text:
The Future
"Gather around so I can tell you what will happen to you in days to come.
Assemble and listen, sons of Jacob; listen to your father Israel." (Gen. 49:1-2)
This seems to be saying the same thing twice, with one difference. In the first sentence, there is a reference to "what will happen to you in the days to come" (literally, "at the end of days"). This is missing from the second sentence.
Rashi, following the Talmud,[1] says that "Jacob wished to reveal what would happen in the future, but the Divine presence was removed from him." He tried to foresee the future but found he could not.
This is no minor detail. It is a fundamental feature of Jewish spirituality. We believe that we cannot predict the future when it comes to human beings. We make the future by our choices. The script has not yet been written. The future is radically open.


text:
Remember when protesters from Everglades Earth First! tossed a car battery into a lake at the "Briger Tract"?
Then came the sensational "Briger Forest Trial"!And then one of the protesters ran for seat on the Lake Worth City Commission!
Is this a creative short story in the "Fiction" category about the City of Lake Worth (aka, "LDub" in the radical community)? No. This all actually happened!
"Verdict: Environmentalists guilty" . . . "for role in demonstration against Briger forest plans":
|What's the latest with the "Briger forest"? Did one of the protesters really throw a battery into a lake? Continue reading to find out.
There's new news about the "Briger Tract" — now called the Alton Tract in Palm Beach Gardens — from Palm Beach Post reporter Sarah Peters (excerpts below).
Many of my blog readers will recall the "battery in the lake" episode, a tragic story but a humorous one as well. After all the political monkeywrenching over the years in the City of Lake Worth by Everglades Earth First! (EEF!) there was an element of schadenfreude upon hearing the news about the protest that failed spectacularly in Palm Beach Gardens (PBG). However, beyond EEF!'s misfortunes and flawed strategies are serious questions about the environment, the future role of our coastal cities (e.g., the City of Lake Worth), western sprawl, and yes, the future of the Everglades as well.
The protests, sit-ins, tree-sitting, and banging of pots and pans in Palm Beach Gardens by EEF! went on for several years and it all ended quite ingloriously in 2014. As far back as 2011 they were getting attention on this blog about their protesting and other activities in PBG:
It turns out that Mr. [Panagioti] Tsolkas and company challenged the Comprehensive Plan change and final environmental permit. Both challenges were dismissed. The first one due to lack of "standing." . . . So, by losing these two challenges, the tree-sitting exercise can be thought of as trespassing, sour grapes, publicity seeking and a fundraising opportunity with I-95 frontage.
The Briger Tract went on to become quite the topic of interest here in the City of Lake Worth back in 2014, but not quite the public relations message our good friends from EEF! were looking for. Displaying few "situational awareness" skills, out of the 1,001 ways to disable a vehicle taught in the hundreds of Anarchist manuals and 'cookbooks' circulated world-wide, the protesters from EEF! chose the worst one of all:
Not the best way to disable a vehicle, especially by those protesting to save the environment. No report of any snakes or turtles being injured, thankfully.
|Hard to believe but true: One of the protesters that day in 2014, Ryan Hartman, ran for a seat on the Lake Worth City Commission in 2016. He lost. Hartman's concession message wasn't very nice.
The protesters were activists with Everglades Earth First, demonstrating against The Kolter Group development taking place in Palm Beach Gardens' Briger Forest. Two women chained themselves to a disabled vehicle that blocked the site's construction entrance and, unintentionally, the school's [Mandel JCC, a Jewish community center] access road.
The two women stood on either side of the van, reaching through the broken windows with their wrists chained together, police said. A pipe was placed over their arms to prevent authorities from cutting the chain.
The protesters also removed the van's battery and dumped it in a nearby lake. It was later recovered to prevent any chemical spills, [emphasis added] police said.
PBSO deputies cut the chain connecting the women and they were both arrested. Another man [Ryan Hartman] was arrested after he admitted to parking the van in the location.
A year later, in November of 2015, the three protesters went on trial and they were all found guilty. Post reporter Daphne Duret covered that story:
Afterwards, the activists said their friends' convictions will only serve to continue their case. Panagioti [sic, Peter] Tsolkas echoed the sentiments of Schlesinger [Assistant Public Defender Brad Schlesinger], who in his closing arguments compared the Everglades Earth First! agenda to the civil rights movement.
The judge was sympathetic and probably thought the three protesters had suffered enough from all the embarrassment. They were all sentenced to probation.
Now here's the latest news about the Briger Tract from Post reporter Sarah Peters:
Palm Beach Gardens officials approved a plan for 515 more homes in the Alton development, plus a new road and traffic signal to make it safer to turn left out of the Mandel JCC. [note: this was the intersection of the EEF! protest in 2014]
The 316 single-family homes and 199 townhouses will be built south of Grandiflora Road and the first neighborhood on a roughly 95-acre parcel. The entire Alton property — formerly known as the Briger tract — is about 680 acres, Planner Don Hearing said. The City Council approved the site plan at its May 4 meeting.
Developer KH Alton, a subsidiary of Kolter Homes, will complete Alton Road between Hood and Grandiflora Roads. Alton Road will connect to a new east-west road built by Kolter, Beckman Terrace. Beckman Terrace will start at the entrance of the Mandel Jewish Community Center.
Note that the Briger Tract, as it was called then, is along the I-95 Corridor. All the while EEF! was protesting in Palm Beach Gardens plans were already in the works for another city called Westlake, the County's 39th city, further west in Palm Beach County. And recently on this blog posted news about another "new master-planned community" called Arden, west of the Village of Wellington:
Arden, being developed by Freehold Communities, will have 2,000 homes, along with recreation amenities and a working farm.In conclusion, ultimately the question comes down to this: Where do we want new residents of Palm Beach County to live and build homes? Close to and in our coastal cities? Along the I-95 Corridor or further out west up to and past the Florida Turnpike?
To the question: Should it be "Eastward Ho!" or "Eastward No!"?
|A question posed last November to the environmental community here in the City of Lake Worth has still gone unanswered. Is just saying "No" to development in this City the responsible answer?

subset: commoncrawl


text:
For years the Ryde locals tried to keep their wonderful neighbourhood a closed-door secret. Their attempts are understandable, given Ryde is one of Sydney's greenest and most well-connected areas, and located right on the beautiful Parramatta River. As local cyclists, runners, dog walkers and fishermen will tell you — there is nowhere quite like it in Sydney.
Our experienced development team have consciously encapsulated the calm of La Porta's natural surrounds, with a sense of space, texture and warm natural light. La Porta takes everything we love about nature and combines it with the very best of modern living. A sense of harmony pervades the development — after all, a home isn't just what's included; it's the way it makes you feel.
La Porta is a portal to some of the best shopping destinations Sydney has to offer. Top Ryde City and nearby retail giant Macquarie Centre provide a truly modern shopping experience, with everything from boutiques to designer labels, as well as cafés, restaurants, cinemas and enough to keep kids well and truly entertained. The villages of Meadowbank and West Ryde are warm and welcoming, with fresh produce, fashion outlets, and local food favourites.
River runs, baristas, parks, cafés, characters and ferries – just open your front door.
Forte Property Group do not guarantee, warrant or represent that the information contained on this website, advertising and marketing material is correct. Any interested parties should make their own enquiries as to the accuracy of the information. We exclude all inferred or implied terms, conditions and warranties arising out of this document and any liability for loss or damage arising there from.
Our Privacy Policy ensures your right to privacy as we recognise that any personal information we may collect about you will only be used for the purposes indicated in our policy. It is important to us that you are confident that any personal information we collect from you or is received by us will be treated with appropriate respect ensuring protection of your personal information.
Our commitment in respect of personal information is to abide by the National Privacy Principles for the protection of personal information, as set out in the Privacy Act and any other relevant law.
Because you have subscribed to receive information about our project, media releases and updates.
We do not disclose your email address do any other party. We only collect this information to send you news and information about our company, products and services.
We will take reasonable steps to protect your personal information by storing it in a secure environment and when the information is no longer needed for any purpose for which the information may be used or disclosed, it will be destroyed or permanently de-identified.
We will also take reasonable steps to protect any personal information from misuse, loss and un-authorised access, modification or disclosure. Changes in our Privacy Policy We are constantly reviewing all of our policies and attempt to keep up to date with market expectations. Technology is constantly changing, as is the law and market place practice.
As a consequence, we may change this privacy policy from time to time or as the need arises.


