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Boot Hill Bounties Review
By Cj Salcedo on June 7, 2020 in Reviews
The Good, The Bad, And The Average
HIGH Brilliant concept that combines '90s JRPGs with Western themes.
LOW Anything that isn't the writing.
WTF All the animals look like textbook image scans.
If I tried, I could probably count every Wild West-themed video game I've played on one hand. It might be a sign that I don't play enough games, but I'd like to think it also means cowboys are severely underrepresented. Sure, Rockstar gave us the Western of all Westerns with Red Dead Redemption II, but what else is there?
Well, I never expected my next Western to be a 16-bit RPG, but Boot Hill Bounties, the second in a series by Experimental Gamer Studios, combines elements of Westerns with '90s RPGs. Unfortunately, the results are mixed.
BHB puts players in the shoes of The Kid — a young, hotshot farm boy whose father died trying to bring justice to a small town. Since then, The Kid has become a part of a group with the goal of taking down five legendary outlaws.
Doc is clearly the rogue outlaw who keeps to himself. Moon is the Native American member of the group, important to the story. Rosie, the badass female gunslinger, serves as the headstrong member looking to help out in any fight. They each have their own stories to tell and their own purpose to go on this quest for vengeance.
Every great Western needs the right posse and I commend the devs for the diverse and interesting cast supporting a story that is surprisingly sensitive to Native Americans — as the campaign deals with a conspiracy against a local tribe, it's nice to see a cowboy story that doesn't rely on Native tropes. Aside from that progressiveness, the story is ripe with Western film cliches like small town saloons, stagecoach ambushes and characters riding into the sunset.
Between heavier plot points is plenty of humor and light-heartedness, as well as the quiet moments so crucial to Westerns where characters reflect on themselves and the morality of their situation. Ironically, the writing is BHB's strongest asset, though the story itself is fairly average — the plot is just a simple revenge tale, but moments like when the posse is hanging out by a campfire or eating dinner together are where the writing shines.
Although BHB cites Spaghetti Westerns (Italian-made westerns prominent in the '60s with films like The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly) as inspiration, in my opinion it has few stylistic elements in common — a few music cues that remind me of composer Ennio Morricone, perhaps, but I'd also say it takes flavor from classic films like 3:10 to Yuma with its simple tale of good vs evil. However, instead of simply echoing the machismo-driven stories of John Ford films, BHB gives players a more sensitive and diverse adventure that feels like both a tribute to these films, and also a satire of the now-toxic ideals they've pushed for decades.
Unfortunately, while the script and characters hit some good notes, the gameplay holds Boot Hill Bounties back. Players navigate the overworld on foot or by horse. Enemies appear on the overworld, allowing players to initiate or avoid fights at their discretion.
The combat uses a system similar to something like the Active Time Battles found in Final Fantasy — basically, players need to charge a meter before attacking, and every attack takes a certain amount of time. The more powerful the attack, the longer it takes to charge. it's just personal preference, but I'm not a fan of waiting for a meter to fill before taking an action and would have preferred a more traditional turn-based system.
Apart from that, BHB's battles get repetitive fast because there's not much enemy variety, and seeing the same enemies over and over made the encounters feel like a chore. While I appreciate the use of woodland creatures, fighting the same family of beavers five times in a row gets tiresome.
Another issue with the gameplay is that there's no journal that keeps track of the current mission.The map is fairly large and it's easy to get lost or distracted. For moments when the player wants to get back on track, it would have been nice to have a quest log or a recap of recent conversations to remind me what the hell I was doing.
While the central quest in Boot Hill Bounties may have been cliche and the gameplay slightly disappointing, the time spent with my crew made it worthwhile. This Western yarn might not be a consistently excellent experience, but it still reminded me of how much I love the Wild West.
— CJ Salcedo
Disclosures: This game is developed and published by Experimental Gamer Studios. It is available on PC and Switch. This copy was obtained via publisher for review and was reviewed on Switch. Approximately 18 hours of play was spent and the game was completed. The game can be played in co-op but no time was spent in this mode.
Parents: According to the ESRB, this game is rated E10+ for Alcoholic References, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language and Mild Blood. Honestly, this game feels like a healthy mix between a lighthearted Western and an anime. Most younger players might not be able to comprehend themes of racism and death easily, but there's really nothing too objectionable here.
Colorblind Modes: There are no colorblind modes in the options menu.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Gamers: I played the entire game with no sound and had no problems. All the dialogue comes through speech bubbles filled with text, and there are no necessary audio cues. This game is fully accessible.
Remappable Controls: No, the controls are not remappable.
Cj Salcedo
CJ has loved video games ever since he watched the opening cinematic to Sonic Heroes (with that killer Crush 40 song) back when he was six years old. Over 17 years later, he's found himself at GameCritics writing about the things he loves.
He has a knack for talking about movies and games he's passionate about. If anyone ever needs an expert on Jim Jarmusch, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Donkey Kong Country, or Kanye West, he's your guy. Don't say we didn't warn you, though.
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Kurt Rambis Praises Michael Beasley
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After the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in London, Timberwolves head coach Kurt Rambis couldn't stop saying nice things about forward Michael Beasley, according to the Associated Press.
"You can see Beasley is a very talented player," Minnesota coach Kurt Rambis said. "He's got a lot of enthusiasm and passion. He freelanced a little bit too much for me, but that's the way he is. He can create his own shots. I expect him to be a major contributor for us this year."
Beasley is Minnesota's grand reclamation project, as he tries to breathe new life into his bong water soaked NBA existence. If Beasley pans out, Timberwolves fans could be headed for a season with far more excitement (and wins) than most analysts forecast.


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This is an adorable, light and bright end residence with lovely views overlooking the fountain and Naples Bay. Enjoy the privacy of the end residence with three separate balconies. Updates include new kitchen with Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, crown molding, tile floors, paved balconies and new air conditioner. There is convenient access to the pool and garage from this second-floor level. Amenities include a fitness center, tennis court, heated pool and Jacuzzi and a Marina. Bayfront offers waterfront shopping and dining and is located a short stroll to Fifth Avenue South and the beach. This residence is a true pleasure to show.
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It's rare that someone comes up with something completely, unquestionably 100% brand new. Even the biggest creations of the last 100 years - the iPod comes to mind - are piggybacking off of previous inventions. Look at Thomas Edison, who many credit with creating the light bulb. Let's put it plainly: he didn't. He built upon what was already there. His work was important, of course, but it wasn't completely original.
That's okay! The advancement of science and technology is all about building upon what already exists. Entrepreneurs and inventors cobble together new devices that take ideas and inspiration from what has come before. Standing on the shoulders of others is one of the most trademarks of creation. Don't beat yourself up if you can't come up with something that is completely new. You might not create the wheel but maybe you figure out a way to improve it.
It's also super important to remember that sometimes amazing creations don't always look how you'd expect them to. Do you know what one of the biggest, most successful, profitable, and life-changing inventions of the 20th century was? The Post-It Note. It's true, that tiny, sticky piece of paper radically changed the way people worked. And how many kids do you think grew up saying they wanted to create that? Yet in terms of lives touched and improved, few things outdo the Post-It Note.
See, it's all about perspective. So what if you don't make the next killer app or technological marvel. So what if you're not the first one to come up with an idea? As long as you put your heart and soul into anything you make, you're doing something special.
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On 21st September, I continued the 'Ask Alex' series, visiting Sacred Heart Church in Charlton Kings. As with previous Ask Alex events, I held a question and answer session as well as meeting several residents face to face. I was delighted to meet a local nurse to discuss her concerns regarding ambulance waiting times. This is the second time in 48 hours that exactly this concern has been raised with me. It's something that needs to be addressed.
As at previous sessions, several people raised the issue of the Cheltenham A&E downgrade. I restated my desire to see Cheltenham's A&E restored to a 24-hour service. It has been nearly two months since these changes were brought in, and I am still wholly unconvinced that they are a positive development for Cheltenham, as some have claimed. Only last week a Charlton Kings resident raised with me the example of her elderly mother who had been blue-lighted in the middle of the night to Gloucester, only to be brought back to Cheltenham after a four-hour wait as this is where the relevant specialism is based. I cannot accept that this represents a high quality of care. I remain strongly focused on this issue, I will take every opportunity to fight Cheltenham's corner over it. On this, and many other issues, I want Cheltenham's voice to be heard much more clearly than it has been in recent years.
I answered questions on several national issues including immigration, high speed rail, fracking, wind power and Britain's relationship with the European Union. I explained that I remain 100% committed to a referendum in 2017, as the Conservatives have promised, and also that we should be looking to re-patriate powers that have been lost to Brussels. As for energy policy, I stated that we cannot be fanatical about our energy options. Sometimes wind turbines are the right thing, but we cannot allow an ideological commitment to wind power to blight our beautiful countryside when it's clearly inappropriate . Equally, we should not be afraid to investigate new energy options such as fracking in the right circumstances. Each proposal has to be considered on its merits, taking into account the views of local residents.
The next 'Ask Alex' event is in All Saints at 5pm at Highbury Church on Oxford Street. Do please come along to ask me where I stand on any local or national issues, or if you'd just like to meet me personally.


