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Oxford and its investment partner CPP Investment Board (CPPIB), in collaboration with RBC, have committed to a leading state of the art sustainable design which will enable this project to achieve LEED Platinum, offering future tenants the opportunity to reside in one of the most advanced buildings in Canada. The LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program is based on a point system, and the Platinum accreditation requires an additional 20 points in energy savings over Gold, totalling 80 points, based upon a detailed criteria covering innovation in design, indoor environmental quality, water efficiency, and energy and atmosphere, among other categories.
"Oxford has consistently raised the bar on sustainability initiatives within our industry because we simply believe that good sustainability practices make good business sense! We take pride in operating and developing our towers to the highest standards and our commitment here is certainly no exception," said Blake Hutcheson, President and CEO, Oxford. "RBC WaterPark Place is a world class office project and Platinum status will be a win-win for RBC, the other third party tenants, the City and our investment stakeholders. We challenged our architects, WZMH, engineers, builders and colleagues to set the highest Green targets for a modern structure and this Platinum designation exemplifies this commitment."
In accordance with LEED Green Building Rating System®, RBC WaterPark Place will offer high performance and high efficiency features, including:
"We are proud that RBC WaterPark Place will be Toronto's first LEED Platinum office tower, and of the commitment that RBC, Oxford and CPPIB have collectively made in delivering a top tier environmental and energy efficient building," said Linda Mantia, senior vice-president, Enterprise Services, RBC. "The road to LEED Platinum is about achieving the highest environmental standards while at the same time providing the best in class office space and efficiency for our team who will enjoy working in this building."
The building will be RBC's new national headquarters for its Canadian Banking business. RBC WaterPark Place is located between Bay and York Streets on the north side of Queens Quay Boulevard. Designed by WZMH Architects and constructed by Ellis Don, the development will be connected to the PATH system by a new elevated enclosed pedestrian bridge linked directly to the Air Canada Centre and Union Station.
RBC WaterPark Place construction is scheduled for completion in Q3 2014. In addition to the 575,000 square feet that RBC will occupy, there is 355,000 square feet being made available for other tenants in the high rise portion of the structure.
Oxford Properties Group is a global platform for real estate investment, development and management, with over 1,300 employees and approximately $20 billion of real assets that it manages for itself and on behalf of its co-owners and investment partners. Established in 1960, Oxford has regional offices in Toronto, London and New York, and the company's portfolio includes approximately 50 million square feet of office, retail, industrial, multi-family and hotel properties. Oxford is the real estate arm of the OMERS Worldwide Group of Companies. For more information about Oxford visit: www.oxfordproperties.com.
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In addition to all the birds we mentioned yesterday, there are numerous plant and animal species here in New York City. One resource for finding out more about each one is the online field guide at eNature called ZipGuides.
You go the ZipGuides website, type in your zip code or region, and up pops a list of birds, butterflies, mammals, reptiles/amphibians, trees, and wildflowers in your neighborhood. So it doesn't cover every single natural category, but it is quite comprehensive. Here's what we found near the Brooklyn Children's Museum:
What species of plants and animals will you find living near you?


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The U.S. Geological Survey Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab has been studying the decline of bees over the past ten years. According to Sam Droege, who heads the lab, there are 4,000 bee species in North America, but most people can't identify the different species.
"We [needed] really high-definition pictures that people can drill into and say, 'You know the pattern of the crosshatching between the pits on the skin of the upper part of the bee is really different than this one.'"
So Droege developed a system of taking high-definition photographs of the bees in order to document their specific features. Using a high-quality 60 mm macro lens and a device called a StackShot Rail, he takes a series of photos in increments where various parts of the bee are in focus. He later uses program called Zerene Stacker to combine the photos into a single, high-def photo all in focus.
You can learn how to take your own high-resolution photos of insects by watching the video below:
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From Matt Thornton's SoxPhone transcript:
Fan 10: Are you working on any new pitches to add to the repertoire?
MT: Yeah, I've been trying to get a little bit more consistency in my big breaking ball. It's kind of more of a curve ball I used towards the end of last year a lot. And then I've been trying to get my cutter slash slider we're going to call it. That's been my focus for the past couple of weeks.
UPDATE: Here's the video.
Here are Matt Thornton 2011 pitch data from his player card at BrooksBaseball.com:
Pitch Count Frequency H. Mvt V. Mvt Mph H. Rel V. Rel Spin Θ RPM Fourseam (FA) 851 83% 2.51 -11.79 96.61 2.44 6.56 165 1,952 Sinker (SI) 29 3% 9.06 -14.84 96.37 2.68 6.35 137 2,085 Slider (SL) 128 13% -2.47 -30.19 87.02 2.61 6.35 218 224 Changeup (CH) 13 1% 4.09 -21.28 89.64 2.66 6.51 147 1,313
MPH data reflect a lengthened (y=55ft) trajectory to better
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Vertical Movement includes the effect of gravity to make data more
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Pitch F/X data from TexasLeaguers.com and JoeLefkowitz.com don't identify any curveballs on 2011 either. Maybe their algorithms categorizes them as change-ups.
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Fan 5: I was just wondering if you do long tossing?
MT: I'm a big believer in long toss, actually. It's one of those things where I started throwing back in December but I wasn't getting much farther than 120 feet. And as January goes along about twice a week I would get extreme long tosses out, and I would be pushing tosses up to 300 feet. It's something I think has helped me maintain velocity in my career. I'm a hard thrower and JJ is a big believer himself. I was more of a basketball player in my youth. I didn't get into long toss until I was a pro baller. It was something that really helped me as a starter to really get the blood flow and stretch it out. It's all about reading your body and how you feel and what you get out of it.
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If you wonder what long tossing in baseball is, here are some videos on Google.


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Plants That Need Shade
- Plants That Need Little Sun
- How to Make Shade Over My Above Ground Swimming Pool
- How to Build Shade Structures
- Fruit Trees That Grow in Shade
- Do Hydrangeas Like Sunshine or Shade?
- Climbing Plants That Tolerate Shade
- What Percentage of Shade Cloth Should You Use in a Greenhouse?
- How to Grow Fruit Trees in Shade
- Fruit Trees That Require Shade
- Where to Plant Flower Seeds With Partial Sun & Shade?
- List of Shade Trees
- Flowers That Love Both the Shade and the Heat
- Can Mums Grow in Shade?
- How to Create Shade in a Full Sun Garden
- Columnar Trees for Shade
- How Do I Landscape My North Facing Yard?
- Plants That Need Shade
- Where to Plant Forsythia: Sun or Shade?
Plants That Need Little Sun
Even if you have a yard full of trees, your garden can be more than a hosta-and-ivy bed. Shade gardens can be as full of texture and color as their sunny counterparts; there are hundreds of plants that thrive in the shade. Most garden centers note which plants require full sun (eight or more hours a day), part sun (six or more hours), part shade, dappled shade and full shade.
Shrubs and Other Large Plants
Like any garden, shade gardens start with focal plants, large plants that add color through blooms and texture through foliage. A number of ornamental trees and shrubs thrive in little sun, including dogwood, Japanese maple, hydrangea, azalea and camellia. Ferns, hostas and bleeding heart plants are all large perennials that can be used in shade gardens.
A number of annuals, bulbs and perennial flowers also prefer little sun. Annuals include classic bloomers such as begonia, impatiens, fuschia and salvia, as well as foliage favorite coleus and vinca. Bulbs include hyacinths, crocus and daffodil. Perennial shade plants include astilbe, columbine, coral bells, daylily, Virginia bluebells, forget-me-nots and cardinal flower.
Groundcovers help retain soil on slopes, tumble over rocks for interest and soften edges in designed beds. Move beyond ivy and consider other options, such as lungwort, periwinkle (also known as vinca minor,) ajuga, lily-of-the-valley, pachysandra, wild violets and ginger.