text:
Following is a list of classes held around the greater Framingham area. Many of the classes are currently running, while others begin throughout the month of September. Please click on the link for more information
Ongoing Public Classes
- Tolles Parsons Center, Wellesley – Traditional T'ai Chi: Mondays 10:30 AM, Requires Registration
- Callahan Senior Center, Framingham – Traditional T'ai Chi: Mondays 12:30 PM, Ongoing Drop-In Class
- Sudbury Senior Center – Traditional T'ai Chi Advanced Class: Mondays 2:15 PM, Requires Registration
- East School Building, Natick – Traditional Yang Style T'ai Chi: Mondays 6:30 PM,
Beginners/1st Section, Requires Registration,
- East School Building, Natick – Traditional Yang Style T'ai Chi: Mondays 6:30 PM,
Section 2, Requires Registration,
- East School Building, Natick – Traditional Yang Style T'ai Chi: Mondays 7:45 PM,
Section 3, Requires Registration,
- East School Building, Natick – Traditional Yang Style T'ai Chi: Mondays 7:45 PM,
Advanced, Requires Registration,
- Weston Council on Aging – Traditional Yang Style T'ai Chi: Tuesdays 9:30 AM, Ongoing Drop-In Class
- Weston Council on Aging – T'ai Chi for Better Balance: Tuesdays 11:00 AM, Ongoing Drop-In Class
- Sudbury Senior Center – T'ai Chi for Healthy Living: Tuesdays 1:30 PM, Requires Registration
- Lumina Mind Body Studios at Longfellow, Wayland – Traditional T'ai Chi (Advanced): Tuesdays 7:00 PM, Ongoing Drop-In Class
- Lumina Mind Body Studios at Longfellow, Wayland – T'ai Chi for Better Balance: Wednesdays 11:30 AM Ongoing Drop-In Class
- Tolles Parsons Center, Wellesley – T'ai Chi for Better Balance: Wednesdays 2:00 PM Requires Registration
- MetroWest YMCA – T'ai Chi for Healthy Aging: Thursdays 11:45 AM, Requires Registration
- Sudbury Senior Center – Traditional T'ai Chi Beginner's Class: Thursdays 2:30 PM, Requires Registration
- Push Hands group – Fridays 9:30-11 AM, Ongoing Practice Group
The Yang Short Form is a traditional style of T'ai Chi. It is made up of a set routine of movements that takes about 15 minutes to go through. For the purpose of the classes, this routine is divided into three sections, each one offering challenging movements. The first section can be learned and used as a stand alone form, taking about 5 minutes.
More specifically, the style of T'ai Chi we practice is based on the "Yang 37" or "Cheng Man-Ch'ing" style. Practice of this style offers not only a relaxing, meditative experience, but also explorations into areas such as:
- Awareness of body structure
- Improved focus
- Development internal energy
- Sense of fluidity and flow
- Greater overall awareness of self
- Martial applications
- Philosophies and ideas from T'ai Chi
While this style of T'ai Chi involves a greater level of commitment and perseverance than the T'ai Chi for Balance program, the experience tends to be deeper with greater impact on life.
T'ai Chi for Balance programs are focused primarily on improving balance, with a lighter emphasis on the areas of T'ai Chi listed above. T'ai Chi for Balance programs go by several different names and include:
- T'ai Chi for Healthy Aging
- T'ai Chi for Healthy Living
- T'ai Chi for Better Balance
- Movement for Better Balance
There are many studies that have shown that T'ai Chi in general is a practice that helps to maintain and improve balance as we go through life. The T'ai Chi for Balance programs offered here have been built to focus specifically on aspects of T'ai Chi that have the most impact on improving our balance. In these programs the moves are simpler and fewer while an emphasis is placed on posture, weight shifting and body awareness, among other aspects of T'ai Chi.
The movements take about five to seven minutes to go through the initial set of eight movements. These movements can be done in any order so that there is no need to remember a particular routine. The full set of fifteen movements takes anywhere from ten to fifteen minutes to perform.
Qigong refers to any number of styles or systems that focus on improving and balancing our flow of energy (or "Qi"). Qigong may consist of a set of movements, or meditative postures and typically emphasize aligning our posture, regulating our breathing and using mind intent to create the benefits we seek.
The practice of Qigong predates T'ai Chi and includes a much broader spectrum of styles. Qigong can be used as a stand alone practice or as an excellent complement to T'ai Chi.
Currently, the style of Qigong that we most often practice in classes is called "Hunyuan Qigong". This style of Qigong is very focused on working with Qi. Regular practice of Hunyuan Qigong will help to develop a stronger sense of Qi within our bodies while also increasing and improving the flow of Qi through various organ systems.
Practicing is certainly helpful and is fairly necessary to learn the movements of both T'ai Chi and Qigong. Practicing will also help us to get the most benefits from T'ai Chi and Qigong and to explore the deeper aspects of our T'ai Chi and Qigong experience. To learn the movements and routines from any of the programs, it is recommended that participants practice at home what they have been learning in class. The more we practice, the more we get out of our practice. However, even fifteen minutes a few times a week will have a vast positive impact.
That being said, we will never make you feel embarrassed or guilty if you do not practice. Everyone has their own path and their own reasons for taking classes. Practicing may simply be difficult for some of the students.
Ultimately, I want participants of our classes to enjoy the experience of taking their T'ai Chi classes. So the classes are typically fun and lighthearted. I believe that this is often the most effective environment to learn.
If you have any questions about the classes, feel free to go to the contact page and connect with me. I'll do my best to answer your questions.


text:
Carpet Cleaning Warrington PA | Tile & Grout, Upholstery, Rug Cleaners
Carpet cleaning and other great steam cleaning services in warrington, pa
SteamMyCarpets is the Warrington area's number one source for high quality carpet cleaning, rug cleaning, upholstery, tile & grout cleaning, pressure washing and water damage restoration services. Wth over 17 years of experience in the neighborhood and the industry we know what it takes and have developed the most effective methods for cleaning, stain removal, sanitizing, deodorizing and protecting for long lasting results. Why choose us? The difference is in our means and morale. We want you to be our customer for life, and will do whatever it takes to earn you complete satisfaction. All of our services are available for residential and commercial service, with no job too big or too small. Call us for a free estimate on all services today!
Schedule Now or call 1 (877) 7-STEAMER – (1-877-778-3263)
Learn more about
- carpet cleaning
- upholstery cleaning
- rug cleaning
- tile & grout cleaning
- hardwood floor cleaning
- pressure washing
- water damage restoration
Warrington's Best Carpet Cleaning
Our technicians have been trained to take the time to first and foremost thoroughly assess all areas to be cleaned and listen to your desires and concerns. After examining, we can move most items of furniture and will protect sensetive items from damage and residula moisture. We always begin with a complete citrus pre-treatment – something most other companies charge extra for – becasue we beleive including it is essential. Tough stains may require tougher treatments and we are prepared for that job. Our powerful truck-mounted machines will deeply clean all areas of your carpet using hot water extraction methods (steam cleaning) and their own water and power (e.g. no extra bill for you!). After water is collected in our trucks so it is not left anywhere on your property. Once cleaned stain guards and deodorizers are available to keep you fresh and looking new for a long time to come. We stand behind our committment to you and will return quickly if you should have any problems.
Call us for a free estimate on carpet cleaning services today, and see what makes us the best!
Schedule Now or call 1 (877) 7-STEAMER – (1-877-778-3263)
Area Rug Cleaning
Your high quality domestic, oriental and other types of area rugs were an investment and you deserve to have the highest quality services and care when cleaning them. We can clean rugs on-site or pick them up and return them to you when completed. We using special cleaning agents and methods on all different types of rugs to insure best results and preservation of their integrity. Dust, dirt, allergens, mold and mildew, bacteria and odors – we are able to remove them all and restore your rugs to their original beauty. The industry's leading protectors are also available. See why SteamMyCarpets is your area rug cleaning specialist today!
Schedule Now or call 1 (877) 7-STEAMER – (1-877-778-3263)
Upholstery Cleaning Service
Along with your carpets and rugs, your furniture is an important part of your home and most often a major investment. We can preserve the integrity of all types of upholstered furniture and even restore older and antique pieces. Our stain guard is so effective we are willing to offer a free demonstration, to help you see how well it will maintain your superior cleaning results. Auto upholstery, drapes and leather are included in our upholstery cleaning capabilities and we guarantee our work. Call us for upholstery cleaning services in Warrington.
Schedule Now or call 1 (877) 7-STEAMER – (1-877-778-3263)
Tile & Grout Cleaning
Like all of our other services, our multi-step tile and grout cleaning process has been conscientiously developed through years of experience. No matter what your tile type, our technicians will know how to bring them back to life, removing built-up dirt and stains with our powerful pre-treatment, cleaning agents and machines, and treating any un-reachable areas by hand. We offer long term sealant to maintain your results for the long term as well as a grout recoloring service if you're interested in a new look! Our tile and grout cleaning service is guaranteed, and also available for a free, no-risk, on-site demonstration. Hardwood floors? We are experts at stripping, cleaning and waxing those as well. Contact us for tile and grout or wood floor cleaning today!
Schedule Now or call 1 (877) 7-STEAMER – (1-877-778-3263)
Hardwood Floor Cleaning
Our floor cleaning services don't stop there either. We are also skilled and available for wood floor stripping, cleaning and waxing. We use a high-speed rotary brush and proprietary cleaning solution to break up tough dirt and contaminates. As we clean the floor, squeegees trap dirt, and a powerful vacuum extracts both dirt and excess cleaning solution. With proper floor maintenance and professional hardwood floor cleaning you can ensure your hardwood always looks new and lasts longer. Call us for tile, grout and wood floor cleaning services and see what we're all about.
Schedule Now or call 1 (877) 7-STEAMER – (1-877-778-3263)
Power Washing
Once your home or property is professionally cleaned on the inside, what about the outside? We offer commercial and residential power washing services that are highly effective on all surfaces such as regular and decorative concrete, asphalt, brick, stone, stucco, siding, wooden decks, garage and industrial floors and more. Whther it's simply dirt built up over time or tough stains like oil, grease and paint, our pressure washing machines and our quality staff will get the job done for you. We also offer sealing for long term protection.
Schedule Now or call 1 (877) 7-STEAMER – (1-877-778-3263)
Emergency Water Damage Cleanup Service
When water damage occurs, time if of the essence and we are available 24hours to assist with our powerful truck-mounted water extractors as well as hand-held in order to remove water as rapidly as possible. Once removed we utilize infra red imaging technology to locate all areas that are still holding moisture (behind walls, in floor boards, ceilings, etc.). Once identified we will dry the areas thoroughly with industrial strength air-blowers and dehumidifiers. When completely dry we can also take measure to prevent mold and bacteria from developing. We can also bill your insurance company directly for all services.
Call us at


