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Thanksgiving is sneaking up on us fast. Real fast! So I wanted to take a second to round up our favorite Thanksgiving inspired dishes, desserts, drinks, and leftovers(!!!) for you all in case you were looking for a little inspiration still. I know I am!
Some of them are Paleo, some are Gluten free, and some are good ol fashioned butter, sugar, flour babies. I wanted to make sure there was something for everyone. So, if you're needing some help, I hope these ideas will come to your rescue and get your Thanksgiving spirits going!
I also thought of titling this, "Let's take a walk down memory lane of the progression of Christina's photography skills" hahaha. Oh well.


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The S-type is a midsize luxury sedan in Jaguar's repertoire, though it is no longer being manufactured. Production began in 2000 and ended in 2008, and it has been replaced by the Jaguar XF. As a buyer in the market for a new car, you should take into consideration the costs of owning a car. Things like fuel economy, costs of repairs and maintenance, as well as insurance premiums should remain important. Remember that the expenses don't end after a purchase. If you would like to learn more on how to save money on your Jaguar S-Type Insurance, please continue reading.
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The latest model comes with an unpopular V6 engine, which, given the considerable weight of the car, isn't really enough to really make it go. Many people opt for the V8 engine for that extra power that the car needs. However, it is a tradeoff, as V8's consume more gas.
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Atria's Supervisory Board comprises five members: Petra Stienen, Erik Holtslag, Eric Koenen, Esther-Mirjam Sent, en Emma Harjadi Herman.
LLM Petra Stienen (Chair)
Petra Stienen (1965) has been appointed chair of the Supervisory Board of Atria on 1 January 2019. Petra is a publicist, strategic advisor, Arabist and Senate member for D66. She worked at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1992-2009, including the embassies in Cairo and Damascus. Gender equality and inclusion are a recurring theme in her career and publications. In 2016 she received the Aletta Jacob Prize from the University of Groningen.
Erik Holtslag (Member)
Erik Holtslag focuses on development and is socially engaged. He is currently Interim Director of Kenniscentrum Aequor, an intermediary organisation at the heart of business and educational developments in the food, nature and living environment field. He studied business administration after attending the Hogere Hotelschool. Holtslag has held various executive and directorial positions in the business world with an emphasis on employment and education. He contributes to the Supervisory Board through his knowledge of business management, marketing and strategic HR development. His drive and affinity concern "development in every facet". Additional functions include membership of the Supervisory Board of NUOVO, Stichting voor Voortgezet Onderwijs in Utrecht.
Msc Eric Koenen (Member)
Eric Koenen founded the Doorwerthgroep following a career at Philips, PWC and Cofely, where he was an Executive Board Member until 2007. He coaches top teams in terms of future scenarios, and strategy and innovation processes. Koenen regularly publishes on diversity and leadership. He also co-authored the book De winst van verschil with Professor Christien Brinkgreve. Koenen studied social sciences and economics at Nijmegen and Rotterdam, and business administration and change management in the USA.
Prof. Esther-Mirjam Sent (Member)
Esther-Mirjam Sent is Professor of Economic Theory and Policy at the Radboud University in Nijmegen. Her research fields include economics and women's studies. In 2009, 2010 and 2011, she won the prize for making the most media appearances of all the professors at the Radboud University. She has also been a member of the Senate for the Dutch Labour Party since 2011.
Emma Harjadi Herman (Member)
Emma is senior communication advisor at Mama Cash, an international fund for feminist activism.

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I've been slow to update my podcast appearance feed. Honestly, I'm not certain how many people use it, but it's easy for me to make the feed, so I do.
Today's updates feature three Maccessibility Roundtables, one iAccessVO (thanks for having me guys, even I share the show title with PornHub), and one Clockwise. Please enjoy, and let me know if you like the podcast feed.


Well, today sorta sucked. – iDallas!
After dealing with the problems caused by the big power outage today, I left my office to discover my bike had been stolen from the entryway of my office building. There was a painting crew there painting the outside today and I suspect one of them left the door open at some point. I was dumb and had not locked my bike. I figured inside would be safe enough. Silly me!
Maybe this is just an opportunity for you to pick yourself up one of those furry bikes?


EHP Wägetechnik GmbH electronic crane scales (Germany) successfully passed the certification for compliance with the requirements of the Technical Regulations for non-automatic weighing instruments.
UA.TR.113-0142/02-18 valid from 28.12.2018 to 27.12.2028.
EHP Wägetechnik GmbH scales have a long history of production in Germany and certification in Ukraine.


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Bollywood Talk – Fanney Khan has better chances than Karwaan and Mulk
by Fenil Seta PUBLISHED: August 2, 2018, 1:51 pm UPDATED: April 1, 2019, 4:54 pm
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The months of June and July had very limited big releases and this is going to change in the next three months. August, September, and October will see at least one release every Friday resulting in many possible clashes. One significant clash will happen tomorrow when as many as three flicks release. All of them are reasonably priced but suffer from a low buzz.
'Fanney Khan' is the remake of a Belgian film 'Everybody's Famous' (2000) and marks the directorial debut of Atul Manjrekar. It is jointly produced by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Bhushan Kumar, and stars Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao, Divya Dutta, and Pihu Sand. The trailer hasn't created a rage but has been liked nevertheless. The music has been aggressively promoted and only "Mohabbat" has worked well. A few days ago, a controversy erupted when the makers tweaked the song "Mere Achche Din Kab Aayenge" to "Mere Achche Din Ab Aaye Re" under the pretext that the original version was used to target the ruling BJP government. However, it seemed like a publicity stunt as the original version was never really used to troll the government as such. The film is expected to have the best opening but it won't be more than Rs 4.50-5 crore. A good word of mouth will help the film to do better.
'Karwaan' is a road trip film and serves as the debut of South star Dulquer Salmaan and also the proper Bollywood launch of internet star and Marathi actor Mithila Palkar. However, it's Irrfan Khan who's the biggest draw, more so as he's diagnosed with cancer and is out of India for treatment since a long time. The trailer of the film has been immensely appreciated and it looks like a nice and fun ride. However, it appears niche and hence it can work only in multiplexes of urban centres. It should open in the Rs. 2-3 crore range, like other Irrfan Khan's films. It really requires to be a good film in order to survive.
'Mulk' stars Rishi Kapoor, Taapsee Pannu, Prateik Babbar and Rajat Kapoor, and looks like a powerful courtroom drama. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, it raises lot of important issues and talks about the Hindi-Muslim divide; a burning topic in today's times. Sadly, the film looks too serious. Although Rishi has done the rounds of prominent news channels and given powerful interviews, it hasn't worked much. Its opening will be similar to 'Karwaan' or even less. The only way it can work big time is if it will be out of this world, as good as Taapsee's previous courtroom flick 'Pink' (2016).
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Validation ensures that the software represents reality at a satisfying confidence level by comparing simulation results with real-life observation. A simulation software is only as good as the underlying algorithm that is implemented.
SimWalk simulation software is continuously validated through validation projects, tests and comparisons with real-world data in order to deliver an accurate tool for the analysis of pedestrian flows. Together with leading researchers, we update the algorithm on an ongoing basis.
In reality, pedestrian counter flows naturally build structures of interaction that allow to test the accurateness of the implemented simulation algorithm. Pedestrians flows separate based on direction and walking speeds. If the walking speed is not too high, they smoothly move along each other to the other side of the crossing. A pedestrian algorithm has to replicate this behavior.
Automatic line formation of pedestrians in passages and other environments is one of the key validation metrics. If the algorithm is correctly adjusted, the line formation of pedestrians arises automatically, without any preprogramming in the software. Lines form naturally based on individual behaviors and the given constraints by the environment.
Macroscopic and microscopic verification of the SimWalk pedestrian algorithm parameters. Steiner, Philipp, Schmid: Paper presented at the 7th Swiss Transport Research Conference, Monte Verita, Ascona (pdf).
A real-world evacuation exercise in a football stadium in Pennsylvania, USA, assured the accurateness of previous SimWalk simulation results. The simulated evacuation time range could be validated through the exercise (pdf) .
The simulation results gathered with SimWalk during Hajj, the largest pilgrimage event in Mecca, could be validated by observation and measuring of circulation times and traveling distances. SimWalk provided accurate results(pdf) .