How to Make Shade Over My Above Ground Swimming Pool
Step 1
Decide where you would like to install the shade sail for maximum sun protection; remember that the sun will move throughout the day, so choose the position accordingly. Mark out the perimeter of the area by inserting four small marking flags where you will later install the steel posts, two on each side of the pool.
Step 2
Measure the distance between the length and width of the marking flags. This will be the approximate size of sail that you will need to purchase. Check to see if the shade sail kit comes with steel posts, or if you must purchase them separately.
Step 3
Dig a 4-foot-deep hole in each spot that you marked with a flag. Add pre-mixed cement to a bucket, and add water according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fill each hole with cement and install a 100-by-100-mm steel post in each hole.
Step 4
Stabilize each steel post until the cement is completely dry by tying it with rope to the side of the pool, deck or a heavy object. Install the brackets and hooks that came with the shade sail according to the manufacturer's installation instructions.
Step 5
Lay the shade sail flat on the ground and attach a hook to each corner. Hook each corner onto the installed steel posts and adjust the tension of the shade sail according to the manufacturer's instructions.
How to Build Shade Structures
Stand the three 8-foot wooden poles up so they are leaning together in a teepee shape. Keep all three pole bases on the ground and the tops even with each other.
Wrap heavy duty wire around the top four to six times. Loop the wire under the poles as well as around the top. Twist the ends together to secure the wire.
Spread the legs out the rest of the way so they are set firmly on the ground. Move the shade structure over the plants you are shading.
Staple screen mesh material to two sides of the pyramid with a staple gun. Keep the material tight. The use of screen material blocks out part of the sunlight, but will allow the wind to blow through so the structure is not blown over.
Trim off the excess screening material with a sharp knife so the edges are neat looking.
Original shade structures where built using a frame and slats that are spaced to create filtered light. A variety of materials are used when creating shade structures. PVC pipe and woven polypropylene materials can also be used to build shade structures.
Anchor your shade structures well if they catch the wind without letting it pass through. Shade structures will blow over if the materials used are too light or if the shading material billows out like a kite.
Fruit Trees That Grow in Shade
Although lychee are often thought to require full sun, lychee do very well in the shade. Lychees growing under deciduous trees that lose their leaves in winter will benefit from the warmth of the direct sun in winter and benefit from the shelter provided in the summer by a deciduous canopy. However, lychee are very sensitive to cold and will not tolerate temperatures below 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
Although similar to the lychee, the longan is easier to grow and less particular about soil and growing conditions. As such, it will grow well in diffuse or shaded areas. Longan are similar to lychee in that they produce small, 1/2- to 3/4-inch round fruits covered by a thick but easily torn skin. Lychee have spiny skins, while longan skins are smooth and bark-like.
Tree Tomato
The tree tomato, or tamarillo, is a tree-based tomato that grows between 10 and 18 feet high. Although they can tolerate a little frost, they do better in areas where frost is not an issue. The tamarillo grows best in the shade when growing in hot, dry conditions. Native to the Andes, they originated in southern latitudes between 5,000 and 10,000 feet. In cooler, northern climates, they grow well at lower elevations when protected from the sun in semi-arid or arid climates.
Do Hydrangeas Like Sunshine or Shade?
Most hydrangea bushes prefer full sun; in warmer climates, they require afternoon shade to prevent wilting. The plant needs moist, well-drained soil with compost added to it regularly. Pruning should be done in winter or early spring to allow buds to form on new growth.
Climbing Plants That Tolerate Shade
Trumpet Honeysuckle
A perennial vine with orange-scarlet flowers with yellow interiors, trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) grows in either sun or shade. Honeysuckle produces an abundance of flowers from spring through summer. It does not become invasive like Japanese honeysuckle (L. japonica). Honeysuckle attaches itself to its support with twining stems.
Firecracker Vine
A tender perennial grown as an annual, firecracker vine (Mina lobata, Ipomoea lobata) is a flowering vine that twines around its lattice support. It grows to a height of 10 to 20 feet and prefers partial shade to full sun with rich, well-drained soil. Its unusual flowers begin reddish-orange and fade to orange, yellow and white. Scarify the seeds and soak for 24 hours prior to planting to increase germination rates and success.
Swamp Jasmine
A tender evergreen vine rapidly growing 10 to 20 feet high, swamp jasmine (Gelsemium rankii) grows equally well in sun or shade. It produces unscented yellow flowers in spring and fall and is hardy in USDA zones 7 and 8.
What Percentage of Shade Cloth Should You Use in a Greenhouse?
Shade cloth is given a percentage rating, which denotes its level of light penetration. A 100-percent-rated cloth blocks all sun. Select a percentage that's appropriate for the plants you're growing. A 30-percent cloth is appropriate for sun-loving plants. Most vegetables enjoy a 47-percent cloth, while shade-loving plants do well in 73-percent cloth.
How to Grow Fruit Trees in Shade
If you have six hours a day of unobstructed sunlight in midsummer, you can plant any fruit tree. If you have less, but the sunlight is strong or dependable--such as in California--and rarely obscured by clouds, you don/'t need as much sunlight.
Winter shade is fine; trees don't need sun then. Light shade, such as on the east side of a wall or shade from tall trees, may reduce fruit yield but the trees will grow well. If you have heavy shade, such as on the east or north side of a wall with overhanging trees, sun-loving fruit trees may not bear at all and may be more prone to diseases.
Choose your tree carefully. Apples, pears and plums can take light shade with some loss of yield. Pawpaws grow and bear well in shade, as do a number of bush fruits such as Nanking Cherry and Elderberry.
Plant your tree and fertilize yearly with 0-10-10 fertilizer, which promotes flowers, fruit and strong trunks.
Look around your neighborhood for fruit trees growing in shade and ask for advice at local nurseries on the best varieties. Local climate variations can make a big difference.
Be patient. Fruit trees in shade may bear a few years later than those with more sun.
Fruit Trees That Require Shade
Chokecherry Tree
The chokecherry tree can typically grow up to 25 feet and produces a dark purple to red colored fruit. The fruit is typically used for wine, medical antibiotics and jams. The chokecherry is a hardy tree that will grow in shade conditions and different types of soils but you must water it regularly. It is native to North Dakota.
Serviceberry Tree
The serviceberry tree is a small tree that grows to only about 20 feet tall. It needs mild to warmer climates to flourish and will typically grow in the understory of forests. The tree produces small white flowers that turn yellow, orange and red in fall. The serviceberry also produces berries, which you may use for jams. This tree is a strong plant that grows in the shade and adapts to limited soil or water conditions.
Chickasaw Plum Tree
The Chickasaw plum short-stemmed tree that grows to a maximum of 25 feet in height. The tree is commonly found on the banks of streams and thickets in Illinois. This plum tree produces small yellow and red fruit the size of cherries. Gardeners use these trees for the large white flowers and attractive foliage as decoration beneath larger trees because of chickasaw's ability to thrive in partial shade.
Where to Plant Flower Seeds With Partial Sun & Shade?
Flower seeds that require partial sun and shade need an area with about four hours of sunlight. Dappled shade under trees with equal amounts of sun and shade is also considered partial shade. The ideal place for partial sun and shade flowers is an area with morning sunlight and afternoon shade.
List of Shade Trees
Cucumber Tree Magnolia
Grown not for its flowers but as a large, beautiful shade tree, the cucumber tree magnolia (Magnolia acuminata) can grow up to 80 feet tall and 40 feet wide. Its fruit aggregates resemble cucumbers, which accounts for its common name. Symmetrical in youth and becoming more open as it matures, cucumber tree magnolia grows best in full sun but will tolerate light shade. Magnolias do best if planted in a location protected from harsh winds.