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Sir Patrick Stewart to Return as Jean-Luc Picard in New Star Trek Series
Make it so!
By Scott Russell | August 4, 2018 | 7:58pm
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Sir Patrick Stewart will return to arguably his most iconic role—Star Trek: The Next Generation's Captain Jean-Luc Picard—in a new Star Trek series coming to CBS All Access. Stewart delivered this exciting revelation via Twitter Saturday, also making a surprise appearance at the 2018 Official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas to announce to elated fans, "Picard is back."
The as-of-yet untitled series is not a reboot of The Next Generation, but rather will focus on the "next chapter" of Picard's life. No other plot, casting or production details are available at this time.
Make it so! @SirPatStew will be returning to his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard in a new @cbsallaccess#StarTrek series that tells the story of the next chapter in Picard's life?? pic.twitter.com/T5qQJ4gzU0
— Star Trek: Discovery (@startrekcbs) August 4, 2018
"I will always be very proud to have been a part of Star Trek: The Next Generation, but when we wrapped that final movie in the spring of 2002, I truly felt my time with Star Trek had run its natural course," Stewart wrote in his statement. "It is, therefore, an unexpected but delightful surprise to find myself excited and invigorated to be returning to Jean-Luc Picard and to explore new dimensions within him. Seeking out new life for him, when I thought that life was over."
The actor went on to cite the personal impact The Next Generation had on many viewers as the primary impetus for his return to the beloved character: "During these past years, it has been humbling to hear many stories about how The Next Generation brought people comfort, saw them through difficult periods in their lives or how the example of Jean-Luc inspired so many to follow in his footsteps, pursuing science, exploration and leadership," he wrote. "I feel I'm ready to return to him for the same reason—to research and experience what comforting and reforming light he might shine on these often very dark times. I look forward to working with our brilliant creative team as we endeavor to bring a fresh, unexpected and pertinent story to life once more."
The Next Generation ran from 1987 to 1994, comprising seven seasons and 176 episodes. The show won a whopping 18 Emmys and a Peabody, and—and this is true—it holds the Guinness World Record for "most successful sci-fi TV franchise." Stewart last brought Jean-Luc Picard to the screen in 2002's Star Trek: Nemesis.
After the success of the recently renewed Star Trek: Discovery, CBS tapped co-creator and executive producer Alex Kurtzman to oversee the expansion of the network's Star Trek universe, establishing an overall deal to include "a new Star Trek series, miniseries and other content, including animation." With the announcement of this Stewart-starring new series, Kurtzman's expansion efforts are off to a stellar start.
"With overwhelming joy, it's a privilege to welcome Sir Patrick Stewart back to the Star Trek fold," said Kurtzman, who will executive produce the new series alongside Stewart. "For over 20 years, fans have hoped for the return of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and that day is finally here. We can't wait to forge new ground, surprise people, and honor generations both new and old."
Find Stewart's full statement on Picard's next chapter below.
It is an unexpected but delightful surprise to find myself excited and invigorated to be returning to Jean-Luc Picard and to explore new dimensions within him. Read my full statement in the photo. #StarTrek@cbsallaccess Photo: @shervinfotopic.twitter.com/8Ynuj3RBNm
— Patrick Stewart (@SirPatStew) August 4, 2018
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Yes, exactly! A significant percentage of the population (cough, creationists, cough) doesn't understand that the evolutionary relationships between species is a lot like that between extended family members; just over a much longer time scale. Phylogeny is primarily a branching (family) tree-like pattern, not a single file, ladder-like, progression (cladogenesis vs. anagenesis).
Addendum: It has been pointed out to me that the cartoons depiction of a family "tree" superimposed on a cladogram is somewhat inapt and I absolutely agree that the cartoon is by no means a perfect analogy (comparing speciation, species giving rise to new species, with two parents coming together and bearing children). However, I think it gets the idea across much better than the linear iconography that has become so entrenched in peoples minds. Especially, I think, concerning the relationships between fairly closely related species like between chimps and humans. People incorrectly tend to think of humans as somehow being directly descended from chimps rather than our being "cousins" descended from a common "grandparent" (that was probably somewhat chimp-like in appearance).
The coexistence of two genera of horses does nothing to undermine their evolutionary relationship any more than your grandparent or cousin coexisting with you undermines your familial relationship.
Evolution does not require that a parent species become extinct after a speciation event (after it gives "birth" to a new daughter species) nor does it require that once two lineages split apart that both will change at the same rate or in the same direction.
Fossil species A could be directly ancestral to species B, persisting relatively unchanged after the two lineages have split. Or species A could be a cousin to species B that only strongly resembles an as yet undiscovered common grandparent species. Such distinction are very difficult to make in fossil organisms.


Did you know that you're likely one of the wealthiest people ever to walk the earth? If you're reading this article, it means you have access to either a computer, a laptop or a smartphone. You have electricity and a connection to the Internet. More than a third of the people on earth live on less than R30 a day, while 1,2 billion live on less than R15 a day. Let's not lose perspective on the reality of wealth. Make a difference with it – be a leader that creates businesses that share value with society, for the betterment of all.
You may have heard the statistic that the richest 1% of people in the world now own almost half of the world's wealth. With global inequality on the rise, it's clear there's a desperate need for wealth and value creation that touches all of society – not just a few.
'Leadership is important because good leaders (from all walks of life) are the ones who ensure there is an alternative vision to the status quo – and good leaders are instrumental in working with others to bring about the change. It takes good leaders to articulate what that society might look like, and it takes good leaders working with others to ensure that the vision is carried out.
Now, you might ask, how would anyone change their purpose without being inspired, convinced and motivated to do so? I believe it's up to leaders to express and encourage alternative ways in which we can achieve a fairer society. Finding a way where all 7,4 billion people can live on this planet sustainably is a necessity. It's time to use your wealth of leadership to transform the world we live in.