text:
This picture is funny joke but it reveals the realities in college somehow.
Before attending college, I had never doubted Wikipedia. However, I noticed that professors try to prohibit students using Wikipedia for homework, paper and research. I cannot forget the despised facial expression when my history professor mentioned Wikipedia.
To get information from websites, like Google, Sparknotes and Wikipedia, has both advantages and disadvantages. The most obvious disadvantage is that information from those websites is not reliable because everyone can go to websites and edit information. It means people with no qualifications in a certain subject area can still post information about it. Most of education institution like Bucknell University do not accept any information from website like Wikipedia. College students are expected to learn academic knowledge through books, lectures, discussion or individual thinking.
However, the requirements for students in 21th century are not limited within major area any more. Students have to learn knowledge not only deeply but also broadly. However, one's time and energy are limited. For example, students in Bucknell have to take at least four classes a semester. They have to fulfill not only major requirements but also non-major requirements like environmental studies, natural sciences, humanity or diversity in the U.S. They have to learn broad information within four years. Students may learn deeply in some courses but broadly in others. It is not superficial but an efficient way to open one's eyes. It is important for students have enough knowledge about almost everything as preparation for the future. Websites like Google, Wikipedia and Sparknotes are useful tools for this efficient way of learning.


text:
Skip to Content
Home > Patients & Visitors > Your Medical Charges, Estimated Up Front > Resources for Health Care Pricing Information
We recommend reading Understanding Healthcare Prices: A Consumer Guide written by the national experts at the Healthcare Financial Management Association here In addition, click here to reference a Q&A document with additional details on healthcare pricing.
Student Health
Nurses Improving Care forHealthsystem Elders
© 2020 United Health Services. All rights reserved. United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.


text:
SOCHI, January 29. /TASS/. Participants in the Sochi-hosted Syrian National Dialogue Congress on January 29-30 should rally behind the idea of a unified republic and launch talks to ensure the country's territorial integrity, a member of the political bureau of the Syrian People's Appeal party, Riyadh Tabara, said.
The People's Appeal is part of the government's coalition of parties but shares the opposition's views.
"One of the key issues at the congress is to preserve Syria's unity and territorial integrity. For us this is a priority issue since we see that there are plans to dismember Syria on account of the US military presence on our soil," he said. "We should be united around this key idea," Tabara stressed.
The politician also voiced hope that the Sochi meeting would promote dialogue among all factions in Syrian society, especially between the government and the opposition. "Those in charge among the opposition's ranks should understand that regardless of any differences, we must rally around the idea of a united Syria," he noted.
Tabara warned against any attempts to determine the fate of the country's President Bashar Assad in advance, saying no one ought to interfere in this issue. "Syrians will decide themselves who will be the president," he stressed.
Another key issue to be touched upon at the forum will be restoring the war-torn country that had suffered enormous devastation due to the seven-year conflict. "Besides the need to hold a direct dialogue that should spawn ideas and grounds for Syria's political settlement, we want to discuss the issue of the country's restoration. This is one of the key points to be discussed here [in Sochi]. Russia is already playing a significant role in this effort by providing humanitarian assistance to Syria, and we are very grateful for this," he noted.
Syrian National Dialogue Congress
Delegates participating in the Syrian National Dialogue Congress started arriving in Sochi on Sunday and most representatives are expected to show up on Monday. According to the organizers, some 1,600 people representing all factions of Syrian society have been invited to take part in the forum.
Most of the participants are Arabs (94.5%), but among those invited are also the Kurds, Yazidis, Assyrians, Armenians, Circassians, Chechens, Dagestanis, Abkhazians, Turkoman people and the Druze. All major regional and international external players were invited to the Congress as observers.
One of the congress' main objectives is to establish a commission to draw up Syria's constitution.


text:
We had a great time at the Pre-Thanksgiving Day Party at WKLT Traverse City . I was live on the Omelette and friends morning show from 7am-10am with many other guests . We had a total Riot! The antics never cease but we assist :-P The theme of this Thanksgiving Day Party was also Crazy Sweater Day . I wore some pretty goofy looking duds . Between the long hair and the girlie looking shirt , I kinda felt like I looked like somebodies crazy aunt . lol Everybody has one of those :-) My girl made a poster for the station with pics from 2014 KLT events .The staff loved it . We also brought some gifts for some of the staff to show appreciation . I would love to give a great big Thank You to Omelette , Rick Coates and to the Programing Director Terri Ray for letting me play a part in such awesome events at the station and for also spinning my jams ! . I met some incredible peopleon the air . The people of Traverse City Rock !
KBK on air at 97.5 WKLT fm Traverse City
Omelette - KBK - Rick Coates
Omelette - KBK - Cali Girl


text:
Leverett, Massachusetts
The design for the new Leverett Public Library fits into the rural character of its setting. Using a concept of "big house, little house, back house, barn," the building relates to surrounding farm structures. The interior includes a wing for adults, a wing for children, and a meeting room.


text:
Over the past 100 years, a lot has happened. The Berlin Wall has fallen, humans have taken their first step on the moon, World War One and Two have begun and ended, and the World Wide Web has changed our everyday life. Through all of this, the Kust Family Farm in Marinette County has been there. Founded in 1919, the farm has been passed down from generation to generation, with the third generation currently manning the ship and eagerly awaiting to pass the torch to the fourth and fifth generations.
Recently, Century and Sesquicentennial farms were recognized during an event on the Wisconsin State Farigrounds in which families received the coveted historical sign to hang on their property. The Kust family drove over two hours to be in Milwaukee, while some people drive well over five hours to attend the event and receive their sign.
"Not many things last 100 years," said Fair Board Chairman John Yingling. "Most businesses rarely last 100 years…so be very proud of this accomplishment," Yingling continued. Through the laughter and tears, families took the time to remember those that have come before them and recognize those that are set to come after them.
Josh Scramlin spoke with both Yingling and the Kust family about what this event means to them. To hear the full conversation, click the play button below:


text:
WTF? I missed might have missed that.Chris D wrote: ↑July 28th, 2019, 10:48 amThe 04 Alban Seymours was incredible, a great way to start off the event!J a y H a c k wrote: ↑July 27th, 2019, 10:37 amOh yeah, wine.
The Port was opened with Port Tongs, hence the missing top of the bottle.