Red Maple
Growing to a height of 45 feet with a 40-foot spread, red maple varieties (Acer rubrum var.) grow into various tree shapes, such as rounded, conical or broad. All varieties have red spring flowers and red or orange-red autumn foliage. Red maples are fast growing and as such, require a lot of moisture, particularly when becoming established. Avoid planting maples in overly alkaline soils.
A genera boasting many varieties, cottonwoods (Populus spp.) are large, fast-growing shade trees. They grow between 50 and 80 feet high, depending on the variety. Most cottonwoods have yellow or yellowish-orange fall color. Some varieties are cottonless and most varieties take an upright or columnar growth habit.
Flowers That Love Both the Shade and the Heat
Vinca Minor
Common names for vinca minor are myrtle, creeping myrtle, vinca and periwinkle. Vinca minor evergreen plants grow well in partial sun to full-shaded areas. This plant thrives in heat and dry soil conditions. Use caution since it can turn into an invasive ground cover. Plant height can reach up to 6 inches. Summer flowers are white, blue-purple and reddish lavender.
According to Aggie Horticulture, impatiens is a popular plant because it grows well in the shade and is heat tolerant. Moist soil helps thriving impatiens to bloom at the beginning of spring until well into the fall months. Impatiens reach a plant height of 6 inches to 2 feet, depending on the variety selected.
Fuchsia Cascading
Fuchsia cascading plants are commonly known as angel earrings. The plant grows 8 inches to 1 foot in height. Small, delicate flowers dangle from the limbs. Gardeners can find fuchsia cascading plants blooming primarily in red. However, hybrid forms provide a variety of colors such as bi-color patterns, pinks and white. This plant thrives in the heat and shade. Fuchsia cascading plants require daily watering as a houseplant and moist soil in the flower garden.
Can Mums Grow in Shade?
Mums prefer well-drained, sunny locations with soil high in organic matter. Provide plenty of water while the plant is blooming to encourage healthy growth and long flowering. Clemson Cooperative Extension recommends applying water-soluble fertilizer once per week to keep chrysanthemums healthy.
While chrysanthemums will grow in partial shade, the reduced sunlight encourages leggy plants with weaker stems. These plants are prone to collapse under stress. They also tend to bloom later in the fall, producing fewer, smaller flowers than mums grown in full sun. Mature plants set in shady areas may produce good quality flowers the first year, but tend to do poorly in following years.
Night Lights
Plant chrysanthemums where street lights or dusk to dawn lights will not illuminate them after dark. According to the Iowa State University Extension, lighting mums at night tends to inhibit flower formation. Plants grown where nights are completely dark produce more flowers and bloom more readily than plants grown with some nighttime light exposure.
While it's possible to plant chrysanthemums both in early spring and in fall, spring plantings produce the healthiest, most hardy plants in autumn. Allowing mums to establish themselves over the course of the summer increases their chances of winter survival. Pinch the growing tips of the plants during the spring to encourage healthy growth and reduce the risk of legginess.
How to Create Shade in a Full Sun Garden
Plant trees. Consider varieties like the maple, oak, hickory and elm, which when mature, will create towering, shady areas in a garden. Plant the American Elm, long a top-choice among shady trees, now in a disease-free variety. Include the Sourwood in your landscape for great summer shade and white fuzzy flowers and great color in the fall, and a generally low-maintenance tree.
Add a pergola, arbor or loggia to an area that is inadequate to support a large tree. Extend your outdoor living space and gain some shade at the same time by having a pergola built onto your home. Incorporate these types of structures for immediate impact.
Cast some shade with climbing vines and shrubs. Incorporate climbing hydrangea, Boston or English ivy or even Virginia creeper for shade and interest. Consider planting small-to-medium size shrubs like variegated dogwood or holly. Create an arching canopy by planting pagoda dogwood, witch hazel or Japanese maple.
Columnar Trees for Shade
Norway Maple 'Fairview'
Growing to a height of 50 feet, the Norway maple 'Fairview' (Acer plantanoides 'Fairview') grows just 30 feet wide and is ideal as an urban street tree. Its new growth emerges a deep reddish-purple and matures to bronze-red. It is tolerant of poor soils and harsh urban conditions. Fairview produces surface roots that make it difficult to grow shrubs or lawn beneath it.
Northern Catalpa
Slow-growing to a mature size of 50 feet high by 25 feet wide, northern catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) is a native American shade tree. It produces white, orchid-like flowers early in summer and bean-like seed pods that may remain on the tree throughout winter. Northern catalpa is usually the last type of tree to leaf out in spring. It does usually show fall color, its leaves abruptly falling after the first hard frost. Northern catalpa grows best in full sun and prefers moist, slightly alkaline soil.
Narrowleaf Cottonwood
Roughly columnar at its mature size of 55 feet high by 40 feet wide, narrowleaf cottonwood (Populus angustifolia) is found primarily at higher elevations in the southern Rocky Mountains. Its narrow leaves can resemble those of the willow and turn yellow in autumn. The leaf stalks are sometimes tinged red. Its bark is smooth and pale green or whitish on young specimens and gray on mature trees.
How Do I Landscape My North Facing Yard?
Use grass that is appropriate for shady conditions, such as tall fescue. Grass that needs plenty of sun will become weak and start to die in the shade, especially during the winter months.
Plant trees and shrubs that are short so they don't block the sun. Small hedges and deciduous trees work well. The sun will shine through deciduous trees in the winter. Choose varieties that are resistant to strong winds. Many north-facing locations get a lot of wind from the northwest.
Grow perennial and annual shade-loving flowers, including columbine, coral bells, bleeding hearts and hostas. Periwinkle and lily-of-the valley are shade-loving ground-cover options.
Choose structures that don't block the sun. This isn't the type of garden for large trellises, gazebos or sun-blocking statues. Use benches, small statues or picnic tables instead. Make a tranquil sitting area that can be enjoyed in the summer months when the south-facing yard is too hot.
Plants That Need Shade
Nun Orchid
Nun orchid (Phaius tankervilliae) is a spring-blooming flowering plant that boasts tall, waxy stalks topped with brownish red blooms. Native to tropical Asia and Australia, nun orchid is one of the easier orchid species to care for. The plant prefers light shade or a mix of shade and sunlight. Nun Orchid does best in humus-rich, moist soil. Though the plant will tolerate drought, it won't produce exceptional blooms unless watered regularly.
A member of the lily family, the hosta (Hosta spp.) is one of the most well-known shade plants. Grown primarily for its luscious, thick foliage, hostas thrive in partial or full shade. There are many cultivars of hosta available, with leaves ranging from solid deep green to stripes of creamy yellow and bright green. Native to China, Korea and Japan, hosta plants do best in soil that is fertile, neutral and consistently moist.
Bleeding Heart
Native to tropical West Africa, bleeding heart (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) is a loose evergreen shrub that produces unusual heart-shaped flowers that are a deep pink and creamy white. Reaching a height of about 3 feet, the plant is a popular ornamental that can also be grown in a container. Bleeding hearts like a little bit of morning sunlight, but they need good shade for the rest of the day. The plant will flourish in humid areas with moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Plant Forsythia: Sun or Shade?
The forsythia gained its name from a Scottish horticulturist, William Forsyth, who lived during the 18th century. This deciduous shrub came from China, Korea and Europe.
Growth Habit
This fast-growing shrub reaches a height of between 8 and 9 feet. It thrives in full sun where it produces an abundance of flowers. Forsythia can grow in partial shade, but it won't flower profusely like it does in full sun.
Before purchasing a forsythia, check with the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map to see if it thrives in your location. Many cultivars exist, but not all of them share the same cold hardiness. If you live in the colder Northern regions with temperatures reaching down to -30 degrees Fahrenheit, the cultivar Meadowlark can survive in your landscape.


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Company to put pain lab in Newport, hire 45
A company says it intends to locate a new laboratory in northern Kentucky.