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New York Itinerary – Budget and Places to Visit in 10 Days
by John Marx Velasco · December 12, 2018
New York City is a dream destination to many. It is home to wonderful museums, historic landmarks, incredible sights and buildings, and iconic tourist attractions. Its vibe, craziness and charm captivate many visitors and tourists alike. One of the greatest cities in the world, it's also an expensive destination to visit. Hotels and restaurants are pricey. But when you do your research in advance and prepare a New York itinerary ahead of time, affordable New York trip is still possible. There are plenty of ways to save money on a trip to the city. Just like when my friend and I did.
With 18 days in the United States, my friend and I allotted 10 days for New York City. The number of days might look too long just for the city but it has been our greatest dream to visit this place. We also had several tourist spots that we wanted to see; hence, we decided to spend most of our time here. Preparing our New York Itinerary was a little complicated though because we set a budget for our 10-day trip (excluding flight ticket). We had $1,000 (~Php53,000). We took into consideration what are important for us to see and experience in the city and what are the things that we can give up. After searching online for some tips, we were able to come up with a realistic New York itinerary.
Places to Visit in New York City
New York is a vibrant city with lots of things to see and do. It has dozens of attractions, museums, and offers a variety of activities. Following our New York itinerary, here are some of the places we were able to visit.
An urban park that is 843 acres, getting around this park in the heart of Manhattan might need a half or whole day. It features several points of interest for arts, architecture, wildlife and history. The park also has several attractions and leisure tours that visitors will surely enjoy. Some of the places that we've visited inside the Central Park were Bethesda Terrace & Fountain, Bow Bridge and Gapstow Bridge. It took three visits for my friend and I to the Central Park to check out those places.
This is one of New York City's most beloved architectural buildings. It is best known for its distinctive triangular shape that resembles a cast-iron clothing iron. This iconic building is popular for tourists and a great place for photography.
New York Times Square
If there's one place that made us excited when we were planning for our New York itinerary, then it would be the Times Square. One of the world's most visited tourist attractions, it is a major commercial area in Midtown Manhattan that has several restaurants, shops, buildings and flashing billboards around it. It is an amazing place even with a busy crowd. Just be cautious though when visiting and avoid those people wearing costumes or Disney characters. I've read and heard stories that these people try to rip off tourists.
Times Square is also the hub of the Broadway Theater District in New York.
Grand Central Terminal is a commuter rail terminal known for its grand façade and main concourse. It features distinctive architecture and interior design that makes it a famous spot for tourists. The train station also offers shops and dining places.
Morgan Museum and Library
Just a short walk from Grand Central, The Morgan Library & Museum is a major exhibition venue for arts, literature and music. It's a magnificent place with several historical items, unique collections, books and paintings on display.
DUMBO, which is short for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is a neighborhood in New York City borough of Brooklyn. This place offers spectacular views of Manhattan and New York's beautiful bridges, making it popular for tourists and photographers alike. To avoid the crowd, make sure to visit early.
A major part of our New York itinerary was a visit to the Brooklyn Bridge. It is a suspension bridge connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The bridge is a primary symbol of New York providing spectacular views of the city's skyline. It's also a famous spot for tourists. One of the activities to do is walking across the bridge.
We walked across the bridge after visiting DUMBO. With several stops for photos, it took us an hour and a half to reach Manhattan Island.
One World Trade Center is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex. It is the tallest building in the United Stated and the sixth tallest in the world. The building features One World Observatory where you can have an incredible view of New York's iconic skyline.
The complex of One World Trade Center also includes the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. It is located where the original Twin Towers stood.
If there's one landmark that is easily recognizable that it is New York, then that would be the Statue of Liberty. An iconic national monument, the Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States. It is also a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
Tickets and guided tours to the Statue of Liberty are available. But if you would be satisfied already to just see the monument, I suggest taking the free ferry going to the Staten Island. This is what my friend and I did.
After riding the free ferry to Staten Island and back to Manhattan, my friend and I went to the Wall Street. It is the main street of the Financial District of New York. The area is also famous for its buildings such as the New York Stock Exchange and Federal Halls. Trinity Church and the Charging Bull sculpture are also among the attractions to see in the area.
New York City is also home to several museums. If you are fond of incredible exhibits and displays and to learn more about the natural history, then a visit to American Museum of Natural History might interest you. One of the largest in the world, this amazing museum features 45 permanent exhibitions and houses millions of artefacts. It is also home to renowned scientific collections and show-stopping displays from dinosaurs to outer space.
Part of our New York itinerary, my friends and I allotted 3 hours for the museum. It is a huge place with four floors showcasing science, nature and history. Some of the highlights inside the museum are the Titanosaur, Fossil Halls, Hall of Biodiversity, and Human Origins and Cultural Halls. General admission ticket to the museum is US $23 per adult. Ticket price for senior, child and student varies.
A famous location in New York City, I dropped by the Rockefeller Center. It is where a seasonal ice rink and the iconic Rockefeller Christmas Tree can be found. The center is also a popular area for shops, boutiques and restaurants. It is also the home to TV studios. Other attractions to check out in the area are the Top of the Rock and Radio City Music Hall.
Located across the street from Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick Cathedral is considered as a prominent landmark in New York. It is a towering Neo-Gothic church with twin spires that reach 330 feet into the sky. It features intricate architecture, rich heritage and history that also mirrors the city itself. The cathedral church is the seat of the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York.
Lower East Side Tour
A free tour organized by the hostel that we stayed in New York, my friend and I joined the Lower East Side Tour. This tour is about the history of immigration in the neighborhood of Manhattan. We went to some popular areas such as Chinatown and Little Italy. During the tour, we also visited some museums, government offices and other historic places.
The High Line is an elevated railway transformed into a public park. The park features lush horticulture, artworks and cultural attractions. It hosts temporary installations and performances. The park also boasts wonderful views of the city and the Hudson River.
It was already on the latter part of our vacation in New York when my friend discovered about this place. It would be nice to walk above the city streets but it was already nighttime when we visited. Nevertheless, we had a nice time checking out some of the areas of the park and taking photos of the busy street below.
These are the places that my friend and I were able to visit. Almost all of these tourist spots are free and easily accessible by subway. There are still a lot to see in New York and activities to do. When making your own New York itinerary, I suggest include the following places; namely, Coney Island, the Observatories at Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim Museum and Union Square. Watching a Broadway is also one of the highly recommended things to do. Too bad, my friend and I weren't able to find time to watch any show.
Sample New York Itinerary
Here's a sample New York itinerary that you may use as a reference when planning for your trip.
Arrival in New York
Check in at the hotel
Watch a Broadway show
Charging Bull
Observatory at Empire State Building
Day 9 to 10
Side trip to Boston and/or Washington DC
Flight to Manila, Philippines
Flights – From the Philippines to New York, USA
My friend and I were lucky to be able to save a lot with our flight tickets to the United States. We were able to score a super cheap roundtrip ticket from Hong Kong to Washington DC with Air Canada. Then, from Washington DC we took a bus going to New York. The bus ride is only about 4 to 5 hours. Going to Hong Kong from Manila, we took a Cebu Pacific flight. The total for all our flight tickets was around Php14,000 (~US $265).
To find cheaper fares for flight to New York, you may use the flight search below.
My friend and I stayed in a hostel and an apartment room through Airbnb. These types of accommodation are best options if you are on a budget for your vacation in New York. We stayed for 5 nights in HI Hostel New York, then in an Airbnb apartment in Astoria for 4 nights.
For other stay options in New York, please find accommodations using the Agoda search box below.
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New York Itinerary – Budget for 10 Days:
To help you plan out your New York itinerary, here's the estimated breakdown of our expenses (per person).
Cebu Pacific roundtrip ticket from Manila to Hong Kong – Php5,000 (US $94)
Air Canada roundtrip ticket from Hong Kong to Washington DC – Php9,000 (US $170)
Roundtrip bus ticket from Washington DC to New York – Php2,650 (US $50)
HI Hostel New York Accommodation for 5 nights in a mixed dorm room – Php13,500 (US $255)
Airbnb Accommodation for 4 nights (room is good for three persons but the price shown here is already divided by 3) – Php5,800 (US $109)
New York City Transit 7-day Unlimited Pass – Php3,816 (US $72)
Uber and Lyft Rides – Php5,300 (US $100)
American Museum of Natural History General Admission Ticket – Php1,219 (US $23)
Morgan Museum and Library General Admission Ticket – Php1,166 (US $22)
Food and Drinks (estimated cost for my breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in 10 days) – Php15,000 (US $283)
Travel Insurance – Php1,500 (US $28)
Tep Wireless WiFi Rental – Php3,392 (US $64)
Total per person: Php67,343 (US $1,270)
Ferry service to Liberty & Ellis Islands if you want to visit Statue of Liberty
Museum Passes for The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Guggenheim Museum
Admission Tickets for observatories in Top of the Rock and Empire State Building
Shopping and souvenir items
Broadway show
Some General Tips for New York City
Get the cheapest tickets or test your luck on the digital lottery for Broadway shows by visiting the website of Broadway for Broke People.
Ride the free ferry to Staten Island to see the Statue of Liberty
Take advantage of Uber and Lyft promo codes for first time users. I also suggest booking shared-ride instead in Uber or Lyft if you are one or two persons traveling.
When it comes to food, some of the fast food restaurants that I was able to try are Shake Shack, Panda Express, The Halal Guys, McDonalds and Jollibee. There are also Asian restaurants if you are craving for rice and Asian meals. Average price for a meal is US $8 to $12.
Got some tips? Share it in the comment section below!
New York City on a budget is possible with proper planning and research. With US $1,000 allowance for our 10-day trip, we survived staying in New York and we enjoyed getting around the city. We were able to visit most of the places that we had in our New York itinerary and did some of the activities that we planned.
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Coleroa alchemillae (Grev.) G. Winter – gatunek grzybów z klasy Dothideomycetes. Grzyb mikroskopijny pasożytujący na roślinach z rodzaju przywrotnik (Alchemilla). Powoduje u nich plamistość liści.