This statistic shows the retail sales of kitchen RTA furniture in the United States from 2012 to 2018. In 2018, U.S. retail sales of kitchen RTA furniture amounted to approximately 166.5 million U.S. dollars.
* All figures are estimates.
Everything On "Furniture retail in the U.S." in One Document: Edited and Divided into Handy Chapters. Including Detailed References.


I realize I'm in a minority here but is there a timeline for the Linux version of 2.0? I caught up to the software on YouTube with demos of stuff that are apparently not in a version I can currently run.
No rush, I'm just impatient to play with the new stuff.


King Street Photo Walk — To Be Determined. . .
Margo and I have been way overdue for some kid free time. We packed up our cameras and headed for the SCPG walk down King St. We met at the statue in Marion Square at 7am.
I learned a lot from the more experienced members about composition and just generally enjoyed the heck out of myself.
Here are some shots, I'll be putting the edited versions at http://cantalyssa.deviantart.com.
The pics look great, Heather. I'll check your deviantart site later, too. My favorite so far is the brick wall.
Thanks, Jason… I've caught a severe case of camera lust.
Yeah, there's some heavy hitters in that crowd. I've got a little of that lust myself. Hope you're feeling better though, those stomach virii can be nasty.


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What the motion of no confidence means for Baleka Mbete
Ra'eesa Pather 07 Aug 2017 11:58
Damned if you do, damned if you don't? (Paul Botes, M&G)
Parliament Speaker Baleka Mbete will soon reveal if MPs will vote by secret ballot in the motion of no confidence against President Zuma. With aspirations of being the next ANC president, and a party that demands loyalty, Mbete may have either an opportunity or be at a disadvantage.
Over the weekend Mbete spoke about the secret ballot decision before her since the Constitutional Court made its judgment. The speaker said that regardless of what decision she announced on Monday, she would face criticism.
"You don't wish to be me, it's a difficult place to be.
It's what Sotho people call kgomo ya moshate [damned if you do, damned if you don't]," Mbete told the Sunday Times.
And she could be right. While opposition parties such as the UDM, the EFF and the Democratic Alliance have fought for a secret ballot, political analysts such as Steven Friedman have said "democracy will be the big loser" if these attempts succeed. A democracy, Friedman has argued, should be transparent and not secret.
"Elected representatives speak for voters – their votes are everyone's business. And it's easier to buy a lawmaker's vote if the public doesn't know which way they voted," Friedman wrote in Business Day.
If Mbete decides that there will be a secret ballot, she risks creating a precedent of secrecy that allows MPs to shield their votes instead of making them transparent. But if she denies a secret a ballot, she'll be fiercely accused of putting her party before public interest.
Already, EFF leader Julius Malema is prepared to take Mbete to court should she decide against a secret ballot.
"The papers are ready. When she gives that letter, we will not even read the whole thing, but just the conclusion. Once she says 'open vote', we are serving her.
"She has to give rational reasons. Failure to do that, and we will take her to court. We know she is unreasonable," Malema told News24.
The Concourt said MPs have a right to vote with their conscience instead of their party, and Mbete should provide reasons for her decision to show it is rationale. If Mbete is taken to court once again and loses, it will be the second time this year she has been proved wrong in the courts.
The hopeful president
Should the vote of no confidence against Zuma succeed, Mbete will be fast-tracked to the presidency. She will be acting president until Parliament elects a new president, which has to be done within 30 days.
It's no secret Mbete has thrown her hat in the race to become the next ANC president. She, along with 6 others, are squaring off to win support in the party. But if she decides on a secret ballot, she will be viewed as supporting the opposition – something which many members within the ANC view as a betrayal of the loyalty they prioritise.
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe has said members of his party who would vote with the opposition on Tuesday are guilty of the "highest level of betrayal", while party chief whip Jackson Mthembu has said that outspoken ANC MPs Makhose Khoza and Mondli Gungubele are of ill-discipline for stating they would vote with the opposition.
Derek Hanekom, Pravin Gordhan, Naledi Pandor, Aaron Motsoaledi are among those who have joined Khoza and Gungubele is publicly declaring they will vote against Zuma.
Mbete hasn't said how her vote will swing, but she's a known member of the Zuma faction in the party. Her decision on a secret ballot may impact the support she is trying to cultivate as she rallies for the position of president, political analyst Susan Booysen has said.
"Baleka is a Zuma supporter, but she also has presidential aspirations and the removal of Zuma will not only give her an opportunity to be acting president but perhaps also time for her to prove herself," she said.
The current president and Mbete's future
Friedman believes it is unlikely, even if there is a secret ballot, that Zuma will be removed tomorrow. He wrote this week that the opposition parties' calls for a secret ballot would set an undemocratic precedent for a vote that would not yield Zuma's removal.
"There is a great irony in these attempts to override democracy to get rid of Zuma. They are almost certainly futile since there's little prospect the vote will remove him, even if it is held in secret," Friedman wrote in the Conversation.
ANC treasurer general Zweli Mkhize has told the Mail & Guardian that the party has not discussed what would follow if Zuma was removed. He said that it "may not even be necessary to get to that discussion".
Mbete's presidential chances lie with a party that will support her at the ANC's elective conference in December, but by allowing a secret ballot she would be defying the party's stance not to vote with the opposition, would be blamed for the removal of an ANC president, and would be viewed as disloyal to the party.
As the Speaker of Parliament, she has already lost a significant amount of trust from opposition benches and the public as a result of allegations that she "protects" Zuma instead of acting fairly and objectively in her position in the National Assembly.
Her decision today could mount a further attack on her – with political parties, like the DA and the EFF, already firmly believing she will decide on an open vote – but Mbete said over the weekend that she was still mulling it over.
"I am still applying my mind. It's not the best place to be in ... That's all I'm prepared to say to you." she told the Sunday Times.
Ra'eesa Pather
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Zuma no confidence vote: The ANC is the loser, whatever happens
In or out, Jacob Zuma remains a problem


It was a rough night for Georgia pitchers.
The Bulldogs issued 10 walks and Alabama stole nine bases — one short of a team record — as the Crimson Tide cruised to a 7-1 softball victory Saturday at Rhoads Stadium.
It was the Tide's eighth SEC win of the season, pushing their overall record to 40-4.
While Georgia struggled in the circle, Alabama's Sarah Cornell was lights out.
Cornell (16-1) allowed just one earned run on two hits and struck out five with four walks in the complete game.
Cornell said the support and energy of the fans (3,716 attendance) gave the Crimson Tide a boost.
The Tide took the early 1-0 lead in the first inning with a Bailey Hemphill single that scored Elissa Brown. The Bulldogs responded in the second to tie the game 1-1. Brown helped the Tide get back on top by scoring another run in the second on a Kaylee Tow hit.
Alabama's Merris Schroder hit her ninth home run of the season to give the Tide a commanding 3-1 lead, but the biggest inning was yet to come.
The Bulldogs brought in Lauren Mathis in the third to replace starting pitcher Mary Avant. The move didn't turn out well for Georgia. In the fourth, she walked three consecutive Tide batters. Then Maddie Morgan cleared the bases with a three-run double to make it a 6-1 lead.
Georgia native Skylar Wallace brought Morgan in on the next at-bat with a single to make it 7-1. Wallace said Alabama took advantage of what the Georgia pitchers gave them.
Georgia switched pitchers again, bringing in Madison McPherson in hopes of getting things rolling. Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy said he thinks the Crimson Tide has the advantage for the rest of the series.
The second game of the series is Sunday at 6 p.m.