text:
By Enoch Bessah (Ghana)
The international short course of Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency [SC76], has been an exciting and insightful experience at CIPSEM for the 21 participants selected from 19 countries across five of the seven continents in the world. The first week was for familiarizing with the course content, Dresden, Germany and among participants. Through our various presentations (country report) and socialisation we shared about our culture and knowledge as well as resources for capacity building through one-on-one chats and lectures. After two weeks of lectures and field visits to German Environment Agency (UBA) at Dessau and German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ) at Leipzig, it was an exciting moment to prepare early Monday morning to visit the Gold Municipality award winning city of Chemnitz. We were welcome at the City of Chemnitz Environment Agency by Dr. Thomas Scharbrodt, Head of the Environmental Authority in the city. As with other places we visited, the reception was "water, fruit drinks, coffee and tea" available on the table to energize us (keep us awake) throughout the presentations. I enjoyed this part of our excursion because it was an adaptation strategy to the weather by keeping the mouth busy and body warm.
The first presentation on energy transition in the City of Chemnitz was given by Ms. Carina Kühnel from their Environmental Authority. The energy and climate protection policy of the city is guided by three principles: environmental sustainability, social compatibility and economic efficiency and supply security. Chemnitz has a detailed integrated climate protection programme defined by the city council. Energy and climate change can be said to be intertwined. Solving the energy problem is addressing climate change according to my understanding of the climate protection programmes undertaken by the City of Chemnitz and the results achieved so far in their energy transition. The partners with various public and private institutions and organizations to implement defined programs. City of Chemnitz has exceeded the SEKo* 2020 target of 30% renewable electricity in the regional mix by 22% this year. The programmes of the city are worth emulating to tackle the global energy and climate problems at the municipal level.
The second presentation was on innovative heating solution at municipal kindergarten by Mr. Andreas Braumann. The concept of this innovation was to recover waste heat from data centre servers and use it at the municipal kindergarten in the City of Chemnitz. The first period of the implementation was 2011/2012, however, that of the kindergarten was on October 12, 2013. Recovered waste heat from servers is to be used in heating of buildings, domestic hot water and hot water systems. During the period of operation till November 15, 2013, the servers consumed 4.3 MWh of power and produced 10 MWh of heat. It is worth mentioning that useful heat from heating water during the same period was 2.85 MWh. Therefore, the waste recovery innovation from servers is the green way of increasing heat in buildings without direct consumption from electricity or other primary sources of energy. The Director of CIPSEM, Dr. Anna Goerner also made a presentation about solar construction work at FASA AG. Buildings are constructed with the architecture dimensions of solarthermal heating installations. This is another innovation to promote renewables in room heating. There are urban buildings with this design in the City of Chemnitz which we visited after the presentations.
After lunch, we visited three sites in the City of Chemnitz to see what was presented earlier at the Environment Agency. Our first stop was at the Solarthermal settlement developed by FASA AG. The solar systems are installed at an angle for maximum irradiation. Some of the buildings were still under construction which gave us an opportunity to see what is being done as presented in class. The completed solar residence (Solardomizil) and urban houses (Stadthäuser) were already occupied. This is an indication of the level of commitment of citizens to the energy transition plan. Although, Germany has not yet achieved national target in energy but there has been improvement towards the climate actions plan fulfilment. The second stop was at the battery storage system (eins) in the city of Chemnitz. The battery storage system has a rated capacity of 16 MWh. The response frequency of the battery system to changes on the grid is in split seconds. The battery in the system helps to prevent "blackout", thus guaranteeing reliable power supply from the grid. Our last site visit was to the municipal waste water treatment plant.
The plant incorporates energy efficiency in its operations as it recovers energy from the sludge through biogas generation. Waste water treatment is energy demanding. However, this plant has two of 36000 m3 tanks for biological treatment to generate biogas within 30 days. Electricity produced from the biogas generation covers two-thirds of the electricity demand in the facility. One thing that intrigued me at the waste water treatment plant was the information about the collection of rainwater from the city at the plant. This system although was not elaborated in the visit because it was not a focus, showed me, one practical and proven measure to mitigate urban flood in developing countries.
Our excursion to the city of Chemnitz enlightened us on energy transition at the municipal level which was aligned to the National energy targets and climate action plans. Our since appreciations goes to the CIPSEM team (lead on the trip: Dr. Anna Görner and Ms. Tamara Karp) for successfully organising this visit.


text:
First-year students information
Dates, information and advice for all students starting for WS 19/20!
Dear students,
welcome to the weißensee kunsthochschule berlin!
To make it easier for you to start your studies, we would like to give you a helping hand for the first steps here in school. The general student advisory service will guide you through the first week of your university life with an open consultation hour. In room A 1.09 (Altbau 1.OG) all questions concerning your studies will be answered. All students are cordially invited!
Office hours during the introductory week:
14.10. from 13.00 - 15.00 o'clock and from 15.- 17.10. from 11.00 - 13.00 o'clock!
As well as the general consultation hours, see contact.
The introduction into the art and design foundation takes place immediately after the matriculation event, the introduction into theory and history for the undergraduate students follows on 15.10. at 14.15 o'clock in the lecture hall C1.05, next to the auditorium.
For college transfer and master students:
You can find the dates of the plenary sessions in the subject areas here!
You are welcome to inform yourself in advance reading carefully the study start brochure, which you will get asprint version at the matriculation event.
Susan Lipp offers general advice on studies and study organisation in room A1.09, every Tuesday from 11-13 and Thursday from 13-17.
The study counselling service is also happy to help you with study-related burdens and problems such as uncertainties about the choice of courses, procrastination, examination anxiety, graduation problems and study difficulties due to psychological or chronic illnesses as well as disabilities, and will try to find individaul solutions.
You are welcome to come for a confidential talk: Thursdays from 13-14 o'clock and by appointment.
In addition, the studierendenWERK BERLIN offers free professional psychosocial counselling for all students enrolled in Berlin:
Studying with a child
Susan Lipp will be happy to help you organise your studies on maternity leave, during parental leave and with child(ren). Here you will find the website "Studying with a child".
Allgemeine Studienberatung
Susan Lipp
weißensee kunsthochschule berlin
Bühringstr. 20 - 13086 Berlin
Offene Sprechstunde: Raum A 1.03 Di 11-13 Uhr, Do 14-17 Uhr und nach Vereinbarung
telefonisch: Di 14-16 Uhr, Mi 10-12 Uhr - Tel: (030) 47705 - 342
schriftlich via E-Mail: studienberatung(at)kh-berlin.de


text:
Good advertising is the first step in getting customers to visit your business. How can they learn about your great products if they don't even know you exist? Advertise while you drive with help from Signs Plus Rancho Cordova and our top-of-the-line vehicle graphics services today.
You should never miss an opportunity to advertise your business to potential customers. Add detailed digital graphics or magnetic advertisements to your vehicles and let everyone know about your great services.
If you're looking for less permanent options than adding graphics to the outside of your vehicle, ask about our magnetic services.
No matter what kind of advertisement you're planning, we can help.
Personal or company vehicles
Call now and get started advertising with the vehicles at your disposal!


text:
Southern Nevada Health District Presents
Emergency Medical Service Responders of the Year Awards
May 19, 2005
(Las Vegas, Nev., – May 19, 2005) – The Southern Nevada Health District will present Responder of the Year Awards to representatives of the nine licensed Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies in Clark County today at 2 p.m. at the Southern Nevada Health District, located at 625 Shadow Lane. The awards presentation will be held in the Clemens Room.
The following individuals will be recognized for their demonstration of excellent patient care, clinical skills, exemplary professionalism and for their exceptional contributions and commitment to the success and advancement of EMS:
- Brian Arboreen, Henderson Fire Department
- Troy Cabral, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue
- Brent Hall, Clark County Fire Department
- Roy Keefer, American Medical Response
- James Kindel, Mesquite Fire and Rescue
- James Parsons, Boulder City Fire Department
- Robert Rodgers, Mercy Air
- Frank Simone, North Las Vegas Fire Department
- Ronald Tucker, Southwest Ambulance
This presentation is being held in recognition of National Emergency Medical Services Week (May 15-21, 2005). According to the American College of Emergency Physicians the week is designed to bring together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of the medical "front line."
Visit the Media Contacts webpage for media related inquiries.
Access information about the Southern Nevada Health District on its website: www.SNHD.info. Follow the Health District on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SouthernNevadaHealthDistrict, YouTube: www.youtube.com/SNHealthDistrict, Twitter: www.twitter.com/SNHDinfo, and Instagram: www.instagram.com/southernnevadahealthdistrict/. The Health District is available in Spanish on Twitter: www.twitter.com/TuSNHD. Additional information and data can be accessed through the Healthy Southern Nevada website: www.HealthySouthernNevada.org.