Systematyka i nazewnictwo
Pozycja w klasyfikacji według Index Fungorum: Coleroa, Venturiaceae, Venturiales, Pleosporomycetidae, Dothideomycetes, Pezizomycotina, Ascomycota, Fungi.

Po raz pierwszy zdiagnozował go w 1824 r. Robert Kaye Greville nadając mu nazwę Asteroma alchemillae. Obecną, uznaną przez Index Fungorum nazwę nadał mu Heinrich Georg Winter w 1885 r.

Synonimy:
 Asteroma alchemillae Grev. 1824
 Dothidea alchemillae (Grev.) Fr. 1828
 Stigmatea alchemillae (Grev.) Fr. 1849
 Venturia alchemillae (Grev.) Berk. & Broome 1875

Charakterystyka
W miejscach rozwoju grzybni Coleroa alchemillae na liściach tworzą się plamy; początkowo żółte, potem brązowe, w końcu czarne. W ich obrębie rozwijają się perytecja o średnicy dochodzącej do 0,1 mm.

Znane jest występowanie C. alchemillae głównie w Europie. Jest tutaj szeroko rozprzestrzeniony. W Polsce podano wiele jego stanowisk na gatunkach: Alchemila crinita, Alchemilla gracilis, Alchemilla micans, Alchemilla reniformis, Alchemilla vulgaris i niezidentyfikowanych gatunkach Alchemilla.

Przypisy

Venturiaceae
Mykobiota Polski

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Women in manufacturing: A video series
Manufacturing Day 2021 may have occurred on October 1st, but CohnReznick is extending the celebration all month long by hosting a video series highlighting women in manufacturing.
Hosted by Henrietta Fuchs, CohnReznick partner and co-leader of our Manufacturing & Distribution practice, this series provides interesting insights on how female industry executives got into manufacturing, how the industry makes an impact on people's lives to include sustainable manufacturing, how these key industry executives celebrate Manufacturing Day, and much more.
Innovation and sustainable manufacturing go hand-in-hand
For Anne Evans, founder and CEO of Universal Strategies Limited, sustainability and supply chain management have been at the forefront of her career including environmental solutions, government procurement, waste recovery, and sustainable manufacturing. And the opportunities for women in this space are limitless, she said during the interview. Ultimately, Evans said, this is all about innovation.
"People who are looking at innovation are actually going to be the cutting edge of the next generation of sustainability," Evans said. "Wherever you look there's an opportunity to be more sustainable."
How to get started in the manufacturing industry
"Everything that you touch is a bit of a little engineering miracle," Cathy Ma, director of user acquisition at Thomas, said to Henrietta Fuchs, CPA, partner and co-leader of the Manufacturing and Distribution Industry practice at CohnReznick LLP. Whatever that "thing" may be, teams of designers and engineers made it.
For women looking to get into the manufacturing industry, Ma advises figuring out your strengths. And she doesn't mean in terms of what people expect you to be, but rather, strengths that align to your true self. Figure out what that is and invest in that, she said.
And the next time you come across something that is a little engineering miracle, find out who made it and pursue that opportunity.
Women are uniquely positioned to change the manufacturing industry
The current manufacturing industry environment is compelling people to "embrace change, be open minded, curious, and rethink everything," Carrie DiLauro, director of operations at Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners , told Henrietta Fuchs, CPA, partner and co-leader of the Manufacturing and Distribution Industry practice at CohnReznick LLP. "I think women are in a unique position to do that," she added.
In her conversation with Fuchs, DiLauro offered some advice for women looking to be successful in the manufacturing and distribution space including:
Leverage data
Do away with the old command and control approach
Seek out and form partnerships
Choose paths that offer multiple advantages
Women in manufacturing: Speak up and pursue opportunities
There is no shortage of challenges and special projects in the manufacturing industry; and women should speak up and pursue these opportunities, Jill Mayer, CEO of Bead Industries and president of ManufatureCT, told Henrietta Fuchs, CPA, partner and co-leader of the Manufacturing and Distribution Industry practice at CohnReznick LLP.
Mayer and Fuchs also discussed how women are now more involved in the warehouse and operational side of manufacturing, not just the administrative side.
Mayer encourages women to get more involved in the manufacturing community, network, and surround themselves with other women in the industry.
Direction of the manufacturing industry is green, lean, and clean
While progress has been made in the manufacturing industry, there are still not many women-owned businesses. Although women are still currently the minority, there are many who are leading by example, Jackie Garofano, chief technology officer at Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, told Jeff Rossi, CPA, CFE, managing partner and Manufacturing and Distribution Industry co-leader at CohnReznick.
Garofano encourages women to seek out mentors within the industry and grow their networks. As an added tip she also divulged that the current state of the industry, and the continued direction, is green, lean, and clean.
The key to success for women in manufacturing is finding mentors
Mentors and sponsors can be a great proponent for success. Rachel Muli, vice president of Internal Audit at Stanley Black & Decker, discussed her own experience with finding mentors and sponsors in the manufacturing industry and how it has help her be successful with Henrietta Fuchs, CPA, partner and co-leader of the Manufacturing and Distribution Industry practice at CohnReznick LLP.
Not only does Muli mentor other women, and individuals, but she also still has a variety of mentors at all different levels that continue to help her. Muli added that one of her sponsors – she explained a sponsor is a personal advocate – encouraged her to not hold herself back and assured her that if something doesn't work out, then she can always try something else. "A sponsor is very important to have," Muli told Fuchs.
Muli also encourages women to not hold themselves back. "Don't hold yourself back from trying new things because you're scared or you think that it might not work," she said. "You have to put yourself out there." Watch the video to learn more.
Henrietta Fuchs
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Q: Selecting a row based on values from multiple rows I have an sql table like this
Id  Idea        Trigger
1   CoreOne     Trig1
2   CoreOne     Trig2
3   CorePlus    Trig3
4   CorePlus    Trig1
5   CorePP      Trig4

Basically, each idea has a trigger. Each idea can have more than one trigger and each trigger can be used to trigger more than one idea. But all triggers have to be present for the idea to launch.
From another table, I get this.
Id  ArmNum  Trigger
1   123 Trig1
2   123 Trig2

Each arm produces triggers. I need to now match the two tables and be able to tell that for Arm 123, Idea, CoreOne can be launched because both the triggers are present. But CorePlus cannot be because it need Trig3.
Any ideas. I seem totally lost on this one.
Thanks

A: I don't know much about your data and it looks like your sample data doesn't illustrate various scenarios, but the following would work or would be a good starting point to work with.
GO
DECLARE @t1 TABLE (Id int, Idea varchar(100), [Trigger] varchar(100))
DECLARE @t2 TABLE (Id int, ArmNum int, [Trigger] varchar(100))
DECLARE @t4 TABLE (Id int, Idea varchar(100), ArmNum int, [Trigger] varchar(100))
INSERT INTO @t1 VALUES (1,'CoreOne','Trig1'), (2,'CoreOne','Trig2'),(3,'CorePlus','Trig3'), (4,'CorePlus', 'Trig1'),(5, 'CorePP', 'Trig4')
INSERT INTO @t2 VALUES (1, 123, 'Trig1'), (2,123,'Trig2')

INSERT INTO @t4
SELECT t1.id, t1.idea, t2.ArmNum, t2.[Trigger]
FROM @t1 t1
LEFT JOIN @t2 t2 on t1.[Trigger] =t2.[Trigger]

SELECT DISTINCT idea, ArmNum, 'Y' [Launch?] FROM @t4
WHERE idea NOT IN (SELECT idea FROM @t4 where armNum IS NULL)
GO