Take a look at the case studies below to get an idea of the type of work we do and who we work with.
Blockwalls is a leading UK supplier of 'Concrete Lego Blocks' that can be used to form aggregate segregation bays for waste separation or for recycling waste in transfer depots. They can also be used in civil engineering projects such as retaining walls, temporary works, piling mats, permanent formwork, flood or sea defences.
The company approached LCEI to help improve their flood defence product and LCEI introduced them to a research project at LJMU called 'Smart Breakwater'.
Academics have been using sensors to monitor what happens to the elements when hit by waves to measure acceleration and understand forces and displacement to enable optimization of recycled material.
In addition, student projects have been set up to explore the use of recycled EVA material in concrete in relation to sustainability and strength testing. As a result, both the university and company are exploring further funding options to test sustainable 'smart' concrete for flood defence that monitors and prevents further failure to enhance resilience.
Make Liverpool are a community interest company providing studio space to independent and startup businesses (artists, musicians and commercial companies).
After moving to new 18,000 sq. ft premises, they approached Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory for energy management and renewable technology advice.
As a result, LCEI carried out a full measured survey of the existing building and carried out Building Information Modelling (BIM) which led to an assessment for LED lighting and design plus research in to low energy heating.
Make Liverpool have now received a complete set of CAD drawings (plan, elevations) for passive building design.
Also, taking into account the various activities within the building, Make Liverpool have identified the type of heating systems for each zone and light specifications required for their premises.
Road Mole Ltd. specialise in test drilling, boring and repairs of road surfaces (specifically pot holes) to carry out maintenance work on highways and trunk roads.
The company approached Low Carbon Eco- Innovatory for a technical report on the quality of the pothole repairs and assessment of the performance of the rig in order to explore how they can modify, automate and control the rig in an efficient manner.
As a result, in addition to the technical report, the R&D project provided the company with an opportunity to apply and access funding streams for further research collaborations/projects and it has also helped them to win further contracts.
Energy Fairies Ltd. are an award winning, all female, family run energy efficiency company based in Liverpool.
Energy Fairies approached Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory with an innovative idea for a thermal blind system made from sustainable materials. The assistance provided has included rigorous investigations and testing for proof of concept and prototype of a retro-fitted thermal insulation kit.
The testing has allowed access to facilities within the university where the testing has taken place at the exemplar houses at LJMU. Aspects of the investigation have focussed on comparisons between a conventional plantation type shutter/blind and retro-fitted systems.
In addition a carbon assessment for the product has been conducted. Energy Fairies now have a good idea of the performance, comfort level, heat loss, greenhouse gas reduction and the support will hopefully result in a new product to the market in due course.
"Being a small business, accessing support for R&D and prototype testing has been invaluable." – Rechelle Griffin, Director, Energy Fairies Ltd.
V-Solar are a company who have brought together various technologies to design an innovative Solar Water Energy system. Their product uses glass reinforced polymer that has higher efficiency compared with traditional materials currently on the market.
The company approached Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory to test the system and after designing and building the system themselves, LCEI have used a range of technology such as sensors, flow meters and dataloggers to monitor the system over a 12 month period.
Working with LCEI has allowed the company to access expertise and facilities at the university and the detailed report, outlining the performance and efficiency, will allow them to prove that the system has been tested by an independent third party.
Ultimately, it is hoped that the company will introduce a new product to the market that will not only help the business to grow, but will also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for businesses and home owners.
Cheshire Scientific Ltd is a microbiological contract testing laboratory providing a rapid, accredited, analytical service to industry, local government and the general public. They offer extensive range of microbiological analysis and disinfectant efficacy testing to EU standards.
Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory assisted the company by allowing access to laboratory facilities/equipment and knowledge transfer in the design and development of new methods or advancement in existing methods.
As a result, the company improved quality/efficiency and have gained knowledge and understanding of new methods of testing in Molecular Biology/PCR. Also, a long-term collaboration opportunity was identified and is on-going.
"Accessing facilities and expertise at the University has allowed our business to maintain a competitive edge." – Julie Christie, Technical Director, Cheshire Scientific Ltd.
Melo World Limited specialise in creating and developing Visual Management solutions for production and operations facilities (signs and communication boards). Their solutions are engineered by them, on site, with the use of best recycled materials merged with highest quality products.
After moving to new premises, they approached Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory for assistance with energy management and design.
LCEI assessed the current condition of the building to explore the potential for implementing low carbon and clean technologies. This involved the development of a 3-D thermal model to research low energy heating systems as well as solar PV, design/simulation of low carbon lighting and roof insulation.
Lots of potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions were identified and the company will benefit by reducing their costs in addition to demonstrating how they are managing carbon.
The Vintage Leather Satchel Company is a group of British Master Craftsmen established in 1966 that designs and manufactures traditional leather products, as well as more modern accessories such as iPad and laptop cases. With a store in Liverpool's Royal Albert Dock the company offers off the shelf products in addition to a bespoke service.
The leather industry in general is quite traditional in its approach, and high end leather products appear unconcerned with carbon impacts, but markets are moving toward more eco sensitive products. As an innovative and growing company the Leather Satchel Company is exploring approaches to stay ahead of the pack.
Working alongside LCEI, the company designed a 1 month internship for a final year student to research current innovations in low carbon and low energy manufacturing techniques. The project determined the feasibility of employing leading edge technology and ideas in future product development.
Algal Omega 3 Ltd. are based in Knowsley Business Park and are active in the Biotechnology sector, exploiting new technologies and science. Currently, their major focus is with fermentation technology on micro algae, which produce Omega 3 lipid when processed. The product has applications in the area of food ingredients sector, animal food, pharmaceutical and many more.
Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory carried out a carbon assessment on Algal Omega 3 Ltd to identify the waste water recycling issues. Accordingly, a phased waste recycling solution was proposed.
Research was also carried out on renewable energy technologies to propose a system fit for AO3 purpose and capacity requirements.
As a result, the assistance has led to significant cost savings and the carbon assessment report has Algal Omega 3 at the forefront within their sector for environmental strategy.
"As a result of working with Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory, we believe that our business is positioned at the forefront of our sector for environmental strategy." – Stephen Chestnutt, MD, Algal Omega 3 Ltd.
The Florrie is a community centre in the heart of Liverpool 8 that approached LCEI because their building had a problem with overheating.
A specialist from LCEI produced a model to simulate the energy performance of the building with and without ventilation to make comparisons and recommendations. A major challenge however, was that The Florrie is a Grade II Listed Victorian building, which brought significant limitations to potential solutions.
As a result of the support, The Florrie, which is a much needed community centre in a deprived area, has saved a significant amount of money and plan to improve the ventilation in the main hall.
The Climbing Hangar is a national climbing chain that aims to use climbing to inspire and help people feel good about themselves.
Climbing is a growing sport and the Climbing Hangar has significant growth ambitions and sustainability is at the heart of their growth.
The Climbing Hangar approached Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory because they buy holds made out of polyester and polyurethane that go smooth too quickly, cannot be refurbed or recycled and the price is rising fast, a perfect storm for a sustainable solution to supply chain problems.
As a result, LCEI has set up student projects to carry out abrasion testing and also to explore ways to retexture the holds in order to extend their life and reduce the 10,000 tonnes sent to landfill.
LCEI is also exploring funding options in order to support the Climbing Hangar with their longer term objective to develop a world first in a new material substrate to manufacture holds that can be refurbished and finally recycled.
UKE is a multi-award winning disruptive business who specialise in the re-sale of used (second hand) and ex-display kitchens.
The business founders developed the concept after buying their own used kitchen online, finding little help out there for someone wanting to buy or sell a used kitchen. They also discovered that the kitchen industry operates within linear working methods by not considering an ethical solution with the majority of used kitchens ending up in landfill. The founders saw this business opportunity, their vision being to change how the industry operates - pioneering sustainability. UKE approached LCEI to devise a way of calculating how much carbon is saved when a kitchen is reused.
Much of the data required did not exist so LCEI developed a lifecycle carbon assessment and carbon calculator to quantify the embodied carbon and waste carbon emissions in a typical kitchen.
UKE can now quantify and compare the environmental and financial benefits of buying or selling a used kitchen, thus communicating a strong message to end users and supply chain.
Smylie Ltd. is a privately owned family run business based in Wirral and they specialise in the sourcing and distribution of British food and drink for the export market.
After engaging with Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory, a carbon assessment of the business was carried out in order to implement a carbon reduction strategy and action plan.
The assessment has also enabled the company to enrol onto the UN Certified Emission Reduction (CER) Credits scheme, which results in Government certified carbon reduction.
Smylie Ltd. are now able to declare themselves as a carbon neutral company which represents a leading step within their sector in terms of environmental strategy.
"We want our operation to be as sustainable as possible and Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory has helped us to devise and implement an effective carbon reduction strategy." – Chris Smylie, Director, Smylie Ltd.
Established in 2015, Red Star Brewery produce a range of cask conditioned ales using the finest English malts and a selection of hops from around the world.
The company challenged Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory to come up with ways to make their process more efficient and accurate.
Initially, a feasibility study on using various sensor technologies was carried out to analyse and assess the beer during production. This resulted in the design, development and use of various sensor technologies to partially automate the process and this will enable the company to save significant amounts of time as a result.
LCEI also highlighted potential options to collect and recycle the water used during the production which would result in a significant greenhouse gas reduction and cost savings for the business.