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear announced today that Ethos Laboratories will locate a pain management laboratory in Newport, with plans to create 45 jobs in the life sciences sector and invest more than $2.6 million in the project.
Ethos Laboratories acquired a 30,000-square-foot facility at 30 East Sixth St. The building was formerly owned by Trauth Dairy.
"Ethos Laboratories is bringing highly skilled lab technicians and managers to Northern Kentucky," said Beshear in a news release. "We're proud to welcome Ethos Laboratories and employees to Northern Kentucky, and thank them for their investment in Newport and the Commonwealth."
Ethos Laboratories is a provider of laboratory services nationwide, specializing in the pain management market and also offering blood/serum and urinalysis testing as well as general chemistry testing. The company also has significant research and development efforts with diagnostic testing options for pain patients.
"Our toxicology expertise is utilized by medical providers across the country," said Tim Adams, Ethos Laboratories CFO, in the release. "We will enhance our services for our customers with a new state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Newport."
"Ethos Laboratories' investment and redevelopment of an existing facility is ideal for Newport's urban core," said Rep. Dennis Keene, of Wilder, in the release. "This company will bring great energy to the center of Newport in concert with the vitality of Newport on the Levee and several other economic development projects underway."
"Ethos is the type of high-tech life sciences company we are focused on bringing to our region," said Steve Pendery, Northern Kentucky Tri-ED Executive Board member and Campbell County Judge-Executive, in the release. "We welcome the life sciences focus and testing-oriented jobs and advancement Ethos Laboratories is bringing to Campbell County."


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Students transferring from out-of-state must obtain a South Carolina Immunization Certificate as soon as possible to avoid loss of school days. Certificates may be obtained from either the Health Department or other sources of medical care.
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Dillon School District Four is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Section 104(a) of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 amended section 11(a)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1759a(a)(1))(the law) to provide an alternative to household applications for free and reduced-price meals in local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with increased levels of low-income students. This alternative is referred to as the Community Eligibility Provision. All students enrolled in the Dillon School District Four may participate in the breakfast and lunch program at no charge to them. Families will not have to fill out meal applications.
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You may contact your School Food Service (SFS) Coordinator at 843-774-1200 for additional information.
Parents or guardians that do not want their child/children to participate in CEP may wish to discuss this matter with the Food Service Coordinator on an informal basis.
Parents wishing to make a formal appeal may make a request either orally or in writing to Ray Rogers, Superintendent, by calling 843-774-1200 whose address is: 1738 Highway 301 North, Dillon, SC 29536 for a hearing to appeal the decision.
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About the "I had an abortion" project
This project supports women seeking abortions, promotes access to this basic right, and brings about social change. Women who have had abortions do not need to suffer in anonymous silence any longer.
Abortion is the most commonly performed medical intervention. Every year, one of each four pregnant women decide to have an abortion for a wide range of reasons. Due to the taboos, shame and stigma, most women keep silent about their abortions. Most women experiencing an unwanted pregnancy think they are an exception. Lawmakers ignore the consequences of unsafe and illegal abortions. Women are ostracized and criminalized.
The reality of abortion must be brought out into the open, so that every woman can have access to reliable information and support. This project enables you to speak out, share your stories, your portrait and contribute to the solidarity and support of women around the world.
This site is a forum for all of you who will not hide in shame but who will openly discuss their choices, who will let your voices be heard, either to show your support or to share your experiences. When you participate, you will help to end the systematic shaming of women around the world.


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Jack of All Trades and MASTER OF THEM ALL!!!
Boston just got a bazillion times cooler. Seriously, I'm pumped to have Bobby V back in the game, just so I can post slobbery fanboy I'm-in-complete-awe-of-you-Bobby material.
For example, did you know that in addition to inventing "the wrap" and never mispronouncing Benny Agbayani's name, Valentine is ALSO a 12th degree super-stealth NINJA!?!?
I love him.
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N-DUBZ star Dappy has pleaded not guilty to a charge of assualt by beating at a Chelmsford night club.
The rapper, 26, whose real name is Costadinos Contostavlos appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court this morning, amid a media scrum.
He is accused of slapping clubber George Chittock in the smoking area of Chicagos in Moulsham Street in the early hours of Thursday, February 27.
The star, from Sandridge, St Albans, had been at the club making a guest appearance on the night of Wednesday, February 26.
Dappy, whose cousin and fellow former N-Dubz star Tulisa appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court three weeks ago charged with assaulting a blogger at last year's V Festival, will return to court for a two day trial starting on Wednesday, June 18.
He was released on unconditional bail.
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Surrounded by crystalline waters and a lush coral reef, Bermuda is a little piece of heaven just north of the Caribbean. The luxury hotels in this now-affordable island paradise have long been known as playgrounds for the rich and famous, and the best hotels in Bermuda still carry a certain celebrity sheen. Only now, vacationers from all walks of life can find cheap Bermuda hotel deals for a discount on this tropical, jet-set getaway.
Though locals refer to it as simply "the island," Bermuda actually sprawls over 100 islands and islets. Don't feel overwhelmed; the entire area is only 21 square miles, and most Bermuda resorts are easily accessible by car rental or public transportation. If you're looking for a little star-studded relaxation, start your search of Bermuda hotels with the all inclusive hotels dotted throughout Southampton Parish. This vibrant neighborhood is home to some of Bermuda's most jaw-dropping beaches, and the hotels in Southampton provide a seemingly endless treasure trove of things to do. For an especially breathtaking view, try the area's Horseshoe Bay hotels. Trust us, you've never seen powder-white sands and deep-turquoise waters quite like these.
More interested in checking out the local culture? Take a look at the boutique hotels lining the colonial streets of historic St. George. You'll find a few must-see hotels on the beach here, but St. George's charm lies mostly in the winding alleys, stately churches and quaint British taverns. It's all part of Bermuda's unforgettable personality. Whether you prefer lounging in a hammock, strolling through a museum or savoring an ice-cold rum punch, the top hotels in Bermuda have you covered.
Once you've found the perfect Bermuda hotel, browse our flights to Bermuda to plan how you'll get there. Then close your eyes and imagine yourself in this sparkling Atlantic paradise. After all, Bermuda vacations aren't celebrity favorites for nothing.
Discovered in 1505 by Spanish explorers, Bermuda has enticed visitors for centuries. Bermuda is actually a group of islands situated about 640 miles to the southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. The largest island is usually what people refer to as "Bermuda." Known for pink sand beaches, Bermuda boasts coastal reefs and an extensive arts community. Due to its proximity to the East Coast of the U.S., Bermuda is a popular destination for American travelers. From lighthouses to the Botanical Gardens with virtually unlimited underwater visibility, Bermuda attracts both sightseers and maritime enthusiasts.
With its humid subtropical climate, people staying at Bermuda hotels enjoy spending time on the extensive beaches all year long. Hotels in Bermuda often have private beach access and amenities such as beach chairs, towels, and umbrellas for rest and relaxation. The many cheap hotel deals in Bermuda make this top island destination inexpensive to visit. In getting around the islands and cities such as Hamilton, visitors must either use public transportation or scooters, as there are no rental cars available.
When visiting Bermuda, it is a good idea to make reservations in advance. Prices for rooms at the best accommodations vary based on the season and events going on in the community. Families looking for cheap hotel deals in Bermuda might find discount rates if they take the time to book well in advance of their desired departing date. Make the most of a cheap Bermuda hotel deal by planning an itinerary that includes visits to some of the island's villages, such as St. George's Town, to sample local cuisine and enjoy lively music and island culture.
Many Bermuda hotel deals include extras such as breakfasts and access to on-site perks including spa services. Bermuda hotel packages include tours to the neighboring smaller islands or sea life viewing opportunities. A trip to Bermuda can turn into a special event by including stops at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, and the Crystal Caves, which feature stalactites and underground saltwater pools. So many interesting places are open to explore that many visitors are already planning a second trip before they leave the islands.