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We are so thrilled to let you all in on our secret! Baby Hanna 2.0 will be joining us in February, 2018!!
I'm sure some of you were on to me… I've been keeping a lower profile since we found out, generally avoiding events and outings I would normally attend.
Some people feel comfortable sharing their news right away, which is wonderful. But I've always been extremely cautious in sharing (last time too). This is for a couple of reasons.
Normally I am pretty easy going when it comes to health. I rarely visit the doctor, usually favoring natural health methods (vitamins, green juice, broth, herbal tea and supplements) to Western antibiotics. Growing up, my parents always encouraged us to just "let sickness run its course" and tough it out. This has very much stayed with me into adulthood, and I'm pretty chill about medical things in our home. However, when It comes to pregnancies, I turn into a FULL BLOWN hypochondriac. It. Is. Bizarre. I stress over every little thing and my anxiety is through the roof. Because of this, I prefer to wait to share until I've had an ultrasound, a few appointments, and go a few weeks beyond the recommended three month mark to minimize my worries as much as possible.
Secondly, I absolutely HATE telling people I am pregnant. I can't stand it! I despise the attention that comes from it, and I honestly just find it awkward. Haha. I've actually made my Mom, Dad and Husband tell people because I don't like doing it. You might think that as a blogger, I must LOVE attention. But it's not the case. I'll admit it does seem odd since we have chosen to put so much of our life "out there". In actuality, I'm a lot more introverted than people might think. From a young age I forced myself to be outgoing, although I much prefer to be on the sidelines.
Now to answer some burning Questions..
No! We didn't find out Bowen's gender, and were both really happy with that decision. Despite my OCD/ planner tendencies, I feel like there are truly so few surprises in life! We need to enjoy them when we can!
How did Bowen take the news?
He seems excited, but like any 2.5 year old.. he has no idea his world is about to be rocked. I fully anticipate him to go through a serious jealousy phase come February! Mama friends- HELP!!
The worst I've ever felt in my life. This time around has been COMPLETELY different. The most DEBILITATING nausea that seems to start around noon and last until I go to sleep. Hence my cancelling of any and all evening commitments. I have legit been going to bed at 7 pm and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I've been in "Survival Mode. Straight up. Hopefully all of my friends I've bailed on, or whose texts have gone unaswered will forgive me, now that they know why!
We are so excited to have you all follow along as our lives get a whole lot more crazy and fun! Thank you again to my lovely friend Justine Ma for her amazing skills on this gorgeous balloon by Balloon Shenanigans. Bowen is definitely more pumped about this awesome balloon than the prospect of his future sibling! Haha.
Art and I are very happy for you guys and Bowen! Congratulations. Hope you are feeling better in the upcoming months.