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Francophone cultures
French services directory
Albertans can access these government services and resources in French.
Content for this page is currently being developed. Information will be updated and completed in the coming weeks.
Over the years, the government has worked closely with Alberta's diverse and vibrant Francophonie to support its vitality, and provide quality programs and services that meet its practical needs.
In June 2017, the Alberta government adopted a French Policy that guides government ministries in maintaining and developing new services in French. Through meaningful dialogue and collaboration with Francophonie stakeholders, the government will further enhance services in French – now and in the years to come. Government will implement the French Policy on an ongoing basis, as resources allow.
If you have questions related to specific services and resources, please connect directly with the relevant ministry: government staff directory.
For general inquiries, you can connect with the Francophone Secretariat:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-415-3348 (Edmonton and area)
Toll free: dial 310-0000 before the number
Email: francosec@gov.ab.ca
Follow us on Twitter for information in French on services, resources and events.
Historic sites, museums and libraries
The following provincial historic sites and museums offer services, resources, school programming and/or special events in French:
Provincial Archives of Alberta
Lougheed House
Royal Tyrrell Museum
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
Alberta's publicly funded libraries offer French-language resources; the majority are accessible throughout the province through the inter-library loan program.
Francophonie in Alberta
Francophone heritage in Alberta
Francophone Secretariat
French-language events in Alberta
French-language services grant
Regroupement artistique francophone de l'Alberta (RAFA) is recognized as one of the Provincial Arts Service Organizations by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
Société Historique Francophone de l'Alberta (SHFA) receives provincial funding to assist with operating and programming expenses, and for research projects.
Other community organizations provide library resources in French to the community:
Institut Guy-Lacombe de la famille (Edmonton)
Lethbridge French Library (Lethbridge)
Board Governance Workshops are offered in French as part of the Board Development Program (subject to volunteer instructor availability).
Board Development Program – Information Bulletins (publication): cover areas that are relevant to non-profit board members and senior staff looking for information about improving skills and gaining knowledge in governance.
Building Corporate Relationships – A Toolkit for Nonprofits (publication): assists nonprofit organizations in their efforts to build relationships with the corporate sector.
Conseil de développement économique de l'Alberta (CDÉA) receives provincial funding to develop bilingual tourism products and market Alberta to French-speaking visitors.
Driving and transportation
Driver's knowledge test: the test is available in French at most Alberta Registry Agent offices.
Driver's guide to operation, safety and licensing: cars and light trucks (publication)
French-language K to 12 education
Francophone education rights
French language education in Alberta
New French spelling
Francisation: planning and supports to eligible children and students registered in a Francophone education program.
Guide to Education: key information and requirements to operate and deliver ECS to 12 education in Alberta.
LearnAlberta.ca: provides learning and teaching resources.
Fédération des parents francophone de l'Alberta (FPFA): receives operational funding from the province to support francophone school councils and promote French-language educational programming.
Several institutions offer French programming with support from the province and the Canada/Alberta French Minority Language and French Second Language of Instruction Agreement:
Campus St-Jean (University of Alberta)
Centre collegial de l'Alberta (University of Alberta)
Grande Prairie Regional College
Other institutions offer French programming and courses with the support of base-operational grant funding:
Burman University
Career, learning and employment information
Alis.alberta.ca: alis offers web content and publications in French about career planning, post-secondary education and training, educational funding, job searches, and more.
Coal and electricity transition tuition voucher: financial assistance is available to help coal workers access post-secondary education to train for a new career.
Francophonie Jeunesse de l'Alberta (FJA): in partnership with the Francophone school boards and funding from the provincial government, FJA offers a Leadership AAA course to grade 10 to 12 students.
Climate change in Alberta
Family and social supports
Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Centres: several ELCC Centres offer childcare programming in French for children aged 0 to kindergarten, with maximum fees of $25 per day.
Parent Link Centres: the following centres provide parents and caregivers of young children 0-6 with free resources and support in French in the areas of early childhood development, parenting, family support, developmental screening and information and referrals:
Centre d'appui familial (Calgary)
Alberta childcare accreditation standards (publication): this booklet promotes excellence in childcare settings and helps families choose the best care for their children.
Preschool Talk Box (publication): this resource gives parents suggestions to help create language-rich environments at home, in the park, at the mall, or anywhere.
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program: toolbox to help parents manage problem behaviour and developmental issues, encourage positive behaviour, cope with stress, develop a close relationship with their child and teach their child new skills.
Crisis supports
Bullying Helpline: if you are a victim of bullying or abuse, talk to trained staff in French. This anonymous service is available over the phone toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-888-456-2323.
Family Violence Info Line: if you are a victim of family violence, talk to trained staff in French. This anonymous service is available over the phone toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 310‑1818.
Family violence: what you need to know
Child abuse/children exposed to family violence information sheet
Women abused in intimate relationships information sheet
Alberta Supports: assistance is available in French over the phone to access programs and community services for seniors, employment, homelessness, financial needs, children and youth, parents and families, people with disabilities, guardianship and trusteeship, as well as abuse, bullying and family violence prevention.
Affordable housing programs
Alberta Child Benefit (ACB)
Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit (AFETC)
The Alberta government owns two bilingual subsidized seniors facilities that are managed by a Francophone community board and offer activities in both French and English:
Manoir Saint-Joachim (Edmonton)
Manoir Saint-Thomas (Edmonton)
Alberta Seniors Benefit
Dental and Optical Assistance for Seniors
Get help – elder abuse
Programs and services for seniors (publication): overview of provincial and federal programs and services available for seniors.
Facts on elder abuse (publication): information on what elder abuse is, who the victims are, who the abusers are, signs of elder abuse, and information and resources if you or someone you know is a victim of elder abuse.
Face it: elder abuse happens (poster): information on the Family Violence Info Line, which offers advice and referrals to those experiencing elder abuse or who think elder abuse may be happening to someone they know.
Saying farewell: a guide to assist you with preplanning and with the death and dying process (publication): can help you do some of the planning that may help your family and friends in the time after your death.
Emblems of Alberta
How the Alberta government works
Legislative Assembly of Alberta: the Legislative Assembly website provides several teaching and learning resources in French.
Premier's biography
Priorities and initiatives
Affordable tuition
Commitment to end sexual violence
Preventing violence against women and girls
Taking action against racism
Health care services, facilities and providers
Alberta Health Services (AHS) provides services for French-speaking patients and families. This includes 24/7 over the phone interpretation, document translation for patient care, as well as brochures and posters on various health topics.
Saint-Thomas Community Health Centre (Covenant Care) in Edmonton provides primary care services in French, including long-term care and assisted-living services with operational funding from Alberta Health Services.
Alberta Adult Health Benefit
Alberta nutrition guidelines for children and youth (publication): guidelines to equip facilities and organizations with the tools they need to provide healthy food choices in childcare settings, schools, recreation centres, at special events, and in the community at large.
Healthy eating for children and youth in schools (publication): booklet for students, volunteers and others to support the use of the Alberta Nutrition Guidelines in schools and at home.
Checklist for tenants (publication)
Sample cleaning list for tenants (publication)
Employment supports
Employment and career services provide unemployed people with the support they need to be successful in their job search and find new jobs. French-language services are available in various communities across Alberta including:
Accès Emploi (Edmonton, St. Paul, Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Plamondon, Lac La Biche)
Association canadienne française de l'Alberta (Grande Prairie)
Canmore Job Resource Centre (Banff/Canmore region)
Connexion Carrière (Calgary)
Falher Regional Inter-municipal Library (Falher)
The Employment Standards Contact Centre offers a translation service.
The Occupational Health and Safety Contact Centre offers a translation service.
The Alberta government regularly recruits bilingual candidates. Find out about current opportunities:
Legislative Office jobs
Ministers' Office jobs
Public agency board opportunities
Workplace video collection: career and workplace videos with subtitles to help newcomers find work and successfully integrate into the workplace.
Many publications and resources for finding work are available in French on alis – Careers, Learning, and Employment, including:
Discover how career planning can help you
Get to know yourself
Tips on writing your résumé
Cover letter outline
Find work opportunities
Changes to Alberta's minimum wage
Citizenship ceremony leave
Deductions from earnings
Domestic violence leave
Occupational health and safety changes
Personal and family responsibility leave
Your rights and the law
In Alberta, criminal proceedings can be heard in French. An accused person can apply to have their trial heard in French and request a French interpreter.
For provincial offence matters, bilingual or French-language hearings/trials are possible if directed by the Court (and with the consent of the prosecutor). Provision of French interpretation services is possible if the defendant or counsel wishes to use French in oral communications in a proceeding, and gives reasonable notice to the prosecutor and the court.
For civil/family matters, requests can be made to have French-speaking judges and clerks assigned (for example, where all of the parties involved speak French). Accommodating these requests is based on availability.
Legal procedures and assistance
The Language Line Interpreter Service for Clients is available in French.
Alberta Law Libraries connects Albertans with reliable sources of legal information and offers approximately 1,300 titles in French.
Association des juristes d'expression française de l'Alberta (AJEFA – French-speaking legal professionals association of Alberta) receives federal funding to promote access to justice in French in Alberta.
Alberta Birth certificates are bilingual.
Parenting after Separation (PAS) parent's guide is the companion to the Parenting After Separation course. It provides separated/divorced parents with information about the effect of divorce on children's development. It introduces topics such as relationship building blocks, helping children cope with separation and divorce, the legal system and parenting plans.
French-speaking marriage commissioners are available. Contact Vital Statistics to find one near you.
If you are a marriage commissioner conducting civil services in French, you can order a French Civil Marriage Booklet by contacting Vital Statistics.
Moving to Alberta
About Alberta
Military families resource
Welcome to Alberta: information for newcomers (publication): information about housing, health care, employment, education, social customs and more.
Working in Alberta: a guide for internationally trained and educated immigrants (publication): details about occupational research, recognition of international qualifications, certification and job search skills.
Driving in Alberta
Exchange a licence from outside Alberta
International qualifications assessment (IQAS): information on getting foreign-earned credentials assessed for immigration or work and study, and IQAS resources for organizations.
Several settlement agencies receive provincial and/or federal government funding to deliver French-language settlement services:
Services d'établissement des nouveaux arrivants francophones (SENAF) (Edmonton, Fort McMurray)
Centre d'accueil des nouveaux arrivants francophones (CANAF) (Calgary)
Centre d'accueil francophone (Cité des Rocheuses) (Calgary)
Alberta Parks offers some publications in French, including:
Regulations – Alberta's provincial parks and recreation areas
Nature as a second language – An introduction to Alberta's Provincial Parks