text:
Below is the uncorrected machine-read text of this chapter, intended to provide our own search engines and external engines with highly rich, chapter-representative searchable text of each book. Because it is UNCORRECTED material, please consider the following text as a useful but insufficient proxy for the authoritative book pages.
5 Risk Assessment for Unknown and Engineered Biothreat Agents How do we avoid becoming beguiled by the risks we have already experienced, and distracted from those that our enemy might be planning in the future? âDepartment of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at Homeland Security Policy Institute, March 16, 2005 BIOLOGICAL THREAT RISK ASSESSMENTS NEED TO uncertain (IOM and NRC, 2006). Agents can be modified for INCLUDE UNKNOWN AND ENGINEERED AGENTS new properties in a variety of ways. Discoveries in this area in the past few years have included the following: Most of this report deals with assessing bioterrorism risk and prioritizing risks associated with known biologi- ⢠Poxviruses with an IL-4 gene insert that can cause cal agents. However necessary the focus on risk associated severe disease in immunized or genetically resistant with known biological agents is, the committee strongly animals (Jackson et al., 2001). IL-4 (interleukin-4) believes that it is not sufficient. The Department of Home- is a mammalian protein that serves as one of several land Securityâs (DHSâs) Biological Threat Risk Assessment important regulators of immune response. Ectromelia (BTRA) of 2006 only considers threats already known and (mousepox) virus is similar in lethality and contagious- at least partially characterized. However, the biological ness to smallpox in humans and is closely related to the threat spectrum is dynamic (Petro et al., 2003; IOM and smallpox virus. As with human smallpox, mice can be NRC, 2006) and therefore requires a proactive approach. protected by the same vaccine that is used to protect Some agents on the Category A list (such as several of humans against smallpox. However, when immunized the hemorrhagic fevers) of the Centers for Disease Control mice are infected with the IL-4 modified mousepox and Prevention (CDC) were discovered only within the virus, the effects are severe and similar to those in past few decades, and there are undoubtedly many more unimmunized mice. In addition, strains of mice that pathogens still undiscovered in nature (IOM, 1992, 2003; normally would be genetically resistant are not resistant Morse, 1991, 1995). Some of them may be similar to agents to the modified virus, but become sick in the same way already known. Others, such as Nipah virus infection and that more susceptible mice do. Fortunately, for reasons severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) (discovered in not clearly understood, these engineered strains do not 2003), may have completely unexpected characteristics. In transmit well to others. However, one can anticipate addition, previously unknown pathogens will continue to be that a future technically adept adversary could solve discovered or to evolve from nature. Some may be adopted this problem. by adversaries as âbioweapons of convenience,â just as the ⢠Anthrax modified with a gene insert from a nonpatho- current biothreat agents were all zoonotic diseases (animal genic relative that can defeat a live anthrax vaccine diseases that can be transmitted to humans) adopted by older (Pomerantsev et al., 1997). Inserting a particular gene bioweapons programs because their biological or physical from a relatively harmless anthrax relative, Bacillus characteristics made them suitable. cereus, made anthrax able to infect and kill animals So far, with respect to biothreat agents, nature has been (hamsters) that had been immunized with the standard the greatest source of novelty, but the rapid advances in live vaccine used in Russia for human protection. This molecular biology and biotechnology and the increasing live vaccine, known as STI, is generally considered understanding of pathogenesis (the mechanisms by which highly effective, and (although comparative data are these organisms cause disease) cannot be ignored. These ad- lacking) is widely thought to be equivalent in efficacy vances suggest that the future will be even more complex and to the protective antigen (PA) protein-based vaccine used in the United States and United Kingdom. Earlier, â For the CDC list, see www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/agentlist-category.asp#a. at the 1995 International Anthrax Meeting in Salisbury, Accessed February 25, 2008. United Kingdom, the same Russian group had reported 42
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR UNKNOWN AND ENGINEERED BIOTHREAT AGENTS 43 developing multi-drug-resistant anthrax. Although a such technological advances. In the meantime, conventional vaccine strain was used for this experiment, it could threats are likely to predominate. Nevertheless, if the history just as easily have been done with virulent anthrax. of PCR and other scientific advances is any indication, the ⢠Reconstruction of viable 1918 pandemic influenza virus use of biotechnology to engineer novel threats will come in (Tumpey et al., 2005). The virus responsible for the time. It has been suggested that engineering âadvanced bio- most notorious influenza pandemic in recorded history weaponsâ is a natural extension of advancing biotechnology. (with an estimated 50 million human deaths world- In the words of the authors of a recent publication on this wide) was recently reconstructed from several different subject (Petro et al., 2003, p. 161): sources using molecular techniques. This tour-de-force Advances in biological research likely will permit develop- of molecular biology (by Jeffery Taubenberger and col- ment of a new class of advanced biological warfare (ABW) leagues) made it possible to study the 1918 pandemic agents engineered to elicit novel effects. . . . Such new agents virus for the first time. The virus could be grown and and delivery systems would provide a variety of new use op- tested in several animal species, in which it caused tions, expanding the BW paradigm. Although ABW agents severe disease. The purpose of the work was construc- will not replace threats posed by traditional biological agents tive, to better understand how the 1918 pandemic virus such as Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) and Variola (smallpox), caused such serious disease. Even more recently, it they will necessitate novel approaches to counterprolifera- was shown that two specific amino acid changes in the tion, detection, medical countermeasures, and attribution. hemagglutinin (HA) surface protein of the H5N1 avian In consideration of these possibilities, the White House influenza virus would enable it to bind to human, rather recently released Homeland Security Presidential Directive than avian, tissues, a necessary first step in being able 18 (HSPD-18): Medical Countermeasures Against Weapons to readily infect humans (Yamada et al., 2006). of Mass Destruction (The White House, 2007) as a follow- up to the original biodefense strategy embodied in HSPD-10 The motives for all the work cited here are ostensibly (The White House, 2004). HSPD-10 is the document that, benign: to better understand these dangerous pathogens. But among other tasks, instituted the regular threat assessment it is easy to imagine how the same techniques could be ap- that constitutes the main thrust of this committeeâs work. plied to other uses. At present, conducting this work requires Setting out the outlines of the U.S. biodefense strategy, specialized laboratory expertise at the postgraduate level or HSPD-10 states that â[t]he essential pillars of our national above, and the influenza genetic system is currently beyond biodefense program are: Threat Awareness, Prevention the technical capabilities of all but a few experts. However, and Protection, Surveillance and Detection, and Response advances in biotechnology will make all of these techniques and Recovery.â HSPD-18 takes this strategy a step farther, more accessible in the future (IOM and NRC, 2006). The mandating that â[o]ur Nation will use a twoâtiered approach powerful molecular technique for selectively copying de- for development and acquisition of medical countermea- oxyribonucleic acid (DNA) known as the polymerase chain sures, which will balance the immediate need to provide a reaction (PCR) was so esoteric in the early to mid-1990s that capability to mitigate the most catastrophic of the current performing it required painstaking technique by experienced CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) scientists. PCR has now become so widely used and routine threats with long-term requirements to develop more flex- that it is commonplace in high school science projects and ible, broader spectrum countermeasures to address future is even taught to schoolchildren visiting museum exhibi- threats.â The biodefense tasks are divided into âTier I: tions. As another example, the complete chemical synthesis Focused Development of Agent-Specific Medical Coun- of the poliovirus genome (a small ribonucleic acid [RNA] termeasuresâ for current and anticipated biological threats virus) required several years of work by experts, including and âTier II: Development of a Flexible Capability for New overcoming a number of technical difficulties (Cello et al., Medical Countermeasuresâ (The White House, 2007). The 2002). Since then, the George Church Laboratory at Harvard latter specifically recognizes the diversity of possible future University has devised microchips that could be used to syn- biological threats, both natural and engineered, and the need thesize even larger genomes with far less effort (Tian et al., for broad-spectrum solutions. 2004), and other large-scale rapid DNA synthesis methods The BTRA of 2006 does not lend itself readily to the rapid are at the advanced development stage. There has also been assessment of new threats. Cybersecurity presents similar academic interest in âsynthetic biology,â a kind of engineer- contrasts of comprehensiveness versus flexibility. Buckshaw ing using biological component parts to make entities with et al. (2005) developed a quantitative risk model based on desired functions (Bio FAB Group et al., 2006). It is clear the adversaryâs attack preferences instead of the adversaryâs that future possibilities will be limited more by imagination probabilities of attack. This has certain advantages (e.g., than by technical obstacles. Buckshaw at al. [2005, p. 24] note, âAdversary attack prefer- Very few individuals today are capable of using these ences are easier to measure and help develop the mitigation techniques, and it is likely to be some time before other than strategy. We need to consider all attacks since a capable state-sponsored terrorists will be able to take advantage of and adaptive threat will constantly change their actions in