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International Scientific Advisory Committee
• Contribute to ensuring effective and transparent governance to all scientific aspects of EUBCE.
• Assist in developing conference strategies with the aim to address trends and developments in the Bioenergy field.
• Contribute to continuously improve the scientific and political level and the industrial orientation and involvement in the conference & exhibition.
• Make sure that global challenges are addressed by fostering international cooperation on bioeconomy, research and innovation
Piotr Szymanski | ISAC Chair
European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Director of Energy, Transport and Climate
Piotr Szymanski hails from Warsaw, Poland. He studied physics at Warsaw University, and went on to complete a PhD in experimental particle physics at the Institute for Nuclear Studies in Swierk, Poland.
He worked as a research associate at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK and the J-W Goethe University in Frankfurt/Main, Germany as well as a Staff Member at the European Organization for Particle Physics (CERN) in Geneva, Switzerland.
He holds a habilitation in physics and is the author or co-author of more than 200 scientific papers in various fields of particle physics. He was also Head of the Department for Interdisciplinary Applications of Physics at the Institute for Nuclear Studies in Swierk, Poland.
Piotr Szymanski was Director of Nuclear Safeguards at the European Commission in Luxembourg, which is responsible for the verification and inspection of the non-diversion of nuclear materials at all civil nuclear installations within the European Union.
Nominated JRC Director on 1 July 2016, he leads the Directorate for Energy, Transport and Climate. The Directorate brings together about 350 staff based in Petten, Ispra and Seville.
Nicolae Scarlat
European Commission, JRC, Directorate for Energy, Transport and Climate | EUBCE Technical Programme Chair
Nicolae Scarlat is scientific and technical support officer in the Renewables and Energy Efficiency Unit, Directorate for Energy, Transport and Climate at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission. He joined the JRC in 2006, providing technical support and scientific advice for the formulation and monitoring the implementation of the renewable energy legislation. He also contributes to the policy proposals related to the renewable energy beyond 2020, tackling bioenergy technology developments or the sustainability of solid and gaseous biomass. He played a key role in drafting various reports on renewable energy and studies for the assessment of bioenergy progress, assessment of biomass resource potentials and demand, evaluation of various effects of biofuels and bioenergy and sustainability certification of biofuels and bioenergy. He contributed to the investigation of the role of biomass and bioenergy in a future bioeconomy, current status and perspectives for development. He also contributed to the European Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan, including the assessment of the technological state-of-the-art, anticipated developments, market and industry status for bioenergy, and research and innovation challenges and actions for bioenergy of the SET Plan Integrated Roadmap. In addition to scientific/technical networking in the field of bioenergy and biofuels, he organised various expert consultation meetings and workshops on biomass resources, bioenergy and bioeconomy.
Former European Commission, JRC
David has been a member of the Sustainable Transport Unit in the Institute for Energy & Transport of the Joint Research Centre (Petten, The Netherlands) until retirement from the European Commission in August 2016.
He was part of a team providing scientific and technical support to the development and maintenance of sustainability schemes for biomass and bioenergy, including biofuels.
In addition, he was a member of the European Bioenergy Industrial Initiative (EIBI) team which is operates within the frame of the Strategic Energy Technologies (SET) Plan. He is also a former leader of the International Energy Agency Bioenergy Biogas Task 37, promoting economically and environmentally sustainable management of biogas production and utilisation from agricultural residues, energy crops and municipal wastes.
David Baxter is a materials engineer who joined the European Commission Joint Research Centre in 1991 after working in an industrial company supplying components for power generation and transport. He also spent 5 years at Argonne National Laboratory in the USA in the 1980s carrying out research into materials for fossil energy technologies.
Ana María Bravo Angel
Bravo Strategies, Founder
Ana María Bravo recently joined International Flavor & Fragrances (IFF) as Director Government Affairs Europe. Among her responsibilities, she will support all its businesses including food ingredients, fragrances, pharma solutions and as well as its health & biobased business. Previous to this, Ana María founded 'Bravo Strategies' in Brussels, a professional and transdisciplinary advocacy consultancy driven by advancing science and innovation as solutions to major global sustainability challenges. Ana María is a dedicated lobbyist with a proven 18-year track record in advocating industry voice in policy areas such as Bioeconomy, Circular Economy, Biofuels, and Food Innovation. Ana María worked directly for clients such as C&A, Chemours Company, Guala Closures Group, as well as indirectly via other specialized consultancies such as shiftN (a systems thinking & scenario design consultancy helping clients tackle complex issues) and Eacon (public affairs). Previous to this, Ana María led EMEA Advocacy efforts for DuPont's Industrial Biosciences business. In her previous roles in Communications & Public Affairs, Ana María led the Global Communications & Public Affairs team for Genencor/Danisco for 4 years. Prior to Genencor, she was Assistant Coordinator to the European Federation of Biotechnology's Task Group on Public Perceptions of Biotechnology, a think tank promoting dialogue on biotechnology. She holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Basel, CH (Cum Laude), and a Masters in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Strasbourg, F. She is of Colombian and Dutch nationality. Ana María has a particular interest in advancing stakeholder dialogue for supportive policies for innovative sectors such as biofuels, biorefineries and food sector. She was active on behalf of DuPont in several related stakeholder networks and industry platforms: Advisory Group member to European Commission's Expert Group on Biobased Products, EuropaBio, Cefic, Amfep, ePURE, BIC, Biofrontiers (Industry-NGO dialogue platform).
David Chiaramonti
Polytechnic of Turin, IT
David Chiaramonti is specialised in Renewable Energies (mainly Bioenergy/Biofuels, wind and small hydro power). He teaches Biomass Energy Conversion Technologies at the University of Florence.
His main scientific interest is on production and use of biofuels, either liquid, gaseous or solid. His research works cover thermochemical biomass conversion processes as well as liquid biofuel production and use. He has published more than 120 scientific papers in these areas, chapters in books and studies, as well as articles in specialised magazines. He also member of editorial boards of several scientific journals. He is/has been chairman and Member of Scientific Committees of various International Conferences, where is acting as Session or Track Organiser,and member of IEA Task 39 (Liquid Biofuels) and Deputy Chairman of the scientific board of DBFZ (German Biomass Research Center).
He is President of the no-profit research consortium RE-CORD, which manages a specialised chemical lab for renewables and vaiour pilot/demo plants, and researcher at CREAR.
He has been involved as a Project Manager and Scientific Responsible in large nr of R&D&D projects and studies supported by EC as well as co-operation projects (Asian Development Bank, EC, It.Min.for Environment).
Paolo Frankl
International Energy Agency | Head of the Renewable Energy Division
Paolo Frankl is the Head of the Renewable Energy Division (RED) at the International Energy Agency (IEA), which he joined in summer 2007. In this role Paolo Frankl coordinates the Division's activities, encompassing the status and progress of renewable energy technologies; renewable energy policies and markets; and system-integration issues. A physicist by training, Paolo Frankl holds a Ph.D in energy and environmental technologies from the University of Rome. Previous positions held were in academia and in private Italian consultancy firms researching renewable energy, life cycle assessment and eco-labeling.
Uwe R. Fritsche
Scientific Director IINAS – International Institute for Sustainability Analysis and Strategy National team leader for Germany within IEA Bioenergy Task 40
The International Institute for Sustainability Analysis and Strategy (IINAS) is an independent transdisciplinary research organization based in Darmstadt (Germany) which started operating in April 2012. IINAS is a new player in the research community: A small think tank being part of an extensive international network of scientists both within IINAS, and in many partner institutes as well as associated independent consultants, providing together integrated research, analyses and consultancy services in the sustainability domain. The approach of IINAS is characterized by its emphasis on networking and transdisciplinary work. Transdisciplinarity goes beyond interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists to include key stakeholders in all work phases – from defining the scope to implementing results. In our research we partner with decision-makers in private and public sectors as well as stakeholders. The latter include NGO such as IUCN and WWF Key clients and donors of IINAS are national government agencies in Germany and other European countries, the EU Commission, the European Parliament, and international institutions (e.g., FAO, GEF, IEA, UNEP). IINAS also works with associations, foundations, parliaments and the private sector, seeking diversity of sources as a core issue of its independence.
Maria Georgiadou
European Commission, DG Research and Innovation, Senior Expert – Renewable energy R&I policy
Maria Georgiadou works in 'Clean Energy Transition' in the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission. She is in charge of the field of Renewable fuels, Biofuels and Bioenergy heading since 2007 the strategic orientation and the development and implementation of relevant EU programs and policies and the support under the European Union's Framework programs for research and innovation.
She oversees the European Technology and Innovation Platform Bioenergy and the European Energy Research Alliance Bioenergy. She contributes to the Implementation Plan for Action 8 Renewable fuels and Bioenergy of the SET Plan and to the Innovation Challenge 4 Sustainable Biofuels of Mission Innovation. Maria advises on technology issues for EU legislation, EU strategic actions of joint programming with Member States and Associated Countries, as well as on international cooperation in the field of renewable fuels, biofuels and bioenergy,
Maria holds PhD and MSc degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (USA), a Master in Business Administration and a B.S in Chemical Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece).
Heinz Ossenbrink
Former European Commission, JRC | EUBCE ONLINE COORDINATOR | Observer
Dr. Heinz Ossenbrink, has a PhD in Physics from Hahn Meitner Institute, Berlin, and joined the European Commission's Joint Research Centre in 1982. He built up the JRC's activity on Photovoltaics when Europe started its research and pilot programme for Photovoltaic systems. In 1995 he became Head of the Unit for Renewable Energy, and expanded research and support activities to Energy Efficiency and Bio-Energy, notably Biofuels. His work was dedicated to the scientific support of EU legislation for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency. More recently, he developed the unit's portfolio to support Africa's efforts for a renewable energy supply.
Since 1982 he contributed to the standards work of the IEC TC82, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, in particular regarding calibration of reference cells and lifetime testing of PV modules. His many publications cover measurement and testing methods for photovoltaic generators, economic assessment of renewable energy and global environmental impacts of extended bio-fuel use.
Heinz Ossenbrink has been serving in the Scientific Committees and in Chair person functions of leading scientific conferences, such as the prestigious series of European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conferences and the European Biomass Conferences.
Bernd Krautkremer
Fraunhofer Institute IWES, Head of Bioenergy System Technology
Bernd Krautkremer's career spans over 25 years in the field of engineering and energy research and production. In 1986 he underwent two years of professional training in engine construction and in 1989 he began his studies in Mechanical Engineering at Darmstadt University of Technology. Immediately after completing his degree he pursued a PhD at the Department of Gas Turbines and Flight Propulsion at the same institution. In 2003 he received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering specialising in the field of Aerothermodynamics of Gas Turbine Combustion Chambers.
In 2001 he was Project Manager of the Department of Energetic Use of Biomass at ISET in Hanau, Germany and since 2002, he is the Head of the Department of Bioenergy System Technology of Fraunhofer IWES in Kassel, Germany.
Bernd Krautkremer is a consistent member of the scientific committees of national and international bio-energy conferences. He is a speaker of a working group of the German Biogas Association (Energy Grids of the Future) and a university lecturer on different subjects (bio-energy, biogas, integration of bio-energy).
Kees Kwant
Senior Expert Bioenergy and Biobased Economy, Netherlands Enterprise Agency, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Netherlands
Kees Kwant works for NL Agency, the Dutch Agency for Innovation and Sustainability. He is coordinating the bioenergy work within NL Agency. He works for the Energy Transition as a member of the Platform for Renewable Resources, and the EOS programme, the national programme supporting Energy Research. On the implementation side he is coordinating the national Biomass Action Plan. For the EU he was in charge of the REACT project: EIE programme, Renewable Energy in Action and is at present the project coordinator of the EU ERANET Bioenergy project. He is also active in the IEA Bioenergy Agreement as member of the Executive Committee.
Kyriakos Maniatis
Kyriakos Maniatis till his retirement was Principal Administrator in Unit C2 – Directorate General for Energy, European Commission. In that role he was responsible for technical issues related to biofuels and managed the DG ENER demonstration component on advanced biofuels in the Commission's the 7th Framework Programme. He contributed accordingly to the legislative actions of the EC and to the European Industrial Bioenergy Initiative of the SET Plan and he was involved in the CEN standardisation work on liquid and gaseous biofuels. He coordinated the team that launched in June 2011 the Biofuels FlightPath for Aviation in close cooperation with the aviation and biofuels sectors. Kyriakos also represented the European Commission in the Executive Committee of IEA Bioenergy Implementing Agreement and served as the ExCo Chairman in 2002, 2005-2007. He regularly organized workshops and conferences on these subjects.
Maria Michela Morese
Executive Secretary of the Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP), Climate and Environment Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Ms. Morese is the Manager of the GBEP Secretariat which is based at FAO Headquarters in Rome. She worked on the establishment of the Partnership since 2005. She is responsible for the development of the GBEP programme of work and its related field projects.
Previously she worked for six years for the Government of Italy as negotiator in various international environmental processes.
Michela holds a degree in Political Science-International Relations and a post graduate certificate in International Protection of Fundamental Human Rights from La Sapienza University in Rome, as well as a Master in Environmental Governance and a PhD in Forest Ecology from La Tuscia University in Viterbo.
Calliope Panoutsou
Imperial College London, Faculty of Natural Sciences
Calliope Panoutsou is an agricultural engineer and holds a PhD on 'Socioeconomic aspects of bioenergy systems at regional level' from Aston University, UK. She is an expert in biomass for the biobased economy and her research interests focus on supply, logistics & economics of biomass value chains, market & policy analyses as well as sustainability. Through her research she has formed a multi-disciplinary background with skills and knowledge in agriculture, energy, environment, economics, social studies and modelling. She has extensive research and project experience in biomass R&D throughout Europe and has coordinated several EU projects involving multi-disciplinary research. She is also the Chair for biomass availability within the European Technology and Innovation Platform (ETIP bioenergy) http://etipbioenergy.eu/
Yves Ryckmans
Laborelec/ ENGIE Lab, Chief Technology Officer Biomass
Yves Ryckmans graduated from the University of Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, and conducted a PhD study at the same university on modelling heat transfer in furnaces by finite elements techniques. In 1989, he joined Laborelec research Centre of Electrabel as a research engineer in the field of nuclear energy. From 1996 on, he initiated the development of fixed bed gasification and CFB gasification of wood through several Belgian and European projects. In 1999 he became Head of the Biomass Competence Centre of Electrabel at Laborelec. This competence centre covers more than 15 years technical issues like co-firing biomass in pulverised-coal power plants, biomass gasification, biomass fuel quality, biogas applications and biomass sustainability verification. His R&D efforts were focused on CFD modelling of PC boilers, slagging and fouling, NOx and SOx emissions, biomass milling and upgrading, ESP, ash quality and utilisation, as well as the verification of sustainability criteria for solid biomass. Currently, Yves Ryckmans is Chief Technology Officer Biomass at Laborelec. As such, he is managing research and services for bio-energy applications within GDF SUEZ Group.
James (Jim) Spaeth
U.S. Department of Energy – Bioenergy Technologies Office
Jim serves as the U.S. DOE Bioenergy System Development & Integration (SDI) Program Manager. The SDI program develops, tests, and verifies engineering-scale integrated biorefinery process performance to reduce technology uncertainty and to enable industry-led scale-up activities. SDI also develops novel methods to expand end-user acceptance of biofuel and bioproducts and identifies new, robust market opportunities. Jim's portfolio includes the DOE investments in integrated biorefinery projects at the pilot, demonstration and pioneer scales. Jim is the lead for international outreach for the DOE Bioenergy Technologies Office. In this role Jim works to catalyze collaboration among key international organizations including with the IEA Bioenergy TCP, the IEA Secretariat, the Biofuture Platform, IRENA, GBEP, Below50, and others. With DOE Jim has served in various roles including: Director for the Office of Commercialization & Project Management; Senior Advisor for the Pacific Region; Biomass and Renewable Energy Team Manager; and Technology Manager for Bioenergy and Solar Energy Programs. He also served as a Legislative Fellow for U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Prior to joining DOE, Jim worked for over 10 years in the aerospace industry in engineering and business development positions with McDonnell Douglas and Boeing. Jim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with High Honors from the University of Illinois, and Masters in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
Angela Grassi
ETA-Florence Renewable Energies, Managing Director | EUBCE ORGANISER & EXCO Chair
Angela Grassi is ETA-Florence Managing Director. Project management based on Economics and Political Science background and experience. Over 20 years organisation and management of high level international Conferences and Exhibitions in the field of Renewable Energies. Executive Committee Member of international conferences. Since 2000 organisation and management of the annual European Biomass Conference and Exhibition. Coordinator of international projects on renewable energies. Responsibilities include project definition, setting up of international teams, guidance and follow-up of project work, reporting, budgeting, project results assessment and dissemination of results. Author and co-author of papers published in proceedings of national and international conferences; contributions to specialised books. Preparation of final project reports for the European Commission. Managing editor of brochures, publications, scientific proceedings.
Peter Helm
WIP – Renewable Energies, Scientific & Managing Director
Peter Helm is scientific Director at WIP-Renewable Energies, Munich, Germany. His focus is on techno- economic and strategy related networking in the field of renewable energies. Peter Helm is organizer and co-organizer of international conferences and exhibitions that are addressing the wide field of energy, energy efficiency, energy economy.
Peter Helm studied mechanical and processing engineering and obtained his degree at the Technical University of Munich. He added a postgraduate university study in Economics and Business Administration and obtained his PhD. He started his career as scientist at the international Battelle Institute for applied research / Frankfurt / Geneva / Aberdeen / Richland (Washington). Peter Helm performed project leadership for the GTZ / German Agency for technical cooperation in the framework of emerging countries projects. He was project officer for KfW, the German Bank for Reconstruction, for projects in Africa and Latin America. He coordinated national technical projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Research and Technology and the Federal Ministry for Economic cooperation. Peter Helm acts as contracted expert providing scientific and project monitoring assistance to international organisations.