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Autism Spectrum Disorder and Dyadic Therapy Success
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – 10-11-2019 (PRDistribution.com) — Nine-year-old boy diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder learns to be independent and gains confidence through creative psychological treatment at The Sherkow Center. Cameron began dyadic therapy at age three with Dr. Susan Sherkow, a form of therapy where the therapist attunes to the child's subjective experiences and reflects them back to the child in a playful, accepting, curious, and empathic environment.
The Sherkow Center Method is a model of treatment that uses psychodynamically-informed, multi-focused interventions directed at the unique relational, cognitive, and emotional aspects of each child and parent-child relationship. The Sherkow Center Method empowers every the child to communicate and use effective behaviors to fulfill their needs. This helps them to both develop behavior regulation and grow in their capacity for genuine social connection.In his impressive progress over the past six years, Cameron proved that developmental difficulties associated with ASD can be overcome. When he began treatment, Dr. Sherkow noticed significant delays in Cameron's expressive language, including scripting, and uneven social and emotional development. Early on, his therapy revealed pervasive anxiety, as Cameron struggled with self-regulation, performance anxiety, and sibling rivalry. This anxiety was expressed as unmitigated competitiveness in every area. Feeling overwhelmed and not in control when playing with others, Cameron was hyper-focused on competition. He would often have temper tantrums and change the rules of every game and sport.Through continued treatment overtime, Cameron began to develop an ability to focus on his own skills. He discovered a talent for writing, reading, and sports, which allowed him to feel safe and confident in his natural abilities. He became flexible in playing any game, as he grew to accept himself as a valuable person with both talents and flaws. As a result of his treatment, Cameron's diagnosis has become less visible and less problematic, allowing him to live a richer life, with budding friendships, less anxiety, and more belief in himself.Dr. Susan Sherkow has over 40 years' experience working closely with children and their families. Over time, Dr. Sherkow recognized the need for a unique approach when working with children with autism or other developmental delays, one that was grounded in psychoanalytic theory and childhood development. She founded The Sherkow Center for Child Development & ASD in 2012. She leads a multidisciplinary team in order to provide comprehensive care.(Note: name of the child has been changed for patient protection)
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On Tuesday, Jan. 29th, Middle South held its annual Geography Bee. Congratulations to eighth grader Jonah H. for his 1st place finish and Ryan C. who placed 2nd in the Geography Bee! Jonah will now take the state level test in the hopes of competing in the State Bee. Congratulations to all students that participated. Good luck Jonah!


My name is Caitlin and I've lived on the Gold Coast my whole life. I'm currently in my third year of teaching highschool Music and English at Varsity College. I'm very excited and also nervous about starting my masters, because of my busy teaching load, teamed with teaching private piano lessons, playing soccer, exercising my puppy and, as of recently; planning a wedding.
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"The IoT has given us a stark reminder of how important it is to ensure that security isn't an afterthought, but rather baked in from the very beginning," says Brian Chappell, senior director, Enterprise & Solution Architecture, BeyondTrust. "We need to ensure that we keep the IoE on track to avoid the pitfalls that the IoT has already revealed for us."


A global stare-down on debt. Will Europe's trillion dollar rescue package be enough to stave off a sovereign debt crisis? Plus, Fed Chair Ben Bernanke's speech to 2010 grads.
A trillion-dollar rescue package for Europe's stumbling economies this last weekend. Shock and awe, Euro-style.
A high-finance "Euro-TARP" to bail out Greece and give cover to Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Italy.
Markets celebrated the massive intervention on Monday, after days of high jitters and that 1000-point swoon on the Dow.
But the questions are not gone. Not about debt levels and European banking. Not about high-speed computer trading that can spin markets and turn 401Ks into road kill.
Roben Farzad, senior writer for Bloomberg BusinessWeek. His April 29 article in BusinessWeek is "Why Small Investors are Shying from Stocks."
Kenneth Rogoff, professor of economics and public policy at Harvard University. He was chief economist and director of research at the International Monetary Fund from 2001 to 2003. His new book is "This Time is Different: Eight Centuries of Financial Folly"
Wolfgang Munchau, Brussels-based associate editor and European commentator of the Financial Times, and co-founder and president of Eurointelligence.com.
We listen back as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke tells young graduates at the University of South Carolina why they need to look beyond a big income to find happiness. Here's the full transcript. And watch the video.
This program aired on May 11, 2010.