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The ErP Directive 2009/125/EC sets forth minimum requirements for energy-relevant products in order to adhere to the EU's predefined climate goals. The implementation of these requirements takes place for motors according to regulation (EU) No. 640/2009, and for fans according to (EU) No. 327/2011. Compliance with these efficiency requirements is a prerequisite for these products to acquire the CE-certification. External rotor motors are not affected by the motor regulation.
Most ZIEHL-ABEGG fans exceed the ErP requirements both in AC as well as in EC technology and are well equipped for future requirements.


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Smash, a motor controller is a smart device. It takes care of the PWM, encoder counting, acceleration, slowing down and so on while the main microcontroller is free to work on the more important things.
i was just saying that it is going to be hard to set up the I2C software.


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Clashes erupted at dawn on Saturday around Aleppo airport and a nearby airbase, as Syrian troops bombarded the Golan ceasefire zone bordering Israel in response to rebel attacks, a watchdog said.
The rebel fighters "clashed with government troops in the vicinity of Aleppo international airport and Nayrab military airbase on Saturday morning as shelling was heard in the area," said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
The insurgents are pressing for more gains in the northern province of Aleppo after seizing Al-Jarrah military airport and a military complex tasked with securing the international airport this week.
They see the capture of the airports as a way of seizing large amounts of ammunition and to put out of action warplanes used by the regime to bombard rebel-held areas.
The latest violence in the area comes after more than 150 combattants from both sides were killed in the battle for Base 80, the now rebel-held military complex that was tasked with protecting the strategic airports.
Also on Saturday, fighting erupted in the Golan Heights as rebels overran a military police checkpoint at Khan Arnabeh, a town just beyond the outer ceasefire line along the demilitarised zone bordering Israel, said the Observatory.
The rebels captured weapons and a tank after seizing the checkpoint, and blew up the tank when regime forces began to retaliate.
The army shelled Khan Arnabeh and the nearby village of Jubata al-Khashab, located inside the ceasefire zone.
The Golan has been tense since the outbreak two years ago of the anti-regime uprising in Syria that has turned into a bloody insurgency, at times spilling over with mortar and gunfire into the Israeli-held zone.
Regime forces meanwhile killed a key commander of the jihadist Al-Nusra Front on Friday night, also losing seven of their own men when they attacked his safehouse near the rebel-held city of Shadadeh, said the Observatory.
The Al-Nusra Front seized Shadadeh on Thursday after three days of fierce fighting and car bomb attacks that left more than 100 troops dead.
The clashes come a day after 170 people -- 39 civilians, 53 soldiers and 78 rebels -- were killed nationwide, according to the Observatory, which relies on a network of activists, medics and lawyers on the ground for its reports.
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Chris Brown Deletes Twitter Account After Fight With Writer
The Twitterverse is a man down. Prolific tweeter Chris Brown, who engages in plenty of wars of words in the space of 140-characters, has deleted his account after a particularly nasty exchange with writer Jenny Johnson.
After a heated battle of words (the "highlight" of which was Brown saying he'd like to fart on Johnson), Brown's account has been deactivated. If you try and look him up, you'll get this error message:
Sorry, that page doesn't exist! Thanks for noticing — we're going to fix it up and have things back to normal soon.
Breezy continues to take heat over his 2009 beating of then (and seemingly now) girlfriend Rihanna. Even though she has clearly forgiven him, the rest of the world hasn't. He is routinely labeled a misogynist, and he repeatedly battles people publicly via Twitter. He's fought with a pro wrestler, Cher (although that was a faux account), and Frank Ocean in recent months over a variety of topics.
Breezy has never gone as far as to delete his account. It's probably not the worst thing in the world, though, since the singer usually flies off the handle and tweets before thinks, often deleting controversial posts after thinking it through. So maybe this will be a "cool down" period for him where he can gather his Twitter etiquette.
For what it's worth, it's time that Brown's handlers hire a crisis PR firm, one that helps clean up his image and that manages his social media accounts..
It's also worth noting that celebs deactivate their Twitter accounts all the time. Nicki Minaj has, as has Zayn Malik of One Direction, only to re-activate their accounts a few days later, since deletions aren't permanent if you re-open them within the span of 30 days.
So a deactivated account does not mean the end of Breezy on Twitter. We may very well see Breezy tweeting again sooner than later.
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President Obama stands to lose as many as 340,000 votes as a result of Hurricane Sandy, not enough to affect the outcome in heavily Democratic Northeastern states, but something that could make a difference in the popular vote if the results of Tuesday's presidential race are as close as polls indicate, a First Read analysis finds.
"Sandy has the potential to reduce Obama's national popular vote share by depressing turnout in highly Democratic areas along the Eastern Seaboard," Dr. Michael McDonald of George Mason University, who studies turnout, told First Read. "The storm is unlikely to change the Electoral College outcome, as Obama is heavily favored to win the affected states. A turnout drop could be the difference in a close national election, and thus could shape the political discourse over important policy issues in a possible Obama second term."
Recommended: Romney tries to crack Obama's Midwest firewall in Wisconsin
For example, assuming 2008 vote totals and a 15 percent reduction in turnout in the coastal counties most affected by Hurricane Sandy in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, Obama would lose a net of 340,000 votes, including 247,000 out of New York, 60,000 from New Jersey, 29,000 from Connecticut, and 3,600 from Rhode Island.
Officials in states hit by Hurricane Sandy are now deciding how to hold an election next Tuesday in communities where residents have been displaced and there's still no power. NBC's Tom Curry discusses.
Officially, four times in American history has a candidate become president while losing the popular vote -- John Quincy Adams in 1824, Rutherford B. Hayes in 1876, Benjamin Harrison in 1888, and George W. Bush in 2000. (Some political scientists believe it's actually five, and that John F. Kennedy lost the popular vote in 1960.) Most recently, the country was divided in 2000 when Al Gore won the popular vote by 540,000, but lost the Electoral College narrowly because of 537 votes in Florida.
