were fighting then."
For Weedman, MMA isn't kill-or-be-killed combat. It's just a sport. Keep the manufactured hype out of MMA, Weedman says. Everyone knows what to expect when they get in the cage. And don't expect anything less vicious just because he's not interested in talking trash on the way to the fight.
"It's just business," Weedman said. "It's just a sport. MMA is sort of a weird way to choose to make your living. All the guys that do it, we're all sort of cut from the same cloth. It just makes sense that we would get along with one another.
"I had a football coach tell me in high school – and it's my favorite way of explaining this – I'm not going to come out and hit Chris and he's going to be shocked. 'Oh, my goodness, Brent hit me.' He signed up for this exact same thing. He knows what's coming.
"My football coach used to say, 'If your mom signed up to line up across from you, you just run right through her.' Whoever it is, when you're on the field, when you're in the cage, you do your job. My job is to win the fight, and then afterward, we go back to being boys."
For more on Bellator 49, stay tuned to the MMA Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.
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