Zimbabwe`s first lady Grace Mugabe has reportedly fled from South Africa where she was supposed to answer the charge of assault committed against a young woman she met at a hotel where his sons where accommodated in.
According to Herald Live, a Zimbabwe`s government source had confirmed Grace Mugabe is in the country.
"Yes, she is back in the country," a senior government official, who declined to be named as he is not authorized to speak to the media, said.
Earlier, South African police had been negotiating with Grace's lawyers to get her to turn herself in to face charges of assault.
Gabriella Engels, 20, was allegedly attacked by Grace after the she had gone to see the Mugabes' sons, Robert and Chatunga, at a hotel in Johannesburg's upmarket Sandton district on Sunday.
Confusion surrounded the case yesterday. Police Minister Fikile Mbalula said early in the day that Grace had already handed herself in to police and would appear in court shortly.
But in the afternoon, the magistrate's court where she had been expected to be formally charged closed for the day without her appearing.
The police source said Grace had earlier agreed to hand herself over at 10am, but failed to do so.
"Yes, she is back in the country," a senior government official, who declined to be named as he is not authorised to speak to the media, said.


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Distinguished Under 40 - Phil Campbell
I.F. Chamber honors outstanding young professionals
Published online: Jan 11, 2022 Articles, Business, East Idaho Business I.F. Magazine Staff
Phil Campbell joined Bonneville Joint School District 93 in 2014 after spending 14 years in television. Campbell worked for NBC affiliate KPVI in Pocatello and KSNV in Las Vegas during his award-winning television career. From anchoring sports to running the newsroom, he did a little bit of everything before retiring from television and joining D93.
Campbell immediately began using his video experience to connect with the school district's patrons and community. This has resulted in D93 videos being viewed millions of times and an increase in D93's Facebook following. He has also served on the Museum of Idaho board and the Ucon City Council, all while aggressively pursuing transparency in D93.
His work with D93 earned him the prestigious National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Front Runner Award, given to emerging leaders who are doing outstanding work for their schools, their chapters and for NSPRA. The annual distinction is awarded to four association members each year. Campbell started a three-year-term as Northwest Region Vice President of NSPRA on Oct. 1.
Phil and his wife Heather live in Ucon where they have two dogs, a Yorkie and Maltipoo.


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How Wolves Change Rivers
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Wolves were once native to the US' Yellowstone National Park — until hunting wiped them out. But when in 1995 the wolves returned, something interesting happened: the most remarkable "trophic cascade" occurred.
The presence of wolves substantially changed the behaviour of large grazers. Wapiti deer stopped munching their way through the valleys and gorges where wolves could easily hunt them. The vegetation was able to re-establish and re-grow, thereby increasing biodiversity by providing food and shelter to a larger variety of plants and animals.
Remarkably, the presence of wolves also changed the rivers. Riverbank erosion decreased so the rivers meandered less, the channels deepened and small pools formed. The recovering vegetation stabilised the riverbanks, which in turn changed the geography and microclimate in the park.
Have a look at this amazing video showing how one species can have a massive cascading effect on the entire ecosystem in which it lives.
What is a trophic cascade and how exactly do wolves change rivers? George Monbiot explains in this Youtube mashup.
National Geographic reports this may be one of the most important conservation concepts to come out of natural science in the last half century. Remarkable about this case study is that the same can be applied to apex predators around the world: lions in Africa, tigers in Asia. Sharks, bears, and wild dogs are all species sitting at the top of their respective food chains, creating stability amongst the species they prey on and maintaining the health of plants and animals right down the trophic ladder.
You can find Monbiot's full TED Talk on 'rewilding' here.
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European bison recovering, thanks to continued conservation efforts – IUCN Red List
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The European bison (Bison bonasus), Europe's largest land mammal, has moved from Vulnerable to Near Threatened thanks to continued conservation efforts, according to today's update of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. With this update, 31 species also move...
Wildcats threatened by domestic cats in the Jura mountains
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European wildcats, thought to be extinct 50 or so years ago in the Jura mountains, have since recolonised part of their former territory. This resurgence in an area occupied by domestic cats has gone hand-in-hand with genetic crosses between the two species. The...
Subspecies important for future evolution of species
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Scientists have proved one of Charles Darwin's theories of evolution for the first time -- nearly 140 years after his death. Laura van Holstein, a PhD student in Biological Anthropology at St John's College, University of Cambridge, discovered mammal subspecies play a...


Hampton Garden Club Has Been Planting Seeds in the Community for 70-plus Years.
Issued on the date of the club's final meeting.
Photographs of Hampton Monday Club members in 1982, the Diamond Jubilee year.
September 1957 article on a major milestone for the club.
Hampton had a brief acquaintance with the KKK in the 1920s.


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Catholic leaders in Syria condemn U.S. missile strikes
WASHINGTON – Two prominent Catholic leaders in Syria criticized the U.S. missile strikes against their nation, wondering why they occurred before investigations into the origins of chemical attacks reported April 4.
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KINSHASA, Congo – Congo's bishops said Catholics are facing a new wave of violence following the collapse of a church mediation plan, and in some places church leaders have fled to the forest.
U.S. pro-life leaders praise decision to defund U.N. agency
WASHINGTON – The chairman of the U.S. bishops' pro-life committee and other prominent pro-life leaders cheered the U.S. State Department's April 3 announcement that it would no longer contribute to the U.N. Population Fund because of the agency's involvement in China's Population and Family Planning Law, long known as the "one-child policy."
Papal envoy praises 'spiritual climate' of Medjugorje
MEDJUGORJE, Bosnia-Herzegovina – While he said he had no authority or expertise to discuss the authenticity of the alleged apparitions of Mary at Medjugorje, Pope Francis' envoy to the town said it was clear "there is a special spiritual climate here."
Philippines' bishops say they oppose Duterte's policies, not the man
MANILA, Philippines – The head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines assured the government that the country's church leaders are not against President Rodrigo Duterte.
U.S. bishops urge Congress to take bipartisan approach on health care reform
WASHINGTON – Now that lawmakers have withdrawn the American Health Care Act, Congress must "seize this moment to create a new spirit of bipartisanship" and make "necessary reforms" in existing health care law to address access, affordability, life and conscience, said three U.S. bishops' committee chairmen.
French priest pleads for safety of North Korean Christian refugees
PARIS – A French Catholic priest working with North Korean refugees in China said conditions have worsened for surviving Christians under the dictatorship of Kim Jong Un and urged the Chinese government to give shelter to fugitives from the communist-ruled country.
Catholic leaders instrumental in pushing El Salvador to ban metal mining
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – At the urging of Catholic leaders, El Salvador has passed a law banning metal mining nationwide, making the small Central American country the first in the world to outlaw the industry.
Vatican official hopes Trump can be persuaded to change policies
VATICAN CITY – The Vatican hopes that U.S. bishops and others will continue to raise their voices in defense of the obligation to fight climate change and, in time, can persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to change his position, a top Vatican official said.
Bishop concerned U.S. won't meet carbon emission goals after Trump order
WASHINGTON– President Donald Trump's executive order calling for a review of the Clean Power Plan jeopardizes environmental protections and moves the country away from a national carbon standard to help meet domestic and international goals to ease greenhouse gas emissions, said the chairman of a U.S. bishops' committee.


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| name = Gammaretrovirus
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| domain = Riboviria
| regnum = Pararnavirae
| ordo = Ortervirales
| familia = Retroviridae| subfamilia = Orthoretrovirinae| genus = Gammaretrovirus| type_species = Murine leukemia virus| subdivision_ranks = species
| subdivision = Grupo de virus de mamíferosVirus de la leucemia felinaGibbon ape leukemia virusGuinea pig type-C oncovirusPorcine type-C oncovirusXmrvVirus defectivos de replicaciónFinkel-Biskis-Jinkins murine sarcoma virusGardner-Arnstein feline sarcoma virusHardy-Zuckerman feline sarcoma virusHarvey murine sarcoma virusKirsten murine sarcoma virusMoloney murine sarcoma virusSnyder-Theilen feline sarcoma virusWoolly monkey sarcoma virusGrupo de virus de reptilesViper retrovirusGrupo de virus de la reticuloendoteliosis aviarChick syncytial virusReticuloendotheliosis virusTrager duck spleen necrosis virus}}Gammaretrovirus'' es un género de la familia retroviridae. Muchas especies contienen oncogenes y producen sarcomas y leucemias.