44 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BIOTERRORISM RISK ASSESSMENT response to our assurance activities.â). However, Buckshaw three concepts of information characteristics, information et al. (2005, p. 36) also note the same drawback of needing states, and security countermeasures. DHS could seek, large amounts of reasonably accurate data: âData are the with its customers, multiple classification schemes that are benefit and bane. . . . If time is spent to get the data required most useful to each of its customersâ end-user communi- of a quantitative risk model, then one can produce insightful ties. Rather than requiring specific numbers (such as R0, or and clear recommendations for the decision maker. Because infection rate), identifying combinations of key variables as the data requirements are so large, we recommend that [this] qualitative categories would also help model vulnerabilities be used only on critical information systems.â and prioritize concerns that have not yet been foreseen by existing analyses. Although analyzing newly emerging threats may seem a INCLUDING UNKNOWN AND ENGINEERED daunting task, it actually appears to be quite feasible. While AGENTS IS CHALLENGING BUT POSSIBLE the number of all possible combinations of characteristics is There are several possible ways to deal with the unpre- enormous, it would not be necessary to deal with such vast dictable and dynamic future for both natural and engineered numbers of combinations in practice, because the analysis agents: would be limited to a number of key characteristics at rela- tively broad qualitative levels. The high, medium, and low ⢠Concentrate on known agents, and develop new risk threat categories appear meaningful to some users and might assessments as each new threat is identified (e.g., from be sufficient. intelligence). While this avoids speculation about fu- Several efforts have been made to define the weapon or ture possibilities and possibly unnecessary work, it has terrorist potential of microbial agents. For example, Casa- several potential weaknesses. Risk assessment models devall and Pirofski (2004) recently attempted to identify the such as the BTRA of 2006 require large amounts of characteristics that might contribute to the weapon potential specific information about the agent and its properties. of an agent. Such efforts have repeatedly identified several Even with such well-known agents as Bacillus anthra- of the same characteristicsâfor example: cis (anthrax) or Yersinia pestis (plague), the critical data are approximate at best, with uncertainties that have ⢠Ease of acquisition, proven elusive to quantify (indeed, some data may ⢠Transmissibility, vary by strain of organism and conditions of assay). ⢠Mode of spread (person to person or by direct exposure Obtaining these data for newly recognized or newly only, or both), engineered agents is likely to be even more difficult, ⢠Case fatality rate, and to exact a significant time lag. ⢠Ease of dissemination, ⢠Attempt to identify every potential future threat. The ⢠Frequency of serious sequelae (e.g., blindness or neu- committee believes that both the complexity of nature rological disease) in survivors, and and unforeseen advances in biotechnology will make ⢠Availability and efficacy of countermeasures (vac- this task infeasible and may lead to a false sense of se- cine or other prophylactic measures) and therapeutic curity by leaving the United States unprotected against measures. newly engineered pathogens. There are too many theo- retical possibilities and, barring reliable intelligence All of these criteria are included in the BTRA of 2006. information, prioritization is likely to be exceedingly However, a true quantitative estimate is virtually impossible difficult. for newly recognized or poorly characterized agents. The ⢠Consider âmore-genericâ categorization of agents and committee has prepared a rapid assessment tool that can be risks into groups by various properties, identifying the applied to any newly recognized agent for which there are most critical variables. This would provide a general only very limited specific data, and it suggests that DHS framework that could be used to classify newly identi- consider development of such a tool. Such a rapid assessment fied threats as they appear on the basis of even limited tool could use attributes similar to those listed above, with information. In addition, this approach may suggest the agent qualitatively categorized as being a low, medium, mitigation strategies that already apply to existing or high threat with respect to each attribute; these categories pathogens. The committee favors this open-ended ap- could be assigned numerical scores (e.g., 1, 2, and 3) and proach for new and emerging pathogens. these scores used as a signature to compare with known pathogens. Although such qualitative assessments cannot What are some possible standard situations or classifica- replace detailed risk assessment, the use of such a rapid as- tions to use in an effort to anticipate future threats? Consider sessment tool can aid DHS in focusing on areas where further the analogy presented by grouping threats in information expansion of possibilities and more evaluation are needed. assurance analyses. McCumber (1991) introduces a qualita- â T.Cox, Cox Associates. 2002. âWhatâs Wrong with Risk Matrices.â tive model for information security that incorporates the Unpublished.
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR UNKNOWN AND ENGINEERED BIOTHREAT AGENTS 45 TABLE 5.1â An Illustrative Approach to Rapid Assessment, With Some Examples Attribute Anthrax Brucella Ebola Salmonella Smallpox 1. ase of acquisition or synthesis E 3 3 1 3 1 2. nvironmental stability E 3 1 1 2 2 3. ransmissibility person to person T 1 1 1 2 3 4. ase fatality rate (untreated) C 3 1 3 1 3 5. ase of dissemination (estimated) E 2 2 1 3 2 6. requency of serious sequelae (e.g., blindness F 2 2 2 1 3 or neurological disease) in survivors 7. ack or unavailability of useful L 1 3 3 2 2 countermeasures or treatmenta 8. eed for immediacy in diagnosis and treatment N 3 1 3 1 3 to ensure patient survival ââ Total 18 14 15 15 19 NOTE: 1 = Low threat, 2 = Medium threat, 3 = High threat. aHigh threat = Countermeasures/therapeutics nonexistent or not readily available. The committeeâs rapid assessment tool is an adaptation to form the basis of a more proactive strategy to face future of the Multi-Attribute Risk Analysis (MARA) step 1 used threats. in the development of the DHS risk assessment process as described in the DHS report Bioterrorism Risk Assessment Recommendation: The BTRA should be broad enough to (DHS, 2006, Ch. 6, pp. 1-28). In MARA, there are 28 attri- encompass a variety of bioterrorism threats while allow- butes, each scored 0 through 4 by a panel of experts. Aggre- ing for changing situations and new information. DHS gating these categories to broadly reflect several key charac- should develop a strategy for the rapid assessment of teristics, such as those listed above, could form the basis for a newly recognized and poorly characterized threats. rapid assessment tool. Although results would, of course, be approximate, this rapid assessment would help DHS and its REFERENCES partner agencies determine whether a newly identified agent is a high priority for additional consideration. Bio FAB Group, D. Baker, G. Church, J. Collins, D. Endy, J. Jacobson, J. Keasling, P. Modrich, C. Smolke, and R. Weiss. 2006. âEngineering As a hypothetical illustration of this sort of rapid assess- Life: Building a Fab for Biology.â Scientific American 294(6):44-51. ment, a template and some worked examples are shown in Buckshaw, D.L., G.S. Parnell, W.L. Unkenholz, D.L. Parks, J.M. Wallner, Table 5.1. and O.S. Saydjari. 2005. âMission Oriented Risk and Design Analy- While engineered agents are by definition novel, an engi- sis of Critical Information Systems.â Military Operations Research neered agent will likely be designed for a specific function. 10(2):19-38. Casadevall, A., and L.A. Pirofski. 2004. âThe Weapon Potential of a Mi- The committee therefore anticipates that the evaluation of crobe.â Trends in Microbiology 12(6):259-263. such agents would be similar to the evaluation of novel Cello, J., A.V. Paul, and E. Wimmer. 2002. âChemical Synthesis of Polio- natural agents. virus cDNA: Generation of Infectious Virus in the Absence of Natural Additionally, rigorous sensitivity analyses applied to Template.â Science 297(5583):1016-1018. the BTRA (as recommended by the committee elsewhere DHS (Department of Homeland Security). 2006. Bioterrorism Risk Assess- ment. Biological Threat Characterization Center of the National Biode- in this report) can help identify the key characteristics for fense Analysis and Countermeasures Center. Fort Detrick, Md. a rapid assessment and should be done regularly and on a IOM (Institute of Medicine). 1992. âEmerging Infections.â In Microbial variety of parameters. Since many of the parameters input to Threats to Health in the United States, J. Lederberg, R.E. Shope, and the BTRA result from the elicitation of expert opinion, the S.C. Oaks, Jr. (eds.). Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press. threats that emerge may only reinforce general expert con- IOM. 2003. Microbial Threats to Health: Emergence, Detection, and Re- sponse. Mark S. Smolinski, Margaret A. Hamburg, and Joshua Leder- sensus. Alternative consequence analyses of different routes berg (eds.). Washington, D.C.: The National Academies Press. of administration (such as large-scale food contamination) IOM and NRC (National Research Council). 2006. Globalization, Bio should be rigorously tested to ensure that these results are security, and the Future of the Life Sciences. Committee on Advances robust. It is also possible that even improvised suboptimal in Technology and the Prevention of Their Application to Next Genera- routes used by an adversary may cause significant morbid- tion Biowarfare Threats. Washington, D.C.: The National Academies Press. ity and mortality, or mental health consequences. This issue Jackson, R.J., A.J. Ramsay, C.D. Christensen, S. Beaton, D.F. Hall, and is further examined in Chapter 6, âImproving Bioterrorism A.I. Ramshaw. 2001. âExpression of Mouse Interleukin-4 by a Recom- Consequence Assessment.â binant Ectromelia Virus Suppresses Cytolytic Lymphocyte Responses It is said that generals are adept at fighting the last war. and Overcomes Genetic Resistance to Mousepox.â Journal of Virology The committee recommends expanding present approaches 75(3):1205-1210.
46 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BIOTERRORISM RISK ASSESSMENT McCumber, J. 1991. âInformation Systems Security: A Comprehensive Tumpey, T.M., C.F. Basler, P.V. Aguilar, H. Zeng, A. Solorzano, D.E. Model.â In Proceedings: 14th National Computer Security Conference. Swayne, N.J. Cox, J.M. Katz, J.K. Taubenberger, P. Palese, and A. Baltimore, Md.: National Institute of Standards and Technology. Garcia-Sastre. 2005. âCharacterization of the Reconstructed 1918 Span- Morse, S.S. 1991. âEmerging Viruses: Defining the Rules for Viral Traffic.â ish Influenza Pandemic Virus.â Science 310(5745):77-80. Perspectives in Biology and Medicine 34(3):387-409. The White House. 2004. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 10 Morse, S.S. 1995. âFactors in the Emergence of Infectious Diseases.â [HSPD-10]: Biodefense for the 21st Century. Available at www.fas. Emerging Infectious Diseases 1(1):7-15. org/irp/offdocs/nspd/hspd-10.html. Accessed January 16, 2008. Petro, J.B., T.R. Plasse, and J.A. McNulty. 2003. âBiotechnology: Impact The White House. 2007. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 18 on Biological Warfare and Biodefense.â Biosecurity and Bioterrorism [HSPD-18]: Medical Countermeasures Against Weapons of Mass 1(3):161-168. Destruction. Available at www.fas.org/irp/offdocs/nspd/hspd-18.html. Pomerantsev, A.P., N.A. Staritsin, Yu.V. Mockov, and L.I. Marinin. 1997. Accessed January 16, 2008. âExpression of Cereolysine AB Genes in Bacillus Anthracis Vaccine Yamada, S., Y. Suzuki, T. Suzuki, M.Q. Le, C.A. Nidom, Y. Sakai-Tagawa, Strain Ensures Protection Against Experimental Hemolytic Anthrax M. Yukito, Y. Muramoto, M. Ito, M. Kiso, T. Horimoto, K. Shinya, Infection.â Vaccine 15(17-18):1846-1850. T. Sawada, M. Kiso, T. Usui, T. Murata, Y. Lin, A. Hay, L.F. Haire, Tian, J., H. Gong, N. Sheng, X. Zhou, E. Gulari, X. Gao, and G. Church. D.J. Stevens, R.J. Russell, S.J. Gamblin, J.J. Skehel, and Y. Kawaoda. 2004. âAccurate Multiplex Gene Synthesis from Programmable DNA 2006. âHaemagglutinin Mutations Responsible for the Binding of H5N1 Microchips.â Nature 432(7020):1050-1054. Influenza A Viruses to Human-type Receptors.â Nature 444(7117):378- 382.