It would be even more accurate to dive into individual precincts, but here's a rough a county-by-county breakdown:
New York: GRAND TOTAL: Obama -247,000
New York – Obama -86,000, Romney -14,000, Net: Obama -72,000
Queens – Obama -72,000, Romney -23,000, Net: Obama -49,000
Kings – Obama -91,000, Romney -23,000, Net: Obama -68,000
Bronx – Obama -51,000, Romney -6,000, Net: Obama -45,000
Richmond – Obama -12,000, Romney -13,000, Net: Romney -1,000
Nassau – Obama -51,000, Romney -43,000, Net: Obama -8,000
Suffolk – Obama -52,000, Romney -46,000, Net: Obama -6,000
New Jersey: GRAND TOTAL: Obama -60,000
Bergen – Obama -34,000, Romney -28,000, Net: Obama -6,000
Hudson – Obama -23,000, Romney -8,000, Net: Obama -15,000
Union – Obama -21,000, Romney -12,000, Net: Obama -9,000
Essex – Obama -36,000, Romney -11,000, Net: Obama -25,000
Middlesex – Obama -29,000, Romney -19,000, Net: Obama -10,000
Monmouth –Obama -22,000, Romney -24,000, Net: Romney -2,000
Ocean – Obama -16,500, Romney, -24,000, Net: Romney -7,500
Atlantic – Obama -10,200, Romney -7,500, Net: Obama -2,700
Cape May – Obama -3,500, Romney -4,000, Net: Romney -500
Connecticut: GRAND TOTAL: Obama -29,000
Fairfield – Obama -36,000, Romney -25,000, Net: Obama -9,000
New Haven – Obama -35,000, Romney -22,000, Net: Obama -13,000
Middlesex – Obama -8,000, Romney -5,000, Net: Obama -3,000
New London – Obama -11,000, Romney -7,000, Net: Obama -4,000
Rhode Island: GRAND TOTAL: Obama -3,600
Washington – Obama -6,000, Romney -4,000, Net: Obama -2,000
Newport – Obama -4,000, Romney -2,400, Net: Obama -1,600


text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Schools with their own materials, methods and parrots. Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Schools with their own materials, methods and parrots. Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Poland View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message sharterJoined: 25 Jun 2008Posts: 878Location: All over the place Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:31 am Post subject: Schools with their own materials, methods and parrots. When I first went to Poland Berlitz was the only place that didn't give a damn about people having a C/TEFLA, as it was called then, because they had their own way of doing things, with pre-planned and scripted materials. In recent years Speed Callan, Avalon and Speak Up have also appeared. Linguarama had its own materials and was really successful in Poznan until the parent company pulled the plug. Both scripted lessons and ALM have long been defunct outside the military, so how is that these schools have taken root in Poland, where the students love the Communicative Approach and Task Based Learning? Do you have any of the above mentioned schools in your city and are they doing well? If you've taught this way, what did you think about it? Did you feel like a parrot? See I didn't even mention how expensive Poland is or IH's crap wages. Back to top Master ShakeJoined: 03 Nov 2006Posts: 1202Location: Colorado, USA Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: Schools with their own materials, methods and parrots. sharter wrote: See I didn't even mention how expensive Poland is or IH's crap wages. Back to top spiral78Joined: 05 Apr 2004Posts: 11534Location: On a Short Leash Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:17 am Post subject: I think a large part of the appeal of Berlitz and its ilk is simply that they are well-known and clearly established worldwide. A set of invoices from Berlitz looks quite solid and safe as a business expense on the books of a corporation. It may be about not dealing with some smaller, local school with no big-name recognition, which could possibly be dodgy. If there has been any recent focus on the expenses claimed by corporations, that gives the reps of Berlitz and their ilk a major 'in' - it's kind of amazing that such a truly discredited approach to language learning can nevertheless be marketed so effectively as the well-established, tried-and-true option. On the controversial issue of pay scales these schools have traditionally paid at the very bottom of every local scale, because ostensibly little/no prep is needed. In Prague, they have a rep for hiring failed CELTA/equivalent cert candidates. Employers of last resort!! Back to top ecocksJoined: 06 Nov 2007Posts: 899Location: Gdansk, Poland Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:40 pm Post subject: My experience comes from across the border but the appeal of Polish-owned Speak-Up lies in their scheduling and focusing on the cost per lesson. You (students) can vary your routine each week, even giving yourself a few days flexibility to switch a lesson if need be. One week you do Tuesday morning and Friday afternoon, then the next week you do two lessons on Monday night and two on Saturday. Computer lessons are sprinkled between sessions. That works with a lot of students. Cost per lesson is greatly lowered because they average in the computer lesson modules. Smart students get in good with their teachers and get informal lessons and tutoring over coffee, pizza and the like. 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Insert a dynamic Google Map into wiki pages
- Nov. 4th 2008
- Support for driving directions with multiple targets as been added. Use like this:
[[GoogleMap(from="here",to="there",to="there too")]]. The map will automatically be zoomed to make the driving directions full visible. Please be warned that there isn't yet any error handling implemented, so wrong addresses etc. will just get you a normal map.
- Nov. 3rd 2008
- GoogleMapMacro is now implementing
IEnvironmentSetupParticipantto create and update the needed DB table. Use
trac-admin<trac path>
upgradeto update the Trac DB after installing GoogleMapMacro >[4732].
For javascript-less static maps use the similar GoogleStaticMapMacro.
Multiple Google Maps on the same wiki page are actively supported.
Feedback: I would like to get some user feedback for this macro. Tell me if you like it or not and what could be better. Feel free to request additional features as long there are supported by the Google Maps API by opening a feature request.
The macro should work both with Trac 0.11 and 0.12. At the moment there is only a 0.11 directory which can also be used for Trac 0.12. The AdvParseArgsPlugin is used to allow for quoted argument values and must also be installed.
The recent version ([4801]) of this macro needs the AdvParseArgsPlugin in revision [4795] or later.
Bugs/Feature Requests
Existing bugs and feature requests for GoogleMapMacro are here.
If you have any issues, create a new ticket.
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- Implement some error handling for driving directions.
- Default values in config file for all arguments.
- Maybe merge source with GoogleStaticMapMacro to allow addresses there, too.
- Argument
static=yesto render a static map while using GoogleMapMacro format.
Download the zipped source from [download:googlemapmacro here].
You can check out GoogleMapMacro from here using Subversion, or browse the source with Trac.
There is a develop version which can be unstable: check-out.
This macro is now provided as a Python package.
If you have installed an older single-file version of the macro, please remove it from the
plugins directory and note the different component name (see below).
A different Google Map API key is needed for every web domain which can be obtained for free from Google. Please check if the Google Map API Terms of Use apply for your Trac project. They apply to free and openly accessible Trac projects.
To enable the macro put the below text into your
trac.ini file, which is located in the
config directory of your Trac installation.
You can define project wide default values for some arguments and also whether the geocoding (address-to-coordinates conversion) is done on by the Trac server or by the client's web browser.
Google recommends server side geocoding with caching which is now implemented and can be enabled using
geocoding = server.
Please note that this creates a table
googlemapmacro in your Trac database which is used for the caching.
Server side geocoding is recommended but disabled by default.
You need to restart Trac to reread the macro file and the configuration file. If you select server side geocoding you also need to update the Trac database using
trac-admin <trac path>
[components] tracgooglemap.* = enabled [googlemap] api_key = <Your Google API key (long hex number)> ## Server side geocoding (address-to-coordinates conversion) incl. caching (recommended). ## Please note that this creates a table 'googlemapmacro' in your trac database. ## Possible settings are 'server' or 'client' (without the quotes). Default is 'client' in order not to change the DB unasked. #geocoding = server ## Optional default settings, e.g: #default_size = 400x400 #default_zoom = 6 #default_target = newwindow
The macro knows the following arguments, which can be used in the normal
key1=value1,key2=value2,... syntax. If a value includes one or more comma then it must be set in double quotes (
" ").
If a key-less value is given it will be taken as
center coordinates if it's in the proper format otherwise it's taken as an
address. Unknown (or misspelled) keys or key-less values except the first are silently ignored.
- Sets the center of the map to the given address. The value must be surrounded by quotes if it includes commas, e.g.
"Street, City, Country". If an
addressbut no
zoomvalue was given an appropriate value will be guessed based on the address accuracy returned by Google. At the moment this isn't very accurate but soon Google might improve this.
- Sets the center of the map to the given coordinates. The format is
- Sets zoom factor. Allowed values are between 0 (whole world) and 19 (single house). High zoom values might not be supported by Google Maps for all parts of the world.
- The size either in the format
{width}x{height}as numbers in pixel:
300x400means 300px wide and 400px high or in the format
{width}{unit}:{height}{unit}where unit can be any CSS unit (em, ex, px, in, cm, mm, pt, pc).
- Sets the map types selectable by the user, separated by colons ('
:'). If not given the standard types of Google Maps are used (Normal, Satellite, Hybrid). The following types are available (values are case-insensitive):
normalNormal street-map
satelliteSatellite picture
hybridSatellite picture with streets as overlay
physicalTerrain map
- Sets the initial map type. See the
typesargument for the available types. If this argument is not given the first listed type under
typesis used initially.
- Sets the used map controls. Multiple controls can be given, separated by colon ('
:'). The value is case-insensitive. If not set the controls
LargeMapare used. If set but empty no controls are displayed. The following controls are available (descriptions taken from the Google Map API page):
LargeMap: Control with buttons to pan in four directions, and zoom in and zoom out.
SmallMap: Control with buttons to pan in four directions, and zoom in and zoom out, and a zoom slider.