Algunos ejemplos son el virus de la leucemia murina, el virus de la leucemia felina, el virus del sarcoma felino, el grupo de virus de la reticuloendoteliosis aviar, entre otros.

Muchos retrovirus endógenos, estrechamente relacionados con los gammaretrovirus, están presentes en el ADN de mamíferos (incluyendo humanos), aves, reptiles y anfibios.

Muchos de los Gammaretrovirus comparten un elemento de ARN estructural conservado llamado señal de encapsulación del núcleo. El virus xenotrópico relacionado con la leucemia murina (XMRV) es un ejemplo de gammaretrovirus humano.

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Enlaces externos
 Viralzone: Gammaretrovirus
 Síndrome de fatiga crónica: Un caso de negación (NY Times)

Retroviridae

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust recovers from IT failure
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has said it is getting back to normal after an IT systems failure.
A crash lasting from Sunday to yesterday – the reasons for which have not yet been identified – affected all of its community sites and led to it cancelling operations and asking patients not to come in unless completely necessary.
It has now issued statement saying that, following the deployment of contingency plans, the majority of systems were restored from midday yesterday after IT teams worked through the night to resolve the issue.
It is now entering a period of recovery, for at least the next 24 hours, as staff focus on returning services to 'business as usual'.
The trust anticipates most of its hospital and community services will be running as normal today. GP practices and minor injury units (MIU) are also operating as usual.
It is launching an investigation into how the incident happened.
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Models of cortical dynamics usually either cover small cortical circuits in detail, or represent large patches in a highly simplified manner, for instance using a few differential equations for each area. This is due partly to limited computational resources, and partly to sparsity of large-scale structural connectivity data. These two barriers are now being lifted. Recent developments in the simulation technology NEST  and the availability of supercomputers like JUQUEEN in Jülich and the K computer in Japan make it possible to represent substantial parts of primate cortical tissue at cellular and synaptic resolution. At the same time, gaps in experimental knowledge on large-scale connectivity are gradually being closed .
Making use of these developments, we construct a model comprising the 32 areas of the macaque cortex associated with visual processing, where the individual areas are based on our recent layered cortical microcircuit model . While this model accounts for the distribution of spike rates across layers and populations, it is heavily underconstrained because only about half the synapses onto the cells in the microcircuit have a local origin. The extension to multiple areas makes it possible to account for a large majority of the synapses and thereby enhances the self-consistency of the model. We compile a realistic structural connectivity map by incorporating multiple datasets from both electro-physiological  and anatomical studies [2, 5] on different species. The map is adapted to the macaque using realistic area- and layer-specific neuron densities and in-degrees. Both local and inter-area connectivity are layer-specific. The CoCoMac database  provides the basis for the inter-area connectivity, and is supplemented with quantitative information from further tracing studies . We complete these data sets by applying empirical connectivity rules, for instance exploiting the dependence of connection strengths on inter-area distances, and of laminar connection patterns on architectural type differences .
Combining a simple neuron model with complex connectivity enables us to study the influence of the structural connectivity itself on cortical dynamics. We present preliminary results on basic dynamical features like area- and population-specific firing rates and degrees of irregularity. In addition, we examine the influence of the cortico-cortical connections by comparing dynamical features like power spectra of the isolated primary visual cortex (V1) with Poisson input to its dynamics when embedded in the global network. This model bridges the gap between abstract large-scale models and small-scale microcircuit models. It therefore provides a link between global activity patterns and local spiking activity.
We are grateful for the on-going discussion with Claus Hilgetag on cortical architecture. This work was partly supported by EU FP7 Grant 269921 (BrainScaleS), the Helmholtz Alliance on Systems Biology, the Helmholtz Association in the Portfolio theme "Supercomputing and Modeling for the Human Brain", the Jülich Aachen Research Alliance (JARA), the VSR computation time grant JINB33 on the JUGENE supercomputer in Jülich, and the Next-Generation Supercomputer Project of MEXT. All network simulations carried out with NEST (http://www.nest-initiative.org).


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5 amazing benefits of kickboxing for women (1/5)
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With women's boxing now a sport in the Summer Olympics, more and more women are getting into the ring. Find out what makes kickboxing such an amazing workout for women
By Melissa Greer
1. Melt fat, fast
Combining martial arts techniques and heart-pumping cardio, kickboxing is a high-energy workout that is guaranteed to burn calories and fat.
"It's an incredibly efficient workout. Kickboxing alone burns about 750 calories in an hour," says Sammie Kennedy, CEO and creator of Femme Fitale, Ontario's newest women's-only kickboxing and mixed martial arts program (MMA). "Add in jump rope and conditioning drills, and you could burn anywhere from 750 to 900 calories in an hour."
The cardio-conditioning element of kickboxing is one of the most effective ways to burn fat—especially that stubborn belly fat that's associated with an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology found aerobic exercise to be better at reducing belly fat than resistance training, by burning an average of 67 percent more calories.
2. Tone your entire body
A typical Femme Fitale class combines kickboxing and MMA drills with jump rope, circuit training and core strengthening exercises.
"There's a large toning component to kickboxing because it forces you to engage all the muscle groups in your body," says Kennedy.
By using kickboxing pads, as opposed to simply air boxing, you'll burn even more calories. "You'll also work your back and trim your waist because each move requires a lot of core power behind it," she says.
Engaging your core will also ultimately improve co-ordination, while the constant movement in kickboxing improves flexibility and reflexes.
3. Learn valuable self-defense moves
While the majority of women are turning to kickboxing for the physical workout, the self-defense aspect is a perk for many people, says Kennedy. "We teach it with an emphasis on 'this is why you're learning this,' 'this is what you would use this for.' It's important for people to know why they're doing certain moves and engaging certain parts of their body," she says.
Having the ability to protect yourself is a valuable asset and it's empowering to know that if you were in a dangerous situation, you have the knowledge to help get yourself out of it safely
4. Take out stress and aggression
Sometimes the best way to release stress after a hard day at work is not a cold beer, but some intense physical activity. Kickboxing offers a healthy way to get out some of the day's frustrations out of your system, which will also help you get a better night's sleep and improve mental clarity.
"It's an excellent release to be able to beat up your boss on the pads," says Kennedy. "Boxing also increases the release of endorphins, which can diminish with stress."
The group atmosphere of kickboxing is even more effective in releasing endorphins. While any type of vigorous activity will release these feel-good chemicals, group exercise enhances their impact, according to researchers from the Institute of Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology in Oxford, England.
5. Feel sexy and confident
There's nothing sexier than being able to kick some butt, and look great doing it. The intensity of kickboxing means you'll see improvements and results quickly. Femme Fitale's sessions run for eight-weeks with twice weekly classes.
"When you're putting yourself through a program that does really challenge you and you finish it—that alone boosts confidence dramatically because you've accomplished something and that's something to be proud of," says Kennedy.
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Freshly Squeezed Podcast: August 2017
August's FRESHLY SQUEEZED show is an extended DJ mix created on the fly by resident DJ and label-boss Nick Hollywood and features a continuous (wordless) mix of every track from the newly released Complete 'Blue Cover' album, in the correct order….
The series began in 2012 and has evolved over 5 years and 12 EP's into a highly respected platform to launch new signings and one-off singles by emerging and developing artists.
27 tracks from Fab Samperi, PiSk, Charlie Beale, DJ Dunya, K.D.S, Stabfinger, Chrystal Distortion, Marcella Puppini, DJ Mibor, Michael Fraser, Jazzotron, Le Jockey, Basement Freaks and JAWN.
1 hour 44 minutes of music for the price of a single album! Boom! Bang!
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The largest Latin chicken chain in the world, Pollo Campero enjoys a strong presence in the United States and regularly offers employment to job seekers throughout the country. With more than 50 locations across roughly 15 states from coast to coast, the restaurant chain must hire new workers consistently in order to operate effectively. Candidates wanting to work for the chicken chain need to visit a restaurant location and fill out a job application in-person to begin the hiring process.
Pollo Campero seeks fun, hardworking applicants eager to join collaborative teams of employees. The restaurant chain offers part-time jobs and full-time career opportunities on a frequent basis. Entry-level workers typically fill part-time job openings, while managerial candidates often prove eligible for full-time restaurant careers. Upon securing employment with the Latin chicken chain, entry-level and managerial associates alike enjoy generous pay, schedule flexibility, and several other job benefits.
As the restaurant chain continues to expand into new markets across the nation, Pollo Campero jobs remain widely available to individuals wanting to work for a successful, quick-casual Latin brand. Entry-level applicants usually work as team members and often land jobs despite possessing limited experience. Candidates with proven experience in hiring talented associates and overseeing successful restaurant operations generally make ideal managers. Both positions feature high levels of customer service.
Team Member – Comprising both cashier and food prep positions, team member jobs mainly involve serving customers and operating kitchen equipment. Team members take orders and ring up sales at the cash register, chop and slice ingredients, cook menu items, and distribute finished dishes to customers. The entry-level job also entails cleaning each restaurant and washing dishes. Schedule availability should allow employees to work a variety of shifts, including nights and holidays, as needed. Hourly pay rates for team members generally fall between minimum wage and $10.00, depending on experience and location.
Management – Managers execute a number of job duties to support the attainment of overall restaurant success. Hiring and training new workers, generating sales, keeping track of inventory, and carrying out companywide directives represent several essential responsibilities typically attached to management positions. Managers also delegate tasks and communicate goals to entry-level employees, open and close the restaurant daily, form connections with customers, and handle the financial aspects of running a business. Applicants generally begin management careers after working in the restaurant industry for a significant length of time. The annual salary for a manager frequently exceeds $60,000 and depends on the specific job title and level of experience.
International restaurant chain Pollo Campero manages the application process online. However, job hopefuls looking for more personal methods may still submit official hiring documents in store. Research nearby locations. Candidates using the online application submission manager may upload resumes in addition to the employment requests alone. Paper application users also retain the ability to submit resumes in person. Adding a resume, especially for an upper-level supervisory role, provides depth of character for each candidate.
Most chain restaurants like Pollo Campero execute the hiring process in quick and straightforward manners, as staffing needs fluctuate day-to-day. Individuals may spend as little as a day or two waiting on hiring personnel to reach out regarding interview consideration, or as much as a couple of weeks. In order to maximize wait times, prospective associates should contact management in charge of hiring and follow up on application statuses to show ongoing interests and dedication to working for the Mexican restaurant chain. Place phone calls, send emails, or visit locations personally to follow up on applications. Job hopefuls should also use the opportunities to ask questions about aspects of employment not covered on the application forms.
Employment benefits often vary by franchise location. Associates at most locations take advantage of employee benefits like competitive pay, free or discounted meals, flexible hours, and dynamic work environments. Managers and other eligible workers typically enjoy additional job benefits, which may include paid vacation and sick days, healthcare coverage, and 401(k) retirement plans.
Pollo Campero began in 1971 in Guatemala. The popularity of the Latin American chicken restaurant concept spread to the United States in 2002, when the chain opened the first U.S. location in Los Angeles, CA. Over the next decade, the company launched 50 more restaurants in the United States and expanded the chain worldwide for a total of more than 300 locations. The restaurant chain specializes in chicken dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and seasoned with traditional Latin American spices. Side dishes like black beans, Latin rice, Yuca fries, and sweet plantains also add exotic flair to the menu.
Note! Only comments about working for Pollo Campero will be approved.