text:
You are here
Andy Choy
Regional Sales Manager / Splunk
Andy is a seasoned business leader with over 23 years of experience from both local and international management positions with ICT companies. Andy's key areas of skill are in leadership, market strategy, sales management and business development. Andy is a subject matter expert in the cyber-security industry. As an experienced ICT manager, he has a proven record of building and leading teams of professionals in transforming organisations' sales & delivery capabilities aligning to market and client demands.


text:
$39.95 $79.95 You Save 50% ( $40.00)
Want this stunning piece to add to your collection?
Get this stunningly beautiful Necklace now!
Unique design and high quality.
Makes the PERFECT girt.
Item Type: Luxury Necklace
Metal Type: Silver
Pendant Size: 26.65mm*12.34mm
Style: Trendy
Main Stone: Emerald
Certificate Type: Third Party Appraisal
Shape\pattern: Water Drop
Metal Type: 100% Real 925 Sterling Silver
Color: Green
Occasion: Wedding, Engagement, Party, Anniversary
Very Limited Edition. Only a few pieces available - NOT sold in stores!
Customer service
We love to help. Contact us when you have any query in your purchase. Plus, if you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, simply return for a Full Refund, taking the stress out of shopping with us!
Guaranteed safe checkout via:
* This item ships 2-3 days after order is placed * Due to high level of demand during sale time please allow 14 days for delivery of your order. Limit 4 per person!


text:
Submit your Page, Blog or Business
Ves Plumbing and Gas
Established in , Ves Plumbing and Gas is a locally owned Toowoomba business, servicing South East QLD. We are committed to offering the high-quality plumbing and gas installation services to customers. Our Toowoomba plumbers and gas fitters have got you covered for any residential, commercial or industrial fit-outs or installations. We are good at what we do and will have you back up and running in no time.
Also, we are Toowoomba's bathroom and kitchen renovation specialists. Whether you have an old Queenslander or a newer style house, we can help you achieve the look and feel you are after. For more details, visit https://www.vesplumbingandgas.com.au/ or call @
64 Mackenzie Street
Toowoomba, QLD. C.P.: 4350
View Phone number
Edit or delete register
Readers of this record also read:
Brivis Climate Systems ("Brivis") is a division of GWA Group Ltd. Each Brivis system is made to withstand the extremes of the Australian climate, design and manufacture is accredited to ISO. Want to know more? Visit here http://www.brivis.com.au ...
61 Malcolm Rd Braeside 3195
Braeside, VIC. C.P.: 3195
Edway Labour Hire is progressive and energetic company that prides itself on delivering high quality, reliable service to our clients. The company provides top workers in line with construction, demolition, maintenance and various other industries. Visit http://www.edwaylabourhire.com.au now. ...
Level 4, Gough Whitlam Plaza/20-22 Wentworth St
Parramatta, NSW. C.P.: 2150
Www.trendmicro.com/setup | Install, Download Www.trendmicro.com.au/support
Trend Micro is an antivirus program that provides the complete protection for your device. Any issues want to fix it contact www.trendmicro.com.au/setup Support at +-. ...
Alanvale, TAS
Brivis is the market leader in manufacturing climate systems in Australia for 5 decades. Other products are climate control air conditioning, dual comfort combination climate system, ducted reverse cycle and more. Find out the rest of their services at www.brivis.com.au. ...
61 Malcolm Road Braeside, Victoria 3195
Braeside, VIC. C.P.: 3195
IntraLase the world's first blade free Laser Vision Correction, is now in its fifth generation. With years clinical experience and more than 4 million procedures, Intralase is now available in SA – only at Laser Vision SA. Call us at or visit our site www.laservisionsa.com.au. ...
4th Floor, 195 North Tce
Adelaide, SA. C.P.: 5000
Rocktan Hairdressers Adelaide aims to provide a complete personalized approach to hair and beauty. For further information on hair care tips, new styles and the latest photos and pictures please go to the Rocktan Hair home page www.rocktanhair.com.au or call us at . ...
81 Prospect Road
Prospect, SA. C.P.: 5082
Chiropractor Adelaide - Walkerville Chiropractic - years professional chiropractic experience in Adelaide - back pain, neck pain, sciatica & sport injuries. Call us at or visit us at www.walkervillechiropractic.com.au. ...
82 Walkerville Terrace
Walkerville, SA. C.P.: 5081
Hydraulic Hose Pipe End Fittings Manufacturers Suppliers In India Punjab Ludhiana +91-98140 03794, 98554 29173 Http://www.vikasindustriesindia.com
Vikas Industries India has achieved specialization in manufacturing Hydraulics High Pressure Hose End Fittings like all types of Hydraulic Nipples, Hydraulic Caps, Hydraulic Nut, Hydraulic Bend, Hydraulic Adapters, Hydraulic SAE Flanges & Other special type of Hydraulic Hose End Pipe Fitting on Order. which are used in heavy earth moving machines i.e. JCB, L&T, TRACTOR, TROLLEY, Industrial ...
F-77, Phase-VII, Focal Point, Ludhiana-141010 Punjab (INDIA)
Amaroo, ACT. C.P.: 2618
Diggers4hire.com.au provides dry hire and wet hire excavation machines on rent at affordable prices in Australia. Visit http://www.diggers4hire.com.au for more information ...
28 Cranberry St
Loftus, NSW. C.P.: 2232
Commercial Property Loans - Commercialloans.com.au
Commercialloans.com.au is your link to Australia's Top Commercial Loan Brokers. At Commercialloans.com.au we know our clients different loan situation and understand why some Banks won't approve their loans. This is where we come in, our job is to know exactly who we need to deal with in order to get our clients loan approved at the best possible terms and ...
Level 1 530 Little Collins
Melbourne, VIC. C.P.: 3000
Pooltoysonline.com.au Australia's One Stop Shop For All Your Swimming Pool Toys Needs.
Pool Toys Online is your one stop shop for all your Pool and Outdoor Toys you need and at a price that's hard to beat! We carry all brands of pooltoys: Intex, Wahu, Aqua-ride, X-Shot Hydro and more! We also have all kinds of Beach toys, above the ground pools, kiddie pools, swim gear and water slides. Visit and see all of our products at http://www.pooltoysonline.com.au/ ...
Brisbane, QLD
© All rights reserved