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Santander launches new affordability calculator
by: Hannah Uttley
Santander for Intermediaries has launched a new mortgage payment calculator targeted to help brokers "quickly" work out how much a client's monthly repayments will be.
The calculator, which is available from today, will display the impact of any increase or decrease in the mortgage rate and calculate payments on a part and part method of repayment.
Brokers will also be able to save the results as a PDF file.
Santander has made several changes to its lending criteria and introduce a number of new initiatives in recent months.
Just this week, the lender removed its tiered approach to affordability for buy-to-let customers, introducing a single stress rate of 5.5% applied to all deals up to and including 75% loan-to-value. At the same time it increased its rental cover ratio from 125% to 145%.
In September, Santander also introduced a 30 minute online service for remortgage customers, which it plans to roll out to home movers and first-time buyers by year end.
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Hannah Uttley is senior reporter and features editor at Mortgage Solutions. Previously she worked as correspondent at Workplace Savings & Benefits. In 2015 she was awarded Best Newcomer (B2B) at the Santander Media Awards and Mortgage Journalist of the Year (B2B) at the 2016 Headline Money Awards. Follow her on Twitter at @HannahUttleyMS
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Friday 5th August. Prizren.
Yesterday, I saw so many cars with Swiss and German stickers, I'd decided Kosovo must be where old cars from those countries come to die. But maybe not – Edis tells me that the town is FULL of Swiss and Germans (and Austrians etc) come to attend Dokufest. Also, many many Kosovans live and work abroad, and they all return home in the summer months to visit family. Prizren is dead in the winter – cold, snowy, empty. The festival starts today, so I buy two tickets for films this evening (and have no intention of going to the party which starts at 11pm and will go on all night, by the looks of it).
In the meantime, I go wander around Prizren. It's a large city – 'the city of culture' – with Prishtine being the capital. There are entire streets dedicated to selling glitter and image here. Edis tells me 75% of the population are Muslim, so many of the women walking around are dressed 'modestly', ie wearing hijab and with their arms and legs covered. Yet shop after shop is selling sparkly and expensive jewellery and glass and embroidery encrusted wedding and ball gowns. I can only imagine this finery is all hidden under the long raincoat and headscarf. There are also shops selling traditional costume – sleeveless overcoats that are so stiff with embroidery that they look like they could stand on their own, over gauzy harem pants and loose embroidered shirts. Full skirts and tiny boleros.
So much time and effort taken to look good: not a grey hair in sight (except mine). Even the women who dress modestly, have brightly coloured head scarves and can show individuality in their garb. I haven't seen any full, black burkhas.
I pop into a traditional dress costume where there are woven aprons, hand-knit socks and cardigans and crocheted cloths on display. After chatting to the women who run the shop, the younger one, Elinda, asks me to draw her portrait. I think I make her far younger than she is – she is very beautiful – but she seems very pleased with the result. Nadina, the older woman who manages the shop, then asks me to draw her too. I think the result is more accurate – but it's sometimes easier to draw faces that show 'experience'! Nadina is also pleased and my daily draw quota is up to date. Nadina shows me some of her handknits – but there seems to be few people around crafting and making.
Later I went to see the two films – both at outside venues – one by the river and about how Disney films helped a young lad with autism make sense of and reconnect with the word - the other in a cinema complex next door to a Mosque, which seemed very apt, since the film was about the extreme, fundamental 'Red Mosque' branch of Muslim religion in Pakistan. If you have any intention of seeing either of these two documentaries – then stop reading this post now, as I've definitely put in spoilers.
Both films began with a rather unsettling little film of roses breathing in and out – withering as they exhaled and blooming as they inhaled. The roses spelled out the word "Corruption". The theme of this year's Dokufest
The former film was called "Life, Animated", directed by Roger Ross Williams, and told the story of Owen – a young lad who's development became seriously delayed when he was about two or three years of age. He lost all language and was diagnosed with severe autism. It became clear that he was fixated on Disney films and had memorised the script of every single one. His family used this obsession to help him make sense of the world and regain his language skills and the film used some wonderful animation to illustrate his growing up. Having just read Susannah Cahallon's "Brain on Fire" makes me wonder if autism is caused by a virus, or a similar sort of inflammation. It's so strange that a normally developing child should suddenly regress. Whatever, Owen will always need to be supervised and will never be 'normal' in this world, but at the end of the film he was living independently in assisted living accommodation, and had a small job in the local cinema (where else?).
The second film, called "Among the Believers", directed by Hemal Trivadi and Mohammed Naqvi, was screened on an inflatable screen in the courtyard of a cinema complex – with the lit up minaret and silvered onion shaped dome of a mosque immediately to the right of the screen as if to remind me what the film was on about. It was a scary and unsettling film about Ahdul Aziz, the cleric and head of the Red Mosque movement in Pakistan. Aziz takes orphaned children and children whose families cannot afford to feed or clothe them and 'educates' them for free – providing full bed and board. In reality it becomes clear that the children are brainwashed in the same way as any other cult brainwashes its members – turning them into jihadi warriors who are willing to do battle unto death (where they will be rewarded in heaven for their efforts by a jewelled crown and probably vestal virgins also. I wonder what value a jewelled crown has, apart from being uncomfortable to wear, when everyone around has one too. I've also wondered what reward in heaven the burkha clad women get – doubt they'd want vestal virgins, but you never know).
The children are roused at dawn to start their 'education' - the memorising by rote of the Quran and it is made clear they don't understand a word of what they are learning. They stop only for meals. They are not allowed TV or music. When they are taught the alphabet, it doesn't say A is for Apple, but A is for Allah – and goes on to use guns and other such potent symbols to illustrate the rest of the alphabet. The strictest form of Shariah (Muslim law) must be followed at all times. The girls cannot ever be seen by the boys without full burkhas on. They get to see their families once a year, if they have any. They are beaten if they do not follow the rules. The result is an army of Jihadi Terrorists willing to lay down their lives for the Muslim cause. There were Red Mosque schools all over Pakistan – with thousands of children being educated with 'god's word'.
The film shows the political background to the development of the movement– how America and the UK supported the mujahadim when they battled the Russians, but how their support was removed once the Russian threat was reduced. Aziz then saw his father (who started the Red Mosque movement) gunned down in cold blood by a man who subsequently was not taken to court but was helped to leave Pakistan. Aziz subsequently linked up with Osama Bin Laden.
The President of Pakistan took an aggressive stance towards ending the Red Mosque movement – and began one of the bloodiest episodes in Pakistan's history.
There is one man, Professor Hoodbhoy, who campaigns tirelessly against the Red Mosque movement. He helped mobilise thousands of 'ordinary' Muslims in marches to 'reclaim' the religion from the fundamentalists, after many children were murdered in a school in Peshawar in a retaliatory strike by the Red Mosque movement. Aziz is currently still out there 'educating' an army (after a couple of years in prison) and the Red Mosque movement continues to muster a lot of support.
After this fill of mind stuff, I went back to bed in the hostel and slept well.
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Business briefs: Satyam scandal… Obama notes budget deficit…
Satyam scandal... Obama notes budget deficit... Hoenig: US economy 'grim'... Russia-Ukraine gas crisis intensifies...
Building approvals dive. Approvals to build new homes in Australia tumbled beyond all expectations in November, as a clamp on credit and economic uncertainty outweighed lower interest rates, pointing to a dire quarter for construction. Coming a day after retail trade data for November surprised on the upside, the building approvals figures — which predated the introduction of the government's stimulus package on December 8 but followed the introduction of two percentage points of cuts to the official cash rate from September to November — reinforced the dire state of the housing market and the likelihood of an interest rate cut of between 50 and 75 basis points in February. Building approvals fell 12.8% to 9,581 units in November, seasonally adjusted, against a market forecast for a 1.5% decline. In the year to November, building approvals fell 34.7%, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).– Business Spectator
Satyam revelation rocks Indian markets. B. Ramalinga Raju, chairman of the scandal-plagued Indian outsourcing specialist Satyam Computer Services, has resigned, confessing that he had conspired to cook the firm's books for several years. In a letter to Satyam's board, which was released Wednesday morning to the stock exchanges and market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, Raju owned up to inflating the firm's cash and bank balances by $1 billion and fudging the firm's revenues and operating margin in the quarter that ended in September 2008. The actual operating margin was 3% ($12.5 million), on revenues of $434 million, as against the incorrectly reported operating margin of 24% ($133 million), on $554 million in revenues. Debts were overstated by $100 million, and liabilities understated by $253 million. — Forbes
Obama takes note of budget deficit but promises decisive action. President-elect Barack Obama took sober note Wednesday of a stunning projection by the Congressional Budget Office for a $1.2 trillion federal budget deficit this year, then warned that without decisive action, "trillion-dollar deficits will be a reality for years to come." He said for the first time that changes in the vastly expensive social programs that target the poor and the elderly – programs like Social Security and Medicare consume nearly half of all federal spending — would be "a central part" of his administration's budget plans. The size and pervasive reach of those programs almost guarantees contentious debate over any change. — International Herald Tribune
Fed's Hoenig says US economy's outlook is 'grim'. The U.S. economic outlook through the first half of 2009 is "grim", and the first signs of a recovery may not emerge until the third quarter, said Thomas Hoenig, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. "When you look ahead, it is grim," Hoenig said today during a speech in Kansas City. We will have negative growth through the first half of the year. The bank president's remarks underscore the view of policy makers that "substantial" risks to the economy remained when they cut the benchmark interest rate to a record low last month to stem the yearlong recession. — Bloomberg
Russia-Ukraine gas crisis intensifies as all European supplies are cut off. Gazprom, the state-owned Russian gas group, today cut off all supplies to Europe travelling through Ukrainian pipelines, intensifying the political and economic crisis that has arisen out of a payments dispute between the two countries. The complete shutdown comes ahead of top-level talks in Moscow tomorrow between Gazprom and Naftogaz executives to resolve a pricing dispute that has arisen in each of the last four years. Ukraine, semi-bankrupt and being bailed out by the IMF and EU, is being offered natural gas at higher prices, but substantially below those charged on European markets. — The Guardian