If you're still playing with the original version of Monopoly that you unwrapped on your 10th birthday, it may be time to upgrade. Get an entertainment-themed board—I Love Lucy, Nintendo, Disney and Pixar characters, Pirates of the Caribbean—or a sports-themed board with rival New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox games both available. There's even a bass fishing board. And for those of you who are all about the Gem State, now there's an Idaho board.
From the sweeping Sawtooth Mountain scene (one fit for a state quarter, mind you) in the center of the board to the outlying properties and player pieces, the whole game has been tweaked Idaho style by the Idaho and East Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation. A nonprofit organization that works toward the restoration of sight through transplant for those who are permanently affected by blindness, the group developed the Idaho-themed Monopoly game as a fundraiser, which was made possible through donations from organizations throughout the state. For example, Citibank's logo appears on the money, thanks to its considerable donation. The coveted Boardwalk and Park Place properties were secured by donations from Micron and American Home Mortgage respectively, as were the red properties (traditionally known as Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky). However, most of the board is composed of non-sponsored properties, like the magenta properties reflecting historic sites the Oregon Trail, Cataldo Mission and Idaho City, and the light blue properties, which are potatoes, the mountain blue bird and the syringa.
Even the game box reflects Idaho landmarks, with photos of Craters of the Moon National Park, Deadwood River in Boise National Forest, Borah Peak, Shoshone Falls and an elk in the misty Clearwater River with snowcovered mountains in the background.
Gotta have one? Visit www.idaholions.org for a preview of the game or to purchase one online through PayPal, or download the form to have one shipped to you for $27 plus tax and shipping. For more information on other special editions of Monopoly visit www.usaopoly.com.


Jenny likes to think of herself as the "Sherlock Holmes" of the human body. She has spent many years studying the ins and outs of injury prevention and recovery. As a softball player and coach, as well an athletic trainer through high school, college and beyond she has extensive education on stretching, rehab, nutrition and supplements, restrictions, and tissue manipulation. She specializes in Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy, Active Isolated Stretching, CranialSacral Therapy & SomatoEmotional Release which is done with only 5 g of pressure. Her touch is firm but she can acclimate to the smallest, most delicate muscle when necessary or preferred. Jenny's education and experience has allowed her to develop clientele that are both amateur and professional athletes as well as pre and post surgical patients.
To schedule with Jenny please call 317-844-6546 x 101.
Britt Douglas has been in the salon industry for 10 years now. She trained at Honors Beauty College (now Tricoci University), one of the top beauty colleges in Indiana. She is a stylist and a make-up artist who has advanced training in cuts and colour, using mostly Goldwell and Schwarzkopf Professional Coloring. Britt is certified in the Brazilian Blowout smoothing treatment, an amazing treatment that smoothes and de-frizzes hair leaving it silky and shiny. She also provides in salon and on location styles and up-dos for weddings and special occasions. Britt enjoys treating all of her clients like family, where they receive great service and attention.
To contact Britt for an appointment, please call her directly at 317-833-8175. She can also be contacted by email at britt.douglas@yahoo.com.
Jill Hofts has been a hairstylist for 9 years. She completed her training at one of the top beauty schools in Indiana. She specializes in multi-dimensional hair color, as well as cutting, styling and hair extensions. Located at this cozy salon, just off the beaten path near the Carmel Arts District, she promises a warm and cozy environment so you can experience some tranquility while receiving state of the art services.
Please call today for an appointment. Her direct number is 317-985-4454 and can also be reached by email at jhofts1019@gmail.com.
Nicky is our Esthetician, and owner of Sphynx Spa. She performs facials using Dermologica products, which can be tailored for all skin types and conditions. Her menu also includes total body waxing, and she specializes in her Sphynx Signature Brazilian, which usually takes 10-15 minutes.
Due to her personal waxing experiences ranging from great to awful, she set out to find the difference between a good wax experience and an awful one. She believes she has found the secrets to a great wax, which is combining a genuine concern for the comfort of her clients, and using a great product. Putting those two things together brought about the Sphynx Signature Brazilian..
To schedule online please visit Nicky's website at www.SphynxSpa.com or call 317-450-6293.
Shannon has had a passion for the hair and beauty industry all of her life. She has been a licensed Cosmetologist for 14 yrs. As a senior stylist she specializes in cutting edge color techniques, foil highlights and lowlights, color, color correction, hair cutting for women men and children, conditioning treatments, perms, relaxers, waxing, occasion styling, up-dos and will travel for weddings.
Shannon enjoys treating all her clients like family where they receive great service and attention.
To contact Shannon directly please call 317-522-7355 or email shannonstyles31@yahoo.com and book your appointment today!