SmallZoom: Control with buttons to zoom in and zoom out.
Scale: Control that displays the map scale.
MapType: Standard map type control for selecting and switching between supported map types via buttons.
HierarchicalMapType: Drop-down map type control for switching between supported map types.
OverviewMap: Collapsible overview mini-map in the corner of the main map for reference location and navigation (through dragging).
- (New) Allows the user to set labeled markers on given location of the map.
The format for a marker is
"{Address}";{Letter};{TracLink};{Title}. If the string 'center' is used instead of an address the center of the map is marked. The optional marker letter can be either A-Z or 'o', '.' or empty for a plain marker. An optional TracLink can be given which may be opened in a new window (see
target) when clicked on the marker. An optional marker title can be set which will get displayed when the mouse cursor is over the marker. From revision [4801] on multiple markers can be given which replaces the
- (Old) Can be used to set multiple markers which are are separated using the '
|' character. Optional values can be kept empty, e.g.:
"{Address}";;;My Addresswould display the address with the title 'My Address'. Trailing semicolons can be skipped. Addresses, links and titles which include either '
,', '
;' or '
|' must be enclosed in double quotes (
" ").
- If set to '
new' or '
newwindow' all hyperlinks of the map markers will be opened in a new window (or tab, depending on the browser settings) or in the same window otherwise.
- Request driving directions '
to'. Multiple
toaddresses are allowed. No
centerneed to be given.
Processor Syntax
While Tracs normal macro syntax (
[[Macro(key=value,key=value)]]) is nice for smaller arguments lists it is getting messy for longer lists.
This macro now also supports the so called wiki processor syntax (
{{{ <linebreak> #!Macro <linebreak> content <linebreak> }}}) to allow for multiple lines of arguments.
In this case a line break will be read as a comma:
{{{ #!GoogleMap key1=value1 key2="value 2, with comma" key3=value3,key4=value4 }}}
is identical to:
[[GoogleMap(key1=value1,key2="value 2, with comma",key3=value3,key4=value4)]]
Using geographic coordinates
Please use a colon, not a comma, as separator for the coordinates:
[[GoogleMap(center=50.0:10.0,zoom=10,size=400x400)]] or [[GoogleMap("50.0:10.0",zoom=10,size=400x400)]] or [[GoogleMap(50.0:10.0,zoom=10,size=400x400)]]
Using an address
Please use semicolons, not commas, as separators in the address:
[[GoogleMap(address="Street, City, Country",zoom=10,size=400x400)]] or [[GoogleMap("Street, City, Country",zoom=10,size=400x400)]] or, if you really want to: [[GoogleMap(Street; City; Country,zoom=10,size=400x400)]]
Please note that the address is converted into coordinates by user-side Javascript every time the wiki page is loaded. If this fails, then no map will be shown, only an empty gray rectangle.
Server side address conversion including caching is underway.
Using both geographic coordinates and addresses
If both address and center coordinates are given, then the result depends on the `geocoding` setting:
- The address is resolved on the trac server and the coordinates are completely ignored.
- The map is first centered at the given coordinates and then moved to the given address after (and if) it was
resolved by the client-side JavaScript code.
[[GoogleMap(center=50.0:10.0,address="Street, City, Country",zoom=10,size=400x400)]]
Select Map Types
To show a map with the standard map types where the satellite map is preselected:
[[GoogleMap("Street, City, Country",zoom=10,size=400x400,type=satellite)]]
To only show a satellite map (please note the added '
[[GoogleMap("Street, City, Country",zoom=10,size=400x400,types=satellite)]]
To show a map with hybrid and satellite map types (in this order) where the satellite map is preselected:
[[GoogleMap("Street, City, Country",zoom=10,size=400x400,types=hybrid:satellite,type=satellite)]]
To show a map with hybrid and satellite map types (in this order) where the hybrid map is preselected:
[[GoogleMap("Street, City, Country",zoom=10,size=400x400,types=hybrid:satellite)]] or [[GoogleMap("Street, City, Country",zoom=10,size=400x400,types=hybrid:satellite,type=hybrid)]]
To create three markers: one at the center of the map (A), one at the next street (B) and one at coordinates 10.243,23.343 (C):
[[GoogleMap("Street, City, Country",zoom=10,size=400x400,markers=center;A|"Next street, City, Country";B|10.243:23.343;C)]]
The same with hyperlinked markers:
[[GoogleMap("Street, City, Country",zoom=10,size=400x400,markers=center;A;wiki:MyWikiPage|"Next street, City, Country";B;ticket:1|10.243:23.343;C;http://www.example.com/)]]
Recent Changes
- 17140 by rjollos on 2018-04-16 20:16:26
TracGoogleMapMacro 0.6: Fix unintended name change
- 17139 by rjollos on 2018-04-16 20:14:38
TracGoogleMapMacro 0.6: Conform to PEP8
- 15265 by rjollos on 2016-02-11 04:29:08
Remove unnecessary svn:mime-type on js and html files
svn:mime-type was set to "plain" for many files.
Author: martin_s
Maintainer: Martin Scharrer


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IDGod Website Review
- IDGod Website Review
- How to pay with bitcoin IDGod
- The conclusion of ID God Reviews
Rated among the best in the business today we decide to review IDGod, a fake id vendor allegedly located outside the United States in the urban province of the People's Republic of China. The forgeries is a tricky business, and hence not many ID makers can perfect the art of making duplicate identification cards in their mom's basements. It requires state-of-the-art equipment, highly-developed printing machines, and critically experienced staff to manage and prepare such a sensitive piece of work. Many sites pop up and disappear in a matter of months, but some not only remain stable but become well-known brands and keep their standards in high esteem.
The lush branded Fake IDs
The website IDGod.ph has become a brand, and the students in colleges and universities of the United States often refer to IDGod as the God of the fake IDs. There are other code names used by underaged teens to address IDGod such as the "China Fakes" or "ChGod" mainly because of its operations in China. They provide the reason for that is simple; they believe that the Forgeries business is safe in a country like China for them because it does not come under the Jurisdiction of the United States.
Many vendors have been shut down in the past to name one would be "IDChief" the famous ID maker was shut down after the US pressurized the Chinese Government to take stern action against the vendor as the fake ids they were so real that they deemed it a threat to the national security.
Our Blogging team makes an order for Two Connecticut Fake IDs
Moving on, we as a fake id review blog ensure to verify the legitimacy and quality of each vendor with our personal experience. We selected two of our blogging members located in San Francisco, California to purchase and buy two Connecticut Driver's licenses from IDGod. We received numerous positive reports that this new template that IDGod makes goes viral and scans flawlessly at bars and grocery stores. Hence blogger A and blogger B tasked to test and verify these reports decided to place orders for them.
How to order a Fake ID from IDGod's website
- The order form is custom coded and hence gives you a positive impression of the dynamics of it.
- It provides detailed instructions on how to pick State, color, hair, weight and other license credentials. It even has an option to generate license number and additional information to encode for your license.
- IDGod is one of the rare makers who make more than thirty State licenses and has a large customer base throughout the United States hence you can pick out one in the order form.
- It took a mere thirty seconds to submit the order form instead of waiting minutes for the upload process to go on.
iDGod western union
- They will provide you with a WesternUnion Receiver most of the times located in Ukraine, that is fair enough, as Ukraine is a famous mule attraction for illegal offshore businesses when it comes to picking payments.
How to pay with bitcoin IDGod
- It also provides you the option to pay with bitcoin and pick a standard and express delivery service.
Even though the website is straightforward, but the theme is custom coded, and IDGod's policy has always been against using fake id images at their site because their customers appreciate the products that they deliver and word of mouth increases their customer base.
Impressive cart system and active support staff
After submitting the order form, it takes a few seconds to check your inbox and pops up the confirmation E-mail from this vendor with an invoice number and instructions on how to track your ID shipment.