Have your child follow instructions as you work together to pack items for the beach or the pool, e.g. "Put the goggles in your bag.", "Give me the big, green towel." Start with simple instructions and as your child masters this, work towards longer and more complex instructions.
You can also talk about the function and use of each item (particularly with the older children). E.g. "The sunglasses are for protecting our eyes from the sun." or "The bucket and the spade are for digging in the sand." Encourage them to tell you about the use of some items or give them a choice of two if they need some help.
Use a lot of action words to talk about what you or your child is doing, e.g. "Johnny is digging a hole" or "Mummy is putting on sunscreen." It is important that they hear these words but it is not a must that they repeat what is said. Continue to comment on what they do throughout the day.
You can also introduce different concepts such as 'sink/float', 'clean/dirty', 'wet/dry', 'hot/cold'. It is important that your child gets a chance to see these items and feel them if possible, e.g. wet – swimwear, cold- ice-cream, float – ball on water etc.
It is nice to recount your fun-filled day with your child. Where and when possible use photographs of the different activities throughout the day. For younger children, you could say "Johnny had ice-cream at the beach". For older children you could encourage them to use first, next and last to form a response about what they did.
Ultimately, have fun! Let your child explore as they learn best through hands-on experiences. Have a wonderful summer and stay cool!


The thing about the Mouses—which, we admit, looks like an odd word until you realize that it is the plural of a last name and not a species—is that they're ridiculously versatile. Take Mickey Mouse, for example… He started out as a steamboat captain and quickly went through a wide array of occupations that required all sorts of different levels of training. Plumbing, carpentry, teaching. We're pretty sure that he picked up a medical license, somewhere, not to mention his years as a literal magic-using wizard apprentice… even though things went poorly once he put on that magical hat! And Minnie Mouse is no slouch, either. Even when the world seems to think that she's just Mickey's second fiddle, she's the one who is able to assist or take command in any of his ventures, which means she is at least as versatile as he!