text:
We are among the foremost companies that deal in the manufacture, supply and export of Corporate Bags. These bags are manufactured according to the customer specifications. These bags are fabricated and designed with the supreme quality of raw material by our trusted expert team.
Approx. Rs 600 / PieceGet Latest PriceProduct Details:
|Minimum Order Quantity
|100 Piece
Our company is widely recognized in the field of manufacturing and supplying of Corporate Bags. These bags are available in a variety of styles and designs. Further, these are highly appreciated by our valuable customers due to its standard quality. To add on, these are comfortable, perfectly stitched and are easy to wash. Last but not the least, these bags are available at convenient prices to our clients.
Explore More Products
© Raveena Bags. All Rights Reserved (Terms of Use)
Developed and Managed by IndiaMART InterMESH Limited


text:
If people buy on emotion, why do so many online vehicle
listings read like a window sticker's staid list of features?
One reason is that many internet managers are unaware of
technology that allows them to add marketing messages to their online listings,
says Mike Baker, president of AutoUpLinkUSA, a provider of online vehicle
inventory listing services.
Another reason is that internet salespeople aren't marketing
writers, and they often are not comfortable crafting the kind of online advertising
messages that move buyers to take action. But they can do it, with a little
Modern technology, such as VIN explosion, can update
inventory every 30 minutes and simplify getting inventory listed on online
car-shopping websites, Baker says.
"These tools help a dealer quickly populate online buying
sites with new- and used-vehicle VIN data, options and accessories descriptions
and attractive photos of the vehicles," he says.
Showing plenty of photos is important.
"Don't upload just one or two images of the vehicle to be
listed," Baker says. "Rather, portray the vehicle from multiple exterior and
interior perspectives and be sure the images are clear and crisp so details
Autotrader.com reports online inventory listings that
feature multiple photographs of listed vehicles generate 46 percent more
inquiries than one-photo online ads.
A short line of text helps direct viewers to particular
features in a photo, such as a premium sound system or in-dash GPS.
Baker says another aspect of powerful online vehicle
listings is information that describes the vehicle make and model year, mileage
and the like.
"Be sure to add other details like options, aftermarket
add-ons and perhaps some personalized note from the dealer that more fully
describes the condition and marketability of the particular vehicle," he says.
Videos help online car ads, too. A study cites a four-times
higher click-through rate when video is provided.
Too many online ads read like newspaper classifieds –
facts, facts and more facts – when it is an emotional trigger that
motivates customers to buy.
Effective online listings use headlines laden with benefits.
They grab the viewer's attention, identify the buyer, deliver the message and
compel the viewer to submit a lead or call the dealership.
Baker says don't just list that Sebring convertible –
pack the headline with a benefit for the viewer: "Freedom, With Wind in Your
Hair" or "All Eyes on You" and then write your descriptive information.
Dealership sales trainer Mark Tewert says better online copy
targets the type of buyer for a particular vehicle.
In other words, copy for an import tuner should talk tuner
language, while an ad for a Cadillac CTS owner requires a totally different
message. It's a matter of striking a specific chord.
Tewert advises that being able to write copy like this
requires putting yourself in the buyers' shoes.


text:
20 Jul Halliwell, Mirdza
It is with great sadness that the family of Mirdza Ilga Erika Halliwell nee. Jansevskis announces her passing on Saturday July 14, 2018, at the age of 88 years. Known to all as Nana, she will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Leona Sipione and Yvonne Halliwell, her grandchildren Michael and Darcy Sipione, Jeoffrey Sipione and Krystal Harrison, Lara Dietl, Tanya Dietl and Torrin Fee. As well as her great grandchildren Peyton Sipione, Devon Dramann, and Austin Velding.
Nana will be remembered as the best baker of strawberry birthday cakes, piragi (or pdogs for the grandchildren), and maker of wonderful Christmas feasts. She was always there to provide advice, whether you wanted it or not. Her warm hugs and words of wisdom will stay with her family for years to come. Favourites include "never stick your hand in a hot turkey carcass," "behave yourself," and "que sera sera." For those who want to celebrate the life of Mirdza, please enjoy a drink in her honour as that was what she wanted us all to do. Bye Nana, Bye Mom. We love you and we'll miss you. Don't forget to behave yourself up there!
As per Mirdza's wishes, there will be no service or memorial and her ashes will be scattered as she requested.


text:
Aziza Barnes to Be Published by YesYes
By Katelyn Miller
Los Angeles. New York. Oxford. Sound like a less-than-logical progression? Not to MFA student Aziza Barnes, whose book of poetry, I Be But I Ain't, has recently been accepted by YesYes Books. Based around the ten poems she submitted as her application material for the program, the book has grown to about 60 pages.
In terms of what this acceptance means, Barnes said "You get an approximately two-week book tour, and a release party, which is always fun, and a first print run. I think the real joy is that you get to work with YesYes as a publishing house. My favorite thing is putting the book together and working with the people that run it. They're just really brilliant women."
Barnes's manuscript was nominated for publication by fellow poet Danez Smith, who has previously been published by YesYes, among others.
"He submitted it for me, and I'm forever grateful for that," Barnes grins." It was a huge vote of confidence."
Barnes is also working on her first novel, which is set in Mississippi, and which played no small part in her decision to apply to The University of Mississippi.
"I've never lived anywhere like Oxford before, but it's beautiful," said the L.A. native and NYU alum. "There are trees! I love the trees."
Barnes cited the English Department Faculty Member and Poet Derrick Harriell and the current Grisham writer-in-residence, Kiese Laymon as both inspirations for attending The University of Mississippi and other faculty she's excited to work with.
"I'm working with Derrick Harriell. He's one of the reasons I applied. I really dig his work, and he was really down to talk to me and put me in touch with other people," said Barnes. "Working with Kiese is really exciting. He's another reason I wanted to come here. His work saved my spirit on more than one occasion."
Harriell said, "Aziza Barnes is a tremendous talent and wonderful soul. Although she's already an accomplished writer, I truly believe she's just scratching the surface of her talents. We are extremely lucky to have her as a student in our MFA program."
Barnes explained that another draw was Oxford itself, precisely because it didn't fit on a list with cities like L.A. and New York.
She said with a shrug "It was what I needed, what I wanted it to be. Just a quiet place that was different from anywhere I'd ever lived."
As for what the future holds, Barnes said there are big things to come, both in terms of her literary career and more personal, social goals.
"I'm still working on this novel, but an even more spiritual project is that I want black people from northern cities, western cities, to come to Mississippi and feel like they're allowed to come to Mississippi," said Barnes.
She remembered, "Whenever I told people I was coming to Mississippi for my MFA, they'd always make a face. They'd jolt. There was never a non-reaction…I really want, eventually, to make a space for folks, especially black folks who've never grown up in a specifically more-trees, more country place. I want them to feel like they're allowed to be here."
Still in her first year, Barnes said she already appreciates the supportive space that the university has made for her, as a student and an active writer. So far, her professional career and her academic career have not conflicted, and she credits the English department trusting its students to take their studies seriously, with faculty being encouraging but not overbearing.
"I came down and visited after my acceptance, and it felt instantly like, 'You're going to be taken care of if you come to this place." She adds, "What I like with the university is that, if you're doing your thing, you can talk about how all parties will be benefited. They assume you won't take it lightly."
Barnes's book is still in the editing process.


text:
The Concept Patriot hearing aids deliver excellent sound quality for enhanced speech clarity and understanding, in addition to providing affordable Tinnitus management.
Concept Patriot lets you hear more of what you want, and less of what you don't. Every part of the Concept Patriot is designed to give you a better hearing experience with a rich, balanced sound in all situations.
You will be able to enjoy more amplification without feedback than any hearing aid you've tried before. The DFS Ultra™ II and Adaptive Directionality™ features let you focus on the sounds and conversations you want to hear, and improves your ability to tell where other sounds are coming from.
Plus, Concept Patriot hearing aids are so discreet and so comfortable that you – and those around you – will forget you are wearing them.
Concept Connect, our system of wireless connectivity gives you direct streaming and direct control and personalization of sound to your Concept hearing aids. Enjoy opportunities to hear more in challenging listening situations.
Enjoy easy, relaxing conversations on the phone. Simply pair your Concept Patriot wireless hearing aids to your Phone Clip and stream phone calls with crystal-clear sound directly to your ears. Or stream your favorite music in stereo – adjusted to your specific hearing loss.


text:
Sixth Form Options Evening 2019
Yesterday evening the college held it's Sixth Form Options Evening. The event was very well attended and gave perspective sixth form students the opportunity to find out more information about the wide range of subjects we have on offer. Students could speak to staff and existing sixth form students about A levels, BTEC's and L2 qualifications which will be available next academic year. The options booklet for students and parents to view will be available on the website on Friday 29th November.
A big thank you to all students and parents who attended.
Click here to view photos from the event.