IDGod tracking
In six days, our tracking number arrived, and the USPS service came with the ID after a couple of days. The best shipping experience as described by our members.
The stealth method that they used was so sophisticated that even the best of the Customs in the world could not suspect a foul actor ID inside the boxes; hence IDGod is truly is Amazing.
The conclusion of ID God Reviews
The discrete shipping technique that is widely used by ID sellers has often failed and raised questions about the security of the buyer. Nowadays, id vendors emphasize making their shipping techniques more secure and sophisticated; some will use watch boxes while others use envelopes. However, our members did not have any issue whatsoever with the shipping methods of IDGod and rate it among the best. One of the ID passes in and out of Connecticut while the other passes at readers and scanning devices at out of the state bars. Overall, we are quite satisfied with the pricing and quality of the ID but will want more improvements in the template and shipping speed.
Fake ID Holograms: [8 out of 10]
These are spot on and the CTDMV ink is a bit irregular but it gives you a real look and with any angle glows like a real Connecticut OVI.
Fake ID UV: [7 out of 10]
The reason why we are deducting 3 points is that the UV ink is over-printed in some areas and that is probably because they buy their printing material from cheap Chinese providers.
IDGod Prices: [6 out of 10]
The price of their Connecticut outdated versions of licenses is pretty expensive. You can get the newer version of the license which matches that of the current DMV version for the same price.
Fake ID Template: [7 out of 10]
The banner of the Connecticut Driver's license has a deformed color texture and does not match that of a real license. Otherwise, the rest of the elements such as the real id symbol and other security features are good.
Stealth: [8.5 out of 10]
It comes well within a box that has one of the most solid disguised packagings.
IDGod Shipping: [6 out of 10]
How long does IDGod take to deliver
It took them merely a week to get me both licenses shipped to the same address.
Please view our Ranking parameters for this vendor before you decide to purchase an id from them.


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Immigration Reforms to Be a Priority, Boehner Says
House Speaker John Boehner changed his hardline stance on immigration, saying comprehensive reform, which would pave the way for legalizing millions of undocumented immigrants, will be a priority in 2013.
After calling comprehensive immigration reform "long overdue" in an interview with ABC News' "World News," the speaker told reporters on Friday he was not talking about a "3,000-page bill." "What I'm talking about is a common-sense, step-by-step approach to secure our borders, allow us to enforce the laws and fix a broken immigration system."
Boehner, an Ohio Republican, added that he was "confident that the president, myself, others can find the common ground to take care of this issue once and for all."
The speaker's statement comes after polls showed that more than 70 percent of Hispanic voters supported President Barack Obama in the election.
"This issue has been around far too long... ... a comprehensive approach is long overdue," the speaker told ABC News on Thursday. Asked whether he favored a pathway to citizenship, he responded by saying, "I'm not going to get into any of the details of how you would get there. It's just time to get the job done."
However, the road might be bumpy for the speaker because Virginia Rep. Bob Goodlatte, a strong critic of immigration reform plans such as the DREAM Act, is likely to take the reins at the Judiciary Committee, according to The Hill.
In 2010, Goodlatte said that "the DREAM Act could mean mass amnesty for 2.1 million illegal immigrants...same thing occurred after the 1986 amnesty bill, the Immigration and Control Act, was enacted. Everyone said that was going to end illegal immigration. It opened the doors to more. This is going to do exactly the same thing."
Some Republicans are also criticizing Boehner for his statement. Louisiana Rep. John Fleming said in a statement Friday that the speaker should "talk with House Republicans before making pledges on the national news." Fleming added that it could amount to "getting ahead of House Republicans when he commits to getting a 'comprehensive approach' to immigration taken care of 'once and for all.' There's been zero discussion of this issue within the conference."
Iowa Rep. Steve King tweeted, saying, "Obama voters chose dependency over liberty. Now establishment R's want citizenship for illegals. You can't beat Santa Claus with amnesty."
However, Arizona Sen. John McCain backed Boehner, saying on his Twitter account, "I agree with the calls for comprehensive immigration reform."
Boehner had earlier said that Congress would not consider comprehensive immigration reform under any circumstances. He voted against the DREAM Act in 2010.


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Shabby chic? Lawsuit: dirty cars are good
Though the drought ended with a splash in 2003, the wettest year on record, Express Car Wash owner Henry Weinschenk is still dealing with the dregs of the dry spell.
His Rutherford Institute-backed lawsuit against the city took a hit in early April when a federal magistrate recommended the suit be dismissed.
But it's not a done deal just yet.
On April 7, Weinschenk's lawyer, Frazier Solsberry, filed an objection to the magistrate's recommendation, reiterating his client's argument: By closing only car washes, the city violated Weinschenk's constitutional rights.
On April 19, city attorney Richard Milnor filed a response. In addition to making Constitutional arguments, Milnor went a step further, responding to Weinschenk's claim in a local paper that it "became the chic thing not to wash your car."
Milnor wrote, "Defendants submit that not only was it a chic thing to not wash your car, but that change in behavior is evidence of the rational basis for the city's classification, one of the reasons of which was to encourage the conservation of water."
Federal judge J. Harry Michael will decide in the near future whether the case has merit. (And perhaps, whether dirty cars really are chic
"We think the magistrate got it wrong," says Solsberry, appointed to represent Weinschenk by the Rutherford Institute. The city, says Solsberry, unfairly singled out car washes when other water-guzzling ventures– such as the Wood Grill just down the road from Express– were allowed to continue operating with less draconian restrictions.
"Patently unfair and un-American," is how Weinschenk described the city's decision at the time. He claims that during the six-week shutdown in fall 2002, he lost $60,000, despite implementing a "dry wash" system that used no city water.
The suit– which names as defendants Charlottesville City Council, City Manager Gary O'Connell, Public Utilities Manager J.G. Palmborg, and Director of Public Works Judith Mueller– addresses two main issues. The first concerns the equal protection guaranteed citizens under the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment. That, says Solsberry, prevents the government from classifying people, businesses, or entities in a certain way.
"Was there a rational basis," asks Solsberry, "for the city to create a class of commercial car washes?"
The suit's second claim is that shutting down car washes during the drought constitutes illegal "taking" of property, because it deprived Weinshenk of his livelihood.
"The government can't take property without due process of law," says Solsberry, citing the Fifth Amendment. "If they do, they have to pay you for it."
Institute head John Whitehead says he believes "the facts are simple, and the Constitutional issues are rather straightforward."
The real question in the case, Whitehead says, is, "Can the government willy-nilly cause someone to go broke?"
Milnor did not return calls by press time. But according to his filing for the city, the closing of car washes was a "temporary" taking, which did not prevent Weinschenk from operating his business.
And as for the equal protection claim, Milnor writes that because all car washes were treated the same, and because owners of athletic fields were also prevented from using city water, there's no Constitutional issue.
Furthermore, the city has argued that the case should never have been filed in federal court, but rather should have been pursued in a state court.
"We researched that position," says Solsberry. "We believe that the state court proceedings are not available to us."
Weinshenk says he's "glad the original problem is behind me" and at this point much of his anger about the situation has dissipated.
"Curiousity is the biggest element here," he says of the judge's upcoming decision. "The political system failed me. Now I get to see if the legal system will do me some good."
Weinschenk's car wash case is still afloat.


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Details About Berkeley Hills Killing Emerge Slowly--New BPD Release Lacks Name of Victim
Berkeley Police continue to withhold the name of the man who was killed by a trespasser outside his home in the Berkeley Hills on Saturday night. However, more details about the story have emerged in a variety of Bay Area publications. Some of these have been confirmed in a Saturday evening press release from the Berkeley Police.
A report in the San Francisco Chronicle identifies the owner of the home where the crime took place and the probable victim as Peter Cukor, 67, a consultant with a logistics business. -